Get Onboard MOBILE MONEY Powered by MTN

 As the New Year unfolds, Nigeria’s leading Telecommunication network, MTN is partnering with GTBank to deliver a more convenient means of money transaction between family, loved ones and business partners across the country.

 In partnership with GTBank, the newly introduced service “Mobile Money” is a secure, convenient and affordable way of sending money using an MTN mobile phone.
 With this new exciting service powered by MTN, you can:
1)      Send and receive money across the country with your phone.
2)      Recharge your phone by purchasing airtime.
3)      Pay bills e.t.c.
Mobile Money is a fast and convenient way of sending money when in an emergency or when paying bills, we have been able to create this new service which will be beneficial to a lot of Nigerians on the MTN network as well as Non-users

MTN Users can dial *500# and follow the instructions to activate MobileMoney service. Visit www.mymobilemoneyng.com for more details. You can also visit www.facebook.com/MTNLoaded or www.twitter.com/MTNNG to get additional details.

MTN Rewards Users with Xmas Surprises

In a bid to appreciate and reward patronage from loyal subscribers, Nigeria's leading Telecommunication network, MTN is now offering a more convenient and exciting means of communication this yuletide
period.

The offer which takes place from now till January 31, 2012 is summarized below:

1)      Available to all customers on the MTN family and Friends "Xpanded": Get one minute free worth N30 for every three minutes received. To enroll and enjoy this bonus, text Bonus to 131.
2)      Available to all MTN Prepaid customers: Enjoy the lowest call rate at N8.33k when you pay only N100 for 12 minutes of call to China, US, Canada and UK lines. To buy this bundle, Text YES
to short code 321.
3)      Available to all MTN Prepaid customers: Recharge from N50 - N400 and get 10% extra airtime OR recharge N400 and above to get 20% extra airtime free!

MTN came up with this exciting package to reward customers who have been loyal throughout the year and also enable better communication among family and friends this yuletide season since it is a season to
show love and care. Xmas Surprises is a more affordable package this
season, the international call bundle is the lowest international call
rate in Nigeria.

The brand is also on social media and you can connect via
facebook.com/MTNLoaded and twitter.com/MTNNG

Monica wins MTN Project Fame West Africa Season 4

MONICA Winner of MTN Project Fame Season 4

ALL THE WINNERS

It was to everyone's delight that the 22 year old was announced winner of 2.5 million naira, a fully loaded Toyota RAV 4 jeep and a recording deal worth millions of naira. The competition which has kept viewers glued to their TV set for 10 weeks was down to six finalists - Ethel, Ruth, Yvonne, Roy, Ese and Monica came down to its final four this weekend, Sunday, December 18,
2011. Monica emerged winner and went home with the grand prize while Roy, the last man standing came out as the first runner up (1.5 million naira and a fully loaded Toyota Corolla car). Ese was the second
runner up and went away with 1 million naira and a fully loaded Toyota Yaris and Ghanaian Ethel was the

DRU HILL PERFORMING

 third runner up (one million naira). The final contestants also known as the "Sensational Six" presented
two performances each during the show. They performed one of the memorable songs they had done earlier in the competition as well as their personal compositions.

Their music videos were premiered and sync ed with their stage performances. Monica stood out as she sang
2face Idibia's "Only me" and her own personal composition "Na You". "You have an amazing voice and you know how to connect with the audience with your voice and your body language. You have greatly
improved since you entered into the academy and you have evolved into a star…Weldone!" Kwame told Monica after her performances. "You always know how to put the perfect amount of energy and body
language into a song. You also know how to engage your audience in every song you perform and you have an amazing voice…you were definitely born to do this!" Ige said to Monica after her performance.

Chidinma (Winner, MTN PFWA 3)

Speechless after being pronounced winner of the MTN Project Fame West Africa season 4, Monica appreciated God, the Project fame Judges, Faculty and fans. "I am very grateful for all the love and training I
have received since I got into the academy. I feel very blessed and I promise not to let you all down."
The event was well attended by the cream-de-la-cream in the society and also had surprise guest performances by International R&B group, Dru Hill who thrilled the crowd with amazing songs from their old time album. Award-winning rave of the moment, Wizkid was also at the show and he pulled the house down with an exciting performance. Winner of MTN Project Fame West Africa season 3, Chidinma who launched her first album titled "Chidinma" on Saturday, December 17, 2011 on the Project Fame stage, also performed at the grand finale.

