Tusker Project Fame
Tusker Project Fame is an East African reality-singing competition show sponsored by Tusker Lager. 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.
Tusker Project Fame has aired 5 seasons. 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.
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.Past Project Fame Winners
SEASONS | WINNERS | COUNTRIES | HOSTS |
Season 1 | Valerie Kimani | Kenya | Gaetano Kagwa |
Season 2 | Esther Mugizi | Uganda | Gaetano Kagwa |
Season 3 | Alpha Rwirangira | Rwanda | Sheila Mwanyigha, Mitchy Egwang |
Season 4 | Hillary Davis Ntare | Uganda | Sheila Mwanyigha, Mitchy Egwang |
TPF All Stars | Alpha Rwirangira | Rwanda | Gaetano Kagwa |
Season 5 | Ruth Matete | Kenya | Sheila Mwanyigha, Mitchy Egwang |
Season 6 | Hope | Burundi | Mitchy Egwang, Joey Muthengi |