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Monica Ogah wins Season 4 of MTN Project Fame West Africa! Photos & Highlights from the Finale
Joseph Benjamin, Monica Ogah (Winner MTN PFWA S 4) & Adora Oleh
On Sunday 18th December 2011, Nigeria saw Monica Ogah crowned the Winner of the MTN Project Fame West Africa season 4. It was everyone’s delight to see the 22 year old go home with a cash prize of N2,500,000, a fully loaded Toyota RAV 4 and a recording contract worth several millions of Naira.
The finale show saw the ‘”Senstional Six” (Finalists) – Ethel, Ruth, Yvonne, Roy, Ese and Monica, entertain attendees with two performances each in which one was the memorable song they had performed in the competition and the other their very own musical composition premiered with their music videos.
The Winner Monica Ogah was sure the centre of attention when she performed the hit single – “Only Me” by 2face Idibia and her own personal composition titled “Na You”. After her performance, one of the judges – Kwame said “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…Well done!” and the beautiful voice coach – Ige said “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!”
Speechless after being pronounced winner of the MTN Project Fame West Africa season 4, Monica thanked God, the MTN project fame judges, faculty and her loyal fans saying “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.”
This finale show saw the creme de la creme of the society such as Abike Dabiri (Member of the Federal House of Representatives), Bola Akingbade (C.M.O MTN Nigeria), Olu Jacobs (Veteran Actor), Leanne Lyons (From R&B group – SWV – Sisters with Voices), Ayo Animashaun, Saint Obi, OmoBaba and many others.
Photos
Dru Hill performing on Stage
Dru Hill on Stage
Hon. Abike Dabiri (Member, House of Representatives)
Wiz Kid performing on Stage
Olu Jacobs watches on
MTN PFWA Finalist Ruth performing her own song
MTN PFWA Faculty Panel - Ben Ogbeiwi, Kaffy, Ige & Joke Silva
MTN PFWA Finalist Roy performing on stage
MTN PFWA Judges- Kwame, Bibie Brew, NoMoreLoss & TY Mix
MTN PFWA Finalist Yvonne performing on stage
Saint Obi and his wife watch on
Winner MTN PFWA 4 performing her song "Na You"
Chidinma performing her songs
Leanne Lyons presenting Ethel her prize money of N 1 Million for being the 3rd Runner-Up
Ese receiving her prize money of N 1 Million and the car keys to a Toyota Yaris for being the 2nd Runner- Up
Olu Jacobs presenting Roy with his prize money N 1.5 Million and car keys to a Toyota for being the 1st Runner-Up
Roy showing off his prize money with his mum
Monica Ogah announced Winner of MTN PFWA Season 4
Monica Ogah hugging her mother after being announced winner
Hon. Abike Dabiri & Bola Akingbade presenting Monica Ogah with her prize money and keys to her Toyota RAV 4
All the Winners of MTN PFWA Season 4
Monica Ogah showing off her prize money
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tinu
December 20, 2011 at 1:27 pm
wow! happy for monica
ucylo
December 20, 2011 at 1:33 pm
Congrats dear!!
giggy
December 20, 2011 at 1:42 pm
really impressed with her remix of 2face’s only me……. congrats girl
funmi
December 20, 2011 at 1:50 pm
Well didn’t really follow it but congrats all the same
Maureen Opara
December 20, 2011 at 2:00 pm
Congrats Monica,Roy, Ese and Ethel. You guys rock
dency
December 20, 2011 at 2:01 pm
Monica u are gud. u deserve it, and u are a very focused person. congratulations. for the rest of u, u were all gud keep it up.
kem
December 20, 2011 at 2:08 pm
happy much, it was well deserved and i am most grateful to God that Roy came second, pained me a bit for yvonne cos she is good too, all the best to you all, keep shinning and dont stop…love u all
dency
December 20, 2011 at 3:44 pm
yvonne is Gud but i think she should work on her facial appearance. She is not gud at expressing song. she has a fantastic voice and I like her for that.
jessy j
December 20, 2011 at 2:09 pm
Monica over deserved to win …in fact ehhhh chei… she and tuface should go back to the studios and re sing ….omo i over voted ( first time inmy life ) and am sooooooooooooo happppppppppppppppppppy
herroyalsexiness!
December 20, 2011 at 2:09 pm
She stole my heart with tuface’s only me…..congrats girl! Victory well deserved!
