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Browny Igboegwu
Brown Ifeanyi "Browny" Igboegwu (30 August 1976 in Ozubulu, Anambra State) is an Igbo-Nigerian actor. His career in "Nollywood" began in 2005. Education Igboegwu had his secondary school education at the All Hallow Seminary Onitsha. He went on to graduate from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka with a degree in public administration and international relations. Acting In 2005, he visited his friend, director Oke Ozubeluoko, on the set of a film, and noticed that a particular actor was making several mistakes. Igboegwu commented that he "could do better even when ehad no experience as an actor"; Ozubeluoko gave him the role, and was impressed by his proficiency for acting. As of 2015, Igboegwu has featured in over eighty movies, from his first film, ''Expensive Error'' with Hanks Anuku, where he played a cultist. Igboegwu is perhaps best known for his role in the 2005 film ''Marry Me'', with Nonso Diobi and Oge Okoye, among others. Current activities Igboegwu was named the t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ozubulu
Ozubulu is a larger town in Anambra State, Nigeria. It is the headquarters of the Ekwusigo Local Government Area. The town has an official Post Office. Its neighbouring towns are Nnewi, Ukpor, Ihembosi, Okija and Oraifite. Native religion is Omenana. After colonialsm, many converted to Christianity, but many respect Omenana. The town has four major Communities: Amakwa, Egbema, Eziora, and Nza. Ozubulu became very well known after the unfortunate ozubulu massacre took place in the year 2017, this massacre happened in St. Philips Catholic Church Ozubulu Anambra State on Sunday morning during church service. ThOzubulu massacre newswent viral across Nigeria getting the attention of notable people, and those that never knew the existence of Ozubulu town instantly became aware of its existence. Climate In Ozubulu, the wet season is warm, oppressive, and overcast and the dry season is hot, muggy, and partly cloudy. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oge Okoye
Oge Okoye ( born 16 November 1980) is a Nigerian actress from Nnewi in Anambra State. Oge Okoye was born in London, and later moved to live in Lagos with her family. She completed her primary school in London before moving to Nigeria. Upon returning to Nigeria, she attended the University Primary School Enugu and moved on to the Holy Rosary College, Enugu for her secondary school. Oge Okoye graduated from the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka with a degree in theatre arts. Okoye joined the Nigerian film industry known as Nollywood in 2001. She came to limelight in 2002 after performing in the film ‘Spanner’ where she starred with Chinedu Ikedieze popularly known as ‘Aki’ in the Nigerian film industry. She married her longtime boyfriend Stanley Duru in 2005 and had two kids. She separated from her husband in 2012. In 2006, she was nominated for the African Movie Academy Award for ''"Best Actress in a supporting role"'' for her performance in the movie "Eagle's Bride" Fil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nigerian Male Film Actors
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] |
1976 Births
Events January * January 3 – The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights enters into force. * January 5 – The Pol Pot regime proclaims a new constitution for Democratic Kampuchea. * January 11 – The 1976 Philadelphia Flyers–Red Army game results in a 4–1 victory for the National Hockey League's Philadelphia Flyers over HC CSKA Moscow of the Soviet Union. * January 16 – The trial against jailed members of the Red Army Faction (the West German extreme-left militant Baader–Meinhof Group) begins in Stuttgart. * January 18 ** Full diplomatic relations are established between Bangladesh and Pakistan 5 years after the Bangladesh Liberation War. ** The Scottish Labour Party is formed as a breakaway from the UK-wide party. ** Super Bowl X in American football: The Pittsburgh Steelers defeat the Dallas Cowboys, 21–17, in Miami. * January 21 – First commercial Concorde flight, from London to Bahrain. * January 27 ** The United States ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Living People
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University Of Nigeria Alumni
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21st-century Nigerian Male Actors
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Actors Guild Of Nigeria
