the auditioning at various Zones within Nigeria is completed as well as those of some west African sub regions.

The high point for me is a 15 year old girl who's already considered a super star by the panel of judges which includes Bibi, no moreloss, kwame and tymix. unfortunately the girl was considered too young as shes under 18 and wouldn't be part of the season 4. she wept bitterly but tymix promised to groom her up till shes 18 and then feature her in the season 7 edition. Mtn later promised to sponsor her in musical career development. Wow i saw this lady as a star. the stars for the season 4 are almost ready. This thread will be more of a countdown to the commencement of the show proper in the next few days.

click on the below link to see and read more, especially to watch the video performances by Brandy and Joe. Joe said he wants a collabo with either Tu face or Dbanj. he considers both as stars. He said emphatically that he anticipates such union and hes ready for it.

www.projectfamewestafrica.com/

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Bibie Brew, Ghanaian award winning International recording artiste who has flown Africa’s flag way beyond the shores of the continent. Bibie is an International star performer, known through her Hit 'Tout doucement' that topped the French charts in the 1980’s. She has recorded and released 5 major albums and 42 singles in France and the whole of Europe. In her spare time she uses her talent to teach local aspiring musicians in Accra and Paris, helping them to achieve recognition. Bibie has been a Judge on the MTN sponsored “Project Fame West Africa” in Nigeria for three years running. Bibie is currently an Honorary General Secretary of Musicians Association of Ghana, she runs an Arts Café in Accra Called “The New Morning” where she gives young people the opportunity to showcase their talents in arts to high profiled patrons from Embassies and Foreign Missions across Ghana and other notable individuals and groups.

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Tee-Y Mix
Tee-Y Mix The mention of the name Tee-Y Mix in Nigerian music circles would evoke feelings anytime anyday, feelings of nostalgia and ecstasy. Having exhibited his talent in albums of musicians such as Dare Art Alade, Naeto C and Sasha to mention just a few, he has established himself as a force to reckon with in the Nigerian music industry. When asked why he got involved with Project Fame, he was quick to point out that he was in it because he believed in the talents that abound in West Africa and wanted to be involved in honing these talents and turning them into superstars. To all the ladies, this fine young man is still single, and on the lookout. He wants the contestants to work hard and seize the opportunity to become st

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Nomoreloss
Nomoreloss OLUMUYIWA OSINUGA aka NOMORELOSS
was born in Lagos Western Nigeria in the 70's. Nomoreloss is a multitalented entertainer - a singer/songwriter, producer and artistes' manager whose debut album in 1999 Kilode. was a national hit which stayed on the countdown and billboards across Nigeria for a record of eight {8} months and was number one for 26 weeks. He started out in the world of entertainment as a rapper while in high school and later on switched to master of ceremony at various events. An accomplished stand -up comedian, mc , musical video director as well as a television host

