Hope Irakoze: I can’t stand people who sing off key

In first place was Hope Irakoze. The star from Burundi had a crazy journey in the Tusker Project Fame music Academy, and fell to the floor when he was announced the winner of the TPF 6.For the first time, he was unable to speak. Amos and Josh picked him off the floor as he was surrounded by the other contestants. Hope was handed his cheque for Ksh.5 Million and was over the moon. Out of all the finalists, Hope is one of the few who knows that he has the star power that people like. The son of a pastor father and singer mother, Hope grew up in a family with eight boys and two girls. The advantage that he has is that Hope has already performed with major East African names like Kidum, so he knows what it takes to play major stages. Finally taking his shot and stepping out of the shadows. Things you didn’t know about the 25-year-old performer and Jazz singer: Q: What is the one thing you cannot do without?A: My nylon string guitar and my plectrum.Q: Who is your music role model and why?A: My role models are Frank Sinatra and Otis Redding. The old school big band sound is beautiful. Q: Who is the past Tusker Project Fame housemates did you like?A: I liked Jackson Kalimba. He could really sing.Fun facts about Hope:Hope is dating someone. She happens to be a former Tusker Project Fame contestant, but he refuses to reveal who it is.Hope’s favourite colour is black.Hope can be messy but can be neat. Hope can be seen on the stage at the Kigali Serena hotel, even though he is from Burundi. Hope’s charity of choice, homeless people. Providing them a home... and a meal... and a livelihood.

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Hope Irakoze: I can’t stand people who sing off key