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2011 Best Of Nollywood Awards
The 3rd Best Of Nollywood Awards were held on Friday November 11, 2011 at the Lagoon Restaurant, Lagos. Top musical artist like JJC, W4, Capital F.E.M.I & Adol performed during the event. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Best of Nollywood Awards, 2011 2011 film awards 2011 in Nigerian cinema 2011 File:2011 Events Collage.png, From top left, clockwise: a protester partaking in Occupy Wall Street heralds the beginning of the Occupy movement; protests against Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi, who was killed that October; a young man celebrates ... Culture in Lagos State Entertainment events in Nigeria 21st century in Lagos 2010s in Nigerian cinema ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lagos
Lagos (Nigerian English: ; ) is the largest city in Nigeria and the List of cities in Africa by population, second most populous city in Africa, with a population of 15.4 million as of 2015 within the city proper. Lagos was the national capital of Nigeria until December 1991 following the Government of Nigeria, government's decision to move their capital to Abuja in the center of the country. The Lagos metropolitan area has a total Population and housing censuses by country, population of roughly 23.5 million as of 2018, making it List of urban areas in Africa by population, the largest metropolitan area in Africa. Lagos is a major African financial center and is the economic hub of Lagos State and Nigeria at large. The city has been described as the cultural, financial, and entertainment capital of Africa, and is a significant influence on commerce, entertainment, technology, education, politics, tourism, art, and fashion. Lagos is also among the top ten of the world's fast ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chelsea Eze
Chelsea Eze (born Chelsea Ada Ezerioha; 15 November 1985) is a Nigerian actress. She came into prominence in her first Nollywood film ''Silent Scandals'' where she acted alongside Genevieve Nnaji and Majid Michel. She also won the '' Most Promising Actress'' award for her role in the film at the 6th Africa Movie Academy Awards. Early life Chelsea was born in Kano State though she's an Igbo descent from Umuahia, Abia State. Her parents were both Bankers. She attended Federal Government Girls College Minjibir and St. Louis Secondary School both in Kano. She studied English and linguistics at University of Maiduguri. According to an interview with ''The Punch'' she stated that "My childhood was fun because then, Kano was very peaceful and beautiful". Career Prior to her role in ''Silent Scandals'', she was a model and her only acting experience was in stage plays, which she did in church. She was invited by producer Vivian Ejike to audition for a supporting role in ''Silent Scan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sola Kosoko
Sola Kosoko, otherwise known as Sola Kosoko-Abina (born 7 January 1980), is a Nigerian film actress and film director known for Láròdá òjò. She is the daughter of Jide Kosoko. Sola kosoko starred in the movie ''Pala pala'' which also featured Yemi Solade and Muyiwa Kosoko. She addresses the Nigeria youth during the Media Literacy and Capacity Building program. Education Kosoko holds a bachelor's degree in Sociology from Olabisi Onabanjo University. Career Kosoko began her acting career professionally in 1999 where she featured in a movie titled ''Ola Abata'' produced by his father; Jide Kosoko. In 2001, she acted in the movie ''Omo Olorire'' which made her got popular. She has acted in several movies both in English and Yoruba since she started acting. Personal life Sola Kosoko is one of the daughters of Jide Kosoko Jide Kosoko (born 12 January 1954) is a Nigerian actor, director and producer. He was born into a royal family, hence his traditional title of prince ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Toyin Aimakhu
