Created By: (A Dance TV-Soap Opera) Okwuchukwu Victor Eze VICKEZO PRODUCTIONS COMPANY Suite 11, N.C.A.C Artistes Village, National Theatre s Annex, Iganmu, Lagos, Nigeria. TEL: +234 (0) 803 721 5921, 0805 583 0078. E-mail: vickezo@yahoo.com, victoreze@yahoo.com www.vickezo.net.istemp.com, www.youtube.com/vickezo
Dear Madam SPECIAL REQUEST FOR SPONSORSHIP: ABI-SOJA We commend your efforts and contribution towards the development of Arts and Culture in Nigeria and hereby wish to propose a very UNIQUE idea that could be contributory to Lets Dance Nigeria. ABI-SOJA which means Born-In-The-Market is an African TV- SOAP OPERA of Fifty-two (52) episodes and we wish to humbly ask for your Organizations support as a SPONSOR. Abi-Soja is a SOAP OPERA but, totally in DANCE, which photo frames all Nigerian and African Dances in a Romantic Chase from State to State and Country to Country. It is about a neglected young woman who lives with her past, battling the present to change the future of the helpless and better her community. Abi-Soja has no language barrier as it has no dialogue. So, a combination of Dance and Music as a universal language could really enhance Lets Dance Nigeria s promotional objectives. Attached is the Proposal for the PILOT EPISODE for your kind consideration. While thanking you for your valuable time, we look forward to hearing from you soon. Yours Sincerely, Okwuchukwu7V Victor Eze Okwuchukwu Dance Librettist / Producer. VICKEZO PRODUCTIONS COMPANY (Film, TV, Modeling & Theatre) SUITE 11, Arts Center, N.C.A.C. Artiste s Village, Nat. Theatre`s Annex, Iganmu, Lagos, Nigeria. Tel: 08037215921, 08028283463, 08055830078 E-mail: vickezo@yahoo.com, victoreze@yahoo.com www.youtube.com/vickezo www.vickezo.net.istemp.com www.linkedin.com/in/vickezo www.vickezo.businesscard2.com
Created By: (A Dance TV-Soap Opera) Okwuchukwu Victor Eze VICKEZO PRODUCTIONS COMPANY Suite 11, N.C.A.C Artistes Village, National Theatre s Annex, Iganmu, Lagos, Nigeria. TEL: +234 (0) 803 721 5921, 0805 583 0078. E-mail: vickezo@yahoo.com, victoreze@yahoo.com www.vickezo.net.istemp.com, www.youtube.com/vickezo
Executive Summary Dance presently has migrated beyond its traditional stage to a more Contemporary level, with exchange programs with the international Dance world and profitable returns in ideas, values and vision. It is in this perspective that we introduce: ABI-SOJA, a Dance TV- Soap Opera of 52 Episodes for your SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS TO SPONSOR Opportunity to enhance Lets Dance Nigeria s Corporate Image. The program will bring Lets Dance Nigeria closer to the Grass-root and yet cut across Nationally and Internationally as it has no language barrier. Opportunity for Your Organization to use ABI-SOJA as a tool to demonstrate Corporate / Social Responsibility. Potential to enlarge and deepen Your Organization s customer base through the promotion of arts and culture. Your Organization will be Nationally and Internationally identified as a prime supporter of an indigenous Nollywood initiative. A special occasion for Your Organization to be a prime supporter of the first trans-cultural (multi-national) Nollywood project. A very unique avenue for Your Organization to display the fact that Wherever one is, one is connected as evidenced in ABI-SOJA. The Benefits are Endless.
VICKEZO PRODUCTIONS COMPANY ABOUT US: The above named organization is an African Multi-cultural outfit that serves as a melting pot for artistic ideas and being a vehicle for societal uplift. The outfit is registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission as an arts organization. Since inception, we have been able to lend our professional expertise in the under-listed projects: Great Festival of Zangoda (Lagos) 1988 Passionate Mission, University Tour 1994-1996 Passage to a festival Obafemi Awolowo University (Nigeria) 1997 Maltina Launch =Year 2000 (Theater) Nsibidi Production =2002 (MUSON FESTIVAL) (Theatre) Trufesta Dance Festival 2006-2007. Celtel s Street Storm Script 2007 / 2008 Dance Meets Danse Festival 1999-2008 NCAC Artistes Village Musical Feistier 2005-2008 NCAC Artistes Village Show-case (Festival-2000-2009) Mouth to Mouth (Film Production) Across the Bar (Film Production) The Last Army (Film Production)
CONCEPT OF ABI-SOJA The appreciation of Nigerian Programs is yet to be transformed into commercial success within and outside the shores of Nigeria. This in part is due to the language and storyline that is mostly structured in dialogue form only. It is in recognizing this short coming, that we are embarking on the production of ABI-SOJA. It is an African dance soap opera, which mainly incorporates dance, music and action without any language barrier. This approach is being taken because of our determination to break into the International market both within Africa and across Europe, Asia and America. It is an eye opener as it equally serves as a research material for those who truly want to know about the cultures of Africa. Born in the Market as the name connotes, is a trans-cultural Romantic Chase or journey from state to state and country to country. Whatever you do, whoever you are, this Story Speaks Your Language as you travail through life and reach out to the outside world, turning the world into a global village. ONE LINER Abi-Soja is a neglected young woman who lives with her past, battling the present to change the future of the helpless and better her community.
