Academy Day 1: Fresh in the boot camp!
Wednesday, 19 October 2011 17:41Academy Day 4: Dispute @ the Boot Camp!
Saturday, 22 October 2011 12:50Day started with the normal morning fitness class, but lurking beneath the surface were some issues!
Velma as the leader of the week had had a run-in with both Isaac and Aziga. Mummy J, would have none of that and summarily asked for explanations from all parties.
It was a communication issue with Isaac about where his food was, and a matter of respect between equals with Aziga, if you missed it catchup in videos section. Mummy j settled the matter like the mother she is.
Ige’s class was a long ting. They can hold their breaths for a long note now. Wow singing is not easy. Always full of surprises, uncle Ben’s class witnessed a change of names. Kamar is now to be known as “kamoru” and Rachel – “Salawa”.
It was another day with lots to learn and the contestants are lapping it all up, because their stay in the Academy may depend on it. Lets see what will unfold tomorrow.
Academy Day 7: The Bitter Truth!
Tuesday, 25 October 2011 16:01Academy Day 8: A Touching Display of Emotions!
Tuesday, 25 October 2011 21:11Academy Day 9: For Tomorrow's Sake!
Thursday, 27 October 2011 08:03Mummy J was elegantly dressed today and creatively taught the contestants elocution and diction through interpreting a play. The play was a pathway to explore the realm of imagination, interpretation, speech, diction, and improvisation. She made them read the book ‘For tomorrow’s sake’. Which teaches why everyone should be careful with how they live today, because it determines our tomorrow. The contestants took turns acting out the play in the book, under the principals watchful eye while she corrected their mistakes and eventually achieved her aim.
Academy Day 10: Contestants in trouble!
Friday, 28 October 2011 13:16Ever pretty mummy J took time out to listen to the probationers. She particularly listened to their diction and underlying emotions. She was very impressed with the obvious improvement, but will this impress the judges?
Miss Ige made the contestants on probation rehearse their songs while Kamar played the guitar. They have all improved so much especially Aziga in the area of emotional displays.
The day became very dramatic when Uncle Ben found almost everyone lounging or sleeping and in his classic style then made them to start jumping, with hands on the head while they sang ‘oh my home, when shall I see my home...’
Unfortunately, two contestants will come to the end of the road in this competition soon, and see their homes this weekend.
You sure don’t want to see your favourite contestant go home now.
Then keep the votes coming...
Academy Day 14: Joe and Kamar @ The Place!
Tuesday, 01 November 2011 09:36The eviction party was bubbling before Joe and Kamar found their way to the venue.
Adesewa and lots of fans of PF were already mingling and in the party mood as she waited for the duo to arrive at The Place in GRA, Ikeja.
The fun include a karaoke challenge and some ‘Yellow carpet’ interviews. If you missed it on TV checkout the video.
Joe and kamar were in great spirits even though they didn’t expect to be out of the competition so soon. They still appreciated the exposure it has given them already. Guess who surprised them with a visit? a dashing young performer from PF season 2, Anis Halloway from Sierra Leone. He gave them a few of the success tips that has helped him succeed after PF 2. They gave great performances to the dancing and cheering party-lovers and had fun.
You can see lots of exciting and smashing pictures of them coming soon on our flickr page.
We wish both Kamar and Joe all the best as they move their career’s forward ...
Academy Day 15: Listen, Learn, and Deliver!
Wednesday, 02 November 2011 14:59The six contestants are in for a lot of trouble from their tutors this week. Miss Ige started with Isaac and corrected his flaws in the last performance, next was Chidinma who had issues with breath control. Chidinma will not find it funny at all, she was advised to dip her face in a bucket of water and timed to teach her how to properly control her breath. Next was Emmanuel, whom despite his rich tone, still doesn’t know how to control it. Her parting assignment was rigorous abdominal exercises to help all of them with their breath issues.
Uncle Ben in his characteristic manner challenged them. Using Kamar and Joe as a yardstick, jittery at performance time and singing like stars after eviction, why? ‘Why don’t you put your best to your performances from the word go?’ he asked. He referred to Ese as a perfect example of ‘less is more’. Does that mean she’s going to come tops at the end of the day?...fingers crossed.
He took time to call each of them out one after the other to address the re-occurring flaws in their performances. He called out Roy to explain what made him perform outstandingly and reminded them on the rules of performance which is listen-learn-deliver.
The music world out there is a jungle; everybody is fighting to get to the top. First thing you do is find your place and find your way to the top, were his concluding words!
For Aziga (1), Chidinma (2), Emmanuel (3), Isaac (6), Ruth (14), and Velma (15) they need your votes to remain in the competition. All you need do is: SMS the contestant's unique number to 306 from an MTN line if you are in Nigeria, Liberia and in Sierra Leone from a comium line. But if you are in Ghana, text to 1739 from an MTN line.


