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2014 Ghana Movie Awards
The 2014 Ghana Movie Awards were held at the Accra International Conference Center on 30 December 2014. Awards ; Actor in a Leading Role * John Dumelo – ''Love or Something Like That'' * James Gardiner, Eddie Watson, Elikem Kumordzie – ''Bachelors'' * Adjetey Anang – '' Devil in the Detail'' *Majid Michel – ''Family Album'' * Kwadjo Nkansah (Lilwin) – ''Made in Agege'' ; Actress in a Leading Role * Joselyn Dumas – ''Love or Something Like That'' * Jackie Appiah – ''Sisters at War'' * Kafui Danku – ''Devil in a Dress'' * Ama K. Abrebese – '' Double-Cross'' * Yvonne Nelson – ''Bachelors'' ; Actor in a Supporting Role * Mikki Osei Berko – '' Potomanto'' * Edward Kuffour – ''When Love Comes Around'' * Kwaku Manu – ''Last Word'' * Kofi Adjorlolo – ''Family Album'' * Chris Attoh – ''Single Married & Complicated'' ; Actress in a Supporting Role * Sonia Ibrahim – ''Shattered Romance'' * Marie Humbert – '' Potomanto'' * Nana Ama McBrown – ''Bachelors ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kwaku Manu
Kwaku Manu (born March 6, 1984) is a Ghanaian actor, musician and presenter. In the year 2012 he released his first single ''E'nfa nhoahoa ho''. Personal life Kweku Manu was born and raised in Kumasi, Ashanti Region Of Ghana. He is married to Mrs Okaale and has two children. Filmography He has been featured on several movies like: * The Man With The Burning First * The Great Battle 2. * Who is Stronger? * The Twin Spirit 3 * Kwaku Azonto Awards and nomination He was nominated as ''Favorite Actor'' in the Ghana Movie Awards 2019 Edition. Philanthropic work In the Year 2016 Kwaku Manu went in to support his colleague actress Emelia Brobbey on her ''SAVE THE ORPHAN'' program which made a lot of impact. Features Movies * Aboagye Brenya Aboagye Brenya (1938 or 1939 – September 30, 2021), also known as King or Nana was an actor from Ghana. He has appeared in over 100 Ghanaian and Nigerian movies including ''Kumasi Yonkoo, Asem, Odasanii.'' He has been in movi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nana Ama McBrown
Felicity Ama Agyemang (born 15 August 1973), popularly known as Nana Ama McBrown, is a Ghanaian actress, TV presenter and a music writer. She rose to prominence for her role in television series ''Tentacles''. Later, she found mainstream success following her role in the Twi-language movie "''Asoreba" and "Kumasi Yonko"''. She is currently the host of television cooking show '' McBrown Kitchen'' and entertainment talk show ''United Showbiz'' on UTV. Early life and education Nana Ama McBrown was born Felicity Ama Agyemang in Kumasi, Ghana, on 15 August 1977. Her mother, Cecilia Agyenim Boateng, and her father Kwabena Nkrumah, divorced when McBrown was young. With her father gone and her mother unable to take care of her and her six other siblings, she together with her siblings were adopted by Kofi McBrown and her aunt, Madam Betty Obiri Yeboah. Along with her six siblings, McBrown grew up in Kwadaso, Kumasi with her aunt and her adopted father. McBrown considers her aunt her "r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eddie Nartey
Eddie Nartey (born 6 November 1984) is a Ghanaian actor, director, and film producer. His supporting role in Frank Rajah's ''Somewhere In Africa'' earned him a nomination at the Nollywood and African Film Critics Awardsf, and Ghana movie awards. He was nominated in the best actor category for ''Kiss Me If You Can.'', He got his first opportunity to do his directorial debut entitled ''Could This Be Love'' where he co-wrote the movie with Evelyn, which cast Actors like Majid Michel, Kwadwo Nkansah (Lil Win), Nana Ama Mcbrown, Fred Amugi, and Gloria Sarfo. He collaborated with Juliet Ibrahim on the movie ''Shattered Romance''. He also wrote and directed the movie ''Royal Diadem''. He is related to British Actor / Director Danny Erskine. Early life Eddie attended Korle Gonno Methodist primary and JSS in Accra for basic education. His secondary education came at Holy Trinity Cathedral Secondary School (HOTCASS). He attended the University of Ghana, Legon Legon , a suburb of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frank Rajah Arase
