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Beverly Naya
Beverly Naya (born Beverly Ifunaya Bassey; 17 April 1989) is a British-born Nigerian actress. Beverly won Most Promising Talent at the 2010 Best of Nollywood Awards. She also won the award for Fast Rising Actress at the 2011 City People Entertainment Awards. Early life Beverly Ifunaya Bassey was born in London as the only child of her Nigerian parents. At 17, Beverly began acting while studying philosophy, psychology, and sociology at Brunel University. She also studied script-writing and film-making at Roehampton University. In an interview with ''BellaNaija'', she explained that she relocated to Nigeria because of the rapid growth of Nollywood, and the opportunities that it creates for aspiring actors. In another interview, Beverly cited Ramsey Nouah and Genevieve Nnaji as mentors. Career Naya began acting at the age of 17 and studied film-making at Roehampton University, London. In the year 2011, Naya was named the "fastest rising actress" in the City People Entertainment ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
NdaniTV
Ndani TV is a web-based channel owned by GTBank. History Ndani TV was established in 2012 by GTBank to offer both entertainment and informative content in order to attract a youthful customer base. It was the first online video content vehicle launched by a Nigerian bank and has grown into a media company. Since its launch, Ndani TV gained traction with productions such as Frank Donga’s ''The Interview'', ''Skinny Girl in Transit'' and the ''Ndani TGIF show''. It has over 107 million YouTube views and over 443,000 subscribers at January 2021. Ndani TV offers its audience an insider's look at the African continent, Hence the name ‘Ndani’ which is a Swahili word for ‘Inside’. Productions TV Shows *''37 Questions'' *''Afrocity'' *''Fashion Insider'' *''Game On'' * ''Gidi Up'' *''Lagos Big Boy'' *''Ndani Real Talk'' * ''Ndani Sessions'' * ''Ndani TGIF Show'' *''Phases'' * ''Ratings'' *''Rumor Has It'' * ''Skinny Girl in Transit'' * ''The Interv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
When Love Happens
''...When Love Happens'' is a 2014 Nigerian romantic comedy film co-produced and directed by Seyi Babatope. It stars Weruche Opia, OC Ukeje, Beverly Naya, Oreka Godis, Gideon Okeke, Bukky Wright, Desmond Elliot, Wale Ojo, Keppy Ekpenyong and Shafy Bello. The film tells the story of Mo, a successful events planner whose job is to help other people plan their weddings, but finds it hard to get into a relationship. Cast *Weruche Opia as Moduroti 'Mo' Bankole-Smith *Gideon Okeke as Tobe Okoronkwo *Beverly Naya as Jennifer Obigwe * Oreka Godis as Tseju *OC Ukeje as Dare Laguda *Keppy Ekpenyong as Tunde Bankole-Smith *Shafy Bello as Anna Bankole-Smith *Wale Ojo as Oladele Laguda *Bukky Wright as Mrs Laguda *Desmond Elliot as Lanre *Helen Paul as Chika *Blossom Chukwujekwu as Ike *KC Ejelonu as KC *Femi Brainard as *Enyinna Nwigwe as Production Production of the film took 7 months. Principal photography, which lasted for two weeks, commenced in Lagos around February 2014. Release Beh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
ELOY Awards
ELOY (Exquisite Lady of the Year) Awards is an award for women excelling in their field of work. It was established by Tewa Onasanya in 2009. During the ELOY awards which was held in Lagos Continental Hotel in 2018, the convener Tewa Onasanya revealed that the nominees were selected from different walks of life and that there has to be a vote-count before anyone is duly awarded. In 2019, the ELOY awards introduced a new development, in which the awards for the very first time would be celebrating a man, the category will celebrate a man or male-owned company, which empowers and employs women, the CEO, Tewa Onasanya stated that there was need to improve on the previous editions. Some notable winners of ELOY awards in time past, are Adesua Etomi, Nancy Isime including BBNaija's Cee-C, Cynthia Nwadiora amongst others. Winners of ELOY Awards in 2017 Here are the winners of the ELOY awards in 2017: * Fashion Designer of The Year - Bisola Adeniyi, Lady Bida * On Air Personality - ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Going For Broke
