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Olaiya Igwe Shoots N34 Million Movie

t j on 05/07/2008 at 3:49pm (UTC)

The quest to take Nollywood to enviable heights in standard of production and story has received a big boost with the completion of the production of Ebun Oloyede’s Aditu Kosegbeja; a multi-million naira production according to Star track findings. The movie, shot on location in Abeokuta, Ile Ife and Ilesha, is another attempt at pushing forward the frontiers of Nigerian movies.
Aditu Kosegbeja is Olaiya Igwe’s movie. It is a compelling story that preaches religious tolerance and unity among the two leading religions in the world, Islam and Christianity. It also shows that God, the creator of heaven and earth has not mandated anybody to fight his battle but rather enjoins all humans to see his fellow human as his or her brother and worshippers of the same God. According to the producer, aside from shooting both in English language and Yoruba, the movie will also be lip synced in French, so that French speaking countries can have access to the movie without difficulties. “What I have done is an example for other producers. I have always been a trail blazer and this will definitely redefine the way things are done in this part of the world. We hope to explore every available opportunity to give the movie the maximum exposure through film festivals, exhibitions and other traditional means. The cast of Aditu is not just large but heavy on A-list actors which include Prince Jide Kosoko, Jibola Daboh, Prof. Akinwale, Binta Ayo Mogaji, Sokoti, Aderupoko, Monsuru Obadina and Anti Bukky Ajayi. The rest are Femi Ogedengbe, Yomi Faleye (Osaghie), Dr. Kola Oyewo, Ebun Oloyede, Chief Kanran, Adebayo Salami, Alagba Olowomojuore, Olumide Bakare and Bayo Bankole amongst others.
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Lagos Stands Still For International Jazz Festival

t j on 05/07/2008 at 3:48pm (UTC)

Lovers of Jazz music were all jam-packed Life Style Centre, Bishop Aboyade Cole, Victoria Island, the venue of the maiden edition of Lagos International Jazz Festival that took place penultimate week. The memorable event had a 2 day performances from 20 artistes in Nigeria and on the international scene. The event had 2 stages- Fela Anikkulapo Kuti and Fran Kuboye . The first day in Fela’s role had Freshly Ground, Afrolink Jazz, Peter King, Herbert Kunle Ajayi and Biodun & Batik. Fran’s team had Daniel Bankole, Wole Adamolekun, El-Jazz, A Cubed and Ben Bamidele. Therefore, the second day had artistes like Yinka Davies, Tunde Kuboye, Courtney Pine, T-Mac, Bright Gain for Fela’s team. Mike Ebere, Mask , Awade Jazz Ensemble, Mike Osadolor, Bright Star Jazz were all in Fran’s role.
The event had Arts and craft exhibitions through the whole festival. Information revealed by the head of the organizers Ayoola Sadare that the objectives of the festival are to promote Jazz music and musicians in Nigeria. It also to help boosting the tourism industry and promote Arts and Culture. The major one is to give our artistes opportunities to perform live music not miming to C D like it is common. This would definitely reduce the dexterity of an artiste.

Lagos Stands Still For International Jazz Festival

t j on 05/07/2008 at 3:48pm (UTC)

X-Project, Kenny Ogungbe, Off to Sierra Loean

t j on 05/07/2008 at 3:47pm (UTC)

X-Project, the rave of the moment has departed to Sierra leoan.
Star track sources revealed that the trio, Majeed, Slez and Saal departed the country last week for a Channel O concert bill to hold at Freetown, Sierra leoan. Kenny Ogungbe on the other hand was also in the plane that departed Nigeria with Prime Time crew to cover the show.
“This will be another happy moment in our lives. After our new song- Sierra Naija – has been making waves in Sierra leoan, we have not had chance to travel down. It was as a result of the shows here and there in Nigeria. Freetown will feel us again after last year we went to perform.
Findings revealed that the awards winning Nigerian pop star 2Face Idibia is also parts of the trip to dazzle Sierra leoan.

Gordon’s Spark TGIF Ignites Port Harcourt

t j on 05/07/2008 at 3:33pm (UTC)

Fashionable glitterati and society buffs in the Garden City of Port Harcourt were treated to a rendezvous of a lifetime when Gordon’s Spark, one of the premium brands on the stable of Guinness Nigeria Plc, stormed the town with its Thank Gordon’s Spark It’s Friday (TGIF) party penultimate Friday. The event, which attracted the young and upwardly mobile people of Port Harcourt who enjoy the Taste of Style, was held at Muriela Hotel in the high brow GRA area, right in the heart of the city. The venue was a beehive of activities as the crew of Sound City and Nigezie were on hand to give guests a red carpet treatment on arrival. The Port Harcourt edition is coming on the heels of the earlier editions held in Lagos, Abuja, Jos, Ibadan and Uyo which aims at engendering bonding between revelers, party enthusiasts who share one thing in common, a taste of style in all their relaxing and unwinding occasions. Brand Manager, Gordon’s Spark, Mr. Toruka Osadunkwu puts it more succinctly: ‘Gordon’s Spark TGIF party series are an effective channel and avenue created by Gordon’s Spark for the hardworking and discerning Nigerian that wants to relax after a week’s work. Our party series promotes bonding, fun and communality.

Hip-Hop Star, Morgan Storms Nigeria

t j on 05/07/2008 at 3:32pm (UTC)

Germany-based hip hop star, Victor Morgan, is set to storm the country for musical tour in some parts of the country. Information revealed that from the second quarter of the year, he will be the cynosure of all eyes in the country. His publicist, Bamidele Olasunkanmi disclosed to Star track that the Edo State-born Morgan, is willing to come and exhibit his talent to his fellow citizens. “Morgan has proved to be his country’s good ambassador in Germany over the years through his music; and he is planning to come down to the country and show his fellow citizens the kind of stuff he is made off,” he said.

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