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Debo Adedayo
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. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lagos
Lagos (Nigerian English: ; ) is the largest city in Nigeria and the List of cities in Africa by population, second most populous city in Africa, with a population of 15.4 million as of 2015 within the city proper. Lagos was the national capital of Nigeria until December 1991 following the Government of Nigeria, government's decision to move their capital to Abuja in the center of the country. The Lagos metropolitan area has a total Population and housing censuses by country, population of roughly 23.5 million as of 2018, making it List of urban areas in Africa by population, the largest metropolitan area in Africa. Lagos is a major African financial center and is the economic hub of Lagos State and Nigeria at large. The city has been described as the cultural, financial, and entertainment capital of Africa, and is a significant influence on commerce, entertainment, technology, education, politics, tourism, art, and fashion. Lagos is also among the top ten of the world's fast ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chris Oyakhilome
Christian Oyakhilome (also known as "Pastor Chris") (born 7 December 1963) is the founder and president of LoveWorld Incorporated, also known as Christ Embassy, based in Lagos, Nigeria. Ministry and theology Oyakhilome's ministry holds meetings in the United Kingdom, the United States,Ghana and South Africa, and has "healing school" sessions in South Africa, Lagos and Canada. He was also the first to pioneer a Christian-based television network from Africa to the rest of the world. He also held the largest single night event held in Nigeria in 2006 with 3.5 million people in attendance "Good Friday Miracle Night". Oyakhilome also hosts Higher Life conferences in Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, UK, US and Canada, and organized the ''Night of Bliss'' South Africa event at the FNB Stadium in Johannesburg. Oyakhilome also operates an International School of Ministry, which held one of its Ministers' Network Conferences in 2016 with 5,000 ministers in attendance from 145 countries ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
End SARS
#EndSARS is a decentralised social movement, and series of mass protests against police brutality in Nigeria. The slogan calls for the disbanding of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), a notorious unit of the Nigerian Police with a long record of abuse on Nigerian citizens. The protest takes its name from the slogan started in 2017 as a Twitter campaign using the hashtag #EndSARS to demand the disbanding of the unit by the Nigerian government. After experiencing a revitalisation in October 2020 following more revelations of the abuses of the unit, mass demonstrations occurred throughout the major cities of Nigeria, accompanied by vociferous outrage on social media platforms. About 28 million tweets bearing the hashtag have been accumulated on Twitter alone. Solidarity protests and demonstrations by Nigerians in diaspora and sympathizers occurred in many major cities of the world. The protests are notable for its patronage by a demographic that is made of entirely yo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
AnÃkúlápó (2022 Film)
''AnÃkúlápó'' 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 AnÃkúlápó 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 fa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Survivors (2022 Film)
''Survivors'' is a 2022 Nigerian comedy movie that was produced by John Esedafe and directed by Kayode Peter and produced by Tunice Entertainment World. The comedy film was released on 1 July 2022 and it stars Mr Macaroni, Broda Shaggi, MC Lively, I Go Save, Chinonso Arubayi, Chris Iheuwa and Tony Akosheri Synopsis The movie revolves around Gideon and Zacchaeus; two road side mechanics on their struggle to become wealthy. They eventually met David, a criminal, who introduced them to the act of kidnapping. Cast * Mr Macaroni * Broda Shaggi * MC Lively * I Go Save * Chinonso Arubayi * Chris Iheuwa Chris Iheuwa is a Nigerian actor, film maker and one of the pioneers of Nollywood industry.  He is the vice chairman of Actors Guild of Nigeria. He is known for his roles in ''Rattle Snake'' (1995), '' Phone Swap'' (2012), ''Joba'' (2019), '' ... * Tony Akosheri References 2022 films Nigerian comedy-drama films 2022 comedy-drama films {{Nigeria-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ayinla Omowura
Waidi Ayinla Yusuf Gbogbolowo better known as Ayinla Omowura (1933 – 6 May 1980) was a Nigerian Apala musician born in Itoko, Abeokuta in 1933. Biography Omowura was the son of Yusuff Gbogbolowo, a blacksmith, and Wuramotu Morenike. He did not have formal education and started out working at his father's smithy but left and went on to working several jobs as a driver, butcher, carpenter and bus park boy. He was however discovered by Adewole Alao Oniluola, who later became his lead drummer and started an apprenticeship in Olalomi, an Apala variant. Omowura was known for feuding with other musicians including his superiors such as Haruna Ishola, whom he later acknowledged to be his superior. He also feuded with Ayinde Barrister, Fatai Olowonyo, Yesufu Olatunji and Dauda Epo Akara. These feuds colored his music throughout his discography. He was noted to have a quick temper and to engage in marijuana use and physical altercations. Despite being unlettered, Omowura was enlig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ayinla (film)
