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  • Project Fame’s night of Jazz and Soul

    THE Soul and Jazz night appeared to be all that the contestants need, having scaled the eviction hurdles, they flowed with so much emotions.

    Freed from the anxiety created by the eviction stage, Niniola opened the stage with the song ‘To Love you More’ by Celine Dian, the Judges felt she performed amazingly now than ever before. Immaculate did ‘Same ‘Ole Love’ by Anita Baker; the Judges also liked her performance especially the African feel she fused into the song.

    Omolayo trailed the two, and raised the bar with ‘Unforgettable’ by Nat King Cole, and the Judges could not help but give kudos. And as they said, he was passionate, sensual, comfortable, gentle and with matured vocal.

    When Liberian contestant, Margaret sang ‘Walk On’ by Dionne Warwick, it earned her beautiful compliments from the Judges. They were sure that the whole of Liberia will be proud of her. Following this, Roland did ‘Georgia on my Mind’ by Ray Charles, and the Judges thought he was too comfortable on stage as he was in his comfort zone with the song.

    The last performance was by Olawale who sang ‘When I Was Your Man’ by Bruno Mars’, and the Judges gave him 110% all the way because he has shown more consistency. Olawale praised for showcasing a transformed character that goes with the song. He got the crowd with his performance and it was a beautiful way of wrapping up the night of Soul and Jazz.

  • Project Fame Stars in concert

    Project Fame Stars in concert

    NOSTALGIC feelings will occur among music buffs when past winners and contenders come together in what promoters call a mega concert.

    The enchanting performances of participants who were evicted is expected to, once again, thrill their ardent fans. The show holds in Lagos today, following an earlier show in Calabar, capital of Cross River State last weekend..

    This is the first time a music reality TV show in Nigeria would be gathering past stars for a concert. Tagged ‘All-Stars Concert’, the show is expected to live up to the hypes and buzz built around past winners and runners-up, who have become household names across the continent, including Iyanya, Chidinma, Praiz, Nicholoas, Kesse, Musulyn and Adetoun among others.

  • 6th Project Fame auditions excite in Abuja, Benin

    6th Project Fame auditions excite in Abuja, Benin

    IT was a simultaneous occurrence in the Federal Capital territory and the ancient city of Benin, as the MTN Project Fame team hoisted banners that pooled music wannabes in their hundreds to the audition venues.

    It is the 6th edition of the music reality show, and a feel of what is to be expected when the show kicks off properly is already brewing; starting from the National Centre for Women Development, Abuja, and the Constantial Hotel in Benin, centers of the auditions, talents were on display, and so were the not too talented who ended up giving the event some comic relief.

    Having been scheduled to discover the next set of musical talents in Nigeria which the MTN Project Fame West Africa is known for.

    In the last five years that the reality show has existed, talents have been produced and nurtured. Apart from lucky winners who had clinched mouthwatering prizes, others who had performed brilliantly at the academy, have also gone ahead to become household names in Africa and beyond. Some of the big names from the academy include: ‘kukere’ crooner, Iyanya, Chidimma, Praize, Kesse in Ghana, and Musulyn in Liberia.

    These Project Fame icons have garnered personal accolades and awards in recognition of their extraordinary musical performances, including Headies, West Africa’s biggest music award and KORA, the continent’s biggest musical recognition award, won by Iyanya and Chidimma, respectively.

    “MTN Project Fame West Africa is not just about the monetary rewards, it’s about the music lessons that the contestants received, coupled with the exposure to highly-rated musical directors, musicians and the extraordinary ‘can-do spirit’ of MTN to make sure each of its project impacts lives”, said Tunji Adebakin, director of the musical academy.

    Organizers say that more than just a talent competition, MTN Project Fame West Africa allows viewers a unique opportunity to follow on day by day, the behind-the-scene progress of the contestants in their quest for fame. They noted that the contestants will also be given the opportunity to meet and perform alongside their favourite stars who will be conducting exclusive master-classes, sharing their wisdom and tips for success.