Tusker Project Fame is an East African reality-singing competition show sponsored by Tusker Lager. The show, similar to American Idol and Project Fame South Africa, featured musicians competing for a cash prize and a one-year record deal with Universal Music Group South Africa.
Tusker Project Fame aired six seasons between 2006 and 2013. To be eligible, participants had to be at least 21 years old and be able to sing and perform, or sing and play an instrument.
Controversy
Past winners criticized the show's organizers for failing to fulfill their promises, claiming that while the Tusker Company profited significantly from the program, it did not adequately support winners once the season ended.
Past Project Fame Winners
Season Winner Country Host(s) 1 Valerie Kimani KenyaGaetano Kagwa 2 Esther Mugizi UgandaGaetano Kagwa 3 Alpha Rwirangira RwandaSheila Mwanyigha, Mitchy Egwang 4 Hillary Davis Ntare UgandaSheila Mwanyigha, Mitchy Egwang TPF All Stars Alpha Rwirangira RwandaGaetano Kagwa 5 Ruth Matete KenyaSheila Mwanyigha, Mitchy Egwang 6 Hope Irakoze Burundi Mitchy Egwang, Joey Muthengi
Contestants
Season 1 Contestant Country Valerie Kimani Kenya
Season 2 Contestant Country Esther Mugizi Uganda
Season 3 Contestant Country Alpha Rwirangira Rwanda
Season 6 Contestant Country Jenifer Kenya Nyambura Amos & Josh Michel Fess Undercover Brothers UgUganda Sitenda Derrick Kojjo Daisy Ejang Hope Burundi Kissy South Sudan PatrickRwanda Phiona Peace AngelTanzania Hisia Tanah Dubson
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