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Akpororo
Bowoto Jephthah Oluwatiseyifumi Tanimola, popularly known as Akpororo, is a Nigerian stand-up comedian, vocalist and actor. Early life and career Akpororo is a native of Ilaje, Ondo State, Nigeria but he was born and brought up in Warri, a city in Delta State, Nigeria where he had his early education. His career started off as a local gospel musician until in 2008 when he went into the National Comedy Challenge by Opa Williams and went on to win the Calabar zone of the competition. In 2009, Akpororo moved to Lagos and contested twice in the ''AY's Open Mic Challenge'', coming second in his first try and winning the competition in his second try. He rose to popularity in 2013 following his performance at "Basketmouth's Laff and Jam" show and went on to perform in several comedy shows including "AY Live". He is 5 ft, 7 inches. On 12 August 2014, he staged his first major comedy show "Akpororo vs Akpororo" at the Shell Hall, MUSON Centre. The maiden event saw the attendance ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2015 Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards
The 2015 Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards was the 4th edition of the ceremony. The event was held on October 17, 2015 in Houston, Texas. It was hosted by Nigerian comedian, Ayo Makun. Awards Best Motion Picture *''Love Regardless'' *'' Stalker'' *''Stigma'' *''Black November'' *''Trials of Igho'' *''Matters Arising'' Best Film (Drama) *''Stigma'' *''The Changer'' *''Invasion 1897'' *''Ojuju'' *''Oge's Sister'' *''After the "I Do's"'' *'' Stalker'' Best Film (Comedy) *''Jack and Jill'' *''Headgone'' *''Horn Free Day'' *''My American Son'' *''Broni Wawu'' *''When Love Comes Around'' Best Short Film *''Verdict'' *''Once'' *''The Throne'' *''Horn Free Day'' *''Henna'' Best Film (foreign language) * ''Mr Bf'' * ''Torera'' *''Ojuju'' *''Made in Agege'' *''Iya Alalake'' Best Actor * Frederick Leonard – ''Keeping Secrets'' *Hakeem Kae-Kazim - ''Black November'' *Majid Michel - ''Matters Arising'' *Jim Iyke - ''Stalker'' *Mike Omoregbe - ''Invasion 1897'' *Ken Erics - ''Trials of Ig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Antique (film)
''The Antique'' is a 2014 Nigerian drama film directed by Darasen Richards and DJ Tee. It stars Olu Jacobs, Bimbo Akintola, Gabriel Afolayan, Ricardo Agbor, Seun Akindele and Funsho Adeolu. Plot The film opens with a scene of a happy and successful community as they share their lot with one another, but there is a sudden turn of event as three strange beings invade the kingdom in search of an antique; which has the power to protect its people and sustain its royalty. The kingdom’s warriors are overpowered and the invaders take away the sacred emblem, thereby bringing a curse on the land. Decades later, the current Oba’s only son is ill and at the point of death. As revealed by the witch doctor, the sickness is as a result of the missing antique. Therefore, to bring the circles of deaths and famine in the land to end, an innocent girl named Uki (Oge Indiana) is chosen to risk her life by journeying to the land where mortals are forbidden, on a quest to find and return the an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2016 Nigeria Entertainment Awards
The 2016 Nigeria Entertainment Awards is the 11th edition of the Nigeria Entertainment Awards. Hosted by Richard Mofe Damijo and Ebbe Bassey, the event was held on September 4 at the BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center in New York City, U.S The United States of America (U.S.A. or USA), commonly known as the United States (U.S. or US) or America, is a country Continental United States, primarily located in North America. It consists of 50 U.S. state, states, a Washington, D.C., .... Performers Winners and nominees The awards were categorized into three categories: Music category, Film/TV category and Other category. Below is the list of nominees and winners for the popular music categories. Winners are highlighted in bold. Music category Film/TV categories Other categories References {{Nigeria Entertainment Awards 2016 music awards 2016 in Nigerian music Nigeria Entertainment Awards 2016 in Nigerian cinema 2016 in New York City ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2014 Nigeria Entertainment Awards
The 2014 Nigeria Entertainment Awards took place on 31 August 2014, at the Skirball Center for the Performing Arts in New York City. The eligibility period was from March 2013 to March 2014. In April 2014, the NEA reviewing committee began collecting submissions for the 2014 edition. The deadline for submission was April 30, 2014, and the nominations were announced on May 29, 2014. Tiwa Savage and Davido received the most nominations with 5 each. Don Jazzy, Flavour N'abania and Wizkid all got four nominations each, while Olamide, Patoranking, Chidinma and Oritse Femi followed closely with three nominations. Pop duo Skuki rejected their Best New Act nomination. The group released their debut album ''B.A.N.G.E.R'' in May 2010 and won the Next Rated award at The Headies 2010. The ceremony featured performances from artist such as El Phlex, Harrysong, Skales, Orezi, Shatta Wale, Wande Coal, J. Martins, Praiz, WizzyPro, RunTown and Patoranking. Davido won a total of 3 awards, includi ... [...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] |
List Of Nigerian Comedians
