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2009 Best Of Nollywood Awards
The year 2009 saw the first Best of Nollywood Awards, recognising achievement in the Nigerian film industry. Ramsey Nouah won Best Actor, Ini Edo won Best Actress, and Izu Ojukwu Izu Ojukwu is a Nigerian film director. In 2007 he won ''Best Director'' for '' Sitanda'' at the 3rd Africa Movie Academy Awards, which received nine nominations and won five awards at the event, including ''Best Picture'' and ''Best Nigerian F ... won the directors' award. Major awards Winners are emboldened. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Best of Nollywood Awards, 2009 2009 film awards 2009 in Nigerian cinema Best of Nollywood Awards Culture in Lagos State 21st century in Lagos ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Best Of Nollywood Awards
Best of Nollywood Awards (stylised as BON Awards) is an annual film event presented by ''Best of Nollywood Magazine,'' honouring outstanding achievement in the Nigerian Movie Industry. The first edition was held on 6 December 2009, in Ikeja, Lagos State. The 2013 ceremony honouring movies of 2013, was held at Dome, Asaba, Delta State on 5 December 2013. Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan was the chief host, and the nomination party was held at the State House in Lagos. The red carpet used for the event was aimed to be one of the longest in history. Ceremonies * 2009 Best of Nollywood Awards * 2010 Best of Nollywood Awards * 2011 Best of Nollywood Awards * 2012 Best of Nollywood Awards * 2013 Best of Nollywood Awards * 2014 Best of Nollywood Awards * 2015 Best of Nollywood Awards * 2016 Best of Nollywood Awards * 2017 Best of Nollywood Awards * 2018 Best of Nollywood Awards * 2019 Best of Nollywood Awards * 2020 Best of Nollywood Awards The 2020 Best of Nollywood Awards was the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kehinde Bankole
Kehinde Bankole (born 27 March 1985) is a Nigerian actress, model, and television host. She made her entertainment debut in the ''2003 Miss Commonwealth Nigeria beauty contest'', then proceeded to the ''2004 Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria pageant (MBGN)''. She won the ''revelation of the year award at 2009 Best of Nollywood Awards'', two years after her first screen feature in Wale Adenuga's ''Super story''. Personal life Bankole was born in Ogun State as the fourth child, out of six of architect Babatunde Bankole and Titilayo Bankole, an administrative secretary. She has a twin sister, Taiwo, who also acts occasionally. She completed her primary education at Tunwase Nursery and Primary School, Ikeja before studying Mass Communication at Olabisi Onabanjo University, but took a break to concentrate more on her modeling career in 2004. Career Modelling career Bankole first entertainment experience was when she auditioned as a contestant in Miss Commonwealth Nigeria pageant ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2009 In Nigerian Cinema
9 (nine) is the natural number following and preceding . Evolution of the Arabic digit In the beginning, various Indians wrote a digit 9 similar in shape to the modern closing question mark without the bottom dot. The Kshatrapa, Andhra and Gupta started curving the bottom vertical line coming up with a -look-alike. The Nagari continued the bottom stroke to make a circle and enclose the 3-look-alike, in much the same way that the sign @ encircles a lowercase ''a''. As time went on, the enclosing circle became bigger and its line continued beyond the circle downwards, as the 3-look-alike became smaller. Soon, all that was left of the 3-look-alike was a squiggle. The Arabs simply connected that squiggle to the downward stroke at the middle and subsequent European change was purely cosmetic. While the shape of the glyph for the digit 9 has an ascender in most modern typefaces, in typefaces with text figures the character usually has a descender, as, for example, in . The mo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2009 Film Awards