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Kwame CEO VIRTUAL MEDIA NETWORK(OWNERS OF NIGEZIE AND TEN) Seasoned broadcaster, Kwame started off with Ogun State Broadcasting Corporation(OGBC). He moved on to Star Fm where he held down both morning and drive time belts. He also won numerous accolades which included Presenter Of the Year. He started his own TV programme called Global Sounds which was syndicated across Nigeria. In 2007, he started Nigezie which runs on the HITV platform both in Nigeria and in the UK on Sky channel 204. Presently, he is working on expanding the channel to major markets across the world. His hobbies include reading,studying industry trends and watching TV.
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affy  Kafayat Oluwatoyin Shafau better known as ‘Kaffy’ is a Nigerian youth from the city of Lagos who has a great passion for setting a goal and seeing it through. And this has led her to be one of the most influential youth of the country. Her drive towards success despite great setbacks in her life contributed immensely in various activities she has been involved in Her passion for dance is inborn. Her urge for being different has revolutionalized dance since she started professionally in 2002 within the span of 3months and today she stands as a role model for a lot of youth not just in dance but for what her personality represents which are determination, dedication and commitment in what one endeavours as long as it has a positive impact to the society we live in. Kaffy has contributed immensely to the entertainment industry. She has performed and coordinated various events, some of which include - Launching of LORNEAMED, makers of TURA coordinated the fashion show - MTN Y’ELLO SHOW choreographed 13 artistes - Indian High Commission and Golfers party , performed Indian and Nigerian songs - V’mobile basketball championship, coordinated cheerleading dance performance for 34 games - Best of fans MTN, coordinated cheerleading dance performance - Silverbird’s Rhythm Unplugged and 50th Anniversary -Dance Performance alongside SHALAMAR - African women’s championship coordinated cheerleading performance - Several music videos, with stars like Adewale Ayuba, Lexydoo, Sunny Nneji, Ruggedman, P-Square, to mention a few - Judge for Always keep moving dance competitions Nigeria & South Africa - Judge for Various dance competitions - Guest speaker for various talk shows, workshops and seminars - Judge for Malta Guinness Street Dance Competition 2 seasons ’08, ’09 & ‘10 - Chief Choreographer of the Stage Act Tagged ‘High School Music Africa Stage Concert’ 2010 Her most recent and remarkable feat was when she led a group of 29 Nigerians in breaking the GUINESS WORLD RECORD for THE LONGEST DANCE PARTY. She and her team broke the existing record of 52 hrs 4mins at 53 hrs 40mins. Her strong personality that has the power to influence other people especially in areas where they feel they cannot achieve great things is a force to reckon with and it shouldn’t go unsupported to contribute to the growth of this country.

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Ige
Ige Dupe Ige Kachi, who is popularly
called IGE (pronounced ee-gay), has been singing since she was seven years old. Born into a family of music lovers, she has always appreciated all forms of music from classical to jazz and R&B. she honed her art in the several singing groups and choirs of the various churches that she attended as the child of a clergyman which include Laz Ekwueme Chorale, Steve Rhodes Voices, Chosen Treasure Choir (HOTR), Covenant Christian Centre Choir, MUSON, and several Anglican Church choirs. Even though she studied electrical/electronics engineering at the University if Lagos, the arts have been a part of her everyday life. She has acted in a number of stage plays, and graced a number of concert stages like the Calabar Carnival 2005-2007, TOTAL 50th anniversary celebrations, “The Experience”, P.D.P Presidential rally dinner 2007, Celtel Brand Unveil, “The Platform”, Nigeria Stock Exchange Awards, African-American concert and several MUSON classical concerts. She has also written and performed several MTN jingles and songs and is a proud holder of MUSON certificates in voice, piano and theory of music. Ige’s singing style could be described as soulful Rhythm and Blues with an eclectic blend of classical music, jazz and new-school flavor. She has worked with a number of artistes like Sammy Okposo, Provabs, JC Qrew, Cobhams, Yinka Davis, Rhymzo and Sunny Neji, just to mention a few. Her name – Ige, stands for a message of hope to all. Her uniquely distinctive velvety voice serenades your soul, granting you an inevitable savoury experience. Little wonder her admirers call her “Golden Voice”.

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Kayode
Kayode Ogundepo Kayode Emmanuel Ogundepo, an Exercise
Physiology graduate of the Lagos state University has over 25 years experience in the fitness industry. He has worked for several commercial gyms in Lagos metropolis such as Weight Watchers Gym and Spa and La Campagne Tropicana. He was also the personal trainer to the former Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State and his wife, the First Lady. Kayode was once the National Heavyweight Karate Champion of Nigeria, and has represented Lagos State in the Cruiser Weight Category and Amateur Boxing Contests. He has also held a bronze medal in Judo at NUGA. Kayode was the physiotherapist for the former MTN Corporate Marathon. He is a personal fitness trainer and lifestyle advisor to many renowned business directors and celebrities in Lagos. Kayode is currently the Managing Director of Body Shapers Fitness Services.