This is a list of notable Nigerian comedians. A * Abiodun Ayoyinka (born 1960) * Akpororo * Alibaba Akporobome (born 1965) *Ayo Makun (born 1971) B * Basketmouth (born 1978) * Bovi (born 1979) * Broda Shaggi (born 1993) * Buchi (born 1979) C * Chigul (born 1976) * Chuks D General E * Emmanuella (born 2010) F * Frank D Don (born 1985) H * Helen Paul (born 1983) I *I Go Dye * I Go Save (born 1979) K * Kiriku L * Lord Lamba M * Mark Angel (born 1991) * MC Aproko * MC Lively (born 1992) *Mr Macaroni (born 1993) O * Okey Bakassi (born 1969) R * Real Warri Pikin (born 1990) T * Teju Babyface (born 1979) * Taaooma (born 1999) * Twyse Ereme (born 1992) {{DEFAULTSORT:Nigerian comedians Lists of comedians Comedians Comedians A comedian or comic is a person who seeks to entertain an audience by making them laugh. This might be through jokes or amusing situations, or acting foolish (as in slapstick), or employing prop comedy. A comedian who addresses an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nigerians
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] |
Surulere
Surulere is a residential and commercial Local Government Areas of Nigeria, Local Government Area located on the mainland of Lagos in Lagos State, Nigeria, with an area of . At the last census in the year 2006, there were 503,975 inhabitants, with a population density of 21,864 inhabitants per square kilometer. The local government area is bordered by Yaba, Lagos, Yaba, Mushin, Lagos, Mushin and Ebute Metta, Ebute-Metta. History During the rapid urbanization of Lagos, the city expanded to the west of its Lagos Lagoon, lagoon, which included present-day Surulere. Families from different regions of the country have historically settled in Surulere. In addition to the local settlers of Lagos, during the nineteenth century, various emancipated African Brazilians and Cubans, who were referred to as ''Aguda'' or Saro (Nigeria), ''Saros'', settled in Surulere. Nigerians from the Northern region initially ended at Idi-Araba, while many people from the eastern part were in various quarter ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lagos State
Lagos State ( yo, Ìpínlẹ̀ Èkó) is a States of Nigeria, state in South West (Nigeria), southwestern Nigeria. Of the 36 States of Nigeria, states, it is both the List of Nigerian states by population, most populous and List of Nigerian states by area, smallest in area. Bounded to the south by the Bight of Benin and to the west by the Benin–Nigeria border, international border with Benin Republic, Lagos State borders Ogun State to the east and north making it the only Nigerian state to border only one other state. Named for the city of Lagos—the List of urban areas in Africa by population, most populous city in Africa—the state was formed from the Western Region, Nigeria, Western Region and the former Federal Capital Territory on 27 May 1967. Geographically, Lagos State is dominated by bodies of water with nearly a quarter of the state's area being lagoons, creeks, and rivers. The largest of these bodies are the Lagos Lagoon, Lagos and Lekki Lagoon, Lekki lagoons in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sociology
Sociology is a social science that focuses on society, human social behavior, patterns of Interpersonal ties, social relationships, social interaction, and aspects of culture associated with everyday life. It uses various methods of Empirical research, empirical investigation and critical analysis to develop a body of knowledge about social order and social change. While some sociologists conduct research that may be applied directly to social policy and welfare, others focus primarily on refining the Theory, theoretical understanding of social processes and phenomenology (sociology), phenomenological method. Subject matter can range from Microsociology, micro-level analyses of society (i.e. of individual interaction and agency (sociology), agency) to Macrosociology, macro-level analyses (i.e. of social systems and social structure). Traditional focuses of sociology include social stratification, social class, social mobility, sociology of religion, religion, secularization, S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lagos State University
Lagos State University, also known as LASU, is located in Ojo, with sub-campuses at Ikeja and Epe both towns in Lagos State, Nigeria. The university was established in 1983 by the enabling law of Lagos State, for the advancement of learning and establishment of academic excellence; its motto being ''For Truth and Service''. The university caters for over 35,000 students. The University was established during the Administration of Late Lateef Kayode Jakande. The university offers diploma, degree and post graduate programmes, including an MBA programme. LASU was ranked among the top 600 universities in the world by in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings for 2020. On 23 June, 2021 LASU emerged as the best young university in Nigeria having been below the age of 50 years to be added. Times Higher Education ranked the Lagos State University as the second best university in Nigeria on the 2 September 2020, and was the only state university included in the ranking ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2015 Nigeria Entertainment Awards
The 2015 Nigeria Entertainment Awards was the 10th edition of the Nigeria Entertainment Awards. Wizkid won the most awards while Olamide received the most nominations with three across 39 award categories. Kiss Daniel won the Best New Act to Watch award while Praiz won the Best R&B Act award after he toppled the likes of Banky W, Chidinma, Seyi Shay, Timi Dakolo and Shaydee. The award was held at the Skirball Center for the Performing Arts, New York City, U.S.A and was hosted by Osas Ighodaro and Ice Prince. Winners and nominees Below is the list of nominees and winners for the popular music categories. Winners are highlighted in bold. Musical categories Hottest Single of The Year *" Ojuelegba – Wizkid" **" Woju" – Kiss Daniel **"Shoki Remix" – Lil Kesh, Olamide, Davido **" Godwin" – Korede Bello **"Shake Body" – Skales **"Dorobucci" – The Mavins Best New Act to Watch *Kiss Daniel **Di'Ja **CDQ **Korede Bello **Lil Kesh **Ayo Jay **Falz Gospel Artist of The Yea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
