MTN Project Fame winners till date
Millions of fans from all over Nigeria remember that amazing music talent show MTN Project Fame. Who are all the MTN Project Fame winners till date? Since most of us cannot wait to see the next seasons, let us recollect all winners’ names and remember how many seasons we all enjoyed years ago.
MTN Project Fame
The whole world enjoys different reality shows. Music and talent shows are really wonderful, exciting and fantastic to watch, especially when you try to guess the winner and keep changing your mind each weekend. Project Fame is such a TV show.
The full show’s title is MTN Project Fame West Africa. This African show is similar to Star Academy. The show is filmed in Lagos, Nigeria.
The jury formed by professionals help to decide who deserves the winner title. Those of you who have watched the impressive gala night shows on Sundays will be happy to recollect MTN Project Fame winners. So far, there have been 9 Seasons of this show.
Project Fame Season 9 winner
This Season was the most recent one. It was organized in 2016, and the winner Okiemute Ighorodje from Nigeria is now popular all across the country.
A beautiful young lady who was 25 years old with a sparkling smile and strong belief in herself, Okiemute Ighorodje entered the ninth season and became Project Fame Season 9 winner.
Winning the show and getting a fantastic 5 million Naira prize along with a new vehicle and recording contract is something to be proud of. Didyou also fell in love with this female singer’s voice and gorgeous looks?
Project Fame Season 8 winner
Did you watch MTN Project Fame in 2015? You must have remembered the winner Jeffery Akor from Nigeria.
Becoming a winner of MTN Project Fame show at 18 years old is a great achievement. Jeff Akor is now recognized as a vocalist and singer in Africa, all thanks to his participation in the music talent TV show. Jeff is currently the youngest Project Fame winner.
Many fans who watched Season 8 fell in love with his brilliant smile and amazing vocals. Time will show us how this sound engineer (Jeff’s profession before his victory) can keep charming millions of fans with his impressive voice.
Project Fame Season 7 winner
The seventh Season was held in 2014. Out of many participants, the most amazing person was Geoffrey Oji from Nigeria, so he won the show.
By the way, this wasn’t the first time Geoffrey tried to take part in the talent show. He spent years of auditioning for Project Fame, but Season 7 was his time to shine. The singer finally became of the show.
The next year after the show, the well known Nigerian presented his debut single called Bursting My Brain. He still seems to search for his music niche, but he keeps writing new songs and establishing his presence in the music industry.
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List of MTN Project Fame winners from inception till season 6
Season 1 winner
MTN Project Fame first season was aired in 2008 ad the very first winner of the talent hunt show was Iyanya from Nigeria.
You do remember the song Kukere, don’t you? This is Iyanya’s real hit. The artiste who is also great at performances started his career with participation in Project Fame.
His most popular albums are My Story and Desire. By the way, Iyanya also won The Headies 2013’s Artist of the Year award.
MTN Project Fame West Africa Season 2-6 winners
- The winner of Season 2 (2009) was Mike Anyasodo
- The winner of Season 3 (2010) was Chidinma
- The winner of Season 4 (2011) was Monica Ogah
- The winner of Season 5 (2012) was Ayoola
- The winner of Season 6 (2013) was Olawale
As you can see from the list of MTN Project Fame winners since inception, the most winners come from Nigeria. This is amazing, and our country can be proud of so many talented people who have conquered the popular talent hunt show.
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Source: Legit.ng