Yeah. But I need willing hands to produce it. It's neva been done here u know. I c something big. And it's either going to be great or going to wait till it's ready to be great. Wat d'u think?

Do u mean something like asian movies or Grease when you say musical.
And when you say opera do u actually mean hitting high notes or actually creating some flows. Anyway whichever way it sounds interesting i just think you should create music that relates to the potential audience. And by 'here' where on earth do you mean?

Musical like good music - wateva u think is good music. Seen "the Fighting Temptations"? I think that's good music. Or "Sister Act" (Part 2 in particular). I think those describe wat I mean by good music. But since I enjoyed the priviledge of being introduced first to classical music, there's bound to be a rub off of that too, u know.
Again, since the target audience is Nigeria, the language of the pieces will conform reasonably too - if u know wat I mean. Styl-Plus' style is not a bad idea; Faze's also.
HOW CLEAR AM I NOW? CRYSTAL?

Hello? Maybe u shud read the title again. I said a musical movie. And last time I checked, Nigerians wud die to see a movie like "the Fighting Temptations". And with most of the music done in both English, Nigerian Pidgin English and a variety of Nigerian languages - u're defining tight already.
Get this picture: It's not a classical music thing. It's just a movie with lots of singing in it. How clear am I this time?

Word of advice, if it's not dancehall or a song with fast beats naijerians won't buy it. . .

RAYMOND,who told you that,is a lie,what naija prefers now, is R n B
.like ,TUFACE,STYL-PLUS, PAUL DAIRO, OJB.etc

Ok. Nanaboi. You need willing hands. Where exactly is this movie being produced? So that the "willing hands" can know how far they have to travel if this is genuine.

ummmmm  ermmmm ohhhh yeahhh ummm whatever man, goodluck with whatever u mean by that

willing hands. what exactly do u want these hands for? Script development,the music part of it, production what exactly?

Anyway your idea seems like something I'd like to be part of. Sign me on.

Oh happy day, (oh happy day.)
oh happy day, (oh happy day.)
when Jesus was, (when Jesus was.)
when Jesus was, (when Jesus was.)

I KNOW It till ther, who can keep on??

Eslynera, don't you think that was totally off point

atleast i've ^,

eslynera,who talk say you dey sing off point?no mind them,i love your lyrics,you and R.kelly,i know who sing pass.abeg if you need sponsorer i go sponso ram for you.

The tempo of the songs varry in accordance to their relation to the plot. They xpress the various moods inherent in the movie. So sometimes, u hear jamz; at other times, slowz. But in all, they rock your body - the African way. Or better still, the Nigerian way.

About the "willing hands", I mean a team that can help me deal with production and marketing;they'll also help me site suitable locations and conduct auditions. They have to be experienced in the movie business, or at least have good concepts to contribute. The story is being wrapped up  - by me.

Nigeria is the place. Setting will include a university campus.

Nanaboi, thanks for answering my question regarding location. All the best with your production in Nigeria. Sorry, I can't help this time but if you know of anyone producing in Houston, Texas, I can be contacted.

Cheers,
Rhema

This a cool idea. There are different avenues to take. When you get the cast and crew together, you can try it out with a live audience for maybe a two week-end run. Of course this would take backing also, but, it is good exposure to perspective backers. Invite all you know to the opening night and away you go! I know stage performance is not too big in Nigeria, but why not make it BIG? With a Stage performance you would have program that would list all of your backers in their advert format. In this biz, you have to practically beg, borrow and almost steal to get the show on. As yu know the time it took to write the story, it takes twice the work to hit the pavement to bring the story to life. Keep the dream out of the sales and sell it as the backers benefit ie: Advertisement!!! You will get your show on the road and onto film. Good Luck to yu!

Thanks for those tips. I know it's not at all easy. I'll do what I can - all of it.

Thanks for those tips, Cheechako. I know it's not at all easy. I'll do what I can - all of it.