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A Tribe Called Judah
''A Tribe Called Judah'' is a 2023 Nigerian film produced by Funke Akindele and starring Funke Akindele, Timini Egbuson, Jide Kene Achufusi, Uzee Usman, Tobi Makinde Olumide Oworu, Genoveva Umeh, Nse Ikpe Etim, Juliana Olayode, Uzor Arukwe, Fathia Balogun, Yvonne Jegede and many others. The film was released to cinemas nationwide on December 15, 2023. Akindele has said the film is dedicated to her late mother and draws partially from her mother's life. Synopsis ''A Tribe Called Judah'' tells the story of a single mother, Jedidah Judah (played by Funke Akindele), who has five sons from five different fathers from five different tribes. The first two sons are responsible and try their best to work and support their mother. Meanwhile, the last three are less helpful: Pere (played by Timini Egbuson) is a chronic pickpocket, Shina (played by Tobi Makinde) is a hoodlum and tout in the community; and the last, Ejiro (played by Olumide Oworu), is naughty and only cares about his girl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Funke Akindele
Olufunke Ayotunde Akindele-Bello (born 24 August 1977) popularly known as Funke Akindele or Jenifa, is a Nigerian film actress, politician and producer.Funsho AkinwaleFunke Akindele gives first glimpse of her twins ''The Guardian'' Akindele starred in the sitcom ''I Need to Know (TV series), I Need to Know'' from 1998 to 2002, and in 2009, she won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role. She rose to fame for her role in the movie titled ''Jenifa'' which earned her the nickname Jenifa. The ''Omo Ghetto'' trilogy contributed to her fame. Funke Akindele played the lead role in the show ''Jenifa's Diary'', for which she was named the Best Actress in a Comedy at the 2016 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards, Africa Magic Viewers Choice AwardsL. Again, at the 2020 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards, 2020 and 2022 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards, 2022 AMVCA, she took home the same award, making it her third win for the Best Actress in a Comedy category. I ... [...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] |
2023 Films
2023 in film is an overview of events, including award ceremonies, festivals, a list of country-specific lists of films released, and notable deaths. Highest-grossing films : Events Scheduled award ceremonies Film festivals 2023 films By country/region * List of American films of 2023 * List of British films of 2023 * List of French films of 2023 * List of German films of 2023 * List of Indian films of 2023 * List of Hong Kong films of 2023 * List of Japanese films of 2023 * List of South Korean films of 2023 * List of Spanish films of 2023 By genre/medium * List of action films of 2023 * List of animated feature films of 2023 * List of avant-garde films of 2023 * List of crime films of 2023 * List of comedy films of 2023 * List of drama films of 2023 * List of horror films of 2023 * List of science fiction films of 2023 * List of thriller films of 2023 Deaths References {{DEFAULTSORT:2023 in film 2023 Events Predicted and scheduled even ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nollywood
Nollywood is a sobriquet that originally referred to the Nigerian film industry. The origin of the term dates back to the early 2000s, traced to an article in ''The New York Times''. Due to the history of evolving meanings and contexts, there is no clear or agreed-upon definition for the term, which has made it a subject of several controversies. Etymology The origin of the term "Nollywood" remains unclear; Jonathan Haynes traced the earliest usage of the word to a 2002 article by Matt Steinglass in ''the New York Times'', where it was used to describe Nigerian cinema. Charles Igwe noted that Norimitsu Onishi also used the name in a September 2002 article he wrote for ''the New York Times''. The term continues to be used in the media to refer to the Nigerian film industry, with its definition later assumed to be a portmanteau of the words "Nigeria" and "Hollywood", the American major film hub. Definition of which films are considered Nollywood has always been a subject of deb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nosa Rex
Nosa Rex Okunzuwa, known by his stage name Nosa Rex and also as Baba Rex, is a Nigerian film and TV actor and film producer. Early life and education Nosa Rex Okunzuwa was born in Benin City, Edo State, and earned a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Ambrose Alli University in Ekpoma in 2009. Film career He started working as an actor in 2010 after completing his national service. His first movie appearance was in ''Gazza Treasure'' by Derek Osonwa. In addition to film work, he played Terwase in the TV series ''Jenifa's Diary'' created by Funke Akindele. Production He is CEO of the film production house Big Things Development. Other work Okunzuwa also has a clothing line and is an automobile dealer; he assists his wife with her food business. In 2020 he became a brand ambassador for the aphrodisiac Mydsiac. Personal life Okunzuwa was married to Deborah Raphael Nwokocha on 22 August 2015; they have a daughter and a son. Filmography *''Gazza Treasure'' (2010 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paschaline Alex Okoli
