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Enyinna Nwigwe
Chief Enyinna Nwigwe (born September 18, 1982) is a Nigerian actor, producer, and entrepreneur. He is best known for playing Nonso in '' The Wedding Party 2'', and playing Tamuno in ''Black November''. Early life and education Nwigwe was born on September 18, 1982, and raised in Obiangwu, Ngor Okpala, in Imo State to Nigerian parents. He studied at the University of Calabar and holds a degree in economics. Career Nwigwe began his career as a print and runway model before transitioning to professional acting. His first feature was in a 2004 film, ''Wheel of Change'', In 2012, he joined the cast of ''Black November'' opposite actors Kim Basinger, and Vivica A. Fox, Akon, and Wyclef Jean. In 2017, he played the lead role in the South African movie, ''All About Love'' which won the best film, Southern Africa, at the AMVCA. In 2019, Nwigwe played the role of Obinna Omego in the remake of the Nigerian film, '' Living in Bondage: Breaking Free'', and also played the role ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nigerian Chieftaincy
The Nigerian Chieftaincy is the chieftaincy system that is native to Nigeria. Consisting of everything from the country's monarchs to its titled family elders, the chieftaincy as a whole is one of the oldest continuously existing institutions in Nigeria and is legally recognized by its government. History Nigerian pre-colonial states tended to be organized as city-states. The empires that did exist, like the Kanem-Borno empire, the Oyo empire, the Benin empire and the Sokoto caliphate, were essentially coalitions of these individual city-states. Due to this, a great deal of local power was concentrated in the hands of rulers that remained almost permanently in their capitals. These rulers had sacred functions - a number of them were even considered to be sacred themselves - and therefore often lived in seclusion as a result. Their nobles, both hereditary and otherwise, typically also had functions that were tied to the religious traditions of the kingdoms that they s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iké Udé
Iké Udé (born 1964) is a Nigerian-American photographer, performance artist, author and publisher based in New York City, United States. Early life and education Udé was born in 1964 in Makurdi, Nigeria where he was raised. The eldest son of a wealthy family, he was exposed to photography and portraiture at an early age by dressing up for biweekly family portraits. As an adolescent, Udé attended the Government Secondary School, Afikpo, a British boarding school in Afikpo Nigeria. He was a habitué of London before he moved to New York in 1981 to study Media Communications at Hunter College, CUNY. He began his art career in the late 1980s with abstract painting and drawing. Since the 1990s, photography has been his primary medium. Udé is a dual citizen of the United States and Nigeria. Work Early work on paper and paintings Udé's paintings and drawings are less well known than his photography, though critics and art historians have recognized his early work. The late ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nollywood And African Film Critics Awards
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 is no clear or agreed-upon definition for the term, which has made it a subject of several controversies. Etymology The origin of the term "Nollywood" remains unclear; Jonathan Haynes traced the earliest usage of the word to a 2002 article by Matt Steinglass in ''the New York Times'', where it was used to describe Nigerian cinema. Charles Igwe noted that Norimitsu Onishi also used the name in a September 2002 article he wrote for ''the New York Times''. The term continues to be used in the media to refer to the Nigerian film industry, with its definition later assumed to be a portmanteau of the words "Nigeria" and " Hollywood", the American major film hub. Definition of which films are considered Nollywood has always been a subject of de ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Silent Baron
''The Silent Baron'' is a 2021 Nigerian action drama film produced and directed by Ifeanyi Ukaeru and Richard Omos Iboyi in collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency under the production company of Ekwe Nche Entertainment Limited to celebrate the United Nations Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. The film stars Ejike Asiegbu, Sani Muazu, Ngozi Nwosu, Nancy Isime, Enyinna Nwigwe, Anthony Munjaro, and Doris Ifeka. Premiere The Premiere of the film took place on 26 June 2021, the United Nations Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking at Silverbird Entertainment Centre, Abuja. In attendance were the Vice President of Nigeria, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, Chairman, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Buba Marwa. Adamawa North Senatorial District representative Sen. Ishaku Abbo, member representing Adamawa Central Senatorial District Senator Aishatu Dahiru Ahmed (Binani), Director-General of the National Council For Arts and Cultur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eagle Wings
''Eagle Wings'' also known as ''Eagle Wings: an Air Force Story'' is a 2021 Nigerian war action drama film directed by Paul Apel Papel. It is described as Nigeria's first military based film. The film production also historically marked the first instance of a major collaboration between the Nigerian military and Nollywood film industry. The film plot is based on the struggles, dedication and sacrifices of the Nigerian Airforce soldiers and their fight against the insurgency in the Northern part of Nigeria. The film had its theatrical release on 12 March 2021 and opened to mixed reviews from critics. Cast * Enyinna Nwigwe as Nuru * Femi Jacobs * Yakubu Muhammed * Uzee Usman * Funky Mallam * Patience Ujah * Sadiq Daba as President of Nigeria * Francis Duru * Iyke Odiase * Nazareth Jesse * Sidney Idiala * Stephanie Apel Production Paul Apel Papel announced the directorial venture and also helmed as a producer of the film under his production banner Papel Productions. Nigeria ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ibrahim Babangida
Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (born 17 August, 1941) is a retired Nigerian Army general and politician. He served as military president of Nigeria from 1985 until his resignation in 1993. He rose through the ranks to serve from 1984 to 1985 as Chief of Army Staff; going on to orchestrate his seizure of power in a coup d'état against Muhammadu Buhari. Early life Ibrahim Babangida was born on 17 August 1941 in Minna to his father, Muhammad Babangida and mother Aisha Babangida. He received early Islamic education before attending primary school from 1950 to 1956. From 1957 to 1962 Babangida attended Government College Bida, together with classmates Abdulsalami Abubakar, Mamman Vatsa, Mohammed Magoro, Sani Bello, Garba Duba, Gado Nasko and Mohammed Sani Sami. Babangida joined the Nigerian Army on 10 December 1962, where he attended the Nigerian Military Training College in Kaduna. Babangida received his commission as a second lieutenant as a regular combatant officer in the Roya ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dear Affy
''Dear Affy'' is a 2020 Nigerian romantic comedy film written and directed by Samuel Olatunji. The film stars Toyin Abraham, Enyinna Nwigwe, Kehinde Bankole and Odunlade Adekola in the lead roles. Newcomer Bianca Udo made her film acting debut through this film. The film had its theatrical release on 14 February 2020 coinciding Valentine's Day and received mixed reviews from critics. Cast * Toyin Abraham * Enyinna Nwigwe * Kehinde Bankole * Odunlade Adekola * Chinedu Ikedieze * Bimbo Ademoye * Hafiz Oyetoro * Chiwetalu Agu * Ali Nuhu Ali Nuhu Mohammed (Born 15 March 1974) is a Nigerian actor and director. He acts in both Hausa and English movies, and he is also known as king of Kannywood or "Sarki Ali" by the media; Kannywood is the Hausa film industry headquartered in K ... * Lizzy Jay * Antnette Lecky * Synopsis An organized ardent female art enthusiast who is about to marry a man of her cherishing dreams then faces sudden obstacles and challenges after becoming ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bound (2018 Film)
''Bound'', is a 2018 Nigerian romantic drama film directed by Frank Rajah Arase and produced by Lilian Afegbai. The film stars Rita Dominic and Enyinna Nwigwe in the lead roles whereas Joyce Kalu, Nicole Banner, Duke Emmanuel, and Neye Balogun made supportive roles. The film revolves around Chinenye, a 35 beautiful career woman unable to get married but she met Elochukwu and made unconditional love towards her. The film has been shot in Enugu, Nigeria. The film made its premier on 16 March 2018 at the Filmhouse IMAX Cinema Lekki, Lagos. The film received mixed reviews from critics and screened worldwide. The film won the Best Indigenous Language (Igbo) award at the 2018 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards. Cast * Rita Dominic as Chineye * Enyinna Nwigwe as Elochukwu * Joyce Kalu * Nichole Banna Nichole Banna popularly known as Virgin Mary is a Nollywood actress and producer who has featured in various film. She produced the movie, Icheke Oku which is of Igbo origin. Early ... [...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] |
Dinner (2016 Film)
''Dinner'' is a 2016 Nigerian comedy film that is all about love, betrayal and forgiveness. It was produced by Jay Franklyn Jituboh and Chris Odeh. The executive producer of the film is David Jituboh. It was released November 11, 2016 and premiered at IMAX Cinema at Lekki. The premier of ''Dinner'' was sponsored by Amstel Malta and attended by celebrities in movie industry. The movie received mixed criticism, although its performances were praised. Cast * Okey Uzoeshi as Mike Okafor * Enyinna Nwigwe as Adetunde George Jnr * Kehinde Bankole as Lola Coker * Keira Hewatch as Diane Bassey Other actors in the film include Deyemi Okanlawon, Kehinde Bankole, RMD and Ireti Doyle. Plot Adetunde George jnr invited his bosom friend, Mike Okafor to his place to spend weekend with him and his fiancee Lola Coker who is staying with him to plan for their wedding. Mike Okafor also brought along his girlfriend Diane Bassey so as to propose to her. Things went up north when secrets abou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Turning Point (2012 Film)
''Turning Point'' is a 2012 drama film written and directed by Niyi Towolawi and starring Jackie Appiah, K.D. Aubert, Todd Bridges, Ernie Hudson, Patience Ozokwor, with Igoni Archibong in leading role of "Ade". It received 2 nominations at the 9th Africa Movie Academy Awards. Plot Ade (Igoni Archibong) is a playboy Nigerian-American investment banker working at a successful firm in New York City. He is in a relationship with keen-to-marry African-American Stacey (KD Aubert). Her family (Ernie Hudson, Cynda Williams) had been cautious of this "African" but begins to warm to him due to his professional success and charm. However, Ade's manipulative mother (Patience Ozokwor) back in Nigeria would rather her son gets serious and dumps "that girl with no traceable roots" in favour of a wife from within her social circle. He is tricked into visiting Nigeria only to discover an arranged marriage had already been conducted on his behalf with a complete stranger. Reluctantly, Ade accept ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Black Gold (2011 Nigerian Film)
''Black Gold'' is a 2011 drama film co-produced and directed by Jeta Amata. One local Niger Delta community's struggle against their own government and a multi-national oil corporation who has plundered their land and destroyed the environment. The film was reissued in 2012 with the title ''Black November'', with 60% of the scenes reshot and additional scenes included to make the film "more current". Premise They hope to tell the story from the perspective of people who have lived through it. The people who have seen their land and rivers polluted by oil, the people that are struggling. Cast * Billy Zane * Tom Sizemore as Detective Brandano * Hakeem Kae-Kazim as Dede * Vivica A. Fox as Jackie * Eric Roberts * Sarah Wayne Callies as Kate Summers * Michael Madsen * Mickey Rourke as Craig Hudson * Mbong Amata as Ebiere (as Mbong Odungide) * Shanna Malcolm as Mourner / Protester See also *Big Oil *Petroleum industry in Nigeria Nigeria is the second largest oil and gas produ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
