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T H I S D AY, T H E S U N D AY N E W S PA P E R • APRIL 24, 2016
ENTERTAINMENT
SHINA PETERS, OMO BABA THRILL CAMPARI AUDIENCE
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otable Nigerian public figures recently came together with marketers and distributors of Campari across the country at the Classique Events Centre, Oregun, Lagos for the Campari Distributors Awards organized by Brian Munro Limited, Nigeria’s sole distributors of Campari. The annual event, which is aimed at recognising and rewarding outstanding distributors of Campari across Nigeria featured a show-stealing performance by Legendary Afrojuju crooner, Sir Shina Peters, a surprise performance by 2Face Idibia and a memorable stand-up set by comedy hotshot Omo Baba as 40 distributors were rewarded with the latest edition of brand new cars before a packed audience. Speaking about the purpose of the awards, Marketing Manager Brian Munro, Abayomi Ajao commented, “The intention behind the Campari Distributor Awards is to show our esteemed distributors that the Campari brand values its relationship with them and to show why they their continued loyalty to Campari is worth it. We want to show that Campari is not only about making sales but also about adding value to all its stakeholders and I am sure everyone present here tonight can attest to that.” Winner of the night, Ndubuisi Onyenanu commented, “I feel really honoured and happy to be in his enviable career by taking up the lead role in Loudwhispers the much anticipated stage adaptation of the book written by Investment Banker, Joseph Edgar. The play according to Olisa Adibua who doubles as its Producer has been in the making for the past two years after prompting from the highly respected Bolanle Austen Peters of Tera Kulture. The Book which is a compilation of a series of articles written by Edgar in his weekly column and published by Thisday Newspapers takes a lighthearted look at Nigeria and Nigerians, throwing barbs laced with humorous anecdotes while delivering acerbic punchlines to an increasingly satiated reading public. The play sees Ali deliver some of the ‘sweetest’ performances seen on a Nigerian Stage with his mesmerizing
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recognised like this here tonight and it fills me with joy to know that my work with Campari is valued to this extent. It’s always very nice to know that someone is taking note of the devotion and hard work you put into what you do and I hope to continue having
a good business relationship with Campari.” Notable faces at the awards include Director, Brian Munro Limited, Brian Voakes; General Manager, Olusola Ajayi; Managing Director, Paul Wilson; Executive Director, BML, Demola Kolade; Head
of Marketing, Abayomi Ajao; National Sales Manager, Paul Omekwe; Sales Development Manager, BML, Bola Lofindipe; Area Manager, Campari International, Michael Reder, and Chief Accountant, BML, BT Ajayi among many others.
commentary on happenings within the Nigerian socio political arena, taking the audience through the ever present issues of fuel scarcity, political hobnobbing, insecurity within the country and finally nestling with the seemingly intractable issue of the Chibok girls. Laced with spicy song and dance routines, the 40 man cast and crew are set to storm the stage with very powerful but lithe performances putting on display the very best of Nigerian craftsmanship, paying homage to our varied culture while still throwing up our challenges as a people and subsuming itself within the cacophony of multiple characterization in obedience to the traditions of Nigerian theatre. The play which will unfold in three shows today at the Iconic Agip Recital Hall. This work is Executive Produced by Joseph Edgar and Co-Produced by Versatile entertainement Impresario, Olisa Adibua, Shina Peller of Quilox and Mofoluwake Edgar.
about their good times. In this movie, Uche displays knowledge acquired from her training in production at a popular Nigerian television music channel and the Vancouver
Film School in Canada. The film was written, shot and directed by her. She has already entered a working relationship with Eastside Productions for her second film, ‘3 for Back’.
UCHE ODOH BECOMES FILM PRODUCER
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From being a model to appearing in music videos of popular artistes and an increasing interest in photography, Uche Odoh has come up with a creative product she can really be proud of. With the release of her debut movie, a short, titled, ‘Without You’, she has entered the league of movie producers. Featuring a two person cast of Elma Mbadiwe and Akah Nnani, the movie relays how a young man deals with the loss of his girlfriend. He returns to their favourite place to reminisce
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