Paschaline Alex Okoli is a Nigerian actress who played Cordelia in the sitcom Jenifa's Diary. Personal life Paschaline is a native of Anambra State, a South-Eastern region in Nigeria. She completed her basic and high school education in Anambra state. She went further to study French for her Bachelor's Degree at Imo State University, Nigeria. Career She started her professional acting career in 2010 with the movie titled ''Definition Of Love.'' She had her breakthrough in the sitcom titled Jenifa's Diary where she played the role of Cordelia, alongside Nollywood actress Funke Akindele. She was also featured in the movie title Omo ghetto. Filmography * College Girls * Bleeding Trees * Educated Housemaids * Secondary School Girls * No More Campus * Agege Bread Sellers * Ugomma goes to school * No More Widows *''A Tribe Called Judah ''A Tribe Called Judah'' is a 2023 Nigerian film produced by Funke Akindele and starring Funke Akindele, Timini Egbuson, Jide Kene Achufusi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Faithia Williams
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 for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ebele Okaro
Ebele Okaro Onyiuke (born 19 January 1964) is a Nigerian actress and film producer. Early life and education Ebele Okaro was born on 19 January 1964 in London and raised in Enugu, Nigeria. She began acting while attending the Santa Maria Primary School and continued while at Nsukka's Queen of the Holy Rosary Secondary School. Initially she began studies in education at the University of Calabar, Cross River State, but later found out that her passion for the dramatic arts won out and she earned a Bachelor's degree in Theatre Arts. Okaro's mother is a television producer and her father, an engineer who also have great interest in arts and literature. Career After graduation from university, Okaro served her National Youth Service at the Nigerian Television Authority, where she made some television appearances. However, after the Youth Service, she worked with an embassy in Lagos and later in a bank before returning to acting in the Nigerian movie industry (known as Nollywood). I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Swanky JKA
Jideofor Kenechukwu Achufusi (born 17 October 1991) is a Nigerian actor and model, known professionally as Swanky JKA. He is best known for his portrayal of Nnamdi Okeke in '' Living in Bondage: Breaking Free'', as well as Chidi in '' Kambili: The Whole 30 Yards''. He won the Trailblazer award at the 2020 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards. Career Originally a model, Achufusi began his acting career by playing supporting roles in Nollywood Nollywood is a sobriquet that originally referred to the Nigerian film industry. The origin of the term dates back to the early 2000s, traced to an article in ''The New York Times''. Due to the history of evolving meanings and contexts, there ... films ''Poka Messiah, Black Rose, Pretty Little Thing, Ofu Obi'' and ''A Lonely Lane''. He made his breakthrough in 2019 by playing the charismatic Nnamdi Okeke in the movie '' Living in Bondage: Breaking Free'', which earned him a Best Actor nomination and a Trailblazer award, both at the A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pickpocketing
Pickpocketing is a form of larceny that involves the stealing of money or other valuables from the person or a victim's pocket without them noticing the theft at the time. It may involve considerable dexterity and a knack for Misdirection (magic), misdirection. A thief who works in this manner is known as a pickpocket. As an occupation Pickpockets and other thieves, especially those working in teams, sometimes apply distraction, such as asking a question or bumping into the victim. These distractions sometimes require sleight of hand, speed, misdirection and other types of skills. Pickpockets may be found in any crowded place around the world. However, Barcelona and Rome were recently singled out as being particularly dangerous pickpocket havens. Thieves have been known to operate in high traffic areas such as mass transit stations, even boarding subway trains so they can use the distractions of crowds and sudden stop-and-go movements from the train to steal from others. As soon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yvonne Jegede
Yvonne Jegede is a Nigerian actress, film producer, model, and television personality; notable for producing ''3 is Company''. She rose to prominence after she made a cameo appearance in the music video ''African Queen'' by 2Face Idibia alongside Annie Macaulay. Early life and education Yvonne Jegede was born in Agenebode, Edo State, Nigeria on the 25th of August, 1983. She had her primary and secondary education in Lagos State Nigeria before proceeding to the University of Cyprus, where she graduated with a bachelor's degree in International Relations. Career Yvonne Jegede started her movie career in 2004 when she featured in the Nollywood movie ''Missing Angels''. Her first major camera debut came up in 2005 with her appearance in the now popular music video ''African Queen'' by 2Face Idibia. After her University education in 2012, she came back to Nollywood and starred in movies like ''Okafor's Law'', ''Single and Married'', ''10 Days in Sun City'' among others. In 2015, she ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uzor Arukwe
Uzor Arukwe (born August 6, 1983) is a Nigerian actor from Abia State known for his role as Inspector Sam in a 2017 movie titled ''Sergeant Tutu''. Career Arukwe made his Nollywood debut in 2014 in the movie ''Unspoken Truth'' but however gained recognition for his role in ''Sergeant Tutu.'' His role as a private investigator in the 2019 movie, ''Code Wilo ''Code Wilo'' is a 2019 Nigerian movie about the political happenings of the 2019 Nigerian gubernatorial elections. It projects the need to give space to women and youths in the country's election. ''Code Wilo'' was produced by Hauwa Allahbura a ...'' also earned him more recognition. He received 2 nominations for ‘Best Actor in Comedy or Movie’ in the 2020 African Magic Viewers' Choice Award for his roles in ''Smash'' and ''Size 12'' respectively. Filmography Films TV Shows Awards and nominations References External links * Nigerian male film actors Living people 21st-century Nigerian mal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
