After 9 successful seasons MTN has allegedly withdraw its support from "Project Fame".

Project Fame is a music talent TV reality show filmed in Lagos and aired in the West African subcontinent. It is a regional version of Star Academy reality series that was developed and is licensed worldwide by Endemol . The show used to feature contestants from Ghana, Liberia , Nigeria and Sierra Leone , but Liberia and Sierra Leone have been dropped since the 2014 Ebola Outbreak . The show is broadcast by networks in these four countries and across the African continent.Project Fame' s inaugural season began in 2008.

MTN backing off from Project Fame West Africa was made known to Olisa Blogazine by a source close to the show producers, Ultima Limited the same company that produced the now-defunct educational show, Who Wants To Be A Millionaire.

According to sources, MTN  would be cancellation of  its support started  last year after successful 9 seasons which saw Okiemute Ighorodje emerging as the winner.

However, the 10th season slated for this year, seems to  feature old contestants, but the plan is yet to be materialise before MTN, decided to withdraw its support.

At the time of filling this report, neither the producers nor MTN have issued a press release as regards the development.

It should be noted that the  Project Fame gifted fans with talented acts, including Iyanya, who won the debut edition in 2008; and Chidinma, who won the 2010 edition.