Tusker Project Fame

Tusker Project Fame is an East African reality-singing competition show sponsored by Tusker Lager.[2] The show is similar to American Idol and Project Fame South Africa, musicians compete to win cash and a one-year record deal with Universal Music Group South Africa.[3]

Tusker Project Fame
Presented by
Judges
Country of originKenya
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons6
Production
Running time38—46 minutes
Release
Original release1 October 2006 (2006-10-01) –
8 December 2013 (2013-12-08)
Chronology
Followed byTusker Twende Kazi
Related showsTusker Twende Kazi
East Africa's Got Talent

Tusker Project Fame has aired 5 seasons.[4] To be eligible to participate, one must be at least 21 years of age and must be able to sing and perform or sing and play and instrument.[5]

Controversy

Past Tusker Project Fame winners have criticized the show organizers for not living up to their promises, stating that the Tusker Company makes a huge profit, but fails to support its winners in after the season is over.[6]

Past Project Fame Winners
SeasonWinnerCountryHost(s)
1Valerie Kimani[7]KenyaGaetano Kagwa
2Esther Mugizi[8]UgandaGaetano Kagwa
3Alpha Rwirangira[9]RwandaSheila Mwanyigha, Mitchy Egwang
4Hillary Davis Ntare[10]UgandaSheila Mwanyigha, Mitchy Egwang
TPF All StarsAlpha Rwirangira[11]RwandaGaetano Kagwa
5Ruth Matete[12]Kenya[13]Sheila Mwanyigha, Mitchy Egwang
6Hope Irakoze[14]BurundiMitchy Egwang, Joey Muthengi

Contestants

Season 1
Nakaaya sumari TANZANIA

Season 2
Contestants Country
Esther Mugizi  Uganda
 2nd patricia

Season 3
Contestants Country
Alpha Rwirangira  Rwanda

Season 6
Contestants Country
Jenifer, Nyambura, Amos & Josh (duo),Michel, Fess  Kenya
Undercover Brothers Ug, Sitenda, Derrick Kojjo, Daisy Ejang  Uganda
Hope  Burundi
Kissy  South Sudan
Patrick, Phiona, Peace  Rwanda
Angel, Hisia, Tanah, Dubson  Tanzania

References
  1. "Tusker project fame judges".
  2. Newvision Archive (2006-09-06). "Tusker Project Fame to cost $2m". Newvision.co.ug. Archived from the original on 2013-11-05. Retrieved 2013-07-28.
  3. "DAILY POST: Look forward to TPF5". Kenyan-post.com. 2012-05-30. Retrieved 2013-07-28.
  4. "DAILY POST: Tusker Project Fame COMING SOON…..Bigger and Better". Kenyan-post.com. 2013-03-27. Retrieved 2013-07-28.
  5. Newvision Archive (2008-02-07). "Tusker Project Fame back". Newvision.co.ug. Archived from the original on 2013-11-05. Retrieved 2013-07-28.
  6. "Alpha slams Tusker Project Fame organisers - The New Times Rwanda". Newtimes.co.rw. 2012-06-27. Archived from the original on 2013-07-28. Retrieved 2013-07-28.
  7. "Powerful African Goddess: Valerie Kimani | ElleAfrique Magazine". Elleafrique.com. Archived from the original on 2013-07-28. Retrieved 2013-07-28.
  8. Abu-baker Mulumba (2008-06-25). "The Observer - TPF Update: Uganda's new star Esther". Observer.ug. Retrieved 2013-07-28.
  9. "Alpha bags Sh5m in Project Fame - News". nation.co.ke. Retrieved 2013-07-28.
  10. Newvision Archive (2010-12-10). "Tusker Project Fame winner opens up". Newvision.co.ug. Archived from the original on 2013-07-28. Retrieved 2013-07-28.
  11. "East Africa: Rwandan Artistes Take Region By Storm". allAfrica.com. 2011-08-23. Retrieved 2013-07-28.
  12. "TPF Winner Ruth to tithe Sh0.5M to church". The Star. 2012-07-31. Retrieved 2013-07-28.
  13. "Ruth Matete wins Tusker Project Fame - News". nation.co.ke. Retrieved 2013-07-28.
  14. "Hope from Burundi is the winner of Tusker Project Fame 6". Tusker Project Fame. 2013-12-07. Archived from the original on 2013-12-11. Retrieved 2013-12-12.
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