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How my mum inspired me to help the needy – Fontana city entertainment CEO, Innocent Odewingie reveals

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The chief executive officer of Fontana city entertainment, Innocent Odewingie has made a revelation on how his mother inspired him and every member of his family to keep helping the needy.

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He made it known that His mum who is based in the United states, sometimes call to remind him of why he needs to help the needy. He explained that it is a character that has been imbibed in him since he was young and it is why he goes about today picking up those who have not shelter, who have no food to eat, to mention a few.

Giving an instance, Mr Innocent stated that his manager used to be an Uber driver who goes through a lot before she gets money. He gave a detailed explanation on how he employed her as his manager.

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‘’ my mum is in the US and she always tells us that if we have opportunity, we should make sure we help. You are not helping someone because you want the help to come back to you, you are doing that for God and he will reward you in future, you might not be alive to witness the reward but generations to come will, those are the things we do, not just me, but my family. If I don’t have money to do anything, I call brother to support.

I have seen the way people who are graduate end up not having means of surviving, there Is no job for them, the lady in my office who is my manager now was an Uber person, she goes through a lot before she gets something, I spoke to her to help me get someone to work for me, she recommended herself, she studied mechanical engineering, she got a 2 – 1 but she’s driving uber. If she had a well paying job, she wouldn’t be driving uber, that’s how I go about picking them help

I had some friends who graduated and had nothing to do, they found it hard to survive but I was on their case and today, they are living a life free of depression. The lady was depressed too, she cried every night while driving Uber’’

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Furthermore, while speaking on his background and how he grew up, He stated that he raised by a single mother because his dad died and his mother had to take care of the five children she gave birth to.

Going back to the memory lane, Mr Innocent reflected on how uneasy it was growing up, delving into several industries and becoming successful in all of it

‘’ I grew up in Benin, My dad is dead and mum owned one of the biggest restaurant in Edo state, we are 5 in numbers, I am the only one living In Nigeria. I am married with a daughter.

Growing up wasn’t too easy, my mum was a single mother taking care of us all, she put us in school, sent everyone overseas, but I decided to be in Nigeria because I want to chase what the future has for me. I was stubborn, was expelled from school then, but now I’m chasing my future, funny enough, I have gone into so many things, I was into computer engineering, went to a cosmetologist school, I can do all these things, I can do make up, pedicure, medicure, I can make hair braiding, I went to school for it in surulere’’

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Top celebrities,, movie enthusiasts, entertainment dons attend ‘Reflections’ premiere at Silverbird Abuja

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It was an influx of topnotch investors and practitioners of the Nigerian entertainment sector that attended the premiere of a record breaking thriller titled ‘Reflections’.

 

Top celebrities,, movie enthusiasts, entertainment dons attend 'Reflections' premiere at Silverbird Abuja

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The block buster movie was premiered on Saturday, the 16th of March at the highly octane Silverbird Cinemas. From the stable of Deep End Entertainment, ‘Reflections’ is a true life story reflecting the life of a man in his fifties facing his life’s ultimate accountability. He has a split personality that chastise him for his numerous atrocities in his last hours as he reflected on his alter egos and past evil deeds, that are haunt him into self condemnation. ‘Reflections’ is full of suspense, a super thriller, an enthralling block buster well conceptualized and thoroughly directed for optimum excitement and dynamically creative entertainment stakeholders such as Paul Obazele, prominent Nollywood stars like Kelly Ogbeide the lead actress in the movie and also Nollywood veteran Iyobosa Legema including the director of ‘Reflections’ Osaretin Festus Isibor. The event was also graced by top comedians like Pikolo, Youngest Oldman and Fidel Castro among others. Senator Ned Nwoko who sent a representative, APC Deputy National Treasurer Hon. Omorede Osifo were also in attendance.

‘Reflections’ was first premiered on the 30th of December 2023 at the Deep End Cinemas Benin City, at the Vivas Cinemas Saturday feb 24th this year before hitting the Silverbird’s Cinemas last Saturday. The successful premiere of ‘Reflections’ is a testimony to the long years of research on innovatively creative movie production of the director Osaretin Festus Isibor and and Deep End Entertainment. Quite a lot of energy, creativity and innovation were unleashed on the production of ‘Reflections’ and it’s a movie that is very well set to emerge as market leader, and indomitable chart topper and an epic.
Deep End Entertainment premieres Block buster “Reflection”

 

REFLECTION is about a man in his mid fifties facing his ultimate accountability in his darkest mind. His split personalities would taunt and chastise him for his atrocities in his last hours as he mirrors himself against his alter ego. All his bad deeds would hunt him to self condemnation. It’s a crazy movie, full of suspense and it’s also a thriller.

On the concept of the Movie, the director Mr. Osaretin Festus Isibor said “ I just thought about a crazy idea one cool evening and remembered this guy Paul Obazele whom I’ve worked with before and every time he takes Coca Cola Coke, he gets high and he can behave certain ways and I said to myself I’m gonna write a script that will depict this guy’s character. So, I grabbed my iPad immediately. I sat up all night and wrote the script, Reflections and I am glad I did and it turned out to be a really interesting movie”.

The film recently hit the Cinemas as many fans who watched the most thrilling film gave kudos to all the actors and actress that took a role in the film, Particularly the Actors and actress that took a duo role.

One of the eye witness that Graced the Premiere of “Reflection” said a lot of energy and Ability were pushed into making the film a Blockbuster, therefore describing the work as International standard and the one that will stand the test of time.

Osaretin Festus Isibor who is the founder of Deep End Group of Companies has mostly and heavily delved into the Nigerian entertainment and hospitality industries. He is the CEO Deep End Farms, Deep End Studios, Deep End Records, Deep End Cinemas, Deep End Hotels, Deep End Fun House, Deep End Haunted House, Deep End Villa Obagie.
Osaretin Festus Isibor is a devoted businessman who is so much passionate about people’s happiness and that is why he invested majorly in the fun value chain. He is a film producer, a music expert and an overall entertainment guru.

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Sisterhood Saga: “E’tanu” Movie by Ayonimofe Badejoko Set For Release

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Ayonimofe Badejoko, popularly known as Aolat, is once again set to captivate audiences with her latest movie creation, “E’tanu”. Following the success of her previous work, fans have eagerly awaited her next cinematic masterpiece, and their anticipation is about to be rewarded.

 

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“E’tanu” delves into the intricate dynamics of sisterhood, portraying the compelling story of two siblings. The younger sister’s jealousy spirals out of control, leading her down a path of betrayal and treachery, as she schemes to usurp her elder sister’s life to claim her husband. Blame is placed on their father, whose favoritism towards the elder sister exacerbates the younger one’s insecurities.

However, the plot takes a dramatic turn when an unforeseen event unfolds, promising twists and revelations that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats. Ayonimofe Badejoko not only pens the script but also takes on the role of producer, ensuring her creative vision is fully realized on screen.

Directed by the dynamic duo of Afeez Owo and Afeez Balogun Adio, “E’tanu” boasts an ensemble cast of seasoned actors, including Eniola Afeez, Odunlade Adekola, Omoborty, Kemi Korede, Jamiu Azeez, Adekola Tijani, Mama Ereko, Titi Adeoye, Omolara Kasali, Omolara Dauda, Majek, and Kaymoney, among others.

As the Easter festival approaches, fans can anticipate the premiere of “E’tanu” on a YouTube channel, offering them an engaging and immersive cinematic experience. With its blend of drama, intrigue, and stellar performances, “E’tanu” promises to be a must-watch for movie enthusiasts seeking riveting storytelling and compelling characters.

 

 

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AFRIMA President speaks on fostering collaboration within African music community as BridgeAfric launches in Malawi

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AFRIMA President speaks on fostering collaboration within African music community as BridgeAfric launches in Malawi

 

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In continuation of promoting and showcasing African artistes, providing them with platforms to reach a global audience beyond their home countries, the President/Executive Producer, All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA, Mike Dada, would be sharing his thought at the BridgeAfric’s Southern Africa launch in Malawi on March 23, 2024.

BridgeAfric is a revolutionary initiative aimed at connecting African artistes and industry professionals across the continent led by the dynamic Victoria Nkong.

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With the theme; importance of fostering collaboration within the African music community, Dada would be speaking on the significance of working together in promoting African music on a global scale.

In his statement, the AFRIMA President noted that there are potentials for growth and success that come from uniting artistes, producers, and other stakeholders in the industry.

Dada, who lauded BridgAfric for its efforts in connecting Malawians artistes with industry professionals, helping them to build their careers and reach a wider audience, said he is committed to supporting initiatives like BridgAfric that empower African artists and promote the rich diversity of African music. He believes that by working together, they can create a more vibrant and inclusive music industry that celebrates the talent and creativity of artists from across the continent.

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“This is very significant for the growth, development and promotion of the arts and music industry in Africa, especially when you look at it from the point of view of collaborations, the Malawi music industry and connecting to the center of the journey of the ongoing movements and the development of the African industry to the global audience,” Dada submitted.

Speaking on its widely acknowledged Africa’s prestigious annual music awards, Dada noted, “AFRIMA is for Africans, and everybody is entitled to be part of it. Malawi is entitled to be part of it being an African country, if you are a Malawian, it’s your right to be part of it. I think from records, if I’m correct, only two or three artistes from Malawi have won the AFRIMA Awards in the past, so we encourage more Malawians to be part of it so that you can get the benefit of being part of the collective movement of the continent. They should come on board more when it’s time for the submission of works, they should be part of the people to submit their works because we believe they have good sound and music coming from Malawi, so they use the AFRIMA platform to showcase to the rest of the world.”

Expressing her excitement, The BridgeAfric President, Victoria Nkong noted that the AFRIMA President’s insights and expertise will undoubtedly provide valuable knowledge and inspiration to all those in attendance.

“The presence of the AFRIMA President at the launch signifies the importance of this initiative and the potential impact it can have on the music industry in Malawi. BridgeAfric aims to provide a platform for emerging artists in Malawi to showcase their talent and connect with industry professionals. We look forward to a successful launch event and the positive impact that BridgeAfric Malawi will have on the local music scene,” Nkong submitted.

The star-studded event slated to be held at the majestic Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) Banquet Hall, in the Malawian capital, Lilongwe, is expected to attract several corporate executives, African artistes, entertainment stakeholders, celebrities, local and international media.

The BridgeAfric’s launch in Malawi will facilitate a talent workshop: Collaboration, Investments & Talent Development with seasoned African music giants in attendance. The workshop will provide a platform for local artists to interact and share their experiences with big names in the entertainment industry.

Some of the biggest acts from Malawi, such as the Nyau King Tay Grin, Phyzix, Che Kalonda, Lulu among others would be headlining the Southern African launch of BridgeAfric.

Other dignitaries expected to grace the event include Trace Representatives, representative of Live Nation in France, Ace Video Directors, 50 cents Producer and a lot more music business executives and international artists from around Africa.

Veteran music producer and entrepreneur Taps Bandawe will also be part of the speakers at the event while award-winning television personality Priscilla Kayira Nsane will be the moderator, as DJ Neptune will be on the decks.

 

 

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