MTN Project Fame Season 5 Begins

The 15 contestants for the MTN Project Fame Season 5 have been ushered into the Project Fame Academy.

The unveiling, which took place after weeks of auditioning and hectic selection processes, has now set the stage for the 10 week musical competition.

The 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.

Getting in to the Academy was a dream come true for all of the contestants. Their entry into the academy was punctuated with screams of joy and excitement. It was one of those too-good-to-be-true moments.

The lush furnishing, elegant framed pictures on the walls, a mirrored dance and fitness room, swimming pool, patio dining area all looked like a movie.

A sumptuous meal was waiting on the dining table with lots to eat and drink. Some admired the food, others went into the rooms jumping around, hopping on beds. The others just stood in awe of the beautiful abode, “this is Home” at least for the next couple of weeks while the competition lasts.

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, Kola Oyeyemi, general manager, Consumer Marketing MTN 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.