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Aníkúlápó
''Aníkúlápó'' is a 2022 Nigerian epic fantasy film produced by Kunle Afolayan and distributed by Netflix. Released on 30 September 2022, it stars Kunle Remi, Bimbo Ademoye, Sola Sobowale,Hakeem Kae-Kazim and Taiwo Hassan. The film was shot in Oyo State and Afolayan has described the work as a "''Game of Thrones'' recreated in Nigeria but with a better representation of our culture (Yoruba culture)". Synopsis Aníkúlápó narrates the story of Saro (played by Kunle Remi) who has recently arrived in Oyo as a stranger and a traditional textile weaver who uses the "aso-ofi" loom and technique. Saro has an illicit romance with Queen Arolake (played by Bimbo Ademoye) who has an unhappy marriage because she is hated by the King's wives and is also uninterested in the king, but it is her duty to lay with him. She is also young and uninterested in the older king's constant attention. His favoritism brings up rivalries with the other, older queens, who mistreat her. She and Saro fal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aisha Lawal
Aisha Lawal Oladunni is a Nigerian actor, scriptwriter and filmmaker. She was nominated for ''Most Promising Actress of the Year (Yoruba)'' award at the 2014 City People Entertainment Awards, ''Best Actress in Leading Role (Yoruba)'' award at the 2015 Best of Nollywood Awards, ''Best Indigenous Language Movie/TV Series (Yoruba)'' at the 2016 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards and ''Best Actress of the Year (Yoruba)'' and ''Best Supporting Actress of the Year (Yoruba)'' at 2018 City People Movie Awards. Early life Aisha Lawal is a native of Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria and attended Adeen International School and Federal Government College, Ogbomoso. Aisha Lawal had a passion for acting ever since she was young, where she would act in different stage plays. Lawal later attended the Lead City University, where she obtained a degree in law and a second degree in public administration. Career Aisha Lawal attended Femi Adebayo's J15 School of Performing Arts from 2008 to 2010 an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kunle Afolayan
Kunle Afolayan (born 30 September 1975) is a Nigerian actor, producer and director. He is widely credited for elevating the quality of Nollywood movies though larger budgets, shooting on 35mm, releasing in cinemas, and improving cliché Nollywood storylines. After starting his film career as an actor in the 1999 political drama '' Saworoide'', Afoloayan made his directorial debut in 2006 with '' Irapada'', a Nigerian supernatural thriller, which won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Film in an African Language. His follow-on directing credits include ''The Figurine'', ''Phone Swap'', ''October 1,'' and ''Citation. October 1'' was the winner of 16 major African movie awards in 2015 and the second highest grossing Nigerian film in Nigerian cinemas at the time of its release, a feat Afolayan was to repeat two years later with '' The CEO''. In 2021, the director signed a three-picture deal with Netflix. ''Swallow'', the screen adaption of Sefi Atta's book of the same name w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mr Macaroni
Adebowale "Debo" Adedayo (born 3 May 1993), known by his stage name Mr Macaroni, is a Nigerian actor, content creator and citizen activist. A trained thespian, his popularity grew from his comic skits on social media, where he plays the role of a political figure cum sugar daddy called "Daddy Wa" or a sadistic lecturer called "Professor Hard Life". Debo popularized catchphrases like "Ooin", "Freaky freaky" and "You are doing well". Using his satirical works and online presence, Debo is also known for his social justice advocacy. His skits satirize social issues to promote human rights and critique everyday social interactions. During the 2020 #EndSARS protests in Nigeria, Debo used his platform and presence at various protest venues to advocate against police brutality - even after becoming a victim as a result. Early life An indigene of Ogun State, Adebowale David Ibrahim Adedayo was born in Ogudu, Lagos into an Upper middle class, Islamic and Christian family in May 1993. H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kunle Remi
Kunle Remi, birth name Oyekunle Opeyemi Oluwaremi (born 18 October 1988) is a Nigerian actor, producer, filmmaker, content creator, host, motivational speaker, entrepreneur, and model. He has appeared in '' Falling'', ''Family Forever'', ''Tinsel'', and '' Aníkúlápó'' He won the 7th edition of Gulder Ultimate Search in 2010. While studying at the New York Film Academy, he was simultaneously hosting an Internet TV Channel, Celebville 360. As a successful venture, he made an appearance at the Academy Awards nomination event in Beverly Hills, his first significant hosting appearance. By 2012, he was already cast in his first movie ''Heavy Beauty'' produced by Grace Edwin Okon and directed by Stanlee Ohikhuare. Though he graduated in 2014, he returned and studied filmmaking and directing, which he graduated from in 2015. Early life and education The Nollywood actor was born in Benue State on 18 October 1988. His family relocated to Ibadan when he was a child. His parents r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taiwo Hassan