Frank Rajah Arase (born Frank Rajah Efosa Arase) is a Nigerian film director. Arase is a native of Edo State, Nigeria. He was nominated for '' Best Director'' at the 4th Africa Movie Academy Awards. Early life Arase was born in Benin City, Edo, Nigeria. He grew up in Lagos where he started his film career. Career Arase ventured into the show business at a very young age. He started out as a theatre practitioner in Nigeria; he was a dancer for National Theatre troupe and also acted in stage plays. He met Nollywood actor and director Paul Obazele, who groomed him in the film industry. He initially was an actor, featuring in films such as ''Scores To Settle'', ''After School Hours''. His love for being behind the scenes drew him into directing his own films. After directing a few films in Nigeria, he agreed to direct a film for Ghana's production company, Venus Films, after turning down previous attempts made by the Company. He directed the film titled ''Official Prostitute'' in G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shirley Frimpong-Manso
Shirley Frimpong-Manso (born 16 March 1977) is a Ghanaian film director, writer, and producer. She is the founder and CEO of Sparrow Productions, a film, television and advertising production company. She won Best Director at the 6th Africa Movie Academy Awards. Frimpong-Manso is also a principal of Sparrow Station, a video streaming service for African entertainment from Sparrow and other African film producers. In 2013, she was ranked the 48th most influential person in Ghana according to E.tv Ghana. Frimpong-Manso is described as one who "seeks to raise the standard of film production in Ghana and Africa by telling progressive African stories as seen through the eyes of Africans." Changing the way Ghana was portrayed also motivated her career choice. Her films are also known for their "fierce female leads," as they portray African women with agency who can be breadwinners and lead complex lives. In December 2019, her movie ‘ Potato Potahto’ started streaming on Netflix. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rukky Sanda
Rukky Sanda (born 23 August 1984) is a Nigerian actress, film producer, and director. Early life and career She was born Rukayat Akinsanya, 23 August 1984 in Lagos State. She began her acting career in 2004 while still a student at Lagos State University and continued after graduation in 2007 Personal life Sanda is the cousin of Nigerian actor and film producer Bolanle Ninalowo. Selected filmography * ''Lethal Woman'' (2008) * ''Obscure Motives'' (2009) * ''Lovelorn'' (2012) * ''Miami Heat'' (2012) * ''Keeping My Man'' (2013) *''White Chapel'' *''The Seekers'' *''Legal War'' *''Campus Love'' *''Keeping my Man'' (2013)Rukky Sanda NAIJ, Retrieved 22 September 2016 *'''' (with |
Pierra Makena
Pierra Makena (born 11 April 1981) is a Kenyan disc jockey, actress and TV personality. She won best supporting actress for her role in When Love Comes Around at the annual Nollywood and African Film Critics Awards in Los Angeles. Early years and education Makena was born on 11 April 1981 in Meru, Kenya. She had her senior high school education at Chogoria Girls High School. She furthered at the Kenya Institute of Mass Communication where she studied radio production. Career Although Makena began her acting career while in secondary school, she joined the Kenyan film and TV industry in 2010. While in school she performed in several festivals and won awards. Some of the movies she starred in that led to her breakthrough in acting include ''Kisulisuli, Tausi'', ''Tahidi High'' and ''Changes.'' She has worked as a news recorder and reporter and producer at KBC, Kenyan's national broadcaster. She also worked as a news presenter at Radio Waumini and YFM, now Hot 96. Her career a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eku Edewor