The other 11 contestants who got evicted during the competition were also present to support the final six contestants and show them love. Notable faces at the event include Member of the Federal House of
Representatives, Honorable Abike Dabiri who presented Monica with her prize, Mr Bola Akingbade (C.M.O, MTN Nigeria), Veteran Actor, Chief Olu Jacobs, international artiste, Leanne Lyons from R& B group,SWV(Sisters with Voices), Ayo Animashaun, Saint Obi, Omobaba among other guests.
MTN Project Fame West Africa which started in 2008 has produced some of Nigeria's rising stars and Monica has now joined the list of winners in Project Fame West Africa.


Photo Buzz

DRU HILL

ESE SECOND RUNNER UP

ESE RECEIVING HER PRIZE

ETHEL THIRD RUNNER UP

Hon. Abike Dabiri (Member, House of Representatives)

Hon. Abike Dabiri, Monica and Mr. Bola Akingbade (CMO, MTN Nigeria)

Joseph Benjamin, Monica Ogah (winner, MTN PFWA 4) and Adora Oleh

Leanne Lyons presenting Ethel her prize money

Project Fame West Africa Faculty members

 Judges - MTN Project Fame West Africa

Monica hugging her Mum

Yvonne

Wizkid

Saint Obi and his wife

ROY

ROY AND HIS

MTN Project Fame: Rachael and Princess say Goodbye

Princess and Rachael say goodbye to MTN PF season 4

The competition is hotter now, the contestants are good singers but the judges are looking out for the performance and the X factor they have to bring into the competition. So, tonight these singers needed to not only up their games to please the judges but also to escape elimination.

Earlier in the day, the ambience lit up as the excitement rose to a fever pitch with the visit of Midnight Star and SWV that rocked the world with breathtaking R&B music to the Ultima Studios, Lekki all the way from the US of A to give the contestants moral support and encourage them to be the best in all they do. They had
fun so much as the contestants and uncle Ben in particular treated them to different Nigerian hits.

Back to the gist of the evening, with the conscpicous absence of the Academy Principal, award winning actress Joke Silver who is fondly referred to as 'Mummy J', the show kicked off as Ghanaian Ethel did a smooth presentation of Lucky Dube's 'Different Colours' as the other contestants on probation performed the same songs that landed them on Probation one after the other.

Then came 'judgement' time. Surprisingly, the highest vote from viewers went not to Ethel as usual, not to Rachael, but to Roy...wow! and that was how the last guy standing escaped elimination. Ethel found favour in the face of the judges as they gladly saved, Ese was saved by the Faculty. As Monica and Ruth were the contestants not on probation, it was therefore their bid to save the last contestant. While Monica rooted Rachael, Ruth voted Yvonne and the need to break the tie came and the contestant saved by the viewers was called to do this. Roy with much thought saved Yvonne and that marked the exit of our Liberian Princess and Rachael. Sadly, though Princess and Rachael brought all their energy and best into their performance, they were not lucky enough to escape the sting of elimination.

MTN Project Fame: Six Contestants on Probation

CONTESTANTS ON PROBATION

It was reggae night on Sunday November 27th where the remaining contestants had to sing their hearts out to escape probation but some were not so lucky enough to escape.

Gorgeous Ese started the evening beautifully with Bob Marley’s ‘Who the cap fits’ and Kwame was forced to pay for this flawless performance. Sassy Ruth got everyone yearning for more with her electrifying performance of Bob Marley’s ‘Buffalo Soldier’. Dressed the part and with corresponding attitude she wowed everyone. Ghanaian Ethel also smoothly sang ‘Different Colours’ by Lucky Dube and then came soft spoken Rachael who with her high pitched tone sang Gregory Isaacs ‘Number One’.

Roy who is the last man standing did a good rendition of Black Uhuru’s ‘Guess Who’s coming to dinner’
and the judges were not so pleased with this performance. They expected so much from him that they felt his performance was way below standard, but everyone still encouraged him to slow down and be the magnetic Roy that started the competition. The judges felt Princess’ choice of song wasn't so good but they still applauded her courage with the smooth delivery of ‘Youth of the day’ by Musical Youth. Pretty Yvonne got into trouble with the judges when she performed Estelle’s ‘Bring it on’. The judges did not spare her at all and was sternly advised to be more professional next time.

