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]
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| Country of origin | Kenya |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 6 |
| Production | |
| Running time | 38—46 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Release | 1 October 2006 – 8 December 2013 |
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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 edit
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 edit
| Season | Winner | Country | Host(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Valerie Kimani[7] | Kenya | Gaetano Kagwa |
| 2 | Esther Mugizi[8] | Uganda | Gaetano Kagwa |
| 3 | Alpha Rwirangira[9] | Rwanda | Sheila Mwanyigha, Mitchy Egwang |
| 4 | Hillary Davis Ntare[10] | Uganda | Sheila Mwanyigha, Mitchy Egwang |
| TPF All Stars | Alpha Rwirangira[11] | Rwanda | Gaetano Kagwa |
| 5 | Ruth Matete[12] | Kenya[13] | Sheila Mwanyigha, Mitchy Egwang |
| 6 | Hope Irakoze[14] | Burundi | Mitchy Egwang, Joey Muthengi |
Contestants edit
Season 1 edit
| Contestant | Country |
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| Valerie Kimani | Kenya |
Season 2 edit
| Contestant | Country |
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| Esther Mugizi | Uganda |
Season 3 edit
| Contestant | Country |
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| Alpha Rwirangira | Rwanda |
Season 6 edit
| Contestant | Country |
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| Jenifer | Kenya |
| Nyambura | |
| Amos & Josh | |
| Michel | |
| Fess | |
| Undercover Brothers Ug | Uganda |
| Sitenda | |
| Derrick Kojjo | |
| Daisy Ejang | |
| Hope | Burundi |
| Kissy | South Sudan |
| Patrick | Rwanda |
| Phiona | |
| Peace | |
| Angel | Tanzania |
| Hisia | |
| Tanah | |
| Dubson |
References edit
- ^ "Tusker project fame judges".
- ^ 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.
- ^ "DAILY POST: Look forward to TPF5". Kenyan-post.com. 2012-05-30. Retrieved 2013-07-28.
- ^ "DAILY POST: Tusker Project Fame COMING SOON…..Bigger and Better". Kenyan-post.com. 2013-03-27. Retrieved 2013-07-28.
- ^ Newvision Archive (2008-02-07). "Tusker Project Fame back". Newvision.co.ug. Archived from the original on 2013-11-05. Retrieved 2013-07-28.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Powerful African Goddess: Valerie Kimani | ElleAfrique Magazine". Elleafrique.com. Archived from the original on 2013-07-28. Retrieved 2013-07-28.
- ^ Abu-baker Mulumba (2008-06-25). "The Observer - TPF Update: Uganda's new star Esther". Observer.ug. Retrieved 2013-07-28.
- ^ "Alpha bags Sh5m in Project Fame - News". nation.co.ke. Retrieved 2013-07-28.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "East Africa: Rwandan Artistes Take Region By Storm". allAfrica.com. 2011-08-23. Retrieved 2013-07-28.
- ^ "TPF Winner Ruth to tithe Sh0.5M to church". The Star. 2012-07-31. Retrieved 2013-07-28.
- ^ "Ruth Matete wins Tusker Project Fame - News". nation.co.ke. Retrieved 2013-07-28.
- ^ "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.