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Brotherhood (2022 Film)
''Brotherhood'' is a Nigerian crime-action thriller produced by Jade Osiberu and starring Tobi Bakre, Boma Akpore, Falz, Basketmouth, Sam Dede, Ronke Oshodi Oke, Toni Tones, Zubby Micheal, Mr Macaroni and a host of others. The film was released to cinemas in Africa on 23rd September 2022. The film started showing simultaneously in several African countries including Nigeria, Cameroon, Benin Republic, Burkina Faso, Togo, Niger Republic, Senegal, Congo, Rwanda, Gabon, Guinea, and Madagascar. Synopsis ''Brotherhood'' tells a story of twin brothers Wale Adetula (played by Falz) and Akin Adetula (played by Tobi Bakre) who saw their parents been killed while there were young, growing up the twin brothers found themselves on both sides of a coin as Wale joins the Police detectives while Akin became a criminal which landed him in prison severally. After Akin was released from the prison, he joined the notorious 'Ojuju Boys' and brought about plans to help them rob bullion vans an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Loukman Ali
Loukman Ali (born 1 June 1990) is a Ugandan cinematographer, screenwriter, film director, producer and Graphic Designer. His directorial debut was Monday followed up by '' The Bad Mexican'', released in 2017.The film was nominated in various festival including the Amakula International film festival. His other major films include ''The Girl in a Yellow Jumper'', The Blind Date and Sixteen Rounds. He is known to frequently working with actor Michael Wawuyo Jr. and filmmaker Usama Mukwaya. Early life and background After working as a graphics designer in Norway, Loukman returned to Uganda and ventured into advertising until he began doing films in 2014. Film breakthrough (2014–2020): ''The Girl in the Yellow Jumper'' This is Loukman Ali's feature film debut. The film was initially to premiere on April 15, 2020, but was subsequently postponed due to COVID-19. The Film will however have its world premiere at the Urbanworld Film Festival during its 25 anniversary 2021 – prese ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zubby Michael
Azubuike Michael Egwu professionally known as Zubby Michael is a Nigerian film actor and movie producer. He is known for his role in ''Three Windows'', ''Royal Storm'' and ''Professional Lady''. His first appearance was in the movie titled ''Missing Rib'' but known for The Three Widows where he played the lead role. Life and career Zubby was born in Anambra State. He attended Nnamdi Azikiwe University where he obtained a degree in Mass Communication. He began acting in Yola at a young age. His first movie appearance was in a movie titled ''Missing Rib'' but became popular for his lead role in The Three Windows. Zubby has appeared in several other films. Political career On 25 November 2019 he was appointed into a political position as the Special Adviser on Media to the Anambra State governor Willie Obiano Willie Obiano (born August 8, 1955) is a Nigerian politician, banker and technocrat. He served as the fourth democratically elected Governor of Anambra State from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ifu Ennada
Iheme Faith Uloma (born 23 July 1992) better known as Ifu Ennada is a Nigerian film actress and fashion designer and a former ''BBNaija'' housemate. She is also an actress, known for winning the AMAA award for Best Young and Promising Actor in the movie ''O-Town''. Early life and career Ennada was born in Abia State, Nigeria but raised in Lagos. She studied Computer science at the Olabisi Onabanjo University where she obtained her BSc. She began her movie career in 2019 and in 2016, she was nominated for Best Young/Promising Actor in the movie ''O-Town'' at the AMAA awards 2016. In a 2018 interview, she revealed that she had been sexually harassed in 2016. In 2018, she participated in the Big Brother Naija ''Big Brother Naija'', formerly known as ''Big Brother Nigeria'', is a Nigerian reality competition television series, based on the Big Brother television franchise, in which, contestants live in an isolated house and compete for a large cash pr ... game show. Filmogr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bisola Aiyeola
Bisola Aiyeola (born 21 January 1986) is a Nigerian actress and singer. In 2017, Bisola became the first runner up of ''Big Brother Naija''. In 2018, she won the AMVCA Trailblazer Award at the 2018 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards.In 2021, she was one of the investors of ''Amaze'', an app that makes endorsement deals easier for celebrities. Education Bisola attended National Open University of Nigeria where she studied business management. Career Aiyeola appeared on the 2017 series of Big Brother Naija where she was first runner up. While at BBN, she emerged winner of ONE Campaign reality show which is an international Advocacy Organisation for girl-child education with offices in London, United States, Nigeria and other parts of the world. After leaving the house, as a singer, Bisola released her single debut ''Luchia'' under Temple music. Bisola was one of the contestants at MTN Project Fame West Africa in 2008 where she came 5th and Iyanya won. From 2011 to 2013, Bisola ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mercy Aigbe
