LIFE AND TIMES OF RAPPER,DAGRIN:AUDITIONING BEGINS FOR CAST,NEW DIRECTOR EMERGES

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As a way of ensuring that the life, works and ideals of the late award-winning popular rapper, Dagrin, is sustained for future generations to learn from, Stingomania Records is finalizing plans to go on location to begin filiming of the GHETTO DREAMZ, a biopic based on the true life story of the late Dagrin.



The biopic which will chronicle the life and times of the rapper will feature the early life of the rapper, his rise to fame and circumstances that surrounded his death. It is expected that the movie will hit the Cinemas in late April as part of the 1st anniversary memorial project in honor of the late rapper

Following scheduling conflicts with Lancelot Imasuen, the director early penciled down by Stingomania Entertainment to produce the biopic, Barrister Ope Banwo, the producer of the movie has revealed that the movie will be now directed by one of the hot new generation Nollywood directors, Mr Daniel Ademinokan. Daniel Ademinokan is the director of recent blockbusters such as Guilty Pleasures, Bursting Out, Black Friday etc, he is one of the fastest rising Movie Directors in Nollywood and is widely seen as the shining star of the new direction of movie making in the industry. Daniel first made history as the Director of the first 2-Cast movie in Nigeria, MODUPE TEMI, featuring Saidi Balogun and Doris Simeon, and more recently made further history as Director of ETI KETA (the first all- native-ankara costume movie in nollywood)

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Meanwhile, Auditions for all roles in the biopic have been scheduled to hold on Saturday, February 5, and shooting billed to commence on Wednesday, Febraury 9 at the former KINGSIZE restaurant near Adebola house in Opebi. Daniel Ademinokan revealed that the reason for the audition is to choose the best actors and actresses for the movie particularly the best person that can play Dagrin; The person to play Dagrin the person must have a resemblance with him in mannerism, looks and other traits as getting an actor that doesn’t meet up with that standard may forfeit the reason for the immortalization of the award-winning rapper

Revealing the reason for their taking up interest in the late rapper,

Barrister Ope Banwo, the Producer of the movie and the CEO of Stingomania records, said, “Dagrin was an emerging star in the Nigerian music scene, it is only imperative for stakeholders in the industry to do something about memorializing his name in a constructive and enduring manner, there is need for something to be done to keep his hopes and dreams alive for the next generation of struggling and upcoming artistes”

FILM: "THE PERFECT CHURCH" COMES TO A CINEMA NEAR YOU

Gistmaster is proud to be associated with the perfect Church a new film by Wale Adenuga. Top Nollywood actors  such as Ramsey Nouah, Funke Akindele, Olu Jacobs, Jibola Daboh, Ngozi Ezeonu and Hakeem Rahman took part in film. According to what we gathered, it will soon start showing in cinema nationwide.

So keep a date!

ASCON OIL MARK 25 YEARS ANNIVESARY WITH A CLASSY DINNER IN LAGOS-SEE PHOTOS AND FULL STORY HERE

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Ascon Oil Company Limited, the preferred petroleum marketing company as promised in their recent communications surpassed the Nigeria Oil and Gas industry stakeholders’ expectations with their 25^th Anniversary dinner held at the Muson Center Lagos. The colourful occasion which plays host to the mavens and connectors in the Nigeria business environment was indeed the crescendo of the Silver Jubilee celebration.

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One of the key reasons for this spectacular black tie event was the unveil of the new Ascon Oil corporate identity which can only be summarized to connote the revitalized Ascon Oil. In reiteration of their commitment for value driven services to customers and stakeholders, the Group Managing Director Barrister Mrs. Grace Enenmoh says in her address to the distinguish gathering stated that “  25 years celebration is relevant and emotive for the us as we have as a company overcome many challenges to become what we are today. I want to explore two particular themes in my comments today which I will like to keep short to enable us all enjoy the entertainment lined up. These two themes are character and determination which will be more noticeable to all in the nearest future”.