NJayEzzy
February 15, 2012 at 9:36 pm
Yea me 2. She got swag one a Hundred Billion Thousand Thrillion. She’s d girl 2 watch out for in Africa straght up. #NewestBaddestFemalePerformerInAfrica.
kem
December 20, 2011 at 2:10 pm
i love MTN sincerity……and integrity, they rock big time
Egbuchilem benita
December 28, 2011 at 9:20 pm
mtn project freme monica you have a gud voice but mostly ese is the best i thought ese would win but you did it keep it up
John
December 20, 2011 at 2:16 pm
Gratulationz darlin woderin whr u 4rm..
yemmy
December 20, 2011 at 2:17 pm
this is really a resounding success for monica. really, I never thought of her as the winner but as they say..no one knows. All the best, Monica.
aylala
December 20, 2011 at 2:21 pm
congrat lol, you deserve it. Pls where can i get the finale cd cos i miss it. I really it.
Betty
December 20, 2011 at 2:26 pm
Monica,Roy, Ese and Ethe A̶̲̥̅♏ really ĦάƿρƔ fO̶̷̩̥̊͡Я U̶̲̥̅̊ guyz… kudos τ̲̅ǿ MTN!!!
Ada
December 20, 2011 at 2:29 pm
Congrats Monica
chinny
December 20, 2011 at 2:30 pm
Didn’t know saint obi was married o,haba I dey naija at all?
u-jay
December 20, 2011 at 4:09 pm
u r not alone,didnt kw too
BukiOni
December 20, 2011 at 2:33 pm
Congratulations Monica, here’s to a successful music career!
Tina yakubu
December 20, 2011 at 2:49 pm
Am so happy 4 monica congratulations
Patricia
December 20, 2011 at 2:51 pm
whoa…..,……………….splendid. This is indeed a success for Monica………..congratulations
olayinka
December 20, 2011 at 2:55 pm
i congrats u all.
Yemisi
December 20, 2011 at 2:55 pm
Monica,I’m so happy you won. I’m happy I voted for her all through the program and my vote counted. Right from the beginning she knew why she came to the house. She’s focussed,professional,humble,level headed and mature. Give her any song with any beat,she’ll sing it perfectly adding her own flavour. MONEY+CAR=MONICA. Keep shinning girl! Make us proud always.
grace
December 20, 2011 at 2:59 pm
congratulation my dear u rock d all d songs with ur voice,keep it up God bless u.
grace
December 20, 2011 at 3:00 pm
congratulation my dear u rock all d songs with ur voice,keep it up God bless u.
peters Anthonia Abiola
December 20, 2011 at 3:09 pm
Monica, u deserve it. U reaaly tried so well, luv ur concerntration, ur attention Etc. Congrates Go girl.
tama
December 20, 2011 at 3:10 pm
i never liked her all thru watching the show , i was rooting for Ese , but oboy, after her performing Only Me by Tuface i was tripped to the bone… she sure deserves it . i love Yvonne too think she will make a good celebrity/singer she has a carriage i love
q
December 20, 2011 at 3:10 pm
DId anyone see the size of Kaffi’s Nose. I always thought she wud stay trim even in Pregnancy. Congrats Monica!!!
@Seun_Ajs
December 20, 2011 at 3:21 pm
Eyaaaa….I really rooted for Roy…and Still have a big crush on Yvonne..
Nonso
December 20, 2011 at 3:23 pm
congrats Monica, Yvonne, you are good, you might not be their best but you are your best, am in love with your song, Ese, well done love u all
Sam
December 20, 2011 at 3:42 pm
You are great Monica, I know the sky is your limit!
Amaechi Hillary
December 20, 2011 at 3:45 pm
wow, well, monica deserves what she got. I mean she is a star, an earthly angel, she got me like “wow”. Congratulations monica.
ladybird
December 20, 2011 at 3:50 pm
Congratulations monica!! As for mtn cheapskates I’m sure it cost u a nickle to bring dru hill!! Erm….. U certainly can do BETTER!!!!!!
Clement
December 20, 2011 at 4:27 pm
Congratulations…Monica, u did well Keep it up.
princesszee
December 20, 2011 at 4:36 pm
Pls is Kaffy pregnant?….she looks….hmmm!
lish-lish
December 20, 2011 at 5:16 pm
seriously? are you seriously asking this question right now?
esther
December 20, 2011 at 4:42 pm
congrat girl u are d best
Bolanle
December 20, 2011 at 4:43 pm
lmao @ Dru Hill! i cant believe they are still around
Truth be told
December 20, 2011 at 6:39 pm
my first thought.Dru Hill. Didnt know they still exist
Lenny
December 20, 2011 at 4:50 pm
Monica was on point all tru.A big congrats to her…she deserves it.
RITA
December 20, 2011 at 4:58 pm
Congrats Monica, am so happy for you, you did a job weldone, kudos also to Roy & yvonne.
Austin David
December 20, 2011 at 5:37 pm
i wish yvonne won it,but all d same congrats monica.MONI + CAR=MONICA. may dats y u won it
Chizy Chuks
December 20, 2011 at 6:29 pm
Congrats! Monica!
nigerian gossip council
December 20, 2011 at 6:45 pm
ESE my Ese>>>i really rooted for u. am happy u got a car though.
Ada
December 20, 2011 at 7:01 pm
Monica,i thank God my vote counted.Always knew u would win cause u have got all it takes.CONGRATE luv.
florysure holuwaseyifunmi
December 20, 2011 at 7:01 pm
U r my role model…much love nd keep it up.cares
Emmanuel Bolaji
December 20, 2011 at 7:12 pm
Yeah! She deserve it, she’s got the qualities of an artiste, she has this fighting spirit that no one could meet up with, i think she deserves to win, i would prefer Roy to be the winner but we just have to give it to the best, thumbs up to you Monica, well-done!
mekhi phifa
December 20, 2011 at 7:14 pm
Dru hill who caresssssssss
May
December 20, 2011 at 7:53 pm
Monica u re 1 in a million u deserve d crown nd bigup 2 roy,eze nd d rest,u guy’s re gud 2 gooo
owolabi oluwatomisin
December 20, 2011 at 7:58 pm
I’m so xtremely happi for my baby monica….roy….my main man…..ese….my heartbeat…..God bless u all…..
fagoyinbo samuel sunday
December 20, 2011 at 8:45 pm
congrats to you guys, my own time will come, Amen
Lar
December 20, 2011 at 9:03 pm
Bella, please ask them to put up final videos abeg. Thats the only way some of us catch up with stuff.
Monica so deserved to win, cleaned up a bit, I’d purchase her re-mix of “only me”, in a heartbeat, it was good.
Yvonne was good too, but needs time to get used to being on stage and perhaps appreciating the fact that she has a voice. She just got sooooo lost in it all.
These shows and the talents are still a far cry from comparable shows elsewhere, however, we dey try:-).
Ceejay
December 20, 2011 at 9:49 pm
She is aluck girl i thank God 4 her performance.
Gift isiodu
December 20, 2011 at 10:42 pm
Monica darling, its really ur opportunity, no one would have taken it from u so long as destiny is concern. But one thing, don’t stop here, aspire higher. More grace to ur elbow.
moyosola
December 20, 2011 at 10:46 pm
I tot ese or roy wud win, all d same congrat monica. Ao d yvonne enter final?
Josiah awajis
December 20, 2011 at 11:06 pm
Aw! Monica i’m happy 4 u..and i thank God for your success..I was thinking Roy or Ese would have emerge the winner,all the same,i thank God for u all..luv u!
dunni ariyo
December 20, 2011 at 11:12 pm
Ruth u r my winner………….monica doesn’t deserve it at all
Peter igbru
December 20, 2011 at 11:46 pm
CONGRATS to you monica you are where the of all of
Franconeri
December 21, 2011 at 6:02 am
Congrats monica.Does it mean that Ruth went home with nothing as one of the final six?. Talking about Dru hill….old glory one may say….em…..
Kemzy
December 21, 2011 at 6:38 am
monica congrat,u deserve even more,was touched wen u were singin ‘NA U’,u sang lik an angel.Congrat 2 odas u are all winners,kip it up.
charles
December 21, 2011 at 7:22 am
i love dis gal to much.am happy she won.i believe Yvonne & Ese are going out to have a successful career. Pls is it possible to download their individual song.i want to have them now.anyone help me.
charles
December 21, 2011 at 7:29 am
i love dis gal to much.am happy she won.i believe Yvonne & Ese are going out to have a successful career. Pls is it possible to download their individual song.i want to have them now.anyone help me.
Kachy
December 21, 2011 at 7:30 am
I cud rmba vividly wen d guy frm faculty walked u out, 4 nt knw’n ur lyrics of chris brown, yeah3* bt dissapntmt d say z a blezn n disguise, thank God 4 u, my vote counted enjoy ur cash u worth it.
Enyiazu Henry Okechukwu
December 21, 2011 at 7:36 am
i really hoped dat Roy won d competition cos, i rooted 4 him. He’s such an amazing singer bt al d same i tank God dat he came 2nd to d best. As 4 monica, baby u’re gud no doubt abt dat. D crown is wel deserved. Even 2baba ur broda can’t bt to say ‘OSHE’. Kip it up gal. D sky is ur startin point nd nt ur limit. To d rest of d finalist, u al were 1daful. Tank u al.
christy
December 21, 2011 at 9:18 am
im so happy for monica cos, she worth it. in short all d contesters are stars and im wishing dem success as dey move into d labour mkt.
vic
December 21, 2011 at 9:32 am
just took time 2 read wat u wrote blessed,u must be a very analytikl person cos i rily do blive it.gosh u r gud.
