JUNGLE IN DA CITIES .......

                                          DROPIN' SOON  ! ! !

Jstanley Otulaka Ogemdi aka JSTAN a skilled public performer ,an explicit actor and an extraordinary vocalist ,who have limited his singing and acting ability to the service of humanity.

Catch Jstanley perform  live @ Durban Int'l Hotel,ikeja as he drops his Album 

"Jungle In Da Cities.

Chukwudi Benjamin Aginam aka Sir Chuks Whyte CEO BEFEL B LINKS in his word on a short interview with IFONAIJA crew "this is an exclusive album composition, mixed with soft feel of real igbo melody, join us as we unleash the Jungle in all the Cities in the world".

SOURCE:   IFONAIJA

AGN LAGOS CULTURAL DAY...........

MR IBU COMMENDS AGN LAGOS

 Nollywood ICON Mr. John Okafor also known as MR IBU has commended AGN Lagos Chapter under the leadership of Chairman, Don Pedro Aganbi on the occasion of her Cultural day. Mr. Ibu who was special guest of honour at the event, said that “a viable and sustainable culture requires strong commitment on the part of a people to achieve, especially as it relates to cherished values in societies and I want to urge our movie producers not to relent in their efforts to produce films with Nigerian content” He said.

DON PEDRO AGANBI (AGN Lagos Chapter Chairman) & MR IBU
 

EMEKA RISING ,LIZZY IBE & CO.

DON PEDRO AGANBI & LIZZY IBE(Agn financial sec)

 Speaking further he said that Nollywood must look inward and make deliberate efforts to promote and sustain our cultural values. “It was when I got here that I realized the seriousness of today, I am perhaps the only one here wearing oyibo attire. I like this initiative and I wish we can take it further to the national level where we say on this day, all we shall eat, wear or promote is our traditional, very good idea by Don Pedro Aganbi and his team”

DON PEDRO,ESTER OSATO & MARY EDORO DAKARE

SEUN CORPERFIELD with the Hausa community

EDO community doing their thing

 In his welcome address, Chairman AGN Lagos Chapter, Don Pedro Aganbi said that the purpose of the annual cultural day is draw attention to our rich cultural values and heritage. “We believe that Culture is the bedrock of human civilisation, without which no nation makes any meaningful progress in spheres such as governance, politics, education and economy and the Nigerian movie industry must wake up to the reality of globalization and begin to produce content that will help revive our culture, It is on this premise that we are dedicating this day to promoting the Nigerian culture, its values, benefits and how to preserve it.” Aganbi said.

 CHIOMA EKEZIE (treasurer)

SOURCE :
                  NIPPONCY RICHARD

FROM THEDESK OF THE CHAIRMAN.....

FROM THE CHAIRMAN’S DESK:

 Don Pedro Aganbi,

Chairman, AGN Lagos Chapter.

                                                                                   

   The future we envision, the future we will build together, it is not just for one individual; it is for all AGN Lagos members.And that future is a future of change. Our noble Guild longs for change and AGN Lagos under the leadership of Don Pedro Aganbi is committed to leading a Movement for Change.If our values and our principles are shared it will be easy to work together to implement our roadmap for Change.Look around AGN today from state to state in our country, what has division brought us? Has it brought us peace? Has it brought us prosperity? Has it brought the future we've wanted for our noble Guild.

No, it hasn't.
     We must come together. We must work together. We must live in peace together. We must choose progress.But systematically and transparently – we want you to know what we stand for, we want people to know about the change and innovations we are offering; we want people to join us in building AGN Lagos chapter. A Guild of progress, a Guild of hope, a Guild of opportunity.The AGN of our dreams is only possible through focus, inspired and visionary leadership and this is what Don Pedro Aganbi exemplifies and epitomizes.Progress is only possible if we value each and every person and hold tight every member as our greatest asset.If we commit ourselves to fairness and opportunity for all, if we commit ourselves to a strong system of government at the National and state chapters.It is only possible if we are selfless and put our noble Guild back to work. These are the promises we must make to each other, these are the commitments that forge our mutual bond; when times are tough, when our pathway becomes hard to navigate, when forces block our way forward, when challenges stand in the way of our vision, when hope seems just outside our grip, this set of principles must guide our path.When people ask us, who we are.When people ask us, what we believe.When people ask us, what makes AGN Lagos thick and different?We will tell them we have a Road-map to the Future. We will tell them we re building, raising and mentoring a new breed without greed.We will tell them that AGN is a great BRAND that has been misdirected for too long by people who care only for their belly.Never, EVER let life push you to the wall. PUSH back

Good Bless Nigeria

LAGOS CHAPTER HONORS AMANDA EBIYE...

    AMANDA BAGS EXCELLENCE AWARD

 

 

It was time an atmosphere of fun, glitz and thrills as Lagos Chapter hosted and honored talented Nollywood actress, AMANDA EBIYE with an Excellence Award.

In his Address, Chairman AGN Lagos Chapter, Don Pedro Aganbi praised Amanda for her consistency and passion. “Amanda you have demonstrated a rare commitment to the development of this industry and tonight we just want to tell you that we appreciate you for your modest contributions to see Nollywood grow” The AGN Lagos boss said.

She was hosted during the popular AGN Lagos “Actors Nite” which is a monthly rendezvous for entertainers in Lagos.


In her response, Amanda thanked Don Pedro Aganbi and his team for the honour and promised to always be a good representative of Nollywood.

ACTORS WEEK COMING SOON........AGN

   AGN LAGOS CHAPTER SET TO HOST ACTORS WEEK

 The 3rd edition of the prestigious Lagos State Actors week is scheduled to hold November 10 to 16 at Halie Selassia Hotel, Surulere, Lagos.

Speaking to newsmen in Lagos weekend, Don Pedro Aganbi, Chairman, AGN Lagos Chapter, noted that “in today’s modern society, Actors will continue to play an increasingly significant role in the development of any nation culturally, socially and economically”

The AGN Lagos Chairman noted that the Lagos Actors Week is a the 7-day extravaganza that will feature Actors parade, capacity building workshop for actors, woven with Keynote addresses, one-on-one counseling/career sessions, panels,  Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) day, Cultural show and sports.

He noted that the Lagos Actors Week is also a revolutionary platform for the government, private sector, business community and foreign missions to chart a course for the future of the Nigerian actor with in-depth discussions and networking focusing on the top business issues in movie making and entertainment at large.

Aganbi remarked that participants at the high-octane Lagos Actors Week event includes movie marketers, producers, writers, cinematographers, students, government, media, corporate community, foreign missions among others.

                             
                    AGN LAGOS CHAPTER WALK AGAINST PIRACY

One of the key activities designed to mark the 3rd annual Lagos Actors Week is the “Walk against Piracy” awareness parade by all actors under the auspices of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Lagos Chapter.

In a statement signed by its chairman, Don Pedro Aganbi said that the walk against piracy is an avenue to further create awareness about the evil and danger of piracy in the movie industry.

According to the AGN Lagos Chairman, Piracy is killing movie business and actors are the ones that suffer it. If the producers are not working there won’t be Jobs for us.  Indeed, piracy has been around long enough to cool down a little but that is not the case as we still have with us dodgy DVDs and increasingly, illegal downloads, cost the film industry massive amounts of revenue every year. Piracy  needs to stop, or at least be controlled  to prevent it from completely undermining the progress Nollywood has made over the years” The AGN Chairman"

Aganbi further said that the Walk against Piracy initiative is also an attempt to identify with genuine movie producers in the country. The event will kick off November 10 in Lagos the statement said.

AGN HOLDS CAPACITY BUILDING WORKSHOP....

AGN LAGOS CHAPTER HOLDS CAPACITY BUILDING WORKSHOP FOR NOLLYWOOD ACTORS.

                     Bearing any unforeseen, AGN Lagos Chapter under the leadership of Don Pedro Aganbi is set to hold a 2-day capacity building workshop for Nollywood actors from November 10 to 11, 2014 in Lagos.

Speaking to newsmen in Lagos, the AGN Lagos Chairman said that the theme” Excellence in Acting” was chosen to draw actor’s attention to the urgent need of the hour, excellence. “If you want to work consistently as an actor, you need to show directors and producers you can produce results in the allotted time period. Directors want good actors, they want talented actors, but most of all they want actors that can deliver every time with excellence. In fact, being an actor who can deliver with excellence is what makes you last in this industry and that is why efficient training and an efficient creative process are imperative to the success of today’s actor. We simply do not have time to waste” the AGN Lagos Chairman posited.

Aganbi remarked that the mediocrity, inefficiency and lack of verve from actors are partly caused by the uncertainty of what exactly constitutes the foundational skills of acting. To master any skill, training is a fundamental requirement and that is why this capacity building workshop has become a sine qua non for all actors resident in Lagos. The AGN Lagos Chairman noted.

 

 THE PILLAR OF AFRICA, PUSHING FOR GREATNESS.....

Winners From Nigeria Movie Award NMA 2014

Best Lead Male—Mike Ezuruonye (Unforgivable)

Best Lead Female—Ireti Doyle (Torn)

Best Actor (Supporting Role)—Lucky Ejim (Render To Caesar)

Best Actress (Supporting Role)—Emem Udonquak (Itoro)

Best Actor Indigenous—Afeez Eniola (Alakada)

Best Actress Indigenous—Dayo Amusa (Unforgivable)

Best Movie—A Mile From Home

Best Director—Confusion Na Wa (Kenneth Gyang)

Best Editing—Flower Girl (Kunle Laguda)

Best Diaspora—Onye Ozi

Best Short Movie—Brave 

Best Rising Star Male—Tope Tedela (A Mile From Home)

Best Rising Star—Ivie Okujaye (Make A Move)

Best Child Actor—Oyindamola Lapejo – Finding Mercy

Best Indigenous Movie—Onye Ozi

Best Sound Design—Flower Girl (Kayode Nero Ilelabayo)

Best Cinematography—Confusion Na Wa

Best Original Screenplay—Render To Caesar (Michael Odogwu)

Best Costume Design—False The Village Boy I Love (Ogoo Okechi And Doris Kalu)

Best Makeup—Honeymoon Hotel (Madeline Viijeon / Geordi Binstend / Kristy williams)

Best Set Design—Flower Girl (Derick Nwa-Jesus)

Best Soundtrack—Flower Girl (Efya; Best In Me)

NMA Lifetime Achievement Award 2014—Tunde Kelani

Popular Choice Actor—Ojulade Adekula

Popular Choice Actress—Mercy Johnson

Best TV/Web Series—Tinsel 

Top Box Office—Weekend Gateaway

Nollywood Humanitarian Award—Dr Ameyo Stella Adadevoh.

SOURCE: AGN LAGOS CHAPTER 

*AGN LAGOS COMMENCES PRODUCTION OF TV SOAP OPERA*

Actors Guild of Nigeria under the Leadership of Don Pedro Aganbi has

commenced the production of a 52 weeks soap opera titled Theatre of Dreams

Speaking to Newsmen in Lagos, Don Pedro Aganbi, Chairman Actors Guild of

 Nigeria Lagos State Chapter describeD the production of the soap as first

 of its kind in the Guild.

 According to him “This is the first time the Guild is producing a soap

 opera and this production is 90 percent for the upcomers. It is a Soap

 opera that is high on drama and plays on the very many different emotions

 that lends credence to the Nigerian offerings. With skilful actors and

 actresses, *“Theatre of Dreams”* is guaranteed to keep audiences asking

 for more. One of its kinds".

 Aganbi also said that the Nigerian media has been taken over by Mexican

and other South America originated soap operas. These soap operas speak of

 foreign stories in pretty contemporary ways without relating anything about

 the attitudes and dispositions of the Nigerian way of life. *Theatre of

 Dreams* is here to change that and demonstrate that there is a definite

way of telling the Nigerian story using Nigerian motifs.

 Using music, sports (football) and dance as an avenue of expression for

 the young and absolutely twitchy, *“Theatre of Dreams”* plays on

 ambitions for superstardom by the young ones and balances the scope with

 the need for betterment through education.

 Directed by Prince Ofondu and Supported by stellar crew of gaffers and

 assistants, and enhanced with exquisite mood lighting, *“Theatre of

 Dreams”* will surely deliver excitement and verve.

 The soap features newly crowed Miss AGN-EKO winner Esther Kenneth, who is

 playing the lead role, Ifedi Michael, Shedrack Itua, Charles Onwordi, and

other talented actors woven with veterans like Tony Akposheri, Temple

Ikeji, Tommy Oyewole among others

 *“Theatre of Dreams” *has but one guarantee – solid technical quality

 that will deliver the numbers from a discerning population to discerning

 brands! More so it will arouse curiosity and invariably impact teeming

viewers in terms of total recall or retrospect. Don Pedro Aganbi posited

SOURCE: Don Pedro Aganbi (AGN)

MR IBU HOSTS MISS AGN, DONATES PLASMA TV.

Veteran Nollywood Actor and comedian, John Okafor popularly called MR IBU

has donated a plasma TV to the winner of MISS AGN – EKO 2014 Beauty pageant

Queen Esther Kenneth

He made the donation when the newly crowned Queen paid a courtesy visit to

MR IBU in his office in lagos. In his welcome speech, Mr. Ibu thanked the

AGN Lagos Chairman Don Pedro Aganbi who led the delegation for the

initiative,

“Let me assure you that I’m solidly behind AGN Lagos chapter under the able

leadership of Don Pedro Aganbi who have demonstrated rare leadership

acumen, passion and innovation which is needed to lead in the 21st century.

I also congratulate the newly crowned Queen, Miss Esther Kenneth for the

visit and I wish you a most impactful reign.” He posited

The visit was led by the Chairman AGN Lagos Chapter, Don Pedro Aganbi, Miss

AGN – EKO, Queen Esther Kenneth, Director Guild Services, Fred Ekata,

financial secretary Lizzy Ibe among others.

SOURCE: Don Pedro Aganbi