Finally for the evening Monica in her usual diva attitude wowed everyone with Patra’s ‘Workerman’. Both the judges and faculty felt really proud of her; having re-written the lyrics of the song, she made it her own and did justice to this not-so-easy-to perform song.

After all said and done, Ruth and Monica were the only contestants who raised the bar with their performances and landing the other six contestants on probation. The stage is tougher now and the show hotter. These contestants are counting on your votes to make it through.

Not to forget, Roy is the last man standing in the house. Do you think he will make it to the finals? What do you think? This season of MTN project fame west Africa is getting hotter by the day. The ladies came prepared this season lol!

To save your favorite contestant, Text their unique number --->>> Yvonne(16), Ese(4), Ethel(5), Rachael(12), Roy(13) and Princess (11) need you now! To save any of them, text his/her unique number to 306 from an MTN line if you are in Liberia and Nigeria. If in Sierra Leone text from Comium line and in Ghana text to 1739.

MTN Project Fame: Isaac and Velma out!

VELMA AND ISAAC

Ruth stole the show with her energetic and electrifying performance of Aretha Franklyn’s ‘Respect’ after Ethel and Isaac sang  Karyn White’s ‘Super Woman’ and Bill Wither’s ‘Just the two of us’ respectively. Roy upped the game with Barry White’s ‘My first, my last, my everything’, Ese did Mary J. Blige’s version Luther Vandross’ ‘A thousand Kisses’ and Velma, Abba’s ‘I have a dream’.

Ade Bantu, the international musician and producer was present as a guest judge. With his keen ears and eyes complemented our not-so-easy-to-please judges.

After six powerful but terse  performances, it was judgement time. Pretty Ethel again won the hearts of viewers at home; judges saved Roy, faculty after much deliberation saved Ruth.

Ese, Velma, and Isaac’s fate was now to be determined by the votes of the four contestants not on probation. While Isaac got just a vote, the three other votes were in favour of Ese. Leaving Velma and Isaac out.

For the last time on PF4 Velma performed 'Roots' and Isaac ‘Mercy’ by Mighty Diamonds as they ushered in tomorrow’s reggae nite.

MTN Project Fame: Six Contestants on Probation this Week!

L-R Isaac, Ethel, Ruth, Velma, Ese, and Roy

 On Sunday, November 20, 2011, the ten contestants remaining in the academy took us down memory lane with back to back classic cuts. They opened the show with group performances and they featured the
PlayHouse Voices to back them up. Ethel, Monica, Ruth, Racheal and Isaac performed “Rivers Of Babylon” by Bonnie M. Yvonne, Velma, Ese, Roy and Princess also performed “Earth Song” by Micheal Jackson.
Each contestant soon entertained everyone with individual performances singing Classic songs from music icons like Aretha Franklyn, Barry White, Abba, Diana Ross among others. The audience, judges and
members of the faculty all had a feel of the rich intense performances.

TY Mix, Bibie, Nomoreloss and guest judge, Cobhams

“I must admit that I am very pleased to be here to experience tonight’s show. I have heard a lot of very strong and rich voices tonight and I must commend all of you for pleasing us with your performances.” Music Producer, Song writer and Singer, Cobhams who was the guest judge for the night admitted.

“Tonight we are going to be judging you on your notes and how well you interpreted the characters in the songs you performed. Some of you lost it along the way with flat notes here and there while some of you
did a very good job delivering your keys and entered your characters well so our judgement would be based on these key elements tonight.” Nomoreloss explained to the contestants.

The contestants on probation this week are Ethel, Velma, Ese, Ruth, Roy and Isaac so they have to do the extra work to impress the audience and the judges.

To save your favorite contestant from eviction, text the contestants number to 306 from an MTN line. Each text costs N50 and voting ends on Friday.

For more information, visit www.projectfamewestafrica.com. You can also like our Facebook page MTN Project Fame West Africa and follow us on twitter @MTN_ProjectFame

Wande Coal thrills Audience at MTN Project Fame Eviction Show

L-R CHIDINMA, EMMANUEL AND JOBA

 As Joba, Chidinma and Emmanuel bow out of MTN Project Fame Season 4

Contestants go down memory lane with Classical music…

On Saturday, November 19, 2011, the number of contestants at this year’s edition of MTN Project Fame West Africa was reduced from 13 to 10 contestants as Joba, Chidinma and Emmanuel were eliminated from the popular music talent competition.

