Dagrin biopic underway

The movie which is to be titled ‘GHETTO DREAMZ’, will chronicle Dagrin’s life and times; focusing on his early years as an upcoming artiste, his cling to fame and the circumstances surrounding his tragic death. Auditions for the roles in the biopic are slated for Saturday February 5, 2011 while shooting will officially begin on […]

The movie which is to be titled ‘GHETTO DREAMZ’, will chronicle Dagrin’s life and times; focusing on his early years as an upcoming artiste, his cling to fame and the circumstances surrounding his tragic death.

Auditions for the roles in the biopic are slated for Saturday February 5, 2011 while shooting will officially begin on Monday February 7, 2011.

Movie director, Daniel Ademinokan explained that, “The reason for the audition is to choose the best actors and actresses for the movie, particularly the best person who can play Dagrin’s character and have a resemblance with him in mannerism, looks and other traits. He emphasised that getting an actor who does not meet with this set standard may forsake the reason behind the immortalisation of the late rapper.

CEO of Stingomania Records and movie producer, Ope Banwo stated that ‘Dagrin was an emerging star in the Nigerian music scene, it is only imperative for stakeholders in the industry to do something about memorializing his name in a constructive and enduring manner, there is need for something to be done to keep his hopes and dreams alive for the next generation of struggling and upcoming artistes’.

The biopic is expected to hit the cinemas in April 2011 as part of the 1st anniversary memorial project in honour of the artiste.