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MTN Project Fame West
Africa season seven kicked off in grand style with the Opening Gala which held on
July 19, 2014.
SHOWBIZPLUSng can
authoritatively report and reveal that delectable Adaora Oleh has been dropped
on the show as the co-host with Joseph Benjamin, who now has Bolanle Olukanni
as partner.
It was a phenomenal
event full of glitz, glamour and suspense. The event which also served as the audition
finals for the 18 contestants unfolded with Kaffy and her Imagneto Dance
Company thrilling everyone with amazing dance steps.
This event would serve
as monument in the lives of the top 18 contestants who had beaten thousands of
other talented contestants to get to this stage. Not only making it to this
stage, but also performing on the same stage with legendary Congolese singer –
Awilo and our very own Tiwa Savage. As talented and as gifted as they are
the competitive part of the show required that a selected number of them
eventually make it into the Academy. Understandably, expectations were just as
high as the tension.
The bright constellation
of the lighting effects coupled with the impeccable setting of the stage fueled
the excitement of the members of the audience. The event was graced by MTN CEO
– Mr. Michael Ikpoki, CMO - Mr. Usoro Usoro, Ecobank MD – Mr. Jibril Aku, media
personalities such as ace broadcaster, Adesuwa Onyenokwe, veteran actor Olu
Jacobs, and many other captains of industry. Worthy of note also was the
presence of MTN Project Fame alumni - Ayoola, Olawale, Immaculate, Tolu,
Oyinkansade, Madonna, Monica, and many others.
The night started off on
a light note, with Seyi Law the comedian who took up the centre stage to do
what he knows to do best. He cracked the audience up with hilarious jokes and
ushered everyone into the business of the day.
The organizers spiced up
the show this season introducing delectable Bolanle Olukanni (winner of Search
for Mo’s Co-host) who exuded so much
excellence and professionalism as she effortlessly took everyone on a beautiful
journey with Joseph Benjamin as they anchored the evening’s event. Bolanle sure
is a beautiful soul to reckon with.
Back of the show this
season are the panel of judges; ace producer - Tee-Y mix, Kora award winning
artiste - Ade Bantu, and International songstress - Bibie Brew. The illustrious
faculty members; Joke Silva, Ms. Ige, Kaffy, and Benneth Ogbeiwi also were back
in style.
The top 18 contestants
contending for a place at the Academy were introduced. While Sola Ekundayo,
Flourish Agu, David Olowojoba, Melvin Okolie, Taiwo Okunola and Deborah Ohiri
had to perform to fight their way into the Academy, the others got automatic
entry into the Academy. After these six sang their hearts out, Deborah and
Melvin sadly had to leave the competition as the final sixteen were ushered
into the Academy!
On this note, the race
to the grand prize of 5Million Naira, SUV, and recording contract worth
millions of Naira begun. The 1st runner up will go home with
N3Million a saloon car, 2nd Runner up - N2Million and a saloon car,
while the 3rd Runner up goes home with N2Million.
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