Tusker Project Fame

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Tusker Project Fame
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Broadcast from October 1, 2006 (2006-10-01) –
Tusker Project Fame (Season 6)
Judges Ian Mbugua
Juliana Kanyomozi
Hermes “Hermy B” Joachim[1]
Coaches Achieng Abura
Edwin Odhiambo
Kavutha Mwanzia
Broadcaster Citizen TV
NTV (former)
Competitors 18
Winner
Hope Irakoze
Origin Burundi
Genre(s) RnB
Jazz
Runner-up
Amos and Josh
Chronology
  • 2013

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 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

SEASONS WINNERS COUNTRIES
Season 1 Valerie Kimani[7] Kenya
Season 2 Esther Mugizi[8] Uganda
Season 3 Alpha Rwirangira[9] Rwanda
Season 4 Hillary Davis Ntare[10] Uganda
TPF All Stars Alpha Rwirangira[11] Rwanda
Season 5 Ruth Matete[12] Kenya[13]
Season 6 Hope[14] Burundi

Contestants

Season 1

Contesntants Country
Valerie Kimani  Kenya

Season 2

Contesntants Country
Esther Mugizi  Uganda
 2nd patricia

Season 3

Contesntants Country
Alpha Rwirangira  Rwanda


Season 6

Contestants Country
Jenifer, Sueyonce, 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

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