10 results
- 2 Nov 2020
Berklee, Afrinolly Partner for ‘MTN Y’ello Star’ Music Reality Project
Berklee College of Music will take part in Y’ello Star, the latest music reality project by MTN Nigeria, with Afrinolly as Technical Partner. Members of the Berklee community will serve in…
- 20 Aug 2026
How an MTN Foundation Scholarship Helped Violinist Izuakolam Bright Earn a Place at Berklee College of Music
A movie sparked Izuakolam Bright's love for the violin. Years later, that moment of inspiration has taken him to one of the world's most prestigious music institutions. Bright, a graduate of the MUSON School of Music and recipient of the MTN Foundation's scholarship programme, has secured a full scholarship to the Berklee College of Music in Boston, United States, marking a major milestone in his musical journey.
- 15 Dec 2020
Precious Freeborn, Single Mother of 2 Wins MTN Y’ello Star Scholarship to Berklee College of Music
For the last six weeks, contestants on the MTN Y’ello Star music reality TV show have thrilled the audience to top-notch entertainment at the weekly performance shows. One of such contestants is…
- 2 Dec 2020
Why Partnerships are Important in Building Sustainable Business Models for Music Reality Shows
By Taofik Bankole, Music reality shows are popular for their mouthwatering benefits for participants and eventual winners. These benefits ultimately keep the interest in the shows alive, serving as…
- 15 Dec 2020
Oladotun Okeowo Emerges Winner of MTN Y’ello Star Music Competition
The maiden edition of MTN Y’ello Star, a music skill-building initiative for talented young Nigerians, came to a grand conclusion at the finale last weekend with Oladotun Okeowo, aka 'Dotti' emerging…
- 5 Nov 2020
Tobi Bakre and Hilda Baci Set to Host MTN Y’ello Star
Tobi Bakre and Hilda Baci will host the maiden edition of MTN Y’ello Star, as announced by the company during a media parley on Thursday, in Lagos. The launch of the reality music project, MTN…
- 5 Nov 2015
Story of Philip Emeagwali, Others Who Dropped Out of High School
Millions of students drop out of high school every year around the world, making them ineligible for most high paying jobs. In Nigeria, there are some 10.5 million kids out of school, making the…
- 8 Dec 2020
Malik Yusef Joins the MTN Y’ello Star Judges’ Crew As Final Six Emerge
The final six contestants on the MTN Y’ello Star music reality TV project emerged this weekend following the second round of evictions after last week’s bottom-five performances were put up to be…
- 21 Feb 2019
MTN Group Appoints Oyebowale Akideinde Head OTT Music Services
MTN Group has appointed Oyebowale Akideinde as Head of Over the Top (OTT) Music Services. Akideinde is expected to pilot its newly acquired music streaming entity Simfy Africa. His…
- 20 Apr 2017
UBA’s REDTV Sponsors Runway Jazz to Commemorate Lagos @50
REDTV a dynamic online lifestyle channel, supported by United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, that puts the spotlight on Africa with a distinct global appeal, has announced its sponsorship of the Runway…