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] 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.