Toyin Abraham Ajeyemi (born Olutoyin Aimakhu; 5 September 1982) is a Nigerian actress and filmmaker. Early life Abraham was born in Auchi, a town in Edo State in southern Nigeria. But spent her early life in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State in southwestern Nigeria. She attended St Anne's School Ibadan for her secondary school education. She went to Osun State Polytechnic, Iree from 2005 to 2007, where she had her pre-national diploma and ordinary national diploma. She obtained a higher national diploma certificate in Marketing from Ibadan Polytechnic. Career Abraham started acting in 2003 when Nigerian actress Bukky Wright came to Ibadan to shoot a movie. Abraham has made, directed, and starred in several Nigerian films including ''Alani Baba Labake'' and ''Ebimi ni''. During the 2013 Best of Nollywood Awards, Toyin Abraham was nominated for Best Supporting Actress in a Yoruba Film titled ''Ebimi ni'', alongside Joke Muyiwa, who was nominated for Best Lead Actress in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eniola Badmus
Eniola Badmus (born 7 September 1982) is a Nigerian professional film actress, script writer, entertainer and a social media influencer. She came into the limelight in 2008 after she was featured in the movie ''Jenifa''. Early life and education Badmus was born in Ijebu Ode, Nigeria she had her basic and secondary school education in Ijebu Ode She proceeded to the University of Ibadan where she studied Theatre Arts and then Lagos State University where she graduated with an M.Sc degree in economics. Career Badmus' career in acting professional started in the year 2000 but came into limelight in 2008 when she shot to recognition starring in two Yoruba films titled ''Jenifa'' and '' Omo Ghetto''. Both movies are instrumental to her rise in the Nigeria entertainment industry which has since seen her star as both lead and supporting actress in several Yoruba and English films. Filmography Selected filmography *''Jenifa'' *''Angelina'' *''Village Babes'' *''Oreke Temi'' *''Blac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fathia Balogun
Faithia Williams Balogun (born 5 February 1969) is a Nigerian actress, filmmaker, producer and director. Early life Faithia Williams who is of Delta state descent, was born in Ikeja on 5 February 1969. She was born into a polygamous family of nine. Faithia attended Maryland Primary School and Maryland Comprehensive Secondary School in Lagos state. She obtained her West African School Certificate in Maryland Comprehensive Secondary School. After that, she studied in the Kwara State Polytechnic for a diploma certificate. In 2016, Faithia got admission into Olabisi Onabanjo University to study Filming. Career Faithia became an actress by chance. Faithia's uncle, Alhaji Fatai Teniola, asked her to stand in for an actress that failed to show up in one of the productions of their movie. Williams played her first role in the film title "Ta lo pa chief". She has starred, produced, and directed several Nigerian films over the years. In 2008, she won the Africa Movie Academy Award f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Segun Arinze
Segun Arinze (born Segun Padonou Aina in 1965) is a Nigerian actor and singer. Early life and education He is the eldest of seven children born to Lydia Padonu. He is descent of Badagry, Lagos State. He attended Victory College of Commerce in Ilorin, then proceeded to Taba Commercial College in Kaduna State to complete his secondary education. He studied Dramatic Arts at Obafemi Awolowo University. He is popularly known as Black Arrow which he gained from a role he played in the 1996 classic movie "Silent Night" a film by the late filmmaker Chico Ejiro. He was married to fellow Nollywood actress Anne Njemanze, which later became a short-lived marriage. The couple has one daughter, Renny Morenike, who was born on 10 May. Career Segun Arinze started his career professionally as a singer and an actor. It was singing that first shot him into prominence, and that was after the release of his debut album, ''Dream'', which was not particularly a commercial success. He started his act ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kalu Ikeagwu
Kalu Egbui Ikeagwu is a British-Nigerian actor and writer. As an actor, he has received several awards and nominations for his performances on screen. Early life Kalu was born in England but was relocated to Nigeria by his dad at the age of 9 due to fears from his parents that he might abandon his Igbo roots. He had his primary education in England and Zambia before proceeding to University of Nigeria to get a degree in English. Career Ikeagwu's first appearance on screen was in 2005 in the popular ''Domino'' TV series. His first stage performance was in ''Put Out The Houselights'' by Esiaba Ironsi. He has gone on to act in some of Nigeria's memorable classics, such as "Major Lejoka Brown" in Ola Rotimi's, ''Our Husband Has Gone Mad Again'' and as "RIP" in Esiaba Irobi's ''Hangmen Also Die''. He went on to perform in various plays at the Edinburgh Festivals of 1995 and 1997. His first feature film was the role of "David Salako" in Emem Isong's ''For Real'', After completion ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gabriel Afolayan