Georgina Chloe Eku Edewor-Thorley, otherwise known as Eku Edewor (born 18 December 1986), is a British Nigerian actress, television presenter, and model. She is best known for her work as host of the entertainment television program ''53 Extra'' on Africa Magic. Early life and education Edewor was born at Portland Hospital in London, along with her twin sister Kessiana. Her mother is Juliana Edewor, an interior designer, restaurateur, and art collector originally from Delta State.Okon, Anna. "My Style Changes Daily - Eku Edewor." ''Punch''. 10 February 2013. 24 September 2014. Her father, Hugh Thorley, is British and has worked in the food and beverage supply and logistics industries.Okafor, Onnaedo. "5 Things You Didn't Know About Eku Edewor." Pulse.ng. 29 August 2014. 1 December 2014/ref> Edewor's parents divorced when she was young and both remarried. Her late stepfather, Peter Thomas, was a businessman and lawyer from Lagos."Eku Edewor: Nigerian men are very good at making ... [...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] |
Uti Nwachukwu
Uti Nwachukwu (, born 3 August 1982) is a style icon, TV personality, actor and the co-host of the Nigerian show Jara. He is a native of Ndokwa, Aboh Kingdom, Ndokwa East Local Government Area, Delta State, Nigeria. Early life Uti is the last of a family of six—there are four other kids. He was raised in Delta state's Ughelli on Uloho Avenue. From 1993 until 1999, he attended classes at the Igbenedion Education Center. His education in computer science includes a diploma from the University of Nigeria in Nsukka and a bachelor's degree from Benson Idahosa University in Benin City. Career Uti is the 40-year-old representative from Nigeria in Big Brother Africa 3. He became the third evictee of Big Brother Africa 3 house on 5 October 2008 (Day 42). During his stay Uti was known for often teasing his fellow housemates (mostly Mimi and Thami). During Namibian housemate Lucille's eviction Uti had a violent out burst upon learning that she had been evicted. In 2010 Uti compet ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alexx Ekubo
Alexx Ekubo (born Alex Ekubo-Okwaraeke; 10 April 1986) is a Nigerian actor and model. He was first runner up at the 2010 Mr Nigeria contest. He won the ''Best Actor in a Supporting Role'' award at the 2013 Best of Nollywood Awards for his role in the ''Weekend Getaway''. Personal life Ekubo is a native of Arochukwu, Abia State. He attended the Federal Government College Daura, Katsina State. He studied law at the University of Calabar and later got a diploma in law from Calabar Polytechnic. On 10 May 2021, Alex Ekubo and his fiancee Fancy Acholonu announced their wedding dates on Instagram. Their traditional wedding was supposed to hold on Saturday 20 November in Imo State, while the white wedding was on the upper Saturday, 27 November in Lagos State. In August 2021 Alex's fiancée called off their engagement with Fancy Acholonu releasing a statement that their relationship has ended. he bought his own luxury house of late. Career Ekubo's film debut was a minor role in La ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jim Iyke
James Ikechukwu Esomugha, popularly known as Jim Iyke (born 25 September 1976), is a Nigerian actor and one of the stars of the movie ''Last Flight to Abuja'' alongside Omotola Jalade Ekeinde and Hakeem Kae-Kazim. Early life and education He was born in Libreville, Gabon. His parents, from Ogwugwu Village in Enugu Agidi town of Anambra State, changed their name from Okolue to Esomugha. He is the only boy in a family of eight children. He attended secondary school in F. G. C. Kwali Abuja from 1985 to 1991, then earned a diploma in Banking and Finance and a BSc in philosophy from the University of Jos, Plateau State. Career Jim Iyke began acting in 2001. , he was one of the highest paid actors in Nollywood, he has appeared in over 150 films. He started a movie production company, ''Untamed Productions'' in 2007, and also has his own music record label, Untamed Records. His first album, titled ''Who Am I?'', featured some of Nigeria's top musicians, such as TuFace Idibia and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
