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Tusker Project Fame Season 4

San Valencia co-sponsors TPF

Nairobi, October 21---The 4^th edition of Tusker Project Fame musical talent search academy kicked off early this month with a gala show bringing together music lovers, sponsors and contestants.  Millions of viewers all over Eastern African are following the show on television, Facebook and Twitter. This year’s 15 aspirants must prove themselves to the judges with the winner walking away Sh5 million cash prize and a recording deal with Gallo records of South Africa.

Once again San Valencia Restaurants and Corporate caterers are a co-sponsor of the Tusker project Fame and is providing all catering services at the academy.

During the opening gala show Kenyan Steven’s electrifying performance elicited positive comments from the judges, with Judge Ian admitting that he, “…could certainly stir up a crowd.”

Also fighting for their lives, were the Ugandans, Davis and Brenda. This was not Davis’ first time at TPF, having been sent home by Judge Ian at last year’s gala show. He poured his soul into his cover of Ronan Keating’s “When you say nothing at all” and was overjoyed when the judges admitted him into the Academy.

Brenda’s performance of Brandy’s “Come a little closer” took her further away from the judges’ expectations, with Juliana pointing out that she has seen better performances from Brendah.

The very beautiful Liz of Rwanda and Cynthia of Tanzania also saw their dreams crushed when they failed to meet the judges’ high expectations. Amileena of Kenya, Elizabeth of Rwanda and Leah of Tanzania were also able to join Steven, Davis and the other contestants in the Academy.

Romani of Southern Sudan was recalled back home for civic duty and his replacement was Southern Sudan’s first runners up from the Top 25. Kuonck Deng couldn’t hide his excitement at having been offered the opportunity to join the TPF Academy. This year Southern Sudan is represented by two contestants, Paleki Obur and Kuonck Deng.

Kenya has four representatives with Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda each having three contestants.
The Faculty will guide the contestants for the next eight weeks with a new principal, Helen Mtawali.

 The other members of the Faculty include, voice coach Kavutha, Music Director R Kay, Choreographer and fitness coach Edu. This year also sees the addition of Band leader Aaron Rimbui to this stellar cast.

Viewers can tune into the daily shows to see the Top 15 contestants receiving tips on technique from the Faculty and coping with the pressure of living in seclusion for the next eight weeks.

 

 

 

The Sixth Edition of East Africa’s biggest singing contest is back! Tusker Project Fame Season six kicks off on Sunday 13th October 2013 exclusively on Citizen TV. And as always, TPF6 is promising a music, rhythm and entertainment! The TV Reality Series is widely known to provide a platform to train raw talent from East Africa and prepare them for musical careers.

EABL'S Senior Marketing Manager Dan Angima has revealed that Tusker Project Fame 6 will feature some new faces in the faculty and judging panel.
This year's Tusker Project Fame will also take a different approach with teams of upto three members each being allowed to compete alongside individuals.
All the contestants will battle for the ultimate prize of 5 million shillings and a one-year recording contract.
Past contestants have moved on to launch successful careers in music, media and production.

Other positive outcomes expected from the show are: growth of East African integration, employment creation and skills transfer to East Africans from international experts.
This 6th season of Tusker Project Fame will be showcased in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi, Rwanda and South Sudan.

Tusker Project Fame

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Tusker Project Fame is an East African reality-singing competition show sponsored by Tusker Lager.^[1] 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.^[2]
Tusker Project Fame has aired 5 seasons.^[3] 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.^[4]

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.^[5]

Past Project Fame Winners

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

Tusker Project fame is back with a bang! Here is a list of all the TPF 6 contetants.

Amos and Josh TPF 6

Amos: He is the half of this group called Amos and Josh. Amos is the middle child of a single parent and a graphic designer From Nairobi, Kenya. He is 29 years old and considers himself an old school kind of person. The is the oldest person in the TPF 6 academy. He is SINGLE
Josh: He is a soft spoken 23 year old member of “Josh and Amos“. Josh is the first born of a family that is all boys. His favourite color is purple. He is in a serious relationship
Both Josh  and Amos met while singing with a bigger group at church.

Angel, TPF 6

Angel is 24 years old. She grew up as a child of a musical dynasty in Tanzania. Her father, Dick, now deceased, played for major bands like the B-Locks, the Jenje band and the Kilimanjaro band. She is single

Daisy, TPF6

Daisy is a 24 year old worship leader from Kampala Uganda. She is the youngest in a family of six children. Daisy has a big voice, beautiful smile that East Africa had better watch out for. Her relationship status is Single-ish.. (whatever that means)

Dubart, TPF 6

Dubart is a 25 year old gentlman from Tanzania. He grew up with his parents separated and he’s the only child in his family. Dubart has other step siblings that he considers as his own brothers and sisters. His role model is Bruno Mars. He is SINGLE!

Fess, TPF 6

Fess is a student at the East African School of Media studies in Kenya. His family moved around, spending time in Mwea, then Mombasa and finally settling in Rongai. Rongai is another country that is inside Kenya (so there are seven countries contesting- not six). He is a member of a musical group where he performs for free. He is currently in a relationship

HisiaA, TPF 6

Hisia is a 22 year old student of International business the the USIU (United States International University). Hisia is always cracking jokes and telling funny stories. He loves his mother and is SINGLE

Hope, TPF 6

He is a 26 year old performer and a jazz singer. Hope grew up in a family with eight boys and two girls. He has already performed with big names like Kidum. He is dating someone who is a former TPF contestant but he refuses to reveal who it is. His favourite color is black

Jennifer, TPF 6

Jennifer is from Mombasa, Kenya. She is the only contestant who was picked from Mombasa. She was born in Tanzania before moving to Kenya in 2002. Jennifer started working at an early age to help her family make ends meet. She has even worked as a house girl (maid). She decided to give TP6 a try when she stumbled upon the auditions at the auditions in Mbaraki sports clus. Jennifer is in a relationship.

Kojjo, TPF 6

Kojjo  is a shy 23 year old pianist from Kampala Uganda. He lost both his parents to HIV and AIDS and never completed his secondary school education. He has been playing the piano in Church since he graduated from music school. Kojjo is passionate about setting a good example for his younger brother

 Mishel, TPF 6

This 21 year old is the oldest child in her family but the youngest of all Kenyan contestants. Mishel plays the guitar, has a small business, styling dreadlocks and is a vegetarian. Her relationship status is SINGLE

Patrick, TPF 6

Patrick was born and brought up in Kigali, Rwanda. He is a 27 year old university student and comes from an average family where he is the last born child. He is SINGLE and his favorite color is burgundy… (burgundy?????)

Peace, TPF 6

This 23 year old lives up to his name. He is very quiet and shy. Peace grew up with his mother and an older sibling. He takes a course in business studies  at the university. Musically, his role models are John Legend and Bruno Mars

Phiona, TPF 6

She is the second born of a family that is pretty big and is also a single mom raising her three year old daughter, Leila

Sitenda, TPF 6

Sitenda is a 27 year old Ugandan songstress who spent 5 years in the UK, studying to be a forensic scientist. With an avant-garde sense of fashion and an outlook to match, Sitenda wants to take each day as it comes. Her musical role model is Lauren Hill

Tannah, TPF 6

Tannah is a 22 year old underground reggae and dance-hall artiste who together with her twin brother is the last born in a family of six. She made the toughest choice ever when she dropped out of college to pursue her dreams. She is in a committed relationship, dating a fellow musician for several years