TPF 6 MEDIA IGNITION…

By EMBUKANE VINCENT LIBOSSO for TPF 5 BLOG.

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his past weekend ; TPF 6 –Take The Stage went on air. The show had highlights of past ignitions/ auditions and what went on even as we gear up to usher in the new contestants.

But last week on Friday; the Safari Park Hotel played a host to the media ignition. The 2 day event was aimed at immersing Kenyan media in the vocal and performance coaching that contestants undergo in Tusker Project Fame.

17 representatives of various media houses gathered at the Safari Park Hotel on Friday to be coached by Natalie Lukkenaer- a vocal coaching expert who trains Kenya's star crooners Sauti Sol. It was all laughter and cheers as contestants finally battled it out before 150 invited guests on Saturday evening.

This is the first time media personalities were being allowed to compete and be on the spot; be judged and have a feeling of what it means to be a contestant.

They had voice training from Natalie Lukkenaer of the Sauti Academy and the judges for the night were Ian and Kavutha. Hosted by the sassy Joey Muthengi; the event saw 17 contestants who were later reduced to 5; then the last 3 and finally one- for the ultimate price of KSH 100,000.

Speaking before the contestants took to the stage; Tusker Brand managers introduced new changes to the over 4 million dollar plus music contest. For the first time; there will be groups allowed to participate.

Also; the media will be allowed to access the contestants directly after a new media center was set up beside the academy with free internet and space to compile stories.

Also; although the cat was not let out of the bag yet; but there will be a new host and a new principal. My guess are that the new host will be Joey Muthengi and we may be seeing the surprise entry of Natalie Lukkenaer as the principal…just guessing!

Getting back to the music; the night belonged to the ladies’ man Chris Okinda.  Chris Okinda, a radio show host at Hot 96 FM emerged victorious, winning Ksh 100,000 and a night for 2 courtesy of Safari Park Hotel. He was followed closely by Kiss 100 Radio personality Lynda Nyangweso who impressed the crowd with her sultry numbers.

The event was attended by a couple of former TPF stars like Wendy Kimani; who gave an electric performance; backed by her high voltage band; Nganga’lito and the singing queen Ruth Matete.

Redsan got the house on its feet when he did his recent chart-hit “ Badder then Most” the event saw the media fraternity bond over cocktails; nyama choma; beers and a great sumptuous dinner.

The 17 contestants were also treated to Friday night at the 5 Star Windsor Golf Hotel & Country Club.

To the 15 contestants in TPF 6 this year; the ball is in your court- make your move and take the stage.

-photos from the internet and Tusker Lager Facebook page.