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One week after the first episode of the talent search show Tusker Project Fame Season 6 went on air from the academy in Nairobi, there have been twists and turns in events.
The Beat has reliably learnt that organisers at the academy have dropped Tanzanian judge, musician Zahir Ali Zorro from the panel of judges.
Details of the fallout are still sketchy but word from Zahir Zorros camp has it that it was an amicable understanding between both parties.
Speaking to The Beat, the veteran musician said he had chosen to leave the show in order to concentrate on his personal musical engagements back at home.
After the show in Nairobi last week it dawned on me that the responsibility was heavy and I couldnt handle both the academy duties and my other engagements at home satisfactorily, he said.
Zahir Zorros appointment to the judges panel was greeted with cheers of hope as many thought he would take the contest to a different level after replacing producer Hermes Bariki.
He was to work with Juliana Kanyomozi who filled the Ugandan spot and as agreed, controversial Ian Mbugua filled the Kenyan spot.
But as the posts on the TPF website announced that the vastly experienced musician had joined the panel, discord was brewing.
Though there has not been any official communication from Endermol and East Africa Breweries, sources privy to the academy cite his laid back display at the inauguration as the potential cause.
In his trademark bling-bling and suit, Zorro barely said anything during the blockbuster show that ushered in 25 contestants. He was a bit uncomfortable with the surroundings and looked not at ease with the other judges who were enjoying themselves throughout the show, said the source.
But in an interview with The Beat, Zorro cited generation gap as the reason for his mysterious exit from the regional show. In hi own words: They will have to appoint a more youthful person to take over from me.
This leaves some unanswered questions whether it was the age gap that left the singer in the cold.
Source. The Citizen
The Beat has reliably learnt that organisers at the academy have dropped Tanzanian judge, musician Zahir Ali Zorro from the panel of judges.
Details of the fallout are still sketchy but word from Zahir Zorros camp has it that it was an amicable understanding between both parties.
Speaking to The Beat, the veteran musician said he had chosen to leave the show in order to concentrate on his personal musical engagements back at home.
After the show in Nairobi last week it dawned on me that the responsibility was heavy and I couldnt handle both the academy duties and my other engagements at home satisfactorily, he said.
Zahir Zorros appointment to the judges panel was greeted with cheers of hope as many thought he would take the contest to a different level after replacing producer Hermes Bariki.
He was to work with Juliana Kanyomozi who filled the Ugandan spot and as agreed, controversial Ian Mbugua filled the Kenyan spot.
But as the posts on the TPF website announced that the vastly experienced musician had joined the panel, discord was brewing.
Though there has not been any official communication from Endermol and East Africa Breweries, sources privy to the academy cite his laid back display at the inauguration as the potential cause.
In his trademark bling-bling and suit, Zorro barely said anything during the blockbuster show that ushered in 25 contestants. He was a bit uncomfortable with the surroundings and looked not at ease with the other judges who were enjoying themselves throughout the show, said the source.
But in an interview with The Beat, Zorro cited generation gap as the reason for his mysterious exit from the regional show. In hi own words: They will have to appoint a more youthful person to take over from me.
This leaves some unanswered questions whether it was the age gap that left the singer in the cold.
Source. The Citizen
