Rita Paulsen

Rita Paulsen
Paulsen in 2024
Born	Rita Paulsen (1977-02-26) February 26, 1977 (age 48) Karagwe, Kagera Region, Tanzania
Nationality	Tanzania
Other names	Madame Rita
Occupation(s)	Talent manager Creative consultant Television director
Known for	Co-Founder of Bongo Star Search (BSS)
Title	Owner and Director of Benchmark Productions

Rita Paulsen (born 26 February 1977) is a Tanzanian television personality, philanthropist, entrepreneur, and the Chief Executive Officer of Benchmark Productions, which produced the Tanzanian television talent show Bongo Star Search.

Early life

Rita Paulsen was born in Karagwe District in the Kagera Region on 26 February 1977.^{[ citation needed ]} Her father was from Germany and died when she was young.^{[ citation needed ]}

Paulsen initially wanted to become a lawyer. However, she became pregnant at the age of 14 and was consequently ostracized from her community. ^[1] As a public figure, she later shared her experiences to encourage young girls facing similar challenges. ^[1]

Career

Paulsen is the founder and chief executive officer of the TV production company Benchmark Productions, which produces the television show Bongo Star Search. When launching the show, Paulsen was inspired by the American show American Idol . ^[2] As with the American original, the show aims to find and promote singing talents, especially young ones. ^[2] Bongo Star Search aims to help young Tanzanians with musical talents develop their skills through singing competitions. ^{[3] [4] [5] [6]}

She also hosts a 45-minute namesake television show, Rita Paulsen Show. The show has three segments: 'Changing Lives', 'Celebrity Corner' and 'Make-Over'. ^{[7] [8]}

References

1. "MADAM RITA AFUNGUKA "NILIZAA KATIKA UMRI MDOGO SANA" – Magazeti ya leo – Tanzania News – Tanzania Today". www.tanzaniatoday.co.tz.
2. Kubegeya, Maimuna (2015-06-21). "Kuzaa Katika Umri Mdogo Hakukunifanya Nikate Tamaa – Makala". Mwananchi. Retrieved 2018-05-04.
3. "Tanzaniatoday.co.tz".
4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWjmHFc9f-s Millard Ayo 13 October 2015
5. Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine : Bongo Star Search 2015 Dar Es Salaam Part 1. YouTube .
6. Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine : Bongo Star Search 2015 Arusha Audition. YouTube .
7. "The Rise and Rise of Rita Paulsen". 17 June 2016. Archived from the original on 2017-10-29.
8. "Rita Paulsen Show S01E01 – vimore.org". vimore.org.