MTN Project Fame begins audition in Benin, plans mega concert with Timaya, Wizkid, Davido, Tiwa, Sid, Iyanya

Wizkid thrilling with a fan on stage

There will be a lot of exciting moments as the seventh edition of West Africa’s musical reality show, Project Fame, kicks off in Nigeria this June, this SHOWBIZPLUSng can sensationally reveal and report. 

Starting in Benin, a concert and audition are in the offing, during the first weekend of the month. The concert will feature musical superstars such as Iyanya, Timaya, Wizkid, Kcee, Tiwa Savage, Davido, Dr. Sid and other MTN ambassadors, including the reality show’s past contestants.

Speaking with the last winner of the show, Olawale Ojo, he said ‘the concert is going to be a convergence of musical superstars’. The Lautech undergraduate, who will be performing at the concert, also spoke about his new single, ‘Is Nothing’, and expressed optimism that his fans will love it.

Moreover, concerts will also be held in Ilorin and Lagos as a build-up towards the opening gala in July. Expectations are however high among entertainment buffs in different parts of Nigeria, especially at the locations.

In Lagos, students in schools like Yabatech and Unilag are exceptionally excited as this year’s Project Fame’s concert will be held on the mainland, a decision they said is ‘considerate and worthy of commendation’. The concerts in Lagos and Ilorin, like Benin, will also feature heavyweights in the Nigeria music industry.

This years’ edition of Project Fame will be the most thrilling ever, according to the sponsor, MTN. The ICT and telecommunications company revealed that the 13-week academy and performances have been restructured and will feature a lot of African hip-hop moments. Nigerian hip-hop superstars will be part of the show, as an entire week will be dedicated to Tuface Idibia’s renditions. Also competitive renditions of D’Banj, P-Square and more are part of what will make the season one of the most exciting shows.