Inyanya Emerges in MTN Project Fame

Cross River state born Inyanya Mbuk has emerged winner in the widely acclaimed MTN Project Fame TV musical show, after two and half months of suspense.
It was indeed a tight contest for the last four standing – Annette Cookey, Inyanya Mbuk, Praise Adejo and Nii Ankra – and this was evident on the last show, which spotted electrifying performances by the contestants – thanks to the skills impacted by the Project Fame teachers and instructors, among whom were Joke Silva, principal of the academy, Ben Ogbeiwi, music teacher, and voice trainer, Gogo Maji.
On the day of reckoning with the results of the votes delivered to the host, Dare Art-Alade by a representative of the Alexander Forbes Consulting, which collated the viewers’ votes; it was a moment of suspense both for the audience and the contestants, who were only seconds away from fame.
An elated Inyanya expressed thankfulness to MTN and their partners on the show for affording him the opportunity to participate in the contest. “I can bet you guys that the Inyanya I am today is not the Inyanya you used to know in terms of music. I am really grateful to God who has allowed what happened today to be. This is just the beginning of greater things in my life,” he gushed.
Inyanya, king of this edition of MTN Project Fame went home with the ultimate prize of 2.5 million Naira, an international recording deal and a 2008 Toyota RAV4 car. But it was not a winner takes it all affair as other contestants had something to take home. Ghanaian born Nii Anka, the first runner-up got the prize of 2 million Naira and a 2008 model Toyota Corolla car; while the second runner-up, Praise Adejo got the sum of 1.5 million Naira and a 2008 model of Toyota Yaris car. The third runner-up, Annette Cookey was not left out as she also went home with the sum of 1 million Naira.
The MTN Project Fame West Africa kicked off on the September 28, with 15 African youths from various backgrounds, who were committed to a music academy which had eventually exposed them to the very critical aspects of music such as voice training, choreography, stage control, showmanship, character and personality building, among others.
The project is the second major collaborative efforts between Nigeria based Ultima Communications and Endemol of the United Kingdom. The first being the sensational Who Wants to be a Millionaire reality TV show, which has enjoyed wide viewership in the country.
With the wrapping up of this edition of MTN Project Fame West Africa, viewers across Nigeria and indeed, West Africa could not wait for another edition as they sure had lots of fun right from the very start.
The show is a positive step towards discovering talents among African youths; keep them focused and open up their eyes to their innate potentials.
This is a wake up call to other corporate organizations, to throw their weights behind such constructive schemes, which would be of immense benefit to youths and raise up for the society, responsible young men and women.