OVER 6,000 HOPEFULS SHOW UP FOR MTN PROJECT FAME WEST AFRICA SEASON 3
With the status as being Nigeria's biggest and most popular music talent competition show, it is therefore no surprise that over 6,000 fame-hungry individuals took part in the auditions for MTN Project Fame West Africa.
The highly famous show which is scheduled to hit the airwaves anytime soon once again opened its doors again to individuals who believe they have what it takes to be Nigeria's next superstar. Despite the lofty dreams of these 6,000, only the top 15 will be chosen for the competition.
You can watch as the hopes of many are dashed and the aspirations of others are nudged closer to reality. This stage of the competition happens to be one of the most popular as millions get to see inspiring performances from promising but raw talent and comedic performances from people whose singing talent are way off the mark.
With millions of people tuning in at the initial stage of the competition, Project Fame has proven that it is more than just a talent competition. "MTN Project Fame West Africa is probably the most watched show after soccer in the country. This year people are really going to see how the show has entrenched itself in popular Nigerian culture" says publicists of Project Fame West Africa, Sodium Brand Solutions.
Where Project Fame distinguishes itself from the multitude of other music talent competition is its ability to transform raw talent into young stars by exposing them to the very best of professional training from the best professionals in the music industry while they are in the Performance Academy. In the academy they are taught on how to maximize the potential of their voice, enhance their stage craft and compose songs.
MTN Project Fame West Africa is produced by Ultima Limited, a major TV content and production company. In 2008, they partnered with Endemol South Africa to produce Project Fame West Africa. Ever since then the franchise show has been a runaway hit as it has produced some fine artistes.
This year the winner of Project Fame will earn a fantastic recording contract, N2.5m and a brand new Toyota RAV4. The three runners up will also get monetary and car prizes.