ALPHA ELABORATES ON HIS PLANS AFTER TPF

Tusker Project Fame winner Alpha Rwirangira talked about his plans after winning the talent reality show Tusker Project Fame. So what has he been up to in Rwanda? “That’s my land, you know,” said Alpha, “My family and friends had been waiting for me. I had to go and see my fellow Rwandese.” 
He also denied the rumour that he is going to hold a concert in Kenya with other Rwandese contestants. “I

TPF JUDGE TO LAUNCH ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY

The Tusker Project Fame judge Hermes Bariki known to many as producer Hermy B is planning on launching an entertainment company called B Hitz early next year. He will be joining hands with Tanzanian rappers AY and Mwana FA in what Hermy says will redefine the whole entertainment thing.During the show third season of the show, Hermes was pissed off when Kenyan contestant Debarl got the boot. Maybe

AY IS TPF WINNER ALPHA’S COUSIN

AlphaAYRwandese Tusker Project Fame 3 winner Alpha Rwirangira has Tanzanian roots. Word is Alpha is related to Tanzanian rapper AY. My source says, “AY’s mum and Alpha’s dad are silings that makes them cousins,” adding, “Even at the grand finale of the show, AY attended to show his support.”Alpha whose mum passed on said he would like to be the “Voice of the people”. As a stepchild himself,

IAN MBUGUA: IT’S GETTING TOUGHER!

After Kenyan contestant Debarl Inea mercilessly butchered Nameless’ hit song ‘Deadly’, on Sunday’s nomination show, the Tusker Project Fame judge Ian Mbugua admitted that the competition is getting to its most challenging stage. For once, Ian politely noted a few things need to be fixed to enable the contestants to do their best, like letting them choose the songs they would like to perform. “It

TPF111 JUDGE IAN TO JUDGE COSTUMES AT CONCOURS’

Tusker Project Fame’s meanest judge Ian Mbugua has broadened his scope of judging. Ian who is also a consultant at Phoenix players. If there is one thing that he is famous for is being a critic. He never minces his words and often hits where it hurts. He has been chosen as a judge at this year’s Access Kenya Africa Concours d’Elegance which will be held at the Nairobi Racecourse on September 27.

ON PROBATION

This Saturday 29 will be the first TPF3 eviction. The evictee will be hosted at the Carnivore Restaurant in conjunction with Hot 96 Inferno Dj's. The eviction party is titled " Tusker Project Fame 3 eviction at the Backpin Night hosted by Hot 96 Inferno Dj's". Backspin basically takes the revellers back into time by playing old school/ new jack songs. This information is exclusive only to you.

THE KENYAN BROOD OF STARS…

PATRICIA KIHORO – Kenya 23-year old Patricia hates that she still gets stage fright despite some previous experience in public performance but likes that once she sets her sight on something, she will go for it, whatever it takes. She is the only girl and has 2 brothers.DEBARL CLEMENT INEA – Kenya Debarl, 32, is the only boy and has 3 sisters. His father passed away on August 12th, a few days

MEET THE TANZANIANS

ILLUMINATA RWELAMIRA - TanzaniaIlluminata, 28, loves that she is very diplomatic in her dealings with people. She is also honest but thinks that perhaps she is too forgiving at times and thus can be easily taken for granted. She is 5th in line in a family of 3 boys and 4 girls.CAROLINE ULIWA – TanzaniaCaroline, 22, finds it interesting that her friends seem to win her trust and confide in her –

NOW MEET THE UGANDANS

KAROLYNE NABULIME - Uganda Karolyne is the 2nd born in a family of 2 girls and 2 boys. She would definitely like to get married in future but for the moment prefers to concentrate on her trying to build a musical career.The 26-year-old likes her warm and likeable nature but because she smiles often, she feels that sometimes people do not take her seriously.LEAH ATUTE – UgandaLeah, 25, was brought

MEET THE RWANDAN STARS

NINA BOLA – Rwanda23 year old Nina is the eldest child and has 1 brother and 1 sister. Her family is multi-lingual having lived in various African countries. Nina says she is comfortable speaking in French, English, Swahili, Kinyarwanda, Kirundi, Kikongo and Lingala. She is always happy but her very organized nature sometimes makes her seem too prim and proper – both a good thing and a not so

TUSKER PROJECT FAME PREMIERES

Former TPF2 contestant Linda Muthama poses with Comedian Nyambane a.k.a Walter Mongare before the showBig Ted poses with singer AtemiInside the domeSarakasi dancers on stage wait for thier que during the live recordingKenyan Patricia performs Sauti Sol's LaziziJudge Ian MbuguaJudge Julia KanyomoziValerie and Nakaaya perform Beyonce's Listen Amani performsEsther Nabaasa singsContestants chill out

SYLVIA OWORI TO DRESS TPF CONTESTANTS

Ugandan designer Sylvia Owori is one of the clothing sponsors for this year’s Tusker Project Fame 3 wardrobe. Owori’s firm will provide both clothes and accessories for TPF alongside main clothing sponsor Ivory.

NEW FACES IN TUSKER PROJECT FAME

Tusker Project Fame will not only have new contestants but a number of faculty and panel newbies as well. To start off Ugandan Gaetano Kaggwa’s charming countryman Mich Ewang has replaced him as the host. The judging panel will consist of Kenya’s Ian Mbugua and Tanzania’s famed producer, Hermes Bariki and a yet to be revealed Ugandan.Achieng Abura is still the Academy’s principal and she will

TV STAR PAPA SHIRANDULA AUDITIONS FOR TPFIII

Come next week you will know for sure if Charles Bukeko aka Papa Shirandula is a TPFIII finalist. The actor took part in the auditions at the Kenyan National Theatre.The TV star said, “I’ve always wanted to be a musician and I am here to try out my luck at the Tusker Project Fame academy,” he added, “The turnout is overwhelming and if the rehearsals in the queue by the youngsters here are

TPFIII AUDITIONS MARATHON

Last Saturday saw TPFIII hopefuls audition in a record three towns. Nyeri, Mombasa and Nakuru staged the auditions simultaneously. The Nyeri auditions boasted of a judging panel comprising of the Kenya Music Festival’s adjudicator Bibiana Gicheru, music director and vocal training consultant Jacqueline Wanjiru and producer, founder and director of Sauti Mwafrika Patrick Oluoch. Nakuru’s judging

NO CELEBRITY JUDGES FOR TPFIII

The third season of the East African musical reality show will not have the usual celebrity judges for its audition phase. Instead this weekend performing arts enthusiast and university lecturer Prof Caleb Ouma will lead a panel of judges during the first regional auditions for TPF III at the Kisumu Hotel. Prof. Ouma, will be joined on the by Kisumu based music teacher and chairman of the Music