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Joseph Benjamin
Tall, dark and handsome Joseph Benjamin is a growing phenomenon in Nigeria’s entertainment landscape, this top class award-winning actor, TV Presenter, model and voice-over artiste, is in high demand in various sectors.
His acting debuted was in Tales by Moonlight and later landed a role in ‘CROSSROADS’ a movie released in 1991. In 2003, he starred in Zeb Ejiro and Andy Amaechi’s ‘Deadly Mission’, and in 2005; he starred in Jumai Joseph’s ‘Just Me’. He was also in Shan George’s ‘Travails of Faith’. Joseph has also starred in a number of television dramas for terrestrial and local TV namely “Bachelors, Young, Single and Free”, “Super Story, 168”, “Edge of Paradise”, “Tinsel” (till date), and most recently the movie “Tango with me”! He has also featured in a couple of block busters yet to be released.
His career as a model started in 1995, and has seen him work with brands like Coca-Cola, Maltina, Indomie, National Electoral Commission (NEC), Peak Milk, Crusader Insurance, Stanbic IBTC, and others too numerous to mention.
He has presented many shows including hosting the “YELLO” Carpet Live for the hip-hop World Awards (2007), and this is his third season hosting MTN Project Fame West Africa.
Adora Oleh
Adora Oleh is definitely no stranger to TV screens across the globe. Having worked as a presenter on Channel 4 and MTV in the UK as well as European and African television stations, her popularity continues to increase. Born and raised in Surrey England, she is the eldest of three children.
Adora graduated into show business via the catwalk when she modelled for Channel 4’s ‘The Big Breakfast’ one of the UK’s most popular breakfast shows. Her sparkling personality and sense of humour made her a resident model on the fashion segment and she appeared on the live show for two and half years. Although she acquired an earlier taste Bibie Brew
Bibie Brew, is a Ghanaian award winning International recording artiste who has flown Africa’s flag way beyond the shores of the continent. She 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.
Tee-Y Mix 
Temitayo Ibitoye popularly known as Tee- Y Mix is a multi-talented Keyboardist and an A-list music producer based in Nigeria. He is an indigene of Ondo state. He grew up in an artistic and musical environment where he displayed from an early age, great interest in music.
He holds a degree in computer science from the University of Abuja, a diploma in Audio recording engineering from the Audio institute of America and is soon to complete a degree program in Business Administration with the University of South Africa. Tee-Y Mix started producing music as early as 2001 and has since grown to be one of the most sought after music producers in Nigeria. Since his first hit, Adara by Sasha in 2006, he has maintained a consistent delivery of good productions till date.
Nomoreloss
OLUMUYIWA OSINUGA aka NOMORELOSS is an accomplished musician, stand -up comedian, MC, musical video director as well as a television host; and producer of music.
Born in Lagos, western Nigeria in the 70's, he started out in the world of entertainment as a rapper while in high school and later switched to emceeing at various events. It was while studying economics at the Ogun State University (now Olabisi Onabanjo University), that he found expression for his musical side with the group HARMONY which was a R &B group founded by him and a partner, Smith Efeke.
His earliest introduction to the theory of music however came during his elementary and secondary pupilage at A.D.R.A.O. International School in Victoria Island (which is a high brow area in Lagos Nigeria. This exposure he believes played a great part in his appreciation of classical music as well as music of international flavour. In addition, he had the privilege of studying the rudiments of music from one of Nigeria’s greatest instrumentalists and jazz saxophonist, KUNLE AJAYI.
CEO of Virtual Media Network (OWNERS OF NIGEZIE AND TEN) and a seasoned broadcaster, Femi Aderibigbe popularly known as 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. He has been a Judge on MTN Project Fame Africa since its inception.
Kaffy whose real name is Kafayat Shafau is the Guinness book of world records holder and a Nigerian youth from the city of Lagos who has a great passion for setting goals and seeing them through. This has seen her become one of the most influential youth in Nigeria.
Kaffy who holds a diploma in Data Processing from Olabisi Onabanjo University Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State was involved in diverse extra-curricular activities all through her schooling; ranging from dance, sport to debate. After school, Kaffy continued to be involved in a lot of sporting activities, playing basketball for Sea Rovers in Lagos, and was at the time captain of Ogun State Basketball team and a swimming instructor.
Dupe Ige Kachi, popularly called IGE (pronounced ee-gay), is an all-round performer. She has been singing since she was seven years old. Born into a family of art lovers, she has always appreciated all forms of music and dance, 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, The Presidential Ball 2011, “The Platform”, Nigeria Stock Exchange Awards, The African-American concert and several MUSON classical concerts. She was an active member of the defunct neo-Africanist theatre group called Rhythm of the Black Man, and she was one of the main actors in a stage play called WHAT THE STEWARD SAW. She is also the sole presenter/host of a forth-coming musical magazine T.V programme called GROOVE CHECK. She has written and performed several MTN jingles and songs and is a proud holder of MUSON certificates in voice, piano and theory of music, and is the vocal coach of the MTN PROJECT FAME WEST AFRICA. She has also organized a series of city-wide and campus voice training workshops titled “FIND UR VOICE WITH IGE”
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. Ben Ogbeiwi
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. Uncle Ben as he is popularly known as, is the leader of the acapella 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”.
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