(A Dance TV-Soap Opera) Created By: O kw u chukwu Victor Eze DANCE GUILD OF NIGERIA & 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: [email_address] , [email_address] www.vickezo.net.istemp.com , www.youtube.com/vickezo "ABI-SOJA"

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 The Dance Guild Of Nigeria and Vickezo Productions introduce: “ABI-SOJA”, a Dance TV-Soap Opera of 52 Episodes for your SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS TO SPONSOR Opportunity to enhance “ Corporate/International Relations’ . The program will bring Your Organization 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 International Social Responsibility. Potential to enlarge and deepen Your Organization’s Cultural and social base through the promotion of arts and culture. Your Organization will consistently 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 organized by the Dance Guild of Nigeria (GOND). The Benefits are Endless.

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 The Dance Guild Of Nigeria and Vickezo Productions introduce: “ABI-SOJA”, a Dance TV-Soap Opera of 52 Episodes for your SPONSORSHIP

BENEFITS TO SPONSOR

Opportunity to enhance “ Corporate/International Relations’ .

The program will bring Your Organization 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 International Social Responsibility.

Potential to enlarge and deepen Your Organization’s Cultural and social base through the promotion of arts and culture.

Your Organization will consistently 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 organized by the Dance Guild of Nigeria (GOND).

The Benefits are Endless.

THE DANCE GUILD & VICKEZO ABOUT US: DANCE GUILD OF NIGERIA The Dance Guild of Nigeria (GOND) is the only umbrella body that sees to the rights, protection, projection, policy making and policy implementations on Dance as it affects the Nigerian Dance Artistes. We have embarked on so many dance projects even in collaboration with the French Cultural Centre over the years. The body is affiliated to the Council of International Dance (CID) under UNESCO and the National Association of Nigerian Theatre Arts Practitioners-NANTAP- LAGOS. VICKEZO PRODUCTIONS: 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)

ABOUT US: DANCE GUILD OF NIGERIA

The Dance Guild of Nigeria (GOND) is the only umbrella body that sees to the rights, protection, projection, policy making and policy implementations on Dance as it affects the Nigerian Dance Artistes. We have embarked on so many dance projects even in collaboration with the French Cultural Centre over the years. The body is affiliated to the Council of International Dance (CID) under UNESCO and the National Association of Nigerian Theatre Arts Practitioners-NANTAP- LAGOS.

VICKEZO PRODUCTIONS:

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.

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.

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.

BENEFITS TO SPONSOR Opportunity to enhance “ Corporate/International Relations’ . The program will bring Your Organization 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 International Social Responsibility. Potential to enlarge and deepen Your Organization’s Socio- Cultural base through the promotion of arts and culture. Your Organization will consistently 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 organized by the Dance Guild of Nigeria (GOND). 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: VICTOR EZE OKWUCHUKWU: +234 803 721 5921,+234 805 583 0078 www.vickezo.net.istemp.com

Opportunity to enhance “ Corporate/International Relations’ .

The program will bring Your Organization 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 International Social Responsibility.

Potential to enlarge and deepen Your Organization’s Socio- Cultural base through the promotion of arts and culture.

Your Organization will consistently 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 organized by the Dance Guild of Nigeria (GOND).

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:

VICTOR EZE OKWUCHUKWU:

+234 803 721 5921,+234 805 583 0078

www.vickezo.net.istemp.com

"ABI-SOJA"