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Call to Fame

Written by Ameyaw Debrah | August 12, 2008 | Leave a Comment

The Star Academy phenomenon has been a worldwide hit with competitions in England, Spain, Italy, Russia and many other countries. The show that discovered some of the world’s biggest talents such as UK’s R&B sensation Lemar, made a remarkable impact on Africa when Africa hosted the pan-African version, Project Fame. Dare Alade

Held in Johannesburg, South Africa from June to August 2004, the show had 16 African contestants – 9 of which were South African. The contestants were groomed for stardom, with the weakest being eliminated on a weekly basis; the top three received record deals and the winner got a lot more prizes.

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