The three contestants were among the seven contestants with the lowest votes put up for eviction last week. The other four contestants on probation were Roy, Racheal, Princess and Ruth.

As usual, after performances by the contestants on probation, the moment of truth came: the total number of votes from the viewing public saved Racheal. The judges decided to save Roy thereby extending
his run in the competition. Next up was the Faculty and after commending the contestants, they decided to save the eccentric Ruth based on her development in the academy. The contestants who were not
up for eviction then had the unpleasant job of saving only one of their fellow contestants and after a lot of tension, they decided to save Princess.
 

Wande Coal during his performance at the Project Fame

With Racheal, Roy, Ruth and Princess saved, it automatically meant that Joba, Chidinma and Emmanuel had been eliminated from the show. Taking it all in good stride, they showed their appreciation in taking
part in the competition and promised to storm the music industry soon enough.

Wande Coal later thrilled the audience as he closed the show with an amazing performance from his “Mushin to MoHits” album.

Joseph and Adora Oleh with the evicted contestants

Mo'Hits Stars Storm Benin, Port Harcourt and Warri for MTN Funlink Campus Concert

D Prince, Yvonne special ED

Top Nigerian artistes recently visited the beautiful city of Benin, Port Harcourt, Sokoto and Warri for the MTN Funlink campus concert tagged “Who ROCKS da MO”

Project Fame winners, Iyanya and Myk joined the Mo’Hit’s crew- D banj, D Prince, Wande Coal, Dr Sid and K-Switch to thrill students from different campuses  Also in attendance was Comedian, Seyi Law who hosted the shows

Kelvin Orifa,D Prince Dr Sid and Dbanj

Students came to take part in the fun and got the chance to win exciting prizes from participating in various competitions that held at the concert.

The youth segment of leading telecommunication brand, MTN Nigeria started the Funlink campus concerts in
October. It is expected that they visit six major campuses in Nigeria.

Funlink Campus concert will hold in Abeokuta on Thursday October 17, 2011 before the final campus concert which would hold in Lagos.

Photo Buzz:

Seyilaw  making the crowd Laugh

Wande Coal,De Prince,Dr Sid and K-Switch

MIKE ANYASADO

Iyanya thrilling the crowd

D'banj

Folake Majin, Daughters and MTN unveil New Collections

Fashion designer Folake Majin is set to unveil "The Royal collection" alongside "The Breathless Experience" Collection by Miss Majin and "The Circle Revolution Collection" by GM4FM's Gogo Majin
The 'strictly by invitation' event will be showcased at the Civic Center on Sunday the 20th of November starting from 6pm.

In 1988, Folake Majin's "Schon Arik" label stepped on to the then very young fashion industry in Nigeria with pieces that instantly caught on with women because they were created to be visually stunning and
distinctive while paying painstaking attention to detail. More than two decades later she remains a pioneer fashion designer and a leader in the fashion industry with an ever growing clientele. She
has also inspired and mentored several young designers who have come into their own success learning and gleaning from her vast industry experience.
The event which features Miss Majin and Gogo Majin, Folake Majin's daughters will also feature performances from A-list artistes The Fashion show will have three segments, with three different
collections from the Folake Majin brand, Miss Majin brand and the GM4FM (Gogo Majin For Folake Majin) brand.

"The Breathless Experience Collection is a perfect combination, a combination of moving art and sound" Miss Majin says Folake Majin's daughter, Gogo Majin, designer for GM4FM speaks about
her collection – "My inspiration for the collection came from an accessory that has been made and used by my mom for her clients for more than a decade on many of her haute couture designs. I took that accessory and built the whole collection around it". The GM4FM is showing for the first time. The label was launched on the 13th of august 2011. She continues ".For Sunday please expect a different spin to a fashion
show. Expect original visually stunning clothes and breathe taking pieces. A show to remember"
For Folake Majin the end result to the creative process must be breathtakingly beautiful clothes using fabrics such as African print, Aso Oke, silks, Chantilly laces etc. Often referred to as "The designer to the First ladies" Folake Majin has built a strong and loyal clientele (including several first ladies
of Nigeria, television personalities, business women, senators, housewives and beauty queens) over the more than two decades since she started the label due to her creativity and drive
The show is headlined by Folake Majin and features Miss Majin and GM4FM. The event is powered by MTN and also sponsored by Bank of Industry, Beat & Classic FM and Channels TV.