Mike is Winner Project Fame

MTN Project Fame Season 2
Season 2 of the MTN Project Fame West Africa opened with 15 unique men and women from all over West Africa who entered the academy. They are MIKE, the winner, Sametta, Tomiwa, Tarri, Nicholas, Deniece, Zoe, Savannah, Desmond, Madonna, Anis, Jennifer, Krimi, Damilola and David.
Mike Anyasodo, the 26 years old undergraduate of Ambrose Alli University in Ekpoma, Edo State had right from the beginning stood out with his performances. But Nicholas was the voice in the house that got me captivated every time he mounted that stage to perform. That is a young man that is definitely going places. I would say the sky is his limit. I hope he would remain as focused and determined outside the Academy as he was in the Academy. Krimi, the ‘fabulous’ was another enthralling voice. She sure knew how to package and carry herself. The others were equally good performers though vocally disappointing.
After several evictions, we had five standing and ready to battle for the ultimate price and fame. The five were Nicholas, Madonna, Tomiwa, Krimi and Mike. The five had worked really hard to be there but Madonna had worked the hardest. To me, she improved with each performance and the faculty helped her a great deal. I think they were a bit ‘partial’ in saving her from eviction but she gave all to escape till the end.
On the D-day, Sunday 27 September 2009, the five stormed the floor with “We are family” by Sister Sledge. It was wonderful. The winner of the Project Fame West Africa Season 1, Iyanya Mbuk was in attendance and he performed his track “Love truly” to the delight of all. He looks more of a Model than a singer to me. I watched him on the platform Catwalk for one of Nigerians’ designer Joan, abroad. He did a collabo with DJ Zeez who is making wave with his song ‘ofokasibe’. It was good.
The final five then performed the “most requested” songs. Nicholas, my favorite was first with “Angels wings” by Westlife. The boy is good. The performance was absorbing, spellbinding and captivating. Everyone present was held ‘captive’ by this wonder voice. He got a thunderous ovation for his gripping performance. A commentary I read said ‘Nicholas has come full circle…it is time to go into the world and shine’. I agree totally.
Madonna performed the song by Bob Marley titled “Is this love”. Like I said earlier, she is the real discovery of Project Fame West Africa season 2. Madonna came into the Academy a rookie and left a STAR. Her determination and strength of mind paid off. She is turning into a professional performer.
Tomiwa, the older, unfailing and unswerving performer sang “Oju re a ja” by Lagbaja. He combined so many songs to make people singing along with him. People had fun dancing and singing along.
Anita Baker’s “Sweet love” was performed by Krimi, the fabulous. It was a superb performance. It was really brilliant . Even the judges sang with her. It was great.
Finally, Mike came along to perform Wyclef Jean’s “Diallo”. The audience sang along and the studio was charged with Music and fun. They call him the King of Swagger or showing off guy but you know what, he knows how to strut on stage.

He is always giving the audience a wonderful performance.
After the last five had performed and just before the results were announced, the 10 evictees performed “Le Freak” by chic very vigoriously.
Wande Coal was the surprise of the evening. He performed his hit track “Bumper to bumper” to the dancing delight of the audience.
After all the performances, the moment arrived for the results to be announced. The wonderful hosts ( did not perform badly) started with the 4th runner up, Madonna who went home with N500,000; Krimi the 3rd runner up got N1 Million for her fabulous effort. Tomiwa, the constant performer clinched the position of 2nd runner up and got a Toyota Yaris and N1 Million naira. He promised the wife a car and luckily he got one and he handed over the keys to his wife. Nicholas with his wonder voice was the 1st runner up and he went home with N1.5 Million naira and a Toyota Corolla.
The winner of MTN Project Fame West Africa Season 2 went to MIKE ANYASODO. He went home with N2.5Million naira, a Toyota Rav4 and a one year recording contract. Good luck Mike and may your reign be scandal free