Taiwo Hassan (, born 31 October 1959), also known as Ogogo, is a Nigerian film actor, producer and director. Early Taiwo Hassan was born on 31 October 1959 in Ilaro, a town in Ogun State, Nigeria. He has a twin brother, and his family has a history of twins. His father and grandfather were both twins. Education Ogogo completed primary education at Christ Church School in Ilaro. He attended Gazikia college in Lagos for his secondary education but was unable to finish it due to a financial problem. He then studied at a technical college and worked as an automobile mechanic at the water corporation for about 13 years. Career Ogogo began his acting career in 1981, shortly after starting work as a mechanic. In 1994 he left his job at the water corporation to concentrate on acting. Actor *''Aníkúlápó ''Aníkúlápó'' is a 2022 Nigerian epic fantasy film produced by Kunle Afolayan and distributed by Netflix. Released on 30 September 2022, it stars Kunle Remi, Bimbo Ad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Faithia 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 fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sola Sobowale
Sola Sobowale (born 26 December 1963) is a Nigerian film actress, screenwriter, film director and film producer. Sola Sobowale had her big break in 2001, in the premiere of Nigeria's popular television drama series Super Story: ''Oh Father, Oh Daughter.'' Career Before shooting into stardom, Sola Sobowale had roles in ''The Village Headmaster'', ''Mirror in the Sun'', and the Yoruba film, ''Asewo To Re Mecca''. Sola Sobowale joined acting through numerous roles in movies produced by Awada Kerikeri Group under the leadership of Adebayo Salami. Over the years, Sola Sobowale had scripted, co-scripted, directed and produced several Nigerian films. Sola scripted, produced and directed, ''Ohun Oko Somida'', a 2010 Nigerian film that stars Adebayo Salami. Sobowale featured in ''Dangerous Twins'', a 2004 Nigerian drama film produced by Tade Ogidan, written and directed by Niji Akanni. Sola Sobowale is also featured in '' Family on Fire'' produced and directed by Tade Ogidan. Sola Sob ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nigerian Fantasy Films
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] |
Netflix Original Films
__NOTOC__ The following are lists of Netflix original films by year: Lists *List of Netflix original films (2015–2017) *List of Netflix original films (2018) *List of Netflix original films (2019) *List of Netflix original films (2020) *List of Netflix original films (2021) *List of Netflix original films (2022) *List of Netflix original films (since 2023) See also * List of Netflix original programming * List of ended Netflix original programming * List of Netflix original stand-up comedy specials * Lists of Netflix exclusive international distribution programming External links Netflix Originalscurrent list on Netflix (based on geolocation) {{Netflix, state=autocollapse Netflix Netflix, Inc. is an American subscription video on-demand over-the-top streaming service and production company based in Los Gatos, California. Founded in 1997 by Reed Hastings and Marc Randolph in Scotts Valley, California, it offers a fil ... ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Films Shot In Oyo
A film also called a movie, motion picture, moving picture, picture, photoplay or (slang) flick is a work of visual art that simulates experiences and otherwise communicates ideas, stories, perceptions, feelings, beauty, or atmosphere through the use of moving images. These images are generally accompanied by sound and, more rarely, other sensory stimulations. The word "cinema", short for cinematography, is often used to refer to filmmaking and the film industry, and to the art form that is the result of it. Recording and transmission of film The moving images of a film are created by photographing actual scenes with a motion-picture camera, by photographing drawings or miniature models using traditional animation techniques, by means of CGI and computer animation, or by a combination of some or all of these techniques, and other visual effects. Before the introduction of digital production, series of still images were recorded on a strip of chemically sensitized ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