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Benneth Ogbeiwi
Uncle Ben A pitch perfect vocal expert, music
coordinator (both spiritual & secular), vocal arranger, voice-over artiste and “KING OF MEAN” of the Project Fame Academy. As a choir boy in the Catholic Church, an opportunity to audition for the STEVE RHODES VOICES opened up for him. The late Elder Steve Rhodes took him through the rigours of professional vocal training in the contemporary and jazz genres and he has since not looked back in this rich field of commercial and personal choice of career. In order not to lose track of these genres, he joined the LAZ EKWUEME CHORALE to fortify his stand in the industry. The leader of the a capella group CHORDWEBS and head of ADRENALINE, the first band to be engaged in a music reality show (MTN PROJECT FAME WEST AFRICA), this die hard talent hunter will stop at nothing to bring drama, tears and blood in order to make you the best you must be in the industry. For Uncle Ben, “IF YOU CAN’T FACE THE PAINS THAT COME BEFORE SUCCESS, YOU DON’T DESERVE THE ENDLESS GAINS IT BRINGS”. He is the conductor of the SR ORCHESTRA, an ensemble of trained musicians put together by the music icon, composer and arranger, ELDER STEVE RHODES. Some of his achievements are: * SRV concerts: Federal Palace Hotels (1990), National Theatre (1992), UPS (1994), SR Orchestra St Moritz Style Awards (maiden edition), Virgin Nigeria, Metamorphosis, MUSON Jazz Festival 2005 Chordwebs: World Music Day (1999), Crack Ya Ribs (2003), Naughty By Nature Concert, MBGN, British Airways, Heineken (Lagos & P/H), Night of a Thousand Laughs, Kojo Williams, MTN Valentine Party, MTN Boat Cruise. Laz Ekwueme Chorale: St John’s Passion (Akwa Ibom & Lagos), Night in Bethlehem, End-of-Year Party (former National Oil), Nestle Nig PLC, COJA. Synergy/Gig Factor: MTN, Former V-Mobile, Cadbury Nig PLC, Phillips Conoco, First Bank, Union Bank, Zenith Bank, Access Bank, Standard Chartered, Ecobank, Former Platinum Bank, Bates Cosse, former Tequila, RMD’s Made in Warri, CCNL,EXP Momentum, CMC Connect, NB PLC, BAT, Aishat Babangida, Leon Sullivan Summit, Eko Hotels & Suites, Virgin Atlantic, Thuraya, SR ORCHESTRA: Metamorphosis 1 & 2 ( MUSON CENTRE & NATIONAL THEATRE), AG BRICSCOE 50 years of excellence, VANGUARD AWARDS, Rivers State Government Hand-Over Ceremony, British Council, Ajumogobia Science Foundation Concert. Personal commitments: Ayo Bankole, Dare Art-Alade, Freestyle, Ige, Sasha S,O&U, & other individuals. Music Facilitator (HOUSE 4), Music Director, Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Jesus Christ Superstar, D.J role (Opera Wonyosi). Voice coach: West African IDOLS Music facilitator: NOKIA FIRST CHANCE Presenter: CELEBRITY TAKES 2 Narrator: GULDER ULTIMATE SEARCH V Head of music: MTN PROJECT FAME WEST AFRICA He is married to Benedette and they have two children Britney and Brian.

