The popular singing competition show, Tusker Project Fame, ended its seventh season last night and Irakoze Hope from Burundi took home the big bucks and the crown.When it came down to the wire, the vote was either Kenya’s dynamic duo Josh and Amos or Burundian Hope. The announcement of the winner was met with jubilation and disappointment as the two acts have steadily gained a cult following over the 8 weeks. Daisy came in third, Tanzanian Hisia took the 4th position with Kenyan Nyambura taking the fifth. In a two and half hour long finale, the 6th finalists took to the stage to musically convince the masses why they deserved the 5 million prize. Borrowing a leaf from other international singing competitions, this season of TPF had the finalists performing with established artists, who in this case were TPF contestants and winners from the previous seasons. The winner Hope took to the stage with TPF5 winner Ruth Matete where they wowed the crowd with their big voices and dance moves. First runners up, Josh and Amos were joined by former TPF finalist Patricia Kihoro and they did not let their fans down. Tanzanian Hisia was joined by former TPF finalist Msechu as they put up a fun performance and busting moves that only they knew how to. Divas Nyambura and Daisy enlisted the services of TPF4 winner Davis who brought nothing but the finest performance to the stage. Patrick was backed by former TPF finalist Wendy Kimani who sexed up the stage with their saucy dance moves and big voices. At the end of it all, the artists showcased their new singles and a preview of their videos were screened.
This is the first time Burundi has won during TPF’s lifetime. Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda have each bagged the title twice. The lucky Hope will take home Ksh5 million and a one year recording contract with Universal Music Group.
-standardmedia.co.ke
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