Rwandan TPF contestants beg for support

The remaining Rwandan contestants in the Tusker Project Fame season six have called on Rwandans to support them since they equally have a good chance of winning the grand prize of Rwf35m and one year recording deal with Universal Music Group South Africa just as the other remaining eight contestants from other countries.Speaking to The New Times in a phone interview, Patrick Nyamitari and Phionah Mbabazi talked of their experience and assured their supporters in Rwanda and the entire East Africa that they are prepared to offer the best and ensure that they win in the coveted competition.“Every time I’m on stage, the Kenyans scream my name and ask for more and that has boosted my confidence that I can go all the way and win. We are not only appreciated by our fellow countrymen and women but the whole of East Africa in general,” says Nyamitari.Nyamitari adds that right now, he’s performing well and is having a good feeling and experience. “It’s great working with Kavutha (The voice coach) and the likes of Ian Mbugua and Eric Wainaina who have established reputation in the region’s music industry,”“Kavutha has been working tirelessly with each contestant and now this has helped us take our music to a higher level because of the kind of coaching we are getting from her,” says Patrick.Nyamitari says that he started having strong passion for music when he was only eight years old, and this passion has remained un-extinguished over the years.“I grew up in different churches and discovered my talent in music when singing in church choirs.”Nyamitari observes that he has an overwhelming desire to win the competition just like everyone and he’s working hard to make this a reality. “I’ve been on probation but this made me realise where I went wrong and improved.”He asked for support from “my fellow brothers and sisters in Rwanda since the two of us are now representing the whole country. I will not let them down.”He continues, “I’m thanking the rest of East Africa for their support, too. Even though the competition is unpredictable because music is different and everyone wants to win, I’m in a good position and only hoping for the best.”Mbabazi equally called for overwhelming support, adding that even though Rwanda’s music industry is still small compared to other countries in the region, it has the talent that can put it into the international stage.“This is a great opportunity to do something for our music industry and I’m happy that the experience we’re getting here is preparing us for that responsibility,” she adds.“I love Rwanda and I send my greetings to the whole nation. I also send my regards to my family which has been supportive of me all through. Rwandans should pray for us because this is a great opportunity to show the world that Rwanda has talent.”The TPF 6 is now remaining with 10 contestants with Uganda leading the pack with three contestants remaining.

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Rwandan TPF contestants beg for support