The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) is an umbrella union that regulates and represents the affairs of film actors in Nigeria and abroad. The corporate headquarter is located at Suite 29, Block 2, N.C.A.C, Artiste Village, National Theatre, Iganmu - Lagos. The body represents actors from Nollywood and is currently headed by Emeka Rollas has served as president since August 22, 2017. Since its founding, the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has grown to roughly 250,000 registered members. In Nigeria, there are 32 states with registered members. The State Executive is responsible for the affairs of the Chapters and is headed by the chairman. While six zones under the chapter are headed by the vice presidents of the National Executive Council. Past presidents *Zack Orji *Ejike Asiegbu * Kanayo O. Kanayo (MFR) *Segun Arinze Segun Arinze (born Segun Padonou Aina in 1965) is a Nigerian actor and singer. Early life and education He is the eldest of seven children born to Lydia Padonu. He ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nonso Diobi
Nonso Diobi (born July 17, 1976) is a multiple award winning Nigerian actor and film director. While studying Theatre Art at the University of Nigeria, He made his debut on-screen appearance in a 2001 film titled ''Border Line'' followed by an outstanding performance in the movie titled "Hatred". He went on to give a sterling performance in the movie 'Across the bridge' which gave him breakthrough after which he became a house hold name across Africa. Diobi is a native of Nawfia, a small town in Anambra State, Nigeria Nigeria ( ), , ig, Naìjíríyà, yo, Nàìjíríà, pcm, Naijá , ff, Naajeeriya, kcg, Naijeriya officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a country in West Africa. It is situated between the Sahel to the north and the Gulf o .... He is the founder and chairman of Golden tape media, a leading film/tv production company in Africa. Nonso Diobi is a UN peace ambassador as well as teachers without Borders ambassador. He has starred in over 76 films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anambra State
Anambra State is a Nigerian state, located in the southeastern region of the country. The state was created on August 27, 1991. Anambra state is bounded by Delta State to the west, Imo State to the south, Enugu State to the east and Kogi State to the north. According to the 2022 census report, there are over 9 million residents in the state. The state name was formed in 1976 from the former East Central State. The state is named after Omambala River, a river that runs through the state. Anambra is the Anglicized name of the Omambala River, Omambala. The State capital is Awka, a rapidly growing city that increased in population from approximately 700,000 to more than 6 million between 2006 and 2020. The city of Onitsha, a historic port city from the pre-colonial era, remains an important centre of commerce within the state. Nicknamed the "Light of the Nation", Anambra State is the List of Nigerian states by population, eighth most populous state in the nation, although that has ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hanks Anuku
Hanks Anuku is a Nigerian-Ghanaian actor. He often stars as a villain in many Nollywood films. As of 2017, Anuku was naturalized and became an American. Life He attended Loyola College, Ibadan. He graduated from Auchi Polytechnic in 1981. He is Igbo Igbo may refer to: * Igbo people, an ethnic group of Nigeria * Igbo language, their language * anything related to Igboland, a cultural region in Nigeria See also * Ibo (other) * Igbo mythology * Igbo music * Igbo art * * Igbo-Ukwu, a ... from Ika in Delta State. His sister was Miss Nigeria 1986 Rita Anuku, who died in 2015. Filmography *''Broad Daylight'' (2001) *''Formidable force''(2002) *''Bitter Honey'' (2005) *''The Captor'' (2006) *''Men on Hard Way (2007)'' *''Fools on the Run''(2007) *''Desperate Ambition''(2006) *''My Love'' *''Wanted Alive'' *''Rambo'' *''save the ''child'' *'' the senator 1 and 2'' *''bitter honey'' *'' Azubuike'' References 21st-century Nigerian male actors Living people 1960 b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Onitsha
Onitsha ( or just ''Ọ̀nị̀chà'') is a city located on the eastern bank of the Niger River, in Anambra State, Nigeria. A metropolitan city, Onitsha is known for its river port and as an economic hub for commerce, industry, and education. It hosts the Onitsha Main Market, the largest market in Africa in terms of geographical size and volume of goods. As of 2016, Onitsha had an estimated city proper population of 1,080,000 people. As of early 2022, Onitsha has a rising estimated population at 1,553,000. The indigenous people of Onitsha are Igbos and speak the Igbo language. The Onitsha people are referred to as Ndi Onicha. Founding and settlement Onitsha Mmili was originally known as Onitsha Ado na Idu. This Igbo town has lived there for years and eventually emigrated across the Niger River to establish the Onitsha community. After their arrival on the east bank (Onicha-mmili, "Onitsha-on-water", see above), the community gradually became a unitary kingdom, evolvin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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