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The Executive Director Operations Ascon Oil Ike Enenmoh in his comments on the red carpet said “all these while we are laying the foundation to be a well integrated Oil and Gas Company”. In the same vein the Chairman of Ascon Oil Alhaji Aliko Gwadabe asserts at the cocktail that “despite the loss our founder Engr. George Enenmoh, the management team of Ascon Oil have been able to better position the company as a 21^st century organization ready to Go Forward (new tagline) own a refinery and series of upstream activities”.

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Also lending a voice of commendation at the occasion were the Minister of Works, Senator Mohammed Sanausi Daggash and the Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation,(NNNPC) Austen Oniwon, have commended the management of Ascon Oil Company Limited for keeping the flag of the company flying 25 years after it was establish by late Engr. George Enenmoh.

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They both described the growth of the company and its contribution to the nation’s economy as a monumental achievement, worthy of emulation by other players in the private sector. According to Daggash, who said he had a close relationship with the late founder of the company, the height recorded before and after the death of Engr. George Enenmoh by Ascon Oil speaks volumes for the quality leadership of the Group Managing Director of the company Mrs. Grace Enenmoh and loyal support from other management staff and stakeholders.

Representing the NNPC Group Managing Director at the occasion, Engr. Billy Ada also described Ascon as an independent marketer of petroleum products that has existed and upheld rules of best practice in the last 25 years. “As a company that was established by an experienced hand in the oil and gas sector, Ascon has contributed greatly to the sector and quota to the economy as well” he said.

The unveil of the new Ascon corporate identity was spearheaded by the Special Adviser to the President on Petroleum Matters Dr, Emmanuel O. Egbogah, OON alongside Ascon Oil top management and other notable personalities.  The Special Adviser to the President in his unveil speech said that the Ascon Oil management in innovative ways have initiated the need to improve on their corporate identity; to be more contemporary and to depict what the company stands for and operates by.

The invited guests were thrilled with some classical music (String Quartet) at the Cocktail, while the dinner had some life band music and DJ Freshwaves  with Dbanj ended the night with some energetic performances.

At the end of it all, everyone that were at the Ascon Oil 25 years anniversary dinner were full of praises and satisfaction as they hope that soonest there will be another reason to call for a similar gathering of this magnitude.

WHAT'S UR MANIA ??????

Mania a fashion and lifestyle magazine will be hitting the news stands come Feb 20th 2011.With a bias to the women folk of elegance, poise and charisma, Mania will be celebrated under the professional whiz of heart rendering photography, creative styling, compelling editorials and flawless packaging and distribution.

The launch will be proudly sponsored by some of the biggest international and Nigerian brands. Some of their headline sponsors are- Belvedere Vodka- the world’s first super premium and luxury vodka, while décor and events planning support is provided by Victoria Green. Media support by M-Net’s Studio 53 Extra and Photography from veteran and accomplished photo studio, Kelechi Amadi-Obi Studios.

Their 200pages poses to be Nigeria's first fashion magazine with true Nigerian content and context.

The dynamic duo behind Mania Magazine

DIMEJI ALARA

KELECHI AMADI- OBI

ELIZABETH PHILLIPS OPENS NEW BRIDAL STORE IN SURULERE

AN EP IVORY WEDDING DRESS

Over the weekend, one of the top bridal houses in Nigeria, opened their doors to their customers in grand style @ yet another location, and this time in the All new Surulere shopping mall.

The rather intimate ceremony , was well attended by close family friends and well wishers .

Elizabeth Philips, a high brow bridal shop catering to those with discriminating taste and style. Well known for their trend setting and exquisite wears.

Being in business for 4 years now, this is their second outlet Elizabeth Phillips has put smiles on the faces of many brides in the past and present and they intend to keep up with their ground breaking trends with loads of surprises to come in the nearest future. .

CONTACT- SHOP E6 Adeniran Ogunsanya , Surulere - lagos

MRS SHOLA ONYEKWELI - CEO ELIZABETH PHILLIPS

OBY ONYEKWELI - COO ELIZABETH PHILLIPS

AMECHI ONYEKWELI

TITI

ANOTHER MASTER PIECE FROM THEIR COLLECTION

SORAYA & UCHE ONYEKWELI

RTD GENERAL PHILLIP ONYEKEWLI AND WIFE

BOLD ELEGANCE RULES THE GREEN CARPET @ THE FUTURE AWARDS 2011

By TobyPaul
It was the 6th edition of The Future Awards which held @ the prestigious Land Mark Village, Oniru Estate, Victoria Island- Lagos .


