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Adunni Ade
Adunni Ade is an Nigerian actress and model. She was born on the 7th of June in Queens, New York to a German American mother and a Nigerian father from Lagos. Early life and education Adunni Ade was born in Queens, New York to a German-Irish mother and a Yoruba Nigerian father. She is a Nollywood actress and fashion model. She returned to Nigeria when she was a year and half old with her parents to attend her grandfather's burial. She was brought up in Lagos State, Nigeria till she was in her late teens and moved back to the United States for her university education. She attended the Chrisland primary school, Opebi, Lagos State, where she obtained her First School Leaving Certificate. She obtained her Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) at the Bells Comprehensive Secondary School, Ota, Ogun State. Her Lagos-based father, who is also a successful businessman inspired her to study accounting. Adunni Ade studied accounting at the University of Kentucky . Prior to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Queens
Queens is a borough of New York City, coextensive with Queens County, in the U.S. state of New York. Located on Long Island, it is the largest New York City borough by area. It is bordered by the borough of Brooklyn at the western tip of Long Island to its west, and Nassau County to its east. Queens also shares water borders with the boroughs of Manhattan, the Bronx, and Staten Island (via the Rockaways). With a population of 2,405,464 as of the 2020 census, Queens is the second most populous county in the State of New York, behind Kings County (Brooklyn), and is therefore also the second most populous of the five New York City boroughs. If Queens became a city, it would rank as the fifth most-populous in the U.S. after New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Houston. Approximately 47% of the residents of Queens are foreign-born. Queens is the most linguistically diverse place on Earth and is one of the most ethnically diverse counties in the United States. Queens was est ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ice Prince
Panshak Henry Zamani (born 30 October 1984) better known as Ice Prince Zamani or just Ice Prince, is a Nigerian rapper, hip hop recording artist and actor. He rose to fame after releasing " Oleku", one of Nigeria's most remixed songs of all time. He won the 2009 Hennessy Artistry Club Tour. His debut studio album ''Everybody Loves Ice Prince'' was released in 2011. It was supported by three singles: "Oleku", "Superstar" and "Juju". In 2013, Ice Prince released '' Fire of Zamani'' as his second studio album. The album contained the singles " Aboki", "More", "Gimme Dat" and "I Swear". On 1 July 2015, Ice Prince was announced as the vice president of Chocolate City. He held the position until he left the label in 2016. He has collaborated with top African rappers like Navio of Uganda, Khaligraph Jones of Kenya, AKA of South Africa, Sarkodie of Ghana among others. Early life Ice Prince was born Panshak Henri Zamani in the city of Minna. At Age two, he moved with his family to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nigerian Film Actresses
Nigerians or the Nigerian people are citizens of Nigeria or people with ancestry from Nigeria. The name Nigeria was taken from the Niger River running through the country. This name was allegedly coined in the late 19th century by British journalist Flora Shaw, who later married Baron Frederick Lugard, a British colonial administrator. ''Nigeria'' is composed of various ethnic groups and cultures and the term Nigerian refers to a citizenship-based civic nationality. Nigerians derive from over 250 ethnic groups and languages.Toyin Falola. ''Culture and Customs of Nigeria''. Westport, Connecticut, USA: Greenwood Press, 2001. p. 4. Though there are multiple ethnic groups in Nigeria, economic factors result in significant mobility of Nigerians of multiple ethnic and religious backgrounds to reside in territories in Nigeria that are outside their ethnic or religious background, resulting in the mixing of the various ethnic and religious groups, especially in Nigeria's cities.Toyin Fa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Yoruba People
