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Fuji House Of Commotion
''Fuji House of Commotion'' is a Nigerian sitcom. Produced and directed by Amaka Igwe, the show was a spin-off of nineties soap opera Checkmate - one of the few Nigerian television programmes to have obtained that status. It stars Kunle Bamtefa as Chief Fuji, Toun Oni as Mama Moji, Ngozi Nwosu as Peace, Louisa Onu as Ireti, Ireti Doyle as Caro, Jude Orhoha as Gbenro, John Njamah John Njamah is a Nollywood actor, film producer, and film director. He is known for directing ''Fuji House of Commotion'', ''Tinsel'', ''Living In Lagos'', ''Solitair'', ''Casino'', ''Emerald'', ''Tide'', and ''My Flatmates''. Early life and ed ... as Rabiu, and Chika Chukwu as Jumoke among others. The sitcom revolves around a rich man (Chief T.A. Fuji) who is married to four women and had numerous kids to provide for. Some episodes also feature family friends such as Victor Eze as Alika. References Nigerian comedy television series {{Nigeria-tv-prog-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sitcom
A sitcom, a portmanteau of situation comedy, or situational comedy, is a genre of comedy centered on a fixed set of characters who mostly carry over from episode to episode. Sitcoms can be contrasted with sketch comedy, where a troupe may use new characters in each sketch, and stand-up comedy, where a comedian tells jokes and stories to an audience. Sitcoms originated in radio, but today are found mostly on television as one of its dominant narrative forms. A situation comedy television program may be recorded in front of a studio audience, depending on the program's production format. The effect of a live studio audience can be imitated or enhanced by the use of a laugh track. Critics disagree over the utility of the term "sitcom" in classifying shows that have come into existence since the turn of the century. Many contemporary American sitcoms use the single-camera setup and do not feature a laugh track, thus often resembling the dramedy shows of the 1980s and 1990s rather t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amaka Igwe
Amaka Igwe (2 January 1963 – 28 April 2014) was a Nigerian filmmaker and broadcasting executive. Igwe was the owner oTop Radio90.9 Lagos and Amaka Igwe Studios. She was recognized as one of the second-generation filmmakers who helped begin the video film era of Nigerian cinema. She remained a prominent figure in the industry until her death in 2014 resulting from an asthma attack. On 2 January 2020, Igwe was honoured on her 57th posthumous birthday with a Google Doodle. Early life and education Uzoamaka Audrey "Amaka" Igwe was born to Isaac and Patience Ene on 2 January 1963 in Port-Harcourt. Igwe was the fifth of seven children, and the fourth of six sisters. She was known as "GCO" (General Commanding Officer) by her father and "Storm" by her mother because she was always busy with some activity. As a child she acted as a Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture. She studied at All Saints School and Awkunanaw Girls High School in Enugu. She boxed, played basketball, and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Checkmate (Nigerian TV Series)
''Checkmate'' is a Nigerian television serial that ran from Thursday, April 4, 1991 to 1994, created by Amaka Igwe and sponsored by Lever Brothers Nigeria.Almost 2 Decades after the end of Checkmate, Nigerian Superstar Richard Mofe Damijo returns to TV on Tinsel ; June 24, 2011 at 8:24 pm. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kunle Bamtefa
Kunle Bamtefa is a Nigerian actor known for playing the role of "Uncle Pablo" in ''The Johnsons'' family sitcom and Chief Fuji in ''Fuji House of Commotion''. Filmography *''Checkmate'', 1991 *''Mortal Inheritance,'' 1996 *''Violated'', 1996 *'' Saworoide,''1999 *''The Johnsons'' *''Fuji House of Commotion ''Fuji House of Commotion'' is a Nigerian sitcom. Produced and directed by Amaka Igwe, the show was a spin-off of nineties soap opera Checkmate - one of the few Nigerian television programmes to have obtained that status. It stars Kunle Bamtefa a ...'' References Living people Year of birth missing (living people) Place of birth missing (living people) 20th-century Nigerian male actors 21st-century Nigerian male actors Nigerian male film actors Nigerian male television actors {{Nigeria-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ngozi Nwosu
Ngozi Nwosu (born 1 August 1963) is a veteran Nigerian actress and producer. She began her acting career in Yoruba-language films, before making her home-video debut in ''Living in Bondage'', an Igbo-language film considered to begin the video film era of Cinema of Nigeria. Personal life A native of Arochukwu in Abia State, Southeastern Nigeria, Nwosu was born 1 August 1963. She grew up in Lagos. Her father, a Biafran veteran was killed during the Nigeria Civil War. Nwosu is fluent in Igbo, Yoruba and English languages. She had her primary education at St. Paul Anglican School, Idi Oro. She then proceeded to Maryland Comprehensive High School, Ikeja, and concluded her high school at East Rosary High School. Her professional acting training under the leadership of Reverend Fabian Oko was done at Royal Theatre Art Club School. In 2012, she took ill, which affected her career. The diagnosis was reported to be related to a kidney disease. She eventually got treatment abroad t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iretiola Doyle
Iretiola Olusola Doyle (born 5 May 1967) is a Nigerian actress, entertainer, TV presenter, writer and a public speaker. Early life and education Doyle was born on 3 May 1967 in Ondo State but spent her early years with her family in Boston, United States. After returning to Nigeria, she attended Christ's School Ado Ekiti and obtained Diploma in Mass Communication and also graduated from the University of Jos with a degree in Theatre Arts. Career Doyle is a writer, actor, producer and presenter. She produced and presented her own fashion and lifestyle show titled ''Oge With Iretiola'' for ten years and at different times anchored several television shows, like ''Morning Ride'', ''Today On STV'' and ''Nimasa This Week'' on Channels TV. She was nominated at the 2016 Africa Movie Academy Awards in the Best Actress In A Leading Role category for her portrayal of Dr. Elizabeth in the Ebony Life film ''Fifty''. She also appeared in ''The Arbitration'' and ''The Wedding Party'', Ot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Njamah
John Njamah is a Nollywood actor, film producer, and film director. He is known for directing ''Fuji House of Commotion'', ''Tinsel'', ''Living In Lagos'', ''Solitair'', ''Casino'', ''Emerald'', ''Tide'', and ''My Flatmates''. Early life and education John Njamah was born on April 17 as a twin at Njaaba in Orlu local government of Imo State. He obtained his first degree from Obafemi Awolowo University Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) is a federal government-owned university that is located in the ancient city of Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria. The university was founded in 1961 and classes commenced in October 1962 as the University of Ife ... where he studied Dramatic Arts. Personal life John Njamah is married to a Cameroonian Agwi Tangi. Filmography *''Fuji House of Commotion'', *''Tinsel, Living In Lagos'', *''Solitair'', *''Casino'', *''Emerald'', *''Tide'', *''My Flatmates'', *''Breathless'' *''Sparadise'' References Living people Nigerian f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |