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Hire A Man
''Hire a Man'' is a 2016 Nigerian romantic comedy film directed by Desmond Elliot and produced by Chinneylove Eze. The film stars the Ghanaian actress Zynnell Zuh and Nollywood actors and actresses such as Enyinna Nwigwe, IK Ogbonna, Nancy Isime, Bayray McNwizu and Daniel Lloyd. The movie portrays the pressure put on ladies to get married when age begins to step in, by the society. Production The film was produced by Chinneylove Eze Productions Ltd. Plot In the movie, after the wedding engagement announcement by her younger, prettier and skinnier sister, Tinu (Nancy Isime), the spoilt rich successful accountant, Tishe Lawson (Zynnell Zuh), hires Jeff (Enyinna Nwigwe) to pretend to be her fiancé. The showdown stage just got ready! Cast * Zynnell Zuh as Tishe Lawson * Enyinna Nwigwe as Jeff * IK Ogbonna * Nancy Isime as Tinu * Bayray McNwizu as Sonnia * Daniel Lloyd * Shaffy Bello Shaffy Bello is a Nigerian film actress and singer. She first shot into the entertainment ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Desmond Elliot
Desmond Elliot'' (born Desmond Oluwashola Elliot; 4 February 1974)'' is a Nigerian director, and politician He was elected as a lawmaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Surulere Constituency, in the 11 April 2015 Nigerian General Elections. Elliot competed to become the ambassador for the Face of Hope Project, a "volunteer-based non-profit, non-religious, non-political organization established to give hope to the hopeless", in which he will work toward fixing "child illiteracy in Nigeria and Africa at large" should he emerge. He won best supporting actor in a drama at the 2nd Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards and was nominated for best supporting actor at the 10th Africa Movie Academy Awards. Early life Elliot was born to a Yoruba father from Olowogbowo in Lagos Island, Lagos and a mother from Illah in Oshimili North, Delta State . He received his primary education at Air Force Primary School and later attended St John's College, both in Jos. He studied economics a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zynnell Zuh
Lydia Zynnell Zuh (born July 18, 1990) is a Ghanaian people, Ghanaian fashion icon, actress, writer, producer, television personality and philanthropist who hails from the Volta Region, Volta region of Ghana. She joined the Ghana movie industry in 2004 and has since received several awards for her work including, Glitz Style Awards, City People Entertainment Awards and Golden Movie Awards. Early life and education Zynnell Zuh was born in Accra, Ghana. She had her secondary school education at Wesley Girls' Senior High School, Wesley Girls Senior High School. And then furthered at University of Ghana where she acquired a bachelor's degree in Geography and Information science, Information Studies. Career Zynnell Zuh joined the Ghana Movie Industry in 2004. Her first screen appearance was through the TV series ‘Sticking to the Promise’ by Point Blank Media. The actress, who was discovered by Shirley Frimpong-Manso, shot into fame in 2010 after starring in several television ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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] |
IK Ogbonna
Ikechukwu Mitchel Ogbonna, professionally known as IK Ogbonna, is a Nigerian film and television actor, model, director, and television personality. He was in the movie ''Playing Safe'' alongside Tonto Dikeh and Ini Edo. Career Ogbonna took part in the audition for the Amstel Malta Box Office television show in 2005 and was picked. He has been a model for quite a long time. Filmography * '' Ghana Must Go'' (2016) * '' Hire a Man'' (2017) * ''Pebbles of Love'' (2017) * ''Excess Luggage'' (2017) * ''Disguise'' (2018) * ''The Washerman'' (2018) * ''SHOWBIZ'' (2019) * ''Unroyal'' (2020) * ''Soft Work'' (2020) * '' Christmas in Miami'' (2021) * '' I am Nazzy'' Awards and nominations See also * List of Nigerian actors * List of Nigerian film directors This is a list of notable Nigerian film directors. * Dagogo Diminas * Toyin Abraham * Adekunle Adejuyigbe * Uyoyou Adia * Yewande Adekoya * Dolapo 'LowlaDee' Adeleke * Wale Adenuga * Funsho Adeolu * Sikiru Adesi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nancy Isime
Nancy Isime (born 17 December 1991) is a Nigerian actress, model, and media personality. Early life and background Nancy Isime was born in Edo State, Nigeria to Nigerian parents of Esan descent. After her senior secondary education in Benin, she went on to obtain a diploma at the University of Lagos. Nancy Isime lost her mother at age five and was raised by her father. She grew up in Lagos, where she had her primary and junior secondary education. Afterward, she left for Benin City, where she had her senior secondary education. She did a six-month basic course at the University of Port Harcourt before obtaining a diploma in Social Work at the University of Lagos. Career Nancy Isime began a career as an actress in the TV series ''Echoes'' in 2011. She is also a television presenter, known for presenting gossip show ''The Squeeze'', technology show ''What's Hot'', and backstage segments of '' MTN Project Fame'' season 7. In 2016 she replaced Toke Makinwa as the presenter of t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bayray McNwizu
Eberechukwu Nwizu (born July 1, 1984), better known as Bhaira Mcwizu or Bayray McNwizu is a Nigerian actress. She is a graduate of philosophy from the Lagos State University, Ojo. Bayray came to the limelight after winning the third Amstel Malta Box Office (AMBO) reality show. In 2009, she received an Africa Movie Academy Awards nomination. Filmography * ''Cindy's Note'' * ''Tales of Eve'' * '' Kiss and Tell'' (2011) * ''Calabash'' * ''Lies Men Tell'' * ''My Rich Boyfriend'' (2014) * ''A Lonely Night'' * ''Cruel Intentions'' * '' The Visit (2015) * ''Tiwa's Baggage'' * Broken walls * April *Crazy Grannies TV series See also * List of Nigerian actors ''This'' is a list of notable Nigerian actors. Actors * Ramsey Nouah * Richard Mofe Damijo * Osita Iheme * O. C. Ukeje * Jim Iyke * Ebisan Arayi * Olumide Oworu * Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje * Bovi * Olu Jacobs * Tope Tedela * Mike Bamiloy ... References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:McNwizu, Bayray Igbo a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daniel Lloyd (Nigerian Actor)
Daniel Lloyd is a Nigerian actor and talent manager. In 2016 Lloyd was nominated for Most Promising Actor of the Year (English) at the City People Entertainment Awards. Early life and education Lloyd is from the Ijaw tribe in Bayelsa State. Lloyd was born in Lagos State. Lloyd graduated from the Enugu State University of Science and Technology with a B.Sc. degree in civil engineering. Career Lloyd started his career by featuring in a television series soap opera titled ''Pradah''. He played the role of a character called Patrick. Lloyd is one of the first Nigerian actors to feature in the Bollywood section in a movie titled ''J.U.D.E'' where he played the role of a character named Jude. Lloyd asides from being an actor used to be a talent manager and managed the Nigerian artist Timaya whom he met at the "straight to star" talent hunt show event in Port Harcourt in 2006 whilst Timaya was in the music category of the show, Lloyd was in the acting category of the show. Award a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Romantic Comedy
Romantic comedy (also known as romcom or rom-com) is a subgenre of comedy and slice of life fiction, focusing on lighthearted, humorous plot lines centered on romantic ideas, such as how true love is able to surmount most obstacles. In a typical romantic comedy, the two lovers tend to be young, likeable, and seemingly meant for each other, yet they are kept apart by some complicating circumstance (e.g., class differences, parental interference, a previous girlfriend or boyfriend) until, surmounting all obstacles, they are finally united. A fairy-tale-style happy ending is a typical feature. Romantic comedy films are a certain genre of comedy films as well as of romance films, and may also have elements of screwball comedies. However, a romantic comedy is classified as a film with two genres, not a single new genre. Some television series can also be classified as romantic comedies. Description The basic plot of a romantic comedy is that two characters meet, part ways due to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nollywood
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 deb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shaffy Bello
Shaffy Bello is a Nigerian film actress and singer. She first shot into the entertainment scene when she featured vocals in a 1997 hit song by Seyi Sodimu titled " Love Me Jeje". Career Shaffy grew up in the United States where she completed her education. Her first major film was ''Eti Keta'', a Yoruba film. In 2012, she starred as Joanne Lawson in the TV series ''Tinsel'' and as Adesuwa in ''Taste of Love''. Shaffy has since featured in several Yoruba and English language films and TV series including ''When Love Happens'', ''Gbomo Gbomo Express'', and Taste of Love. Selected filmography *''Eti Keta'' *''The Score'' *''Tinsel'' *''When Love Happens'' *''Gbomo Gbomo Express'' *''Taste of Love'' *'' It's Her Day'' *'' Ovy's Voice'' *'' Hire a Man'' (2017) *''Light will Come'' *''Twisted Twins'' *'' Three Thieves'' *'' The Therapist'' *'' Two Weeks in Lagos'' *''Soft Work'' (2020) *''Unroyal'' (2020) *'' Mama Drama'' (2020) *'' Chief Daddy'' *''From Lagos with Love'' *''Iboju' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Keppy Ekpenyong
Keppy Ekpenyong Edet Bassey-Inyang is a Nigerian actor who received a commendation award from the Actors Guild of Nigeria in 2018 for his contributions to Nollywood. The inscription on the award plaque reads ''“In recognition of your excellent service, dedication, and commitment to the development of the Nigerian Movie Industry”'' Early life and education Ekpenyong born on 21 March in Military Hospital, Yaba, Lagos State hails from Akwa-Ibom State. A south-south geographical region of Nigeria is predominantly occupied by minority tribes in Nigeria. Ekpenyong received all his education from primary level to tertiary level in Nigeria. He attended Corona Schools Crèche, Ikoyi and Corona School Victoria Island to obtain primary education. He attended Government College Ojo secondary school where he obtained his West African Senior School Certificate. Ekpenyong attended the University Of Calabar In Cross River State and obtained a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Linguistics and in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2016 Films
2016 in film is an overview of events, including the highest-grossing films, award ceremonies, festivals, and a list of films released and deaths. Evaluation of the year In his article highlighting the best films of 2016, Richard Brody of ''The New Yorker'' stated, "Hollywood is the world's best money-laundering machine. It takes in huge amounts of money from the sale of mass-market commodities and cleanses some of it with the production of cinematic masterworks. Earning billions of dollars from C.G.I. comedies for children, superhero movies, sci-fi apocalypses, and other popular genres, the big studios channel some of those funds into movies by Wes Anderson, Sofia Coppola, Spike Lee, Martin Scorsese, James Gray, and other worthies. Sometimes there's even an overlap between the two groups of movies, as when Ryan Coogler made '' Creed'', or when Scorsese made the modernist horror instant-classic ''Shutter Island'', or when Clint Eastwood makes just about anything." Highest-gross ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