It was a night to be remembered as many youths and dignitaries stepped out in their numbers to appreciate the efforts of those upcoming Nigerians in their various fields of endeavor. As always their theme of ASPIRE , STRIVE & ACHIEVE was capped with the theme - I AM NIGERIA this year .


As with every award ceremony, the red carpet ( and in this case it was GREEN ) attracts much attention. Trust celebs and non celebs alike , they pushed the envelope in their colourful garbs as they set their style for the KILL.


One thing is for sure, the Buy Nigeria , Wear Nigeria theme has seriously caught on as most fashionistas have shelved the foreign labels to speak in their fashion accessories instead .


Most of the labels were much from the new skool than of the old, with some to Watch out for !!!!Some of the labels that lit up the Green carpet were- Bridget Awosika, Moofa ,Vonne, House Of Nwocha , Zebra, Akpos Okudu , Mai..... to mention a few.


Here are a few of those that nailed the look that Gre- evening
Photo credits - Ola Kola Oshalusi

OMOWUNMI AKINIFESI

Creative Director ONYX & PEARL, ADEBAYO OKE-LAWAL

MAKIDA MOKA

FRANKA ASINDI - EDITOR COMPLETE FASHION

PAT UTOMI

MOTHARA THOMAS

IKHANE AKIGHBE

EFEMENA TOMMY ADABAMU

ADORA OLEH

DOLAPO ONI

JULIE ODIA -PUBLISHER WOW MAGAZINE 

L-R- EBOKA , NOBLE IGWE, BANKY W

NOBLE IGWE OF 360 NOBS

EKU EDEWOR

PCMAN LAUNCHES ASSOCIATION IN PURPLE GLAM STYLE

P.C.M.A.N ,Nigeria's first makeup artist association for certified professionals in the beauty industry recently Launched its association @ Da first floor in Ikeja the 29th of December 2010.The association which was founded in March 2008 by Enitan Ibidun F.Balogun of Lise Beauty Range. P.c.m.a.n was established to bring creative like minds in the industry together to pave way and set standards for current pros ,the up and coming and also aspiring beauty pros.
The event saw the gathering of all P.C.M.A.N members as they marked their association launch in grand style. As shown below .



P.C.M.AN OFFICIALS 

MEMBERS OF P.C.M.A.N

MEMBERS

UNITED BRUSHES CAKE

ENI BALOGUN WITH OTHER P.C.M.A.N MEMBERS & OFFICIALS


P.C.M.A.N is set to attend the Famous annual MAKEUP SHOW NYC this May 2011 with its members,cordially invited again this year by the founder of THE POWDER GROUP .For more info about becoming a member www.pcman-ng.com

P.C.M.A.N FOR LIFE

Roll Call of PCMAN members:
OMONTESE AKHETUAMEN (BEAUTY COOK)
MOJISOLA SHOMOLU (MO' MAKEOVERS)
BIOLA ARIYO (IMAGINES)
LOLA JIMOH DAVIES (EVOLVE )
KANYISOLA DARA (PRITTI PRO)
DOROTHY ALLISON(
ENI BALOGUN (LISE PRO BEAUTY)
ARAMIDE SANTOS (PRETTY TALL ORDER)
YEMISI DADA (NSURE BEAUTY)
NKIRU PATRICIA ONUSULU(SOFT TOUCH MAKEOVERS)
KUNBI FASHAKIN (SIT PRETTY )
FATIMA AMODA (CLIQUE)
PRECIOUS OGBUIGWE (KIZITO STORE)
AYOOLA ETIKO (AYO'S PLACE)
ADERONKE ADEOYE (CANVAS BEAUTY)
JULIANA OZOVELIE
OLUCHI KANU( JOLIE MAKEOVERS)