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Joke Silva
Joke Silva Joke has had a successful career as an actress on
stage, film, television and radio primarily in Nigeria with stints in England (BBC, British Film Institute, Royal Court Theatre Sloan sq) and the South of France. An actor of International repute, she was in Canada in 2008 where she participated in the African Theatre Ensemble (ATE) Black History month production “Have you seen Zandile” written by Gcina Mhlophe. “The discovery for Canadian audiences, though, is well-known Nigerian film actor Joke Silva, who plays three roles, including mother and grandmother. Investing each role with finely etched physical and emotional detail, she’s almost unrecognizable from one to the next. The show is worth seeing for Silva’s work alone” John Kaplan of Now Magazine Toronto. Joke has written and directed to critical acclaim: Digging for Gold, Jonah, The Drummer Boy and Footprints. She is an alumnus of Holy Child College, Obalende, Weber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Arts, London, University of Lagos Akoka and Fate Foundation, Ijora. A member of the National Association of Theatre Arts Practitioners (NANTAP), Independent Television Producers Association of Nigeria (ITPAN), Conference of Motion Pictures Practitioners (CMPP), and Film Makers Cooperatives, Association of Licensed Distributors and Actors Guild of Nigeria. She is a recipient of several awards, including the EMOTAN Award by AIT and the SOLIDRA Award, the Best Actress in 2006 at the AMMA Awards, Best Actress in Supporting Role AMMA in 2008. Joke is the managing director of LUFODO GROUP which consists of: Lufodo productions: produces drama content for video, TV, celluloid, radio, stage, mobile phones, web video, etc, Lufodo consult: using acting skills to enhance corporate skills, L.A.P.A: Lufodo academy of performing arts and Lufodo Distribution: distributors of media and entertainment content. A household name in Nigeria, Joke was one of those chosen to represent the entertainment industry and meet Queen Elizabeth II at the ambassador’s residence in Abuja when she came in 2003.Joke also did a stint as a member of the think tank for the Blair commission. She’s a grief counselor for AART of Life Foundation and also a board member of Ray of Hope Foundation. She was the President, panel of judges KORA Awards 2004 in Johannesburg, South Africa. She’s also a member of the governing council and a fellow of the Institute of Humanitarian Services and Social Development. In January, 2006 she was nominated by the Minister of Information as one of the members to serve on the film village committee a committee which formulates policy on how to practically set up film villages in different parts of the country. Her acting credits include: “Secret Laughter of Women” with Nia Long and Colin Firth (’97 Film), Mirror in the Sun (’84 TV) Second Chance (’84 TV) Jero’s Metamorphosis (’81 Stage) Owuro Lojo (’93 Video), Mind Bending (’92 TV), Sisters (2002 Stage), The King Must Dance Naked (’93 Stage), Tight Rope (2000 – 2002 TV), Violated (video) Twins of the Rainforest (’98 Film), The Kingmaker (2002 Video), A Husband’s Wife (2003 Stage), Brave Heart (2003 Film), Shylock (2004 Stage) A Past Came Calling (2004 Stage), The Vagina Monologues 2006 & 2007, White Waters (2007 video), DG the patriots (T.V series 2007- ) “Have you seen Zandile” (Canada 2008) Mummy J (Principal MTN Project Fame 2008) Iku Ewa (Ibadan 2009) Centre Stage (Abuja 2009).

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[center][size=15pt]Maximum fun at Sierra Leone Auditions![/size][/center]

Wow! Sierra Leone had a fair share of excitement as talents trooped to Miatta Conference Centre for the auditions on the 13th of August, 2011. Joecelia of Season 3 was live at the venue to give moral support to the ‘wanna bes’. Some of the budding stars that got a NO in previous years' auditions made attempts this year, and a few of them finally got a YES to the next stage of auditions. So, have you ever been discouraged or given a NO? Don’t ever get discouraged, keep improving and keep trying, you may be the next music mega-star.

is the 15yrs girl from Nigerian? i really love that programme,
pls how will i watch it?

[center][size=25pt]The Assemly of Stars in Liberia![/size][/center]

Liberia had its own share of the excitement as the audition train pulled to a halt last weekend @ The City Hall, Monrovia.

Several participants turned out, eager to show what they’ve got. Stars from previous seasons, Nicholas, Helen, and Samuel were present to give moral support to the budding stars.

Truth be told, the competition this season is going to be very stiff; Liberian folks are set to blow us all away.

Abuja, Kaduna and Lagos! Get set as the train heads in your direction.

Toaskarity:

is the 15yrs girl from Nigerian? i really love that programme,
pls how will i watch it?

Yes shes a Nigerian. To watch it? Depends on the state u reside. U can still view the Image i posted above which shows the TV schedule

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[center][size=25pt]Electrifying thrills @ Uyo![/size][/center]

The awaited Uyo auditions finally came last weekend (20th August) as eager participants from Uyo and environs trooped to Ibom Hall, Babangida Rd, Uyo to try their chance to stardom.

