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Efa Iwara
Efa Iwara, also known as Efa, is a Nigerian actor and rapper. Early life and education Iwara was born on 20 August 1990 in Ibadan, Oyo State to his Professor of Linguistics father and Librarian mother. He hails from Ugep in Cross River State. He attended Staff School, Ibadan for his primary education, and the International School, Barth Road, Ibadan, for his secondary education. He graduated from the University of Ibadan, with a bachelor's degree in Geography. Career Iwara started out his career in the entertainment industry as a musician in 2006 in a group called X-Factor with DJ Clem, Bolaji, Jide and Boye. Following the dissolution of the group, he released his first single and 5 track EP called Waka EP in 2011. His last official single was titled “Fall in Love” featuring Plantashun Boiz in 2014 He made his acting debut in a 2011 episode of Tinsel Tinsel is a type of decorative material that mimics the effect of ice, consisting of thin strips of sparkling mate ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Africa Movie Academy Awards
The Africa Movie Academy Awards, popularly known as AMAA and The AMA Awards, is presented annually to recognize excellence among professionals working in, or non-African professionals who have contributed to, the African film industry. It was founded by Peace Anyiam-Osigwe and is run through the Africa Film Academy. The awards are aimed at honouring and promoting excellence in the African movie industry as well as uniting the African continent through arts and culture. The award presentation is attended by numerous media representatives, celebrities, politicians, journalists, actresses and actors from all across the world. The AMA Awards is widely considered to be Africa's most important film event and the most prestigious film award in Africa. History The first Africa Movie Academy Awards was held in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Nigeria on 30 May 2005. All other subsequent African Academy Awards before 2012 were held at the same venue, except for the 2008 AMAA Awards which was moved t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards
''Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards'' (AMVCA) is an annual accolade presented by MultiChoice recognizing outstanding achievement in television and film. The inaugural Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards ceremony was held in Lagos, Lagos State Lagos State ( yo, Ìpínlẹ̀ Èkó) is a States of Nigeria, state in South West (Nigeria), southwestern Nigeria. Of the 36 States of Nigeria, states, it is both the List of Nigerian states by population, most populous and List of Nigerian state ... in Nigeria on 9 March 2013, and was broadcast live in more than 50 countries. Entries into the award ceremony are films and TV series that have been aired in the previous year. Ceremonies Categories The following are the 2018 categories: Statistics Most nominations By a film 10 and up By an individual Most wins By a film 4 and up References External links * Awards established in 2012 Entertainment events in Nigeria Nigerian film awards Annual events in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Naija Christmas
''A Naija Christmas'' is a 2021 Nigerian Christmas film directed by Kunle Afolayan and starring Abayomi Alvin, Kunle Remi, Efa Iwara and Rachel Oniga. The film was released on Netflix on December 16, 2021. It is the first Nigerian Christmas film on Netflix. Plot A Naija Christmas tells the story of an ageing mother who is distraught because her sons have refused to get married and give her grandchildren. She challenges them by offering the first son to marry her Ikoyi house as his inheritance. Ajike is recording in the studio when Ugo walks in with a date. She hides and observes while Ugo teases his date. Some other women rush in and wreak havoc in the studio because Ugo cheated on them. Outside, he sees that his car has also been destroyed. Mama hosts a meeting with the ladies of undiluted destiny but she is mocked for not being a grandmother. Meanwhile, Obi proposes to Vera amidst pomp and pageantry. Vera walks off. Mama sees the live stream of Obi's proposal, she faints an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daniel K
Daniel is a masculine given name and a surname of Hebrew origin. It means "God is my judge"Hanks, Hardcastle and Hodges, ''Oxford Dictionary of First Names'', Oxford University Press, 2nd edition, , p. 68. (cf. Gabriel—"God is my strength"), and derives from two early biblical figures, primary among them Daniel from the Book of Daniel. It is a common given name for males, and is also used as a surname. It is also the basis for various derived given names and surnames. Background The name evolved into over 100 different spellings in countries around the world. Nicknames (Dan, Danny) are common in both English and Hebrew; "Dan" may also be a complete given name rather than a nickname. The name "Daniil" (Даниил) is common in Russia. Feminine versions (Danielle, Danièle, Daniela, Daniella, Dani, Danitza) are prevalent as well. It has been particularly well-used in Ireland. The Dutch names "Daan" and "Daniël" are also variations of Daniel. A related surname developed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Diiche
Diiche is a 2022 Nigerian Showmax Original thriller television series directed by James Omokwe, and co-directed by Tolu Ajayi, Fiyin Gambo, and Ifeoma Chukwuogo. The series is best known to be Nigerian first Showmax Original television series, starring Daniel K Daniel, Efa Iwara, Uzoamaka Onuoha, Frank Konwea, Uzoamaka Aniunoh, Kalu Ikeagwu, Chinyere Wilfred, and Gloria Anozie-Young. Plot Diiche lay emphasis on the soon-to-be-married celebrity couples, in connection to the death of Odiiche's (Uzoamaka Onuoha) fiancé Nnamdi (Daniel K Daniel), at their engagement party on a private beach, which springs up the storyline of who killed Nnamdi?. Making Odiiche, the prime suspect in the murder investigation over the death of Nnamdi, her fiancé. In the search for Nnamdi's ( Daniel K. Daniel) killer, Jimi (Efa Iwara), and Ichie G Money (Kalu Ikeagwu) was tied to the crime, as well as Kesaandu (Chinyere Wilfred). The backstory about the series is that all suspects in Diiche, are either ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Toni Tones