Mercy Aigbe Hajiya Meena (born 1 January 1978) is a Nigerian actress, director, fashionista and businesswoman. She is best known for her Yoruba indigenous movies. Early life Mercy Aigbe was born on 1 January 1978 in Edo State. to Pa Aigbe and Mrs. Abisola Grace Owodunni She hails from Benin city which is the capital of Edo State. She is the second child in a family of five. She had her primary education at St. Francis primary school and attended Maryland Comprehensive Secondary School Ikeja, Lagos. She is also an alumnus of The Polytechnic, Ibadan, Oyo State, where she received her OND in Financial Studies. In 2001, Mercy Aigbe graduated from University of Lagos with a degree in Theater Arts. Career Mercy Aigbe kicked off her acting career by starring in some soap operas, including the popular TV drama series "Papa Ajasco." Professionally, Mercy joined the Nollywood industry fully in 2006 and acted in the movie that brought her into the limelight 'Ara,' a movie produced by R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adebola Williams
Adebola Williams (born 1986) is a Nigerian media entrepreneur, journalist, political consultant, and motivational speaker. He is the Group CEO of RED , For Africa. He co-founded and runs Red Africa, Africa's largest portfolio of youth media brands which include Red Media Africa, Statecraft Inc., The Future Awards Africa, and YNaija. His career in media and television began at the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) with advocacy for youth, and, eventually good governance. Described as "the man with the golden touch" by Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo, he was profiled by ''Forbes'' as the man who helped elect a trifecta of presidents in Africa. Early life Williams was born on 7 March 1986 "to a wealthy family, but when he was 10, his family lost everything they had, so he had to struggle." In his early teen years, Williams wanted to become an actor and was paid only 50 cents for his first acting role. "He started working as an assistant with a counselor and a psychologist ... [...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] |
Omawumi
Omawumi Megbele (born 13 April 1982), known by her stage name Omawumi, is a Nigerian singer-songwriter and actress of Itsekiri ethnicity She is a brand ambassador for Globacom, Konga.com, and Malta Guinness. She's also part of the campaign called "Rise with the Energy of Africa". She gained attention as the 2007 runner-up on West African Idols, a reality TV show part of the Idols franchise. Her second album, ''The Lasso of Truth'', was reported to be a commercial success in Nigeria. Early life Omawumi was born on 13 April 1982 to Chief Dr. Frank and Mrs. Aya Megbele. Education She began her education at Nana Primary School during her pupilage, and later attended the College of Education Demonstration Secondary School. She graduated from Ambrose Alli University with a law degree. After graduating in 2005, she moved to Port Harcourt, Rivers State, where she worked with her family's law firm called "O.S Megbele & Associates". She also studied French at Alliance Francaise. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
OC Ukeje
Okechukwu Ukeje, known as OC Ukeje is Nigerian actor,model and musician. He came into prominence after winning the Amstel Malta Box Office (AMBO) reality show. He has received several awards including Africa Movie Academy Awards, Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards, Nollywood Movies Awards, Best of Nollywood Awards, Nigeria Entertainment Awards and Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards. He has featured in several award-winning films including '' Two Brides and a Baby'', ''Hoodrush'', '' Alan Poza'', ''Confusion Na Wa'' and ''Half of a Yellow Sun''. Early life Okechukwu Ukeje, a native of Umuahia Abia State, was born and raised in Lagos State, Nigeria. He is the second child of a family of three. Career He attended Federal Government College Ijanikin, Ojo, Lagos. He began his career in acting from his first year at the University of Lagos, Yaba, with a lead role in a stage play. He went on to pursue both music and acting, focusing mainly on acting in stage plays for the first fou ... [...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] |
Basketmouth
Bright Okpocha (born 14 September 1978 in Lagos State), better known by his stage name Basketmouth, is a Nigerian comedian and actor. He has organized popular stand-up comedy concerts like ''Basketmouth Uncensored'' across the globe. Basketmouth hosted a comedy challenge on Instagram, called the #TwoThingsChallenge which sparked an uproar from fans, after a young fan posted a video of him saying obscene things relating to sex, with a child in close view in the video. He was a producer of "''Ghana Jollof''". Biography Early life Bright Okpocha was born in Lagos State but hails from Abia State, Nigeria. He completed his primary and secondary school in Apapa, Lagos and moved on to the University of Benin, Edo State to study for a degree in Sociology and Anthropology. He discovered his skill in drumming in 1991 followed by taking up rapping in 1994. He then formed a group called "''Da'' ''Psychophats"'' which had 7 members and they started going for shows and rapping in 1995, h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jade Osiberu
Jadesola Osiberu is a Nigerian writer, director and producer and founder of Greoh Studios. She is known for ''Isoken'' (2017), '' Sugar Rush'' (2019), ''Brotherhood'' (2022) and ''Gangs of Lagos'', the first Nigerian original film set to stream exclusively on Amazon Prime Video. In September 2022, Osiberu's Greoh Studios signed a three-year deal with Amazon to develop and produce original scripted TV series and feature films. Early life and education Born to a royal family in 1985, Osiberu's father, Oba Adewale Osiberu is the ''Elepe of Epe Sagamu''. Osiberu had her secondary education in Ibadan, before obtaining a Computer Systems Engineering degree from University of Manchester. She is also an alumna of Pan-Atlantic University, where she studied Media and Communications. Career Despite working professionally as a software developer after graduation, Osiberu decided to change career to film-making. In celebrating the Women's History Month, ''Pulse'' included her in its lis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |