Who is Esther?

ESTHER Nabaasa Mugizi, (21), the winner of the second edition of Tusker Project Fame (TPF) Academy, inspires many people. A poetry fanatic, Esther has a sweet tooth and constantly craves chocolate and sweets. Her weaknesses: Forgetfulness and being very serious about life.

By Jude Katende

ESTHER Nabaasa Mugizi, (21), the winner of the second edition of Tusker Project Fame (TPF) Academy, inspires many people. A poetry fanatic, Esther has a sweet tooth and constantly craves chocolate and sweets. Her weaknesses: Forgetfulness and being very serious about life.

The Mbarara-born girl is put off by stinginess and selfishness. Bob Marley is Esther’s role model because his songs are meaningful. She says she cannot sacrifice her integrity for music’s sake.
Esther fancies jeans.

She cannot do without family and friends. Her dream is to kiss taxis goodbye, buy a car and own a studio. Esther says she has already written over 100 songs and intends to launch her music career.

“I want to set up a foundation for children and also help prostitutes get gainful employment,” she says. “I want my music to hit the international scene. I want to be marketable all over the world,” she says.

Esther, who comes across as a woman of virtue and integrity, was clearly one of the crowd’s favourites. She managed to keep an impeccable record throughout the competition.

Until the last week when the rules were changed and every student was sent on probation, Esther did not know how it felt to be on probation. Esther is in a committed relationship.

At the beginning of the show, there were 18 contestants, but they zeroed in on one winner, Esther.