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Frank Rajah Arase
Frank Rajah Arase (born Frank Rajah Efosa Arase) is a Nigerian film director. Arase is a native of Edo State, Nigeria. He was nominated for '' Best Director'' at the 4th Africa Movie Academy Awards. Early life Arase was born in Benin City, Edo, Nigeria. He grew up in Lagos where he started his film career. Career Arase ventured into the show business at a very young age. He started out as a theatre practitioner in Nigeria; he was a dancer for National Theatre troupe and also acted in stage plays. He met Nollywood actor and director Paul Obazele, who groomed him in the film industry. He initially was an actor, featuring in films such as ''Scores To Settle'', ''After School Hours''. His love for being behind the scenes drew him into directing his own films. After directing a few films in Nigeria, he agreed to direct a film for Ghana's production company, Venus Films, after turning down previous attempts made by the Company. He directed the film titled ''Official Prostitute'' in G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Edo State
Edo, commonly known as Edo State, is a state located in the South-South geopolitical zone of Nigeria. As of 2006 National population census, the state was ranked as the 24th populated state (3,233,366) in Nigeria, However there was controversy over the population census figures, for example this same state that was ranked 24, population wise in 2006, was number 16 in terms of voters registration in the country in 2019, That shows strongly that the census conducted in 2006 is not a testament of reality on ground. The state population figures is expected to be about 8,000,000 in 2022. Edo State is the 22nd largest State by landmass in Nigeria. The state's capital and city, Benin City, is the fourth largest city in Nigeria, and the centre of the country's rubber industry. Created in 1991 from the former Bendel State, is also known as the heart beat of the nation. Edo State borders Kogi State to the northeast, Anambra State to the east, Delta State to the southeast and southsout ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Game (2010 Film)
''The Game'' is a 2010 Ghanaian Nigerian thriller film directed by Frank Rajah Arase, starring Majid Michel, Yvonne Okoro and Yvonne Nelson. Cast *''Majid Michel as Teddy Elbert'' *''John Dumelo as Ronnie Lawson'' *''Yvonne Okoro as Brandy'' *''Yvonne Nelson as Shennel Johnson'' *'' Beverly Afaglo as Detective'' *''Nadia Archer Kang as Jackie Oppong'' *''Johannes Maier as Bill'' *''Lion De Angelo as Fred'' *''Fred Nuamah as Jake Freeman'' *''Ebi Bright as Letoya Benson'' Reception It got a 3 out of 5 star rating from Nollywood Reinvented who questioned the originality of the storyline, as the film seems copied from two 2008 Bollywood films; ''Race Race, RACE or "The Race" may refer to: * Race (biology), an informal taxonomic classification within a species, generally within a sub-species * Race (human categorization), classification of humans into groups based on physical traits, and/or s ...'' and '' Ghajini''. Nollywood Forever gave it a 58% rating. While the reviewer found ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
People From Benin City
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Living People
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Nigerian Film Directors
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] |
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 Legend Of Inikpi
''The Legend of Inikpi'' is a 2020 Nigerian epic drama film directed by Frank Rajah Arase. The film stars Nancy Ameh in the titular role. The film was the debut as a film producer for actress Mercy Johnson. Set in the ancient kingdoms of Igala and Benin, the plot revolves around the story of two kingdoms on the brink of war. The film was premiered on 19 January 2020 and had its theatrical release on 24 January 2020 in Nigeria and Ghana. It was opened to positive reviews and became a box office success. It became the highest-grossing epic historical film in the Nollywood industry, grossing over 20 million, surpassing the previous record set by the 2016 film '' Ayamma''. Cast * Nancy Ameh as Princess Inikpi * Mercy Johnson Mercy Johnson Okojie (; born 28 August 1984) is a Nigerian actress, film director and film producer She went to a Rivers State Secondary School for her secondary education in addition to the Nigerian Navy Secondary School in Port Harcourt, Riv ... as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 states by area, smallest in area. Bounded to the south by the Bight of Benin and to the west by the Benin–Nigeria border, international border with Benin Republic, Lagos State borders Ogun State to the east and north making it the only Nigerian state to border only one other state. Named for the city of Lagos—the List of urban areas in Africa by population, most populous city in Africa—the state was formed from the Western Region, Nigeria, Western Region and the former Federal Capital Territory on 27 May 1967. Geographically, Lagos State is dominated by bodies of water with nearly a quarter of the state's area being lagoons, creeks, and rivers. The largest of these bodies are the Lagos Lagoon, Lagos and Lekki Lagoon, Lekki lagoons in the ... [...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] |
Accra
Accra (; tw, Nkran; dag, Ankara; gaa, Ga or ''Gaga'') is the capital and largest city of Ghana, located on the southern coast at the Gulf of Guinea, which is part of the Atlantic Ocean. As of 2021 census, the Accra Metropolitan District, , had a population of 284,124 inhabitants, and the larger Greater Accra Region, , had a population of 5,455,692 inhabitants. In common usage, the name "Accra" often refers to the territory of the Accra Metropolitan District as it existed before 2008, when it covered .Sum of the land areas of Accra Metropolitan District, Ablekuma Central Municipal District, Ablekuma North Municipal District, Ablekuma West Municipal District, Ayawaso Central Municipal District, Ayawaso East Municipal District, Ayawaso North Municipal District, Ayawaso West Municipal District, Korle Klottey Municipal District, Krowor Municipal District, La Dadekotopon Municipal District, Ledzokuku Municipal District, and Okaikoi North Municipal District, as per the 2021 ce ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iyore
''Iyore'' (English: ''The Return: A Life after Life'') is a 2014 Nigerian drama film set in the Benin Kingdom, directed by Frank Rajah Arase. It stars Rita Dominic, Joseph Benjamin, Okawa Shaznay, Paul Obazele, Bukky Wright and Yemi Blaq. Before its release, it was nominated in ten categories at the 2014 Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards, slated to be held on the 25th of October 2014. Cast * Rita Dominic as Osarugwe * Joseph Benjamin as Prince Azuwa * Okawa Shaznay as Princess Ajoke/Amenze/Onaiwu * Yemi Blaq as Ovie * Paul Obazele as Oba * Bukky Wright as Queen Adekoya See also * List of Nigerian films of 2014 This is a list of Nigerian films released in 2014. Films See also *List of Nigerian films References External links2014 filmsat the Internet Movie Database {{DEFAULTSORT:Nigerian Films Of 2014 2014 Lists of 2014 films by country o ... References External links * 2014 films 2014 Nigerian films Films shot in Benin City Nigerian drama films Fil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Somewhere In Africa
''Somewhere in Africa: The Cries of humanity'' is a 2011 Ghanaian Nigerian drama film directed by Frank Rajah Arase, starring Majid Michel, Martha Ankomah and Kofi Adjorlolo. It received 7 nominations at the 9th Africa Movie Academy Awards including categories: Best Actor in a Leading Role, Achievement in Soundtrack, Achievement in Visual effects and Achievement in Make-Up. Majid Michel was the recipient of the film's only award. Cast *Majid Michel as General Yusuf Mombasa *Majid Michel as Frank Leuma, Reverend Francis Jackson * Martha Ankomah as Nivera *Eddie Nartey as Pascal * Kofi Adjorlolo as General Olemba * Roselyn Ngissah as Captain Rajile * David Dontoh as President Gabiza Reception Nollywood Reinvented Nollywood Reinvented, also known simply as NR, is a website launched in 2011 and dedicated primarily to film reviews. It also provides information about films, actors, producers and other film people. It is one of the first review platforms ded ... gave it a 43% r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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