The smash hit TV singing competition, Project Fame West Africa returns with season 5 and as usual a lot of excitement has been generated amongst aspiring musicians in Ghana, Nigeria, Sierra Leone and Liberia. The audition train hits Ghana on May.

Talented singers who are interested in grabbing the career altering opportunity can download application forms and submit for auditions coming up at the Musicians Union of Ghana, (MUSIGA) office in Accra. Auditions start 8 am.

MTN Project Fame West Africa seeks to discover raw talented musical hopefuls who are groomed for success in an intense Academy. The contestants receive the very best professional training – from voice and movement to performance and song writing. More than just a talent competition, MTN Project Fame allows viewers a unique opportunity to follow day by day, the behind the scenes progress of the contestants in their quest for fame! The contestants will also be given the opportunity to meet and perform alongside their favorite stars who will be conducting exclusive master-classes, sharing their wisdom and tips for success.

The MTN Project Fame finalists will be expected to live in the Project Fame Academy for a period of 10 weeks. Public voting by SMS determines which contestants are eliminated on a weekly basis, with the lucky winner walking away with cash prize, a car and a recording contract.

Project Fame West Africa has successfully launched the musical careers of past winners and runners-up including season one winner, Iyanya, sason two winner Mike, Season 3 winner Chidinma and the most recent winner, Monica.