Go for broke or going for broke may refer to: Films * ''Go for Broke!'' (1951 film), a film about the 442nd Infantry Regiment * ''Go For Broke'' aka ''Tutto per tutto'', aka ''All Out'' (1968 Italian spaghetti Western directed by Umberto Lenzi) * ''Going for Broke'' (1977 film), a Danish film * ''Go for Broke'' (2002 film), a film written by Jean-Claude La Marre * ''Going For Broke'' (2003 film), a 2003 television film starring Delta Burke * '' Go for Broke: An Origin Story'', a 2018 film; see Music * ''Going for Broke'' (album), a 1984 album by Eddy Grant * "Go for Broke", a song in Machine Gun Kelly's album ''Bloom'' Other uses * "Go For Broke", the unit motto of the US Army's historic 442nd Regimental Combat Team The 442nd Infantry Regiment ( ja, 第442歩兵連隊) was an infantry regiment of the United States Army. The regiment is best known as the most decorated in U.S. military history and as a fighting unit composed almost entirely of second-gene ... and subse ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Eve (2018 Film)
The Eve is a 2018 Nigerian Romantic comedy movie written by Tunde Babalola, Tosin Igho and Martin Adieze. It is directed by Tosin Igho, a veteran director of videos for Musician such as D'banj, Terry G, Faze, Yung L, Aramide and Sammie Okposo and produced by Hauwa Allahbura and Femi Odugbemi under the production company of Cut24 Productions The well musical romantic film stars Beverly Naya, Meg Otanwa, Ronke Oshodi, Hauwa Allahbur Efa Iwara, Adeolu Adefarasin, Kunle Remi, Mawuli Peter Gavorn and John Okafor (Mr Ibu) Premiere The movie was premiered in Lagos, Nigeria on March 24, 2018 at the Day Dream Pool Club, Landmark Towers, Victoria Island. It was also shown nationwide on Easter Day (March 29). Themes The movie is set around romantic and comedic love story that comically explores serious themes and also raise questions on trivial issues like weddings, marriage, sex, friendship, dating, cheating, celibacy, partying, and homosexuality. Synopsis The story revolve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Two Weeks In Lagos
''Two Weeks in Lagos'' (theatrically as Duas Semanas em Lagos), is a 2019 Nigerian comedy drama film directed by Kathryn Faseghaa dn co-produced by director herself with Sarah Inya Lawal. The film stars Mawuli Gavor and Beverly Naya in the lead roles whereas Joke Silva, Jide Kosoko, Toyin Abraham and Okey Uzoeshi made supportive roles. The film revolves around Ejikeme, an investment banker who comes home from the United States with Lola's brother Charlie to invest in Nigerian businesses, but later make an affair with Lola. The film has been shot in Lagos, Nigeria. The film made its premier on 10 October 2019. The film received mixed reviews from critics and screened worldwide. A businessman returns home to Nigeria and falls in love with a friend's sister despite his family’s plan for him to marry a politician’s daughter. Cast * Mawuli Gavor as Ejikeme * Beverly Naya as Lola * Joke Silva as Mrs. Chukwuemeka * Jide Kosoko as Dr. Makinde * Toyin Abraham as Kemi * Okey Uzoeshi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nneka The Pretty Serpent (2020 Film)
''Nneka the Pretty Serpent'' is a 2020 remake of the 1994 horror mystery film of the same name. It was directed by Tosin Igho with Idia Aisien playing the lead role alongside Bovi Ugboma, Bimbo Ademoye, Zack Orji, Shaffy Bello, Beverly Osu and Ndidi Obi. It was written by Adia Uyoyou. Plot Nneka Agu is on a journey to avenge her mother's death. The film starts with a flashback with Little Nneka and her parents celebrating her mother's 32nd birthday. She witnesses the killing of her parents by strange men and runs off. In the present day, Nneka is a waitress working with a critical boss, Gbenga and a bubbly co-waitress, Ada. She flirts with a customer named Tony Okechukwu. She has dreams about her mother and visits a soothsayer to get answers about her dreams. She starts having audiovisual hallucinations and ends up at sea, where she is possessed by a snake. Upon attaining her powers, the Queen Mother appears to Nneka in a mirror and narrates to her how she (queen mother) los ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jumbled
''Jumbled'' is a 2019 Nigerian family romantic drama film directed by Saheed Apanpa. The film was primarily shot in Lagos. The film was initially titled as ''Entangled'' but it was changed in early 2019 to avoid the use of a similar title which was used by another filmmaker. It stars Wale Ojo, Femi Adebayo and Lilian Esoro in the lead roles. The film was released on 12 April 2019 and received mixed reviews from critics. Synopsis A young girl in her early 30s who keeps her having her heart broken until she finds a suitable perfect ideal man for relationship, only to find out finally he may just be the worst of all other men. Cast * Lilian Esoro as Adaeze * Airebamen Irene * Beverly Naya * Femi Adebayo * Wale Ojo Wale Ojo is a British Nigerian actor. He started as a child actor in television. He subsequently continued acting roles in the UK and Nigeria. He came into prominence in 1995 for his role in '' The Hard Case''. He won the award for Best Actor ... Release T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chief Daddy
