MTN Project Fame unveils contestants

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The 15 contestants will battle for the top prize

After weeks of auditioning and a hectic selection processes, the contestants for the MTN Project Fame Season 5 have finally been selected and ushered into the Project Fame Academy.

The unveiling took place on August 4, after a sensational opening gala ceremony, which, according to the organisers, was a sneak preview to the 10 week musical competition which is bound to keep the audience glued to their television screens.

The season 5 contestants are set to show their musical prowess and mastery in front of the faculty, judges and anticipated audience as they battle for the top prize.

This year’s contestants, selected from Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone, Liberia and Ghana, are; Adetoun Adekoya, Brenda Adigwe, Ayobami Ayoola Ayolola, Chinyere Ahwueh, Christian Adeyafa, Didi Kosu, Edward Wright, Grace Mark, Joshua Owusu Effriyie, Kemi Ajayi, Marvellous Odiete, Musulyn Myers, Oyinkansade Akande, Sonia Obi and Tega Apochie.

Speaking on the 5th season of the show, MTN General Manager, Consumer Marketing, Kola Oyeyemi said, “The time has come once again to empower another set of West African youths, in line with our brand philosophy of enriching lives.”

Season 5 promises to be interesting, with the addition of Ade Bantu to the panel of judges formerly comprised of Femi Aderibigbe, popularly known as ‘Kwame’; Ghanaian international singer and songwriter, Bibie Brew; musician, Nomoreloss; and A-list producer, Tayo Ibitoye (TY Mix).

The faculty members remain: Principal, Joke Silva; Music Director, Ben Ogbeiwi; Dance Instructor, Kaffy; and Voice Coach, Dupe Ige.

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