SYNOPSIS Abi-Soja, a very beautiful and innocent young lady was born at a market place into a polygamous home, as the only female child. Suddenly, she becomes epileptic and neglected. As others mock her, the father s love for her becomes stronger. While she struggles as the breadwinner for her already separated, sick and wretched mother, she fell in love once, but could not marry her dream man Uhunamure as his mother refuses on religious grounds and promises death, if ignored. As it is discovered that Abi-Soja, is the most beautiful and well brought up child in the land, an intruder Amino vows to kill Uhunamure, the hunter, as he too wants Abi-Soja as his wife. In her countless wandering and struggles, she becomes a victim of kidnap, rape, humiliation and taken to a strange and far away land to be killed. A lifetime battle line is drawn. IMPACT The program as conceptualized is a story, which shall cut across barrier of languages, color and or race. It will become a reference point and even a case study of similarities between races from cultural perspectives. It is also expected to help the youth develop self-will and confidence. In addition, our various religious groups will see the true face of Religious Tolerance and Harmony. Therefore, the outcome and successes of this package, no doubt must be universally felt.
PRODUCTION COST FOR PILOT EPISODES OF 30 MINUTES EACH 1 & 2 N K COSTUMES 200, 000.00 SET 250, 000.00 THEME MUSIC 220, 000.00 GRAPHICS 230, 000.00 PROPS 430, 000.00 TOTAL: 1, 330, 000.00 Recording Equipment N100, 000 x 3 days 300, 000.00 Tape Stock 20 x N7, 000 140, 000.00 Shooting Card N200, 000 x 2 400, 000.00 Cranes / Dolly 500, 000.00 Location sites 110, 000.00 Costumes 352, 000.00 Perishable Props 305, 000.00 Rehearsal Spaces 210, 000.00 Still Photography 120, 000.00 Scenic Design 214, 000.00 TOTAL: 2, 651, 000.00
PRODUCTION COST FOR 2 PILOT EPISODES OF 30 MINUTES EACH CONTINUES N K Editing 20 hrs x N5, 000 per hour 100, 000.00 Computer Graphics 125, 000.00 Sound / Effects 215, 000.00 Live Dance Music Production 220, 000.00 Music Overlay & Dubs 235, 500.00 TOTAL: 895, 500.00 50 Artistes 1. 220, 000.00 Production Crew 1. 100, 000.00 TOTAL: 2. 320, 000.00 Transportation / Communication 115, 000.00 Camping and Feeding 950, 000.00 Scripts 250, 000.00 Medication 45, 000.00 TOTAL: 1. 360, 000.00 GROSS TOTAL OF THE PILOT EPISODE: = 8. 556, 500.00 EIGHT MILLION, FIVE HUNDRED AND FIFTY-SIX THOUSAND, FIVE HUNDRED NAIRA ONLY
BENEFITS TO SPONSORS Opportunity to enhance Corporate Image and Reputation. Your products & services are brought closer to the Grass-root through Abi-Soja, which has no language barrier. Opportunity for Your Organization to use Abi-Soja as a tool to demonstrate Corporate Social Responsibility. Potential to enlarge / deepen Your Organization s Customer base through the promotion of arts and culture. Your Organization completely bridge the corporate gap between Your Organization and our Arts / Movie industry. Opportunity to brand most of the critical scenes with Your colors, signposts and even costumes. Your Organization will be Nationally and Internationally identified as a prime supporter of an indigenous Nollywood initiative. A special occasion for Your Organization to be a prime supporter of the first trans-cultural (multi-national) Nollywood project. The benefits to our sponsor are neither limiting nor exhaustive. We shall therefore be delighted to meet with You to discuss ways of incorporating more of Your organization s promotional objectives into the exciting Opportunities available in this unique project FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: 0803 721 5921, 0805 583 0078, 0802 907 3780