9 (nine) is the natural number following and preceding . Evolution of the Arabic digit In the beginning, various Indians wrote a digit 9 similar in shape to the modern closing question mark without the bottom dot. The Kshatrapa, Andhra and Gupta started curving the bottom vertical line coming up with a -look-alike. The Nagari continued the bottom stroke to make a circle and enclose the 3-look-alike, in much the same way that the sign @ encircles a lowercase ''a''. As time went on, the enclosing circle became bigger and its line continued beyond the circle downwards, as the 3-look-alike became smaller. Soon, all that was left of the 3-look-alike was a squiggle. The Arabs simply connected that squiggle to the downward stroke at the middle and subsequent European change was purely cosmetic. While the shape of the glyph for the digit 9 has an ascender in most modern typefaces, in typefaces with text figures the character usually has a descender, as, for example, in . The mod ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Reloaded (2009 Film)
''Reloaded'' is a 2009 Nigerian romantic drama film directed by Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen & Ikechukwu Onyeka, starring Ramsey Nouah, Rita Dominic, Desmond Elliot, Stephanie Okereke, Ini Edo and Nse Ikpe Etim. It received 3 nominations at the 5th Africa Movie Academy Awards. Cast *Ramsey Nouah as Femi *Desmond Elliot as Osita *Rita Dominic as Chelsea * Stephanie Okereke as Weyinmi * Ini Edo as Tayo * Van Vicker as Bube *Uche Jombo as Tracy *Nse Ikpe Etim as Omoze *Monalisa Chinda as Abbey * Enyinna Nwigwe as Edwin *Mbong Amata (née Odungide) as Nira *Temisan Isioma Etsede as Otis *Emeka Duru as Gabriel *Princess Anazodo as Bube's Mum *Ahmed Aitity as Shola *Martha Iwoo as Ifeyinwa *Ikechukwu Onyeka as Doctor Reception Nollywood Reinvented gave it a 3 out of 5 star rating. The reviewer remarked that although he has seen the film several times, he never gets tired of it. ''NollywoodForever'' gave it a 93% rating. The reviewer praised the movie's pacing and flow, and enjoyed the danc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Freeze (media Personality)
Ifedayo Olarinde (born 6 May 1976), popularly known as Daddy Freeze, is a Nigerian -Romanian broadcaster and radio talk show host. Early life Ifedayo Olarinde was born in Cluj-Napoca, Romania to a Nigerian father and a Romanian mother. He spent most of his early years in Ibadan, Oyo State where he attended the International School, and has a degree in Sociology from the University of Ibadan. He is from Oyan Town in Odo Otin local government area of Osun State. Career Freeze commenced his radio career in 1996 with the Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State (BCOS), Ibadan where he served as a correspondent on ''The World Chart Show'', and joined Cool FM in 2001 working in radio presenting, television and general entertainment. He was a senior broadcaster at Cool FM Lagos. He is also an event compere. He has hosted a number of music concerts, comedy shows and Nollywood premieres in Nigeria, Ghana and the United Kingdom. He is the leader of #FreeTheSheeple Movement ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dan Foster (DJ)
Daniel Leon Foster (September 26, 1958 – June 17, 2020), popularly known as The Big Dawg, was an American radio personality and media consultant based in Nigeria. Formerly an ''Idol'' judge, he also held a similar position with the ''Got Talent'' franchise. Early life and education Foster was born in San Francisco and raised with his three siblings in Prince George's County, Maryland, near Washington, D.C. by their father Samuel, an Air Force veteran. His mother died when he was ten, and he sporadically lived with his grandmother in Baltimore. As a teenager, Foster played football at Surrattsville High School. After graduating from high school, he signed up with the Marines to earn a scholarship, and hosted his own show on the Marines radio service. After leaving the Marines he attended Towson University, but later transferred to Morgan State University where he studied Broadcasting and Drama. Career Radio Foster worked with numerous radio stations including Cathy Hughe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tosyn Bucknor
Oluwatosin "Tosyn" Bucknor (15 August 1981 – 19 November 2018) was a Nigerian writer, singer-songwriter, radio and television host, social media content creator and a Vlogger who died of sickle cell anaemia. Until her death, she worked with Inspiration FM as a journalist and also ran ‘These Genes Project’ to help people with sickle cell anaemia. Early life and education Tosyn was born to Sola Bucknor and Segun Bucknor, a musician, in a cab on 15 August 1981. She was sister to Funke Bucknor, CEO of Zapphaire Events. Tosyn attended Fountain Nursery and Primary School, Queens' College Yaba, University of Lagos (LLB) and the Nigerian Law School, Lagos Campus (BL). She did her National Youth Service Corps at Port Harcourt, opting to teach Literature-In-English and English at Archdeacon Crowther Memorial Girls' School, Elelenwo. Career Radio Radio for Tosyn started with Tee A on Eko 89.7FM after which she interned at Cool FM Nigeria where she hosted the Fun Hour ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Denrele Edun