The excitement got to a state of frenzy as Iyanya (The Winner of Season 1) performed some lovely tunes from his album. They all identified with Iyanya as their hopes got renewed that if Iyanya could come this far, why can’t they?!

Despite their characterized accent, Uyo peeps did not fall short of the standard. They came totally prepared for the judges. Were they able to impress the judges enough? Time will tell …as the search continues!

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its a music reality show, just like the idols. Started in 2008 and 2011 is the 4th season which would kick start in the next couple of days. participants are drawn from 4 west African countries Like Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone and Liberia.

In all 15 contestants have been selected from these countries with 4 winners to be picked at the end of 70days or there about

1st 2nd, 3rd and 4th positions are up for grabs

[center][size=15pt]Port Harcourt Audition[/size][/center]



And the crowd crowded in on PF in PH to be crowned. Some croaked, some cracked and there were those who crooned. But who will be crowned?

[center][size=25pt]Ghana Audition[/size][/center]

The hype is now live in Accra. Great talent is taking the battle to the center stage. Faces from different places are in Accra for the race but who will be crowned?

[center][size=25pt]Auditions @ The Federal Capital Territory![/size][/center]
National Women Development Center, Garki had an influx of hundreds of ‘wanna bes’ last weekend (Sept 3rd). These hopefuls were all in their best elements in a bid to give stardom a chance.

Very early in the morning, the gate of the venue was opened to as many as would want to give fame a chance. With tangible excitement, ‘state-of-the art’ swag, crooner’s voice, participants in and around Abuja trooped out en-mass to the venue to show what they’ve got.

The joy in the hearts of some folks knew no bounds as they got a yes from the judges while some others gallantly accepted their ‘try next season’ verdict.


The search for the next music mega start continues as the train finally pulls to a halt this weekend 9th-10th Sept. in Lagos.

[center][size=25pt]Kaduna Auditions[/size][/center]

even Boko Haram sef wan sing?
Folks from the north were not left out at all. God obviously evenly distributed talents at creation. Gamji Hall, Kaduna was abuzz with excitement as some hopefuls thrilled the crowd to a state of frenzy.

Are we going to find another star like ‘Tolu’ of PF 3 from Kaduna this season? The stakes are very high because Kaduna peeps have stepped up their game. Many of them dazzled the Judges with their performances and we are tempted to ask, are you sure the winner this season will not emerge from Kaduna?

The search goes on,

toba watz up ? how bodi ? I can't wait till till they show the singing flops. That's my favourite part of the show.

[center][size=25pt]Mother of all Auditions![/size][/center]

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All roads in Lagos and its environ led to LTV 8 premises on the 9th and 10th of September 2011. It wasn't a National Conference neither was it the venue for a Governor's town meeting, it was the audition venue of Project Fame West Africa 4.  

Very early in the morning, despite the rain, thousands of music star hopefuls flooded the gates of the audition venue in a bid to sing their way to fame. Lagos babes and guys,decked to the teeth, with top notch swag, all with just one aim, to impress the judges. The venue was great,the weather was cold and wet but the contestants were more than ready. To add colour to the event there were side attractions as some contestants  thrilled their fellow contestants with impeccable dance steps as the DJ dolled out tunes while others engaged in a rap battle. Freebies were available for the contestants also.

Tension, excitement, thrills and drama all laced the air as the contestants filed in to see the judges. while some wowed the judges, some could not perform up to expectation and of course the judges felt some other people don't have business being in the singing competition in the first place.

The days came to a halt when,despite the huge turn-out,all the contestants have been given a chance to sing for the judges.
Some got a YES,some NO while some got a "please look for another profession" verdict from the judges.
For those that got a YES,the battle has just begun,

MTN PROJECT FAME WEST AFRICA, WHATTAAAA FEEELINGGGGG,

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toba watz up ? how bodi ? I can't wait till till they show the singing flops. That's my favourite part of the show.  

My bo how are u?

U be bad guy why do u want to see flops? muhehehehehe