Taitai
December 21, 2011 at 11:41 am
Never really noticed monica not until d day she sang dat tufaces’ song…goshhhh…dat was toooooo bad!
U rock girl nd u deserve it,trust me u do!
Na you girl…like ige said,”…u were born to do dis!”
Mike
December 21, 2011 at 3:01 pm
Wow Dru hill…they probably need that cheque…
Becks
December 21, 2011 at 3:57 pm
Monica U gooooood. After Tu face’s song my 8 year old son gave you 1000%
terry
December 21, 2011 at 5:55 pm
I am very happy for you Monica, keep the benue flag flying
terry
December 21, 2011 at 5:57 pm
congratulations Monica, keep the Benue flag flying
oppsie
December 22, 2011 at 9:56 am
this is to MTN project fame producers;those songs composed by the contestants are to beautiful not to receive air play, i know the recording contract is just for the winner but it can be sold on line or as singles and that would further achieve the aim of bringing out this talents you have developed. Music producers listen o. Ethel song is being sung constantly by my son since the night she first performed it.
jbabe
December 22, 2011 at 10:56 am
congrats to Monica cos she deserve s it o,i followed patiently and the truth is that i love people who takes whatever they do seriously cos the Holy Book said “whatever your hands findeth to do ,do it with all your might” well done dearie and God bless you.Compliment of the season to all
sade
December 22, 2011 at 12:24 pm
I literarily ad goosepimples wen she sang “only me”…….chei I would listen to her perform that song a thousand times
Mamamia
December 22, 2011 at 12:47 pm
congrats Monica.St. Obi is aging nicely.ofcourse,Kaffy is gonna pop any time soon.
Lara
December 22, 2011 at 1:51 pm
Well done babe is not easy
hotdame
December 22, 2011 at 3:15 pm
Monica u rock. Ese and roy, u guys did well too. D ghanian girl ethel did great but am sure d know she cant go to ghana with d car so d gave her a cheque of a million. Kudos to u all.
Becks
December 22, 2011 at 3:20 pm
Monica U gooooood. After Tu face’s song my 8 year old son gave you 1000%. Not 100 but 1000. Keep ur head out of the clouds.
chibuzor
December 22, 2011 at 8:14 pm
i havd always belived in monica,he made me wach thd show.congrats am proud of her.good luck
adegboye
December 22, 2011 at 10:10 pm
Congratulation, Am really hapi 4 u MONICA. And 4 d others, u can stil b among d world best. ROY, i ve always believed in u. Keep it up
Pastor solomonlaz
December 22, 2011 at 10:13 pm
Am happy for monica, and equally congratulate all the others expecially Roy the guy among the six. Roy keep it up. You’re good
Gabriel Success
December 23, 2011 at 7:26 am
I thank God almighty 4 ur victory Monica,With joy in my heart,I wish u ”SUCCESS” ahead.AMEN!!!
ima
December 23, 2011 at 8:37 am
ethel to me was the best…..my opinion.
Oshinaike A.
December 24, 2011 at 7:27 am
Monica u ar great,nd i wish al contestants sucess in their musical career
Benny
December 24, 2011 at 11:39 pm
congrats to Monica! Ruth was the 2nd closest by my assessment. Yvonne was great. Ethel was superb. Ese was a great performer with a strong vocal. Roy did excellently. They were all great. Wishing them a fulfilling career in future, in jesus’ name.
joshua uteme
December 25, 2011 at 10:01 am
congrat! There is no doubt about it monica deserve d award. One again congrat!
Ige ms olamide
December 25, 2011 at 7:14 pm
Baby u deserve it
Jeff
December 26, 2011 at 8:07 am
I couldn’t help crying with ghost pimples all over my body while monica was singing,tuface’s ‘only me’ u’re gr8 gurl…shine on!
Egbuchilem benita
December 28, 2011 at 9:26 pm
ese i am so sorry for not actually voting for you monica deserve the gift ruth was to be the 2nd r unner up monica you deserve it.
shoepsy
December 30, 2011 at 10:41 pm
ese m/y gurl..ur stilll d best forget this people…….u rock..ur a winner..
JoyIfy...
January 14, 2012 at 12:14 pm
MoneyCar, u are the bomb! from the onset i knew you have what it takes…. thank God, my votes counted and i am so happy that u eventually won. Ese,you are great, i just love u… Yvonne is good too, u all did very well.
jennifer iyasere
April 19, 2012 at 1:31 pm
My girl Monica,i tank God my votes counted u were d bomb.u really deserved d crown n dis is just d beginning of ur success story. wen u did d reggae stuff, i was not only moved, i was flabbergasted. abeg , u r too much, kudos!!!!!!!
Adejare Adedeji
May 22, 2012 at 10:14 am
I am pulsating with MTN Pulse and very proud of them.Love you all.