''Chief Daddy'' is a 2018 Nigerian comedy drama film directed by Niyi Akinmolayan, written by Bode Asiyanbi and produced by Mosunmola Abudu and Temidayo Abudu, which was released in December 2018. It starred popular Nollywood actors and actresses Funke Akindele Bello, Kate Henshaw, Nkem Owoh, Joke Silva, Patience Ozokwor, Richard Mofe Damijo and Racheal Oniga. Premise ''Chief Daddy'' is about a billionaire industrialist, Chief Beecroft, who serves as a benefactor to a large extended family of relatives, household staff and mistresses. He dies suddenly and his will creates a saga amongst his extended families. Cast * Bisola Aiyeola as Chef Simbi * Dakore Egbuson-Akande as Remi Castle *Funke Akindele as Tinu Beecroft *Zainab Balogun as Ireti Beecroft *Shaffy Bello as Nike Wiiliams * Chioma Omeruah as Chuchu *Ini Edo as Ekanem * Ihuoma Linda Ejiofor-Suleiman as Justina *Falz as Femi Beecroft * Mawuli Gavor as Damilare Kofi Mensah *Kate Henshaw as Teni Beecroft *Lepacious Bose ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Wedding Party 2
''The Wedding Party 2: Destination Dubai'' is a 2017 Nigerian romantic comedy drama film directed by Niyi Akinmolayan. It is a sequel to '' The Wedding Party'', which was released in December 2016. Principal photography for the film, which was shot in Lagos and Dubai, began in May 2017. It is currently the third highest grossing Nigerian film of all time. Plot Dozie's (Banky Wellington) elder brother, Nonso (Enyinna Nwigwe), has continued his romance with Deadre (Daniella Down), Dunni's (Adesua Etomi) bridesmaid. Nonso takes Deadre on a date in Dubai and proposes marriage by accident. After a disastrous traditional engagement ceremony in Lagos, Nonso's family and Deadre's aristocratic British family reluctantly agree to a wedding in Dubai. Cast *Enyinna Nwigwe as Nonso Onwuka *Daniella Down as Deadre Winston *Adesua Etomi as Dunni Onwuka *Banky Wellington as Dozie Onwuka *Sola Sobowale as Mrs. Tinuade Coker * Alibaba Akporobome as Engineer Bamidele Coker *Richard Mofe Dami ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Wedding Party (2016 Film)
''The Wedding Party'' is a 2016 Nigerian romantic comedy drama directed by Kemi Adetiba. It premiered on 8 September 2016 at the Toronto International Film Festival in Canada and on 26 November 2016 at Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos. The film was released worldwide on 16 December 2016, and became the highest grossing Nigerian film; a record which was broken in 2017 by its sequel ''The Wedding Party 2''. Plot The film takes place during the day and evening of the wedding between Dunni Coker (Adesua Etomi), a 24-year-old art gallery owner who is the only daughter of Engineer Bamidele and Mrs. Tinuade Coker, and the IT entrepreneur Dozie Onwuka (Banky Wellington), who comes from a very wealthy family. His mother, Lady Obianuju Onwuka, considers her son to be marrying beneath himself. During the morning before the wedding, the wedding party is prepared and the stressed wedding planner Wonu is trying to make everything perfect for her rich clients. Meanwhile, the bride's parents ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Suru L'ere
''Suru L'ere'' is a 2016 Nigerian comedy drama film, co-produced and directed by Mildred Okwo. It stars Seun Ajayi, Beverly Naya, Kemi Lala Akindoju, Tope Tedela and Enyinna Nwigwe, with a special appearance from Rita Dominic. Set in Lagos, the film revolves around Arinze (Seun Ajayi), a young graduate trainee, who is a serial debtor, desperately eager to get ahead. Cast *Seun Ajayi as Arinze *Beverly Naya as Omosigho *Tope Tedela as Kyle Stevens Adedoyin *Kemi Lala Akindoju as Land Lady *Kenneth Okolie as Bossi *Enyinna Nwigwe as Godstime *Gregory Ojefua as Brume *Bikiya Graham-Douglas as *Rita Dominic as Akara seller (special appearance) Production Casting In March 2015, it was announced that Beverly Naya would be starring in ''Suru L'ere''. Rita Dominic, who is the executive producer of the film had a cameo appearance as a local Akara seller. Filming Principal photography of ''Suru L'ere'' commenced in April 2015, and was shot in ten days. Promotions On 16 April 2015, Be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |