The Journey to stardom is not a day's job as it comes with a lot of hardwork and perseverance. 

A wise man once said "If you see a man at the top of a mountain have it at the back of your mind that he didn't just get there".

 It probably took a lot of sweat, crawling and determination to get to the top.

The following celebrities didn't have it all smooth on the road that led to fame as they had to go through series of auditions organized by the very platforms that brought them to limelight.

 Here are 10 Celebrities Who Came To Limelight Through Reality Shows

Timi Dakolo

Timi a seasoned singer whose voice is nothing short of impeccable rose to fame after winning The West African Idol Season 1 in 2007.

O. C Ukeje

O. C is an amazing Nollywood actor who won the first edition of the Amstel Malta Box Office in 2008. He had since being doing well in the industry.

Ayoola Ayoola

Ayoola can be said to be an all rounder as he is multi-talented. 

He is first a singer, an actor and a video vixen as he has at least being featured in two music videos. He emerged the winner of the MTN Project Fame in 2015.

Chike

Chike an upcoming actor who has been featured in a good number of series came on board with the MTN Project Fame.

 He was amongst the Top 10 contestant the same year Ayoola won. He recently realeased an amazing album titled "Boo of the Booless" which is no doubt making waves in the industry.

Yemi Alade

Yemi is one of Nigeria's biggest female artist and we really can't name Top 5 female artistes in Nigeria presently without mentioning her name. What many do not know is the fact that she won the Peak Talent Show in 2009

Uti Nwachukwu

Uti Nwachukwu is presently a co-host on a TV show on Africa Magic Family titled Jara.

He is an actor and a prolific presenter. He is one individual that has been on TV shows thrice Yes! He was first on The Next Movie Star reality show before going for the Big Brother Africa, he won the second time on the show in 2010

Iyanya

Iyanya was a contestant and a winner of the maiden audition of the MTN Project Fame in 2007. He is a very popular singer who has a number of hit songs to his credit 

Omawunmi

Omawunmi is a beautiful singer who is known for her ability to tell stories through her unique songs. She became famous after being on the West African Idol the very year Timi Dakolo won. She emerged as the first Runner up and have being doing well for herself ever since then.

Chidinma Ekile

Our petite, beautiful and talented singer rose to fame after winning The MTN Project Fame in 2010. 

Kenneth Okolie

Kenneth is an applaudable Nigerian actor but what you do not know is that he won Mr Nigeria in 2010.

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