Adenrele Oluwafemi Edun popularly known as Denrele (born 3 June 1981), is a Nigerian television presenter, actor, model, and dancer who has been recognized with many awards including The Best TV Personality at the NEAs in New York 2011, Dynamix Award for Best Youth TV Personality 2006/2007/2008, The Future Award for Best Producer 2007. Early life Denrele was born in Hamburg, Germany, to a Yoruba father and an Indian-Mauritian mother. He is the only son and has two sisters. He grew up in Germany and came to Nigeria when he was five where he attended St Gregory's College, Ikoyi and the University of Lagos. He was Lead dancer/choreographer for "The Iroko Band' managed by filmmaker, Dr Ola Balogun and later became a Backup dancer for LexyDoo, Ruggedman, Jazzman Olofin, 2Shotz, Lady Di and also "Stage Shakers". Career Denrele is known for his fashion style and personality. He started his television career as an actor at eleven when he played a presenter/producer on NTA Network ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mosunmola Abudu
Mosunmola Abudu, also known as ''Mo Abudu'', (born 11 September 1964), is a Nigerian media mogul A media proprietor, media mogul or media tycoon refers to a entrepreneur who controls, through personal ownership or via a dominant position in any media-related company or enterprise, media consumed by many individuals. Those with significant co ..., Philanthropy, philanthropist, and former human resources management consultant. She has been described by Forbes as "Africa's Most Successful Woman", and rated as one of the "25 Most Powerful Women in Global Television" by The Hollywood Reporter. Biography Early life Mo Abudu was born in Hammersmith, West London. Her father was an engineer and her mother was a Catering, caterer. Her family roots are in Ondo City, Ondo Town, South West (Nigeria), southwest Nigeria. She is the eldest of the three sisters in the family. Mosunmola Abudu moved to Nigeria when she was 7 years old to live with her grandparents, and returned to England a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bisi Komolafe
Bisi Komolafe (1986–2012) was a Nigerian actress, film director and producer best known for her role in the movies ''Igboro Ti Daru'' and ''Aramotu''. Early life and education Bisi Komolafe was the second child born in 1986 into a family of five in Ibadan, Oyo State South-Western Nigeria where she completed her primary and secondary school education. She attended St. Louis Grammar School, Ibadan before she proceeded to Lagos State University (LASU) where she graduated with a degree in Business Administration. Career Bisi's acting career shot into limelight after she starred in the movie ''Igboro Ti Daru''. She went on to play leading roles in films including ''Bolode O'ku'', ''Asiri Owo'' and ''Ebute''. Bisi also produced movies including ''Latonwa'', ''Eja Tutu'' and ''Oka''. She was nominated in the "Revelation of The Year" category at the 2009 Best of Nollywood Awards and in the "Best Lead Actress in a Yoruba film" category at the 2012 edition. Awards and nominations ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nse Ikpe Etim
Nse Ikpe-Etim (born 21 October 1974) is a Nigerian actress. She came into prominence in 2008 for her role in ''Reloaded''. She was nominated for ''Best Actress in a Leading Role'' at the 5th and 8th Africa Movie Academy Awards for her role in '' Reloaded'' and '' Mr. and Mrs.,'' respectively. In 2014, she won the ''Best Actress in a Drama'' award at the 2014 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards for playing "Nse" in '' Journey to Self''. She made mention of not being ashamed of her inability to get pregnant. Early life Etim was born on 21 October 1974 in Lagos. Etim attended Awa Nursery School and Command Primary School in Kaduna State, from where she then furthered her studies at Louis College, Jos, and the Federal Government Colleges in Jos and Ilorin. She said that her family was often transferred to various regions of Nigeria due to her father's career with the Central Bank of Nigeria. Etim got her first degree in Theater Arts from the University of Calabar. Personal lif ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
