MTN Project Fame: My New JOB?

It's been quite ages since I was a habitual viewer of anything on television. I blame it on my university days when I had to do stuff other than watch television, besides the fact that it, TV, was never a consideration for pocket money. That said, even when I was a graduate student abroad and owned a TV, I didn't think I could afford cable. So, shows like American Idol or America's God Talent were always things I watched on the internet whenever I came around to watching them - that's anytime I had the time off my studies and duties.

It's the 7th season of MTN Project Fame, which in my opinion should be one of the interesting things to watch on television. I love music and I love to criticize, many times positively. Anyway, with MTN Project Fame, I'm not sure what I would call my love to be angry no annoyed with the comments the participants receive every weekend. Let me say that the judges and faculty are doing a GREAT job of keeping the show interesting and relevant. The participants are getting it as the whip deems fit. Oh, and there was the occasional carrot. Yeah, it's the carrot or stick experience for many of them.

Last night, I caught myself wondering what time the show started on NTA and found out that it was ongoing when I tuned in. But here were the comments I gleaned from the show, the judges views and the perspectives of the faculty. OF course, I'm not paid for this so, I hope I do a good and thorough job of this new critic-at-large occupation that I have just got myself. Thank me later.

This is where I began to watch and the rest, I leave you to scold EEDC for interrupting my power:

Christian: He sang My African Queen and both the judges and the faculty thought he did a good job. My thoughts? I loved his set design and concept. Haha...did he follow TuBaBa to his hometown in Benue State? I saw the hut like stand and of course his female dancers were traditionally clad in this costume and seem to show him a polygamist. *Cough* Whatever, he got a good nod from the audience and the judges and faculty alike. Yeah, I though he did his own version of that 'take you to mama' song.

Daniella:  I LOVED her earrings - those large shell earrings. Don't mind me, I believed that they complimented her features. Don't mind my opinions, these are of course not judged or commented on by the judges. Her dress sense was sharp and I gave her a nod for that. Her hair was also complementary of her looks. She sang True Love. Hmmm...again, that was a good adaptation of the icon's music. The judge who spoke liked her voice and performance. She was audible and the commentator's opinion would give one a lift any day. The faculty complimented her performance too and adjudged her more confident on stage. He believed that Daniella did an "excellent" job. Haha...loved that of him.

Shola: Oh, the darling...I love them male, dark and handsome. But over-riding of that is I love them human men. What did he sing? Boy Instincts? OH, not sure if there was a song like that, but he wore fatigue/camouflage like them military men. He performed with two dancers dressed in yellow tops if I recollect well. He was yeah in his elements when he performed and Tuface acknowledged him by asking: 'Una do meeting for backstage?' Lol! Na him know. Anyway, the singer complimented the participants on the 'fire' they had brought to the stage. Good job, he said, and that the guy killed it, - meaning the song, haha... The song is still alive please don't go buying obituary space for newspaper.The faculty's comment showed satisfaction that the musician controlled his delivery of the performance and encourage him to do more.

Debbie: Her costume was delightful and OK. It was complimented by her hairstyle and accessories. She sang something I have called 'If Love Is A Crime' not sure if it's the title of the song. In my opinion, she made it sort of laid back than the original. IT was some sort of a soft reggae adaptation, but hey that's what I thought. For a song sung by a man, I think she almost stole it. Now, to the judges, who believes that the singer has grown in the course of the  competition and needn't be intimidated. The faculty considered her a good performer and one who has succeeded in building her brand around her voice.

Jeffery:  He sang Only Me. The judges thought that he had a lot of energy and blended it with vocal dexterity. The faculty saw a lot of character in his voice, which told his story and that he was able to manage his performance. I thought the choreography was cool and acquiesced with the faculty who said that she felt like screaming in the course of the performance.

Alright! You have it oh! My two Naira comments cum critiques for what they are worth. Sue EEDC on my behalf for interrupting my power. Meanwhile click here to vote for the participants. Have fun in the work week. Thanks.