Gbemi Anthonia Adefuye , known professionally as Toni Tones , is a Nigerian media personality, actress, and photographer. In 2020, she was nominated for the Best Supporting Actress at the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards. Life Adefuye the youngest of a family of five. Her early education was in Lagos which she completed her studies at Queen's College. She modeled for Dakova because he was a friend of the family when she was fourteen. Her full name is Gbemisola Anthonia Adefuye and she went to the University of Lancaster in the UK where she studied marketing and economics.Nobody Believed in My Music YNaija.com, Retrieved 7 July 2017 When the course was completed, she returned to Nigeria in 2009 to explore her interest in show business. Her brother had been ... [...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] |
The Return Of The King
''The Return of the King'' is the third and final volume of J. R. R. Tolkien's ''The Lord of the Rings'', following ''The Fellowship of the Ring'' and ''The Two Towers''. It was published in 1955. The story begins in the kingdom of Gondor, which is soon to be attacked by the Dark Lord Sauron. Title and publication Tolkien conceived of ''The Lord of the Rings'' as a single work comprising six "books" plus extensive appendices. In 1953, he proposed titles for the six books to his publisher, Rayner Unwin; Book Five was to be ''The War of the Ring'', while Book Six was to be ''The End of the Third Age''. These titles were eventually used in the (2000) ''Millennium edition''. Rayner Unwin however split the work into three volumes, publishing the fifth and sixth books with the appendices into the final volume with the title ''The Return of the King''. Tolkien felt the chosen title revealed too much of the story, and indicated that he preferred ''The War of the Ring'' as a title for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sharon Ooja
Sharon Onoja (born 6 April 1991) is a Nigerian actress. She came into the limelight after she played the role of "Shalewa" in the web series ''Skinny Girl in Transit''. Biography Sharon Ooja Egwurube is from the Idoma tribe of Benue state. She was born in Kaduna State and bred in Plateau State. She has three sisters. She attended Kings and Queens School, Jos, for her primary education. For her secondary education, she attended two all-girls schools – Regina Pacis Secondary School, Garki II, Abuja, and St. Louis Girls’ College, Jos. Both were boarding schools She started her acting career when she moved to Lagos in 2013. She revealed in an interview with a Nigerian Tabloid, Punch newspaper how she got into acting. According to Sharon, it all began when she was at a photo session for a store and NdaniTV was covering the behind-the-scenes activities of the shoot. The next week, she was invited for an interview for a television show that did not happen. Shortly afterwards ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ayoola Ayolola
Ayoola Ayolola (born January 12, 1987) is a Nigerian musician, singer, and actor. He won the 5th Project Fame West Africa on September 29, 2012. Early life and education Ayolola was born in Kano, northern Nigeria. He is the oldest of five children. He attended Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State where he studied biochemistry. Career Project Fame West Africa Ayolola won the 5th edition of the Project Fame West Africa, where he was gifted a car, 2.5 million naira cash price and a year recording deal. He previously participated in another singing contest Nigerian Idol where he got evicted in the first round after making the final 12. Acting career Ayolola suspended his music career for acting in 2015, he featured as ''Mide'' in the YouTube series Skinny Girl in Transit afterwards. He also featured in movies such as Isoken. Filmography TV shows Films Exit from ''The Men's Club'' Tola Odunsi, the director of ''The Men's Club'' announced that Ayolola will no longer be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Men's Club (Nigerian Webseries)
''The Men's Club'', popularly known as ''TMC'', is a Nigerian web series created by Urban Vision and directed by Tola Odunsi. It was first released in October 2018 on REDTV's youtube channel. It has had 4 seasons, with some holiday special editions. Plot summary ''The Men's Club revolves around four male main characters and how they relate with their partners and the ordeals that they face in their everyday life. The show stars Ayoola Ayolola, Baaj Adebule, Efa Iwara, and Daniel Etim-Effiong in the titular lead roles and Sola Sobowale, Shaffy Bello, Sharon Ooja, Adebukola Oladipupo, Mimi Chaka, Enado Odigie and many others in supporting roles. After the completion of season 3, RED TV announced an addendum special edition to the show, "The Men's Club Holiday Special", which consisted of three different editions aired on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. Episodes * Season 1: 10 Episodes * Season 2: 13 Episodes * Season 3: 13 Episodes * The Men's Club Holiday ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shuga Naija
The third season of the television drama series '' Shuga'', dubbed ''Shuga Naija'', was first broadcast on MTV Base from December 2013 to January 2014. The season was written by Kemi Adesoye and directed by Biyi Bandele. It starred Tiwa Savage, Chris Attoh, Maria Okanrende, Emmanuel Ikubese, Sharon Ezeamaka, Efa Iwara, Dorcas Shola Fapson, Okezie Morro, Timini Egbuson, Kachi Nnochiri, Sanni Mu'azu and Leonora Okine. ''Shuga Naija'' is a multimedia campaign which educates youths on HIV, safe sex and teen pregnancy. It also touches on maternal and child health, family planning, gender-based violence, and women empowerment. The television series, which consists of eight episodes, was shot and set in Lagos State, produced in partnership with the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA). Premise ''Shuga Naija'' tells the story of different Lagos youths and how they deal with love, sex and relationships. Sophie (Dorcas Shola Fapson) is a campus "RunsGirl", who comes from a poor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |