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Battleground (Nigerian TV Series)
''Battleground'' is Africa Magic telenovela Nigeria series starring Joke Silva, Shaffy Bello, Yinka Davies, Ini Dima-Okojie, Ozzy Agu, Nonso Bassey, Chike, Hauwa Alhbura, Gbenga Titiloye, Francis Onwuche, and Okey Uzoeshi. In its final season, Waje was recurred to join the cast. Synopsis They might be exceptionally wealthy and powerful but the Badmus family’s love for one another is put to the test when an unfortunate series of events leads to greed and power struggles within their ranks. It’s a classic tale of love and war that’s sure to be a thrilling watch. Cast Main cast *Joke Silva as Mama Egba *Shaffy Bello as Adaora Badmus *Yinka Davies as Cissy Jack Badmus *Ini Dima-Okojie as Teni Badmus *Hauwa Alhbura as Ayo Badmus *Gbenga Titiloye as Kolade Badmus * Chike as Mayowa Badmus *Ozzy Agu as Michael Ige Williams *Francis Onwuche as Peter Ige Williams *Nonso Bassey as Dr. Emeka Kalu *Okey Uzoeshi as Ola Badmus *Daniel Etim Effiong as Evander Obi Recurring *Waje Writer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pearl Osibu
A pearl is a hard, glistening object produced within the soft tissue (specifically the mantle (mollusc), mantle) of a living animal shell, shelled mollusk or another animal, such as fossil conulariids. Just like the shell of a mollusk, a pearl is composed of calcium carbonate (mainly aragonite or a mixture of aragonite and calcite) in minute crystalline form, which has deposited in concentric layers. The ideal pearl is perfectly round and smooth, but many other shapes, known as baroque pearls, can occur. The finest quality of natural pearls have been highly valued as gemstones and objects of beauty for many centuries. Because of this, ''pearl'' has become a metaphor for something rare, fine, admirable and valuable. The most valuable pearls occur spontaneously in the wild, but are extremely rare. These wild pearls are referred to as ''natural'' pearls. ''Cultured'' or ''farmed'' pearls from Pinctada, pearl oysters and freshwater mussels make up the majority of those currently ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lani Aisida
Lani Aisida (born November 17, 1984) is a Nigerian screenwriter and producer. Among the shows and films he's written for are Oga! Pastor, Skinny Girl in Transit, and Just Not Married, with the last earning him a nomination for a Best of Nollywood Award for Best Screenplay. He has been nicknamed the "King of Web Series" for writing popular webs series.Lani Aisida: As 'Rumour Has It' Ends, the King of Web Series Speaks by Aigbokhaevbolo, , August 29, 2021. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shaffy Bello
Shaffy Bello is a Nigerian film actress and singer. She first shot into the entertainment scene when she featured vocals in a 1997 hit song by Seyi Sodimu titled " Love Me Jeje". Career Shaffy grew up in the United States where she completed her education. Her first major film was ''Eti Keta'', a Yoruba film. In 2012, she starred as Joanne Lawson in the TV series ''Tinsel'' and as Adesuwa in ''Taste of Love''. Shaffy has since featured in several Yoruba and English language films and TV series including ''When Love Happens'', ''Gbomo Gbomo Express'', and Taste of Love. Selected filmography *''Eti Keta'' *''The Score'' *''Tinsel'' *''When Love Happens'' *''Gbomo Gbomo Express'' *''Taste of Love'' *'' It's Her Day'' *'' Ovy's Voice'' *'' Hire a Man'' (2017) *''Light will Come'' *''Twisted Twins'' *'' Three Thieves'' *'' The Therapist'' *'' Two Weeks in Lagos'' *''Soft Work'' (2020) *''Unroyal'' (2020) *'' Mama Drama'' (2020) *'' Chief Daddy'' *''From Lagos with Love'' *''Iboju' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yinka Davies
Yinka Davies (born July 16, 1970) is a Nigerian vocalist, dancer, lyricist and judge of reality show, ''Nigerian Idol.'' Yinka has been in the Nigerian entertainment industry for 28 years. Pitch ''Slogan – Time has come to speak up for ourselves'' Background Information Father – Benin Republic/Sierra Leone Lisabi clan who moved to Lagos because he was originally from Nigeria. Mother – from Ikorodu, Lagos State. Paternal grandmother - from the Shagamu royal family These origins affect her musical influences. She remembers that her father had a guitar. She grew up to the sounds of Sam Cooke, Johnny Cash, Elvis and Jimmy Dean when she was growing up as this was the music that her father liked to listen to. As Davies grew older in the 1970s and 1980s the radio at her grandmother's house was always tuned to Radio Lagos which played a variety of African music from Manu Dibango (Cameroun - Makossa), Mmaman Shatta (traditional Northern Nigerian musician), Dan Maria Jos (No ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ini Dima-Okojie
Ini Dima-Okojie (born 24 June 1990) is a Nigerian actress from Edo State, Nigeria. She resigned from her job in investment banking to enroll at the New York Film Academy. She started her career with the first television appearance on Taste of Love (Nigerian TV series), Taste of Love and she has featured on many films including the multicultural romcom, ''Namaste Wahala'' in 2021 and the Netflix Nigerian original thriller, Blood Sisters (2022 series) in 2022. Early life and education Dima-Okojie is from Esan people, Esan North-East LGA, Edo State, Nigeria. Her father is a medical doctor and her mother is a retired banker and entrepreneur. She attended Air Force primary school in Lagos and moved to Air Force comprehensive secondary school, Ibadan. She studied at Covenant University, Nigeria, where she earned a degree in International relations, International Relations. She quit her job in investment banking to pursue a pathway into acting. This led her to earn a degree in acti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chike (singer)
Chike Ezekpeazu Osebuka (born January 28, 1993), popularly known by his stage name Chike is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and actor. He is known for participating in the Nigerian reality competition ''Project Fame West Africa'' and finishing in second place on Season 1 of'' The Voice Nigeria''. Chike made his acting debut as mayoma badmus on the Africa Magic Showcase telenovela '' Battleground.'' Early life and education Chike is a native of Onitsha, Anambra State in Nigeria and is one of four children. Chike decision to pursue a career in music was influenced by his family. He is a graduate of Covenant University with a degree in Computer Engineering. Career ''Project Fame'' Chike was featured as a contestant on Project Fame West Africa however, was then eliminated after reaching the Top 10. ''The Voice Nigeria'' Chike auditioned for ''The Voice Nigeria'' with a cover of James Arthur's "Roses" and he opted to join Team Patoranking. In the battle round, he performed Mario's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joke Silva
Joke Silva , MFR is a Nigerian actress, director, and businesswoman. In 1998 she had a major role, starring opposite Colin Firth and Nia Long in the British-Canadian film ''The Secret Laughter of Women''. In 2006, she won "Best Actress in a Leading Role" at the 2nd Africa Movie Academy Awards for her performance in ''Women's Cot'', and " Best Actress in a Supporting Role" at the 4th Africa Movie Academy Awards in 2008 for her performance as a grandmother in ''White Waters''. Silva is married to actor Olu Jacobs. The couple founded and operate the Lufodo Group, a media corporation that consists of film production, distribution assets, and the Lufodo Academy of Performing Arts where she serves as Director of Studies. She is also the pioneer managing director of Malete Film Village, in association with Kwara State University. On 29 September 2014, Silva received recognition as a Member of the Order of the Federal Republic, one of Nigeria's National Honours, at the Internation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nonso Bassey
Chukwunonso Anozuma Bassey Iwuchukwu, popularly known as Nonzo Bassey, and formerly known as Nonso Bassey, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, actor and model. He was among the top 8 finalists in the maiden edition of The Voice Nigeria and was signed to Universal Music Group Nigeria.He is also a cast member on Africa Magic TV's telenovela, ''Battleground (TV program), Battleground''. Prior to August 2022, he went by the stage name Nonso Bassey. Early life Bassey was born in Calabar to an Igbo father from Imo and an Efik people, Efik mother from Cross River State. In 2000, he gained admission to the University of Calabar International Secondary School, Calabar and graduated in 2006. He attended Covenant University, from where he graduated with a second class upper degree in English and Literary Studies after which he performed his National Youth Service (NYSC) as a Civil Servant in the Aviation Sector in Imo State. Career Bassey began his professional music career when he was fea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Africa Magic
Africa Magic is a collection of Pay TV entertainment channels that focus on African programming, most popularly Nigerian series and movies. ''Africa Magic'', which started off as single channel of the same name, is a brand owned by M-Net and now comprises seven channels. History Africa Magic was launched in July 2003 as a movie and general entertainment channel geared at showcasing Nollywood talent and African culture and couture. At the time of its launch it received high popularity amongst DStv subscribers, especially in South Africa and Nigeria. Thus the launching of a sister channel, Africa Magic Plus, was made possible. The two channels went on another brand identity and over the next decade, the brand expanded to include seven more channels comprising movies, television shows and general entertainment. Africa Magic broadcasts in more than 50 African countries. The channels include ''Africa Magic Family'', ''Africa Magic Showcase'', ''Africa Magic Yoruba'', ''Africa Magic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Telenovela
A telenovela is a type of a television serial drama or soap opera produced primarily in Latin America. The word combines ''tele'' (for "television") and ''novela'' (meaning "novel"). Similar drama genres around the world include '' teleserye'' (Philippines), '' téléroman'' (Canada, specifically Quebec), and ''sinetron'' (Indonesia). Commonly described using the American colloquialism Spanish soap opera, many telenovelas share some stylistic and thematic similarities to the soap opera familiar to the English-speaking world. The significant difference is their series run length; telenovelas tell one self-contained story, typically within the span of a year or less whereas soap operas tend to have intertwined storylines told during indefinite, continuing runs. This makes them shorter than most other television series, but still much longer than a miniseries. This planned run results in a faster-paced, more concise style of melodrama compared to a typical soap opera. Episodes of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Waje
Aituaje Iruobe, known professionally as Waje, which is the first letter from each word from the phrase "Words Aren't Just enough" is a Nigerian singer. She first gained recognition after being featured on the remake of P-Square’s "Omoge Mi". Waje was also featured on the duo's 2008 hit track "Do Me". Moreover, she contributed vocals to Banky W's "Thief My Kele" and M.I's "One Naira". In 2016, Waje was one of the four judges in the inaugural season of ''The Voice'' Nigeria. In 2018, on its final season of Africa Magic telenovela, '' Battleground'', Waje was recurred. Michael Chiedoziem Chukwudera on Afrocritik describes Waje as: "one of the undisputed queens of Soul music in Nigeria, and that a good argument could be made that she has had the best vocal run in the music scene over the past fifteen years." Early life Waje was born September 1, in Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria. She is the firstborn and the first daughter in her family. She grew up in Benin City, following her paren ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Showmax
Showmax is an online subscription video on demand (SVOD) service which launched in South Africa on 19 August 2015. Showmax uses a localisation strategy to take on established video on demand competitors with a focus on local content and partnerships with mobile telcos. In South Africa Showmax has managed to out compete eight domestic competitors. It continues to compete with international video steaming services Netflix, Disney+ and Amazon Prime Video. Showmax is a part of MultiChoice Group (which itself is a spin-off of Naspers, owner of 30.86% stake in Tencent which owns a similar service, Tencent Video and iflix). Showmax's engineering team is based in the Czech Republic. Showmax publishes engineering and research articles on a technical blog. History In December 2015, Showmax expanded its reach to audiences in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and North America. In May 2016, Showmax expanded to 36 countries in Africa, taking the total number of countries in which Showmax ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