This is a list of notable Yoruba people. Film and cinema Nollywood Actors and actresses Writers and directors * Biyi Bandele (1967–2022), novelist, playwright and filmmaker * Kemi Adesoye, screenwriter * Kemi Adetiba (b. 1980), filmmaker, television director, music video director * Kunle Afolayan (b. 1974), actor, film producer and director * Meji Alabi * Oyin Adejobi (1926–2000), dramatist and actor * Tomi Adeyemi (b. 1993), Nigerian-American novelist and creative writing coach * Tunde Kelani (b. 1948), filmmaker, storyteller, photographer, director and producer Non-Nollywood * Adepero Oduye * Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje * Alex Lanipekun * Ariyon Bakare * David Oyelowo * Dayo Okeniyi * Gbenga Akinnagbe * Hakeem Kae-Kazim * Isaach de Bankolé * KSI * John Boyega * Richard Ayoade * Rotimi * Toks Olagundoye * Sope Aluko * Rick Famuyiwa * Femi Emiola Academics * Akinwumi Ogundiran (b. 1966), archaeologist, historian, anthropologist, author of ''The Y ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jenifa's Diary
''Jenifa's Diary'' is a Nigerian television comedy series, created by Funke Akindele. The series is part of the Jenifa franchise, based on a naive and funny character of the same name. ''Jenifa's Diary'' has 28 seasons and is currently active and ongoing. Premise Jenifa’s utterances contain both ‘direct’ and ‘indirect’ speech acts. The series tells the story of a native village girl Jenifa (played by Funke Akindele) who desperately wants to get out of her ratchet way of life. In her desperation, she leaves her village and goes to the city of Lagos in order to get a proper education. Toyosi, an old friend is left with no choice than to accommodate her despite the visit being unannounced. Jenifa is unsuccessful with her education but she gets a job at Nikki'o salon on the Island with the help of her friend Kiki, becoming very successful in her hairstyling career. At Nikki'o salon, she meets another stylist, Segun (played by Folarin 'Falz' Falana), who becomes romantica ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Silent Baron
''The Silent Baron'' is a 2021 Nigerian action drama film produced and directed by Ifeanyi Ukaeru and Richard Omos Iboyi in collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency under the production company of Ekwe Nche Entertainment Limited to celebrate the United Nations Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. The film stars Ejike Asiegbu, Sani Muazu, Ngozi Nwosu, Nancy Isime, Enyinna Nwigwe, Anthony Munjaro, and Doris Ifeka. Premiere The Premiere of the film took place on 26 June 2021, the United Nations Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking at Silverbird Entertainment Centre, Abuja. In attendance were the Vice President of Nigeria, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, Chairman, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Buba Marwa. Adamawa North Senatorial District representative Sen. Ishaku Abbo, member representing Adamawa Central Senatorial District Senator Aishatu Dahiru Ahmed (Binani), Director-General of the National Council For Arts and Cultur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mama Drama (film)
''Mama Drama'', is a 2020 Nigerian drama film directed by Seyi Babatope and produced by Joy Grant-Ekong. The film stars Osas Ighodaro in the lead role whereas Kunle Remi, Kehinde Bankole, Femi Adebayo, and Shafy Bello made supportive roles. The film revolves around Mena Adelana, a woman with six miscarriages, and she hires her assistant as a surrogate despite her fertility issues and her mother-in-law's nagging, but arise many problems. The film made its premier on 1 October 2020 at Filmhouse Imax cinemas and later released through Netflix in 2021. The film received mixed reviews from critics. Cast * Osas Ighodaro as Mena Adelana * Kunle Remi as Gboyega * Kehinde Bankole as Kemi * Femi Adebayo as Dotun * Shafy Bello as Mama Adelana * Adunni Ade Adunni Ade is an Nigerian actress and model. She was born on the 7th of June in Queens, New York to a German American mother and a Nigerian father from Lagos. Early life and education Adunni Ade was born in Queens, New York to a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ratnik (film)
''Ratnik'' is a 2020 Nigerian apocalyptic science fiction Dystopian-action film written, directed and produced by Dimeji Ajibola. It is the first of its genre in the Nollywood Entertainment. It stars Osas Ighodaro, Bolanle Ninalowo, Adunni Ade and Tope Tedela. The film was earlier scheduled to be released on April 4, 2020, but was postponed to December 1, 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Plot When a World War III fighter return home only to find chaos and must race to save the life of her sister who abused a chemical against various progressive war machine. Cast * Osas Ighodaro as Sarah Bello * Ani Iyoho as Mekeva * Bolanle Ninalowo as Koko * Adunni Ade as Peppa * Karibi Fubara as Captain West * Benny Willis as Taurus * Akah Nnani as Seargent * Zikky Alloy as Atama * Meg Otanwa Meg Otanwa (born 14 February) is a Nigerian actress and former banker. She had her Nollywood debut in 2011 in the film, ''I'll Take My Chances'' and had featured in films such as ''October 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Vendor
The Vendor is a 2018 Nigerian nollywood comedy written, produced and directed by Odunlade Adekola, winner of the '' 2018 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards'' Best Actor in a Comedy. The official trailer for the movie was released in August 2018 whilst the movie got its cinema release on 7 September 2018, with a run time of 102 minutes. The film premiered on Netflix on 27 December 2019. Plot The film starred Odunlade Adekola as Gbadebo, a local newspaper vendor suffering from Entitlement syndrome. He is unsatisfied with his life and considers his present status and a lot of the people he interacts with daily to be less than him. He blames his lack of ambition and success that pervades his environment, but the reality is that he is a lazy man that prefers to spends his days complaining and putting down the honest efforts of those around him. Gbadebo somehow lands a position as driver to Morayo,a young wealthy lady, played by Adunni Ade. However, his high level of indiscipline makes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boss Of All Bosses (Movie)
''Boss of All Bosses'' is a Nigerian family-friendly comedy about the rivalry between two executives; Tony and Samuel, who would stop at nothing for the title of being the top boss. Released on June 15, the movie stars Akpororo, Nedu Wazobia fm, Mama G ( Patience Ozokwo), Okon Lagos (Bishop Ime), Senator (Bethel Njoku), Emeka Kachikwu, Adunni Ade, Sani Danja, Eniola Badmus and Babatunde Charles. Release ''Boss of all Bosses was'' released in Nigeria on June 15, 2018. Reception Tireni Adebayo, writing for Kemi Filani News, described the movie as "Profoundly irritating and annoying", and went on to say that the film could well be "the worst Nollywood movie we have ever seen in cinema" and advised viewers to "Work hard to avoid this rubbish forever; even on TV". Omidire Idowu, writing for Pulse.NG, was more praising describing the film as "among the movies that explore Nigerian problems from a fresh perspective". See also * List of Nigerian films of 2018 This is a list of N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
It's Her Day
''It's Her Day'' is a 2016 Nigerian comedy drama film about an engaged couple from different social backgrounds, and the class struggle they encounter while planning their high-end wedding. Bovi Ugboma plays Victor, the newly engaged bachelor who takes it upon himself to give his materialistic fiancée, Nicole (Ini Dima-Okojie) a fairy tale wedding despite his reservations. The film was produced by Bovi Ugboma and directed by Aniedi Anwah, and premiered on 9 September 2016 in Lagos, Nigeria. Synopsis Victor ( Bovi Ugboma) arrives home from the UK to marry his fiancée, the snobbish Nicole Hernández (Ini Dima-Okojie) who wastes no time planning the fairytale wedding of her dreams. With Nicole's snooty mother (Shaffy Bello) meddling over every detail of the pending occasion, Victor finds the total cost is far beyond his budget. Despite repeated warnings from his best friend Omonigho (Gregory Ojefua) whom Nicole loathes, along with his Warri-based family, most notably his no-non ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Soole
''Soole'' (English translation: Cheap Ride) is a 2021 Nigerian-comedy film produced by Adunni Ade, a Lou-Ellen Clara Company Limited distributed by FilmOne entertainment, and directed by Kayode Kasum. The film is Adunni Ade's debut production and stars Sola Sobowale, Lateef Adedimeji, Femi Jacobs, Meg Otanwa, Shawn Faqua, Bukunmi Oluwasina, Eso Dike, Teniola Aladese, Saidi Balogun amongst others. The film premiered on the 21 November 2021 and hit cinemas nationwide on 26 November 2021. Selected cast * Adunni Ade as Sister Veronica * Lateef Adedimeji as John * Teniola Aladese as Clara * Femi Jacobs as Ifebuchi * Meg Otanwa as Justina * Sola Sobowale as Ifeoma * Bukunmi Oluwasina * Saidi Balogun * Eso Dike Synopsis Soole is a story of a Catholic nun named Veronica played by Adunni Ade who travels from Lagos to Enugu after failing to fund an orphanage home, in her journey to Enugu, she opted for a cheap option ride popularly called 'Soole' where she met different commuters li ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