''Ayinla'' is a musical eponymous film based on the life of Ayinla Yusuf popularly known as Ayinla Omowura, an Apala musician who was stabbed to death by his manager named Bayewu in a bar fight on 6 May 1980 at Abeokuta. The film premiered on 13 June 2021 in Lagos and was released to theatres on 18 June 2021. Directed by Tunde Kelani, the film was set in the 1970s and early 1980s and shot in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Lateef Adedimeji assumed the role of Ayinla, starring alongside Omowumi Dada, Bimbo Manuel, Ade Laoye, Kunle Afolayan, Bimbo Ademoye and Mr Macaroni. ''Ayinla'' is Kelani's first major film since his 2015 release of ''Dazzling Mirage''. The budget for this feature film is officially given as ₦50 Million. Synopsis Ayinla is a quick-tempered and promiscuous Apala musician at the peak of his career. Ajala, a show promoter, offers to take Ayinla and his Apala group on tour in London, as their music has been in high demand in the city. While arrangements for the London tr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ponzi (film)
''Ponzi'' is a 2021 Nigerian comedy film based on the victims of the 2016 MMM Ponzi scheme. It was written by Toluwani Obayan, produced by Vincent Okonkwo and directed by Kayode Kasum. It stars Jide Kosoko, Chinyere Wilfred, Timini Egbuson, Tope Tedela, Broda Shaggi and Mr Macaroni. It was released theatrically on 12 March 2021. Plot Abeke the omniscient narrator introduces the residents of a close. Chief Olaoba is a wealthy politician who neglects the needs of the community he represents. He however shows up occasionally to distribute money to his constituents. Bob returns from dispora and goes to the close and gains the trust of the occupants and convinces them to invest in a get-rich-quick scheme named Richvest. This leads to a series of unexpected events. Cast *Jide Kosoko as Olaoba, Abeke's father *Chinyere Wilfred as Mrs. Olaoba, Abeke's mother *Mawuli Gavor as Rob, a returnee *Timini Egbuson as Ikenna, a layabout who squats with his elder brother Uchenna. *Mr Macaro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi
Oba (ruler), Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi; (''Ọjájá II'') (born 17 October 1974) is the 51st and current List of rulers of Ife, Ooni of Ife. He is the Nigerian traditional rulers, traditional ruler/monarch of the Yoruba people, Yoruba List of Nigerian traditional states, kingdom of Ile-Ife. He ascended to the throne of his forebearers in 2015 succeeding the deceased Oba Okunade Sijuwade who was the 50th List of rulers of Ife, Ooni of Ife. Ancestry Ọba Ọjájá II was born Prince Adeyeye Enitan of Giesi, one of the four royal families of the House of Oranmiyan. His paternal grandfather was Prince Joseph Olagbaju Adewole Ogunwusi, whose grandfather was Ọba Ọ̀ráyẹ̀gbà (also known as Ooni Orarigba or Orasigba) Ọjájá I, who was the 44th Ooni of Ife and ruled from 1878 to 1880. Through him, he is a direct descendant of Ooni Agbedegbede, who was a descendant of Ooni Giesi, (the progenitor of the Giesi royal House), and thus a descendant of Ooni Lajodoogun, Ọá ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Broda Shaggi
Samuel Animashaun Perry, known professionally as Broda Shaggi , is a Nigerian comedian, actor, Songwriter and musician. He is a native of Ishagamu in Ogun State but born in Ikene in Ogun state. At a young age, he took an interest in acting drama as influenced by his late father who was a drama teacher. He is notable for his satirical plays which he shared on Instagram however came through with his parody drama ''Jesu in Mushin''. Education Broda Shaggi is a graduate in creative arts from the University of Lagos. His father was a drama teacher. Career He began comedy acts numerous years back while in the university. He made a great deal of characters before he later settled on the name of Broda Shaggi. Broda Shaggi has been perceived in the business for his comedy and uniqueness of character. He has various awards, for example, The Future Awards Africa Nigeria Prize for Comedy and City People Music Award for Comedy Act of the Year. Albums * ''Oya Hit Me Skits, Vol. 1'' (2019 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Falz
Folarin Falana (born 27 October 1990), better known by his stage name Falz, is a Nigerian rapper, songwriter and actor who began his career while in secondary school after forming a group called The School Boys with his friend before his professional career as a music artist began in 2009. Falz became more well-known after releasing the song "Marry Me" featuring vocals from Poe and Yemi Alade. He currently owns an independent record label called Bahd Guys Records. He released his debut album ''Wazup Guy'' in 2014. His second album ''Stories That Touch'' was released in 2015. He released ''27'' in 2017, and his fourth studio album ''Moral Instruction'' in 2019. Early life and education Falz was born in the local government area of Mushin, Lagos State, to lawyers and human right activists Funmi and Femi Falana. He was called to the bar in 2012 after graduating from the Nigeria Law School in Abuja. Falz completed his basic and secondary school education at St. Leo's Catholic P ... [...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] |
