Monday, February 21, 2011

GHETTO DREAMS, A Movie About "DA-GRIN" Coming soon to your door step


On Friday, February 11, 2011 young and upcoming actors came out in the hundreds to be part of the cast of
GHETTO DREAMZ’, the upcoming Dagrin movie about the life and times of Olaitan Oladapo Olaonipekun, the late rapper known as Dagrin.
As reported earlier, ‘GHETTO DREAMZ‘, will historically narrate the life and times of Dagrin; his early years as an upcoming artiste, his rise to fame and the circumstances surrounding his tragic death.
The fans who didn’t mind standing out in the scorching sun at the auditions, waited for each of their turns to prove they had what it takes to be featured in the biopic which will be directed by Daniel Ademinokan.


After rounds of presentations, the producers of the movie, Stingomania Entertainment revealed the eventual actors who were judged as the best acts based on the similarities of the roles they were to play.
Upcoming act, Trybson Dudukoko who happens to be signed to Stingomania Records is expected to play the lead role as Dagrin while AMAA and ZAFAA awards winner Doris Simeon will play the supporting role as his girlfriend.
The movie will also feature veteran actors like Kayode Odumosu popularly known as Pa Kasunmu and Rachael Oniga who will play the roles of Dagrin’s parents.
Others in the line-up include Chelsea Ese who will feature as a reporter in the movie among other acts who would be making their debut appearances in the Nollywood movie.
The biopic is expected to hit the cinemas in April 2011 as part of the 1st anniversary memorial project in honour of the late rapper as shooting of the movie has officially commenced.





Dagrin who had just started to rip the fruits of his labour lost his life in a ghastly motor accident on Thursday
April 22, 2010. His death sent shudders down the spines of music lovers and everyone in general.

source: www.thenetng.com

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