Gabriel Afolayan, (born 1 March 1985) also known by his musical stage name G-Fresh, is a Nigerian actor and singer. Education He studied theatre arts at the University of Ibadan. Career He is part of the renowned Afolayan entertainment family that comprises Ade Love, Moji Afolayan, Kunle Afolayan and Aremu Afolayan. As an actor, he won the Best Supporting Actor award for playing "Tavier Jambari" in ''Hoodrush'' (2012). As a musician, he is known mostly for "Awelewa" and "Kokoro Ife". In an interview with ''The Punch'', he described his musical genre as "Love ballad". Afolayan's acting debut was in ''F Opawon'' by Baba Sala. In an interview with ''Nigerian Tribune'', he stated that his music career started in 1997, while he was part of a group in Ibadan. He also stated that he has always been part of the choir. He has cited 2face, Banky W., Aṣa and Bez as influences. He rose to fame, playing the role “Akin” in a Super Story Series titled NNENNA. Personal life Afo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
OC Ukeje
Okechukwu Ukeje, known as OC Ukeje is Nigerian actor,model and musician. He came into prominence after winning the Amstel Malta Box Office (AMBO) reality show. He has received several awards including Africa Movie Academy Awards, Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards, Nollywood Movies Awards, Best of Nollywood Awards, Nigeria Entertainment Awards and Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards. He has featured in several award-winning films including '' Two Brides and a Baby'', ''Hoodrush'', '' Alan Poza'', ''Confusion Na Wa'' and ''Half of a Yellow Sun''. Early life Okechukwu Ukeje, a native of Umuahia Abia State, was born and raised in Lagos State, Nigeria. He is the second child of a family of three. Career He attended Federal Government College Ijanikin, Ojo, Lagos. He began his career in acting from his first year at the University of Lagos, Yaba, with a lead role in a stage play. He went on to pursue both music and acting, focusing mainly on acting in stage plays for the first fou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ramsey Noah
Ramsey Nouah (born Ramsey Tokunbo Nouah Jr.; 19 December 1970) is a Nigerian actor and director. He won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role in 2010 for his performance in the movie '' The Figurine''. He made his directorial debut with the film '' Living in Bondage: Breaking Free'' in 2019 and also went on to direct Nollywood classic '' Rattle Snake: The Ahanna Story'' which is a remake of ''Rattlesnake'' (1995). Early life Ramsey Tokunbo Nouah Jr. was born in Lagos on December 19, 1970, to an Israeli Jewish father and a Yoruba mother who hails from Owo, Ondo State. He grew up in Surulere, Lagos, where he attended Atara Primary School and Community Grammar School. He received a diploma in Mass Communications at the University of Lagos, after which he pursued a career in acting. Career Ramsey Nouah started acting in the early 1990s because he needed money for his General Certificate Education ( GCE). His acting career kicked off when he starred as Je ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joseph Benjamin (actor)
Joseph Benjamin (born 9 November 1976) is a Nigerian actor, model, singer, Voice-over Artist and television presenter mainly known for co-hosting MTN's ''Project Fame'', a talent reality show, and starring in the movies '' Tango With Me'', '' Mr. and Mrs.'', and ''Murder at Prime Suites''. He won the African Actor of the Year award at the 2012 African Film Awards. For his role in Married but Living Single, he won the best lead actor at the 2012 Best of Nollywood Awards. Personal life Joseph was born on 9 November 1976, to a Kogi State indigene father and an Anambra State mother. Joseph Benjamin completed his primary school education in Benue State in the northern part of Nigeria and obtained his First School Leaving Certificate. After which he completed his secondary school education in Lagos State in the south western part of Nigeria and obtained his West African Senior School Certificate. Joseph relocated to the United States in 2016, where he currently resides. He identifies ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
