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Isoken (2017 Film)
''Isoken'' is a 2017 romantic comedy film written and directed by Jadesola Osiberu (in her directorial debut). The film stars Dakore Akande, Joseph Benjamin, and Marc Rhys. The film was produced by Tribe85 productions and distributed by Silverbird Distributions in Nigeria and Evrit film in the UK. It premiered in the United Kingdom on 24 May 2017 at the West End's Cineworld in London and then in Nigeria on 16 June 2017 at the Landmark event center, Victoria Island, Lagos. The movie is one of the creative industry projects under the NollyFund loan scheme supported by the Bank of Industry. Plot summary Everyone in the Osayande family worries about Isoken. Although she has what appears to have a perfect life – beautiful, successful and surrounded by great family and friends – Isoken is still unmarried at 34 which, in a culture obsessed with marriage, is serious cause for concern. Things come to a head at her youngest sister's wedding when her overbearing mother thrusts her ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jadesola Osiberu
Jadesola Osiberu is a Nigerian writer, director and producer and founder of Greoh Studios. She is known for ''Isoken'' (2017), '' Sugar Rush'' (2019), ''Brotherhood'' (2022) and ''Gangs of Lagos'', the first Nigerian original film set to stream exclusively on Amazon Prime Video. In September 2022, Osiberu's Greoh Studios signed a three-year deal with Amazon to develop and produce original scripted TV series and feature films. Early life and education Born to a royal family in 1985, Osiberu's father, Oba Adewale Osiberu is the ''Elepe of Epe Sagamu''. Osiberu had her secondary education in Ibadan, before obtaining a Computer Systems Engineering degree from University of Manchester. She is also an alumna of Pan-Atlantic University, where she studied Media and Communications. Career Despite working professionally as a software developer after graduation, Osiberu decided to change career to film-making. In celebrating the Women's History Month, ''Pulse'' included her in its list ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oyinbo
Oyinbo is a Yoruba word used to refer to early Caucasians. In the early 1470s, the first Portuguese berth in Eko, a Yorubaland, presently called Lagos. The word was first used by the Yoruba to describe the Portuguese they saw and later extend to all Europeans who arrived at their shore thereafter. Many years later, the word is used for anyone who is influenced by European tradition, customs, and culture, especially the Enslaved returnees. Nowadays, Oyinbo is generally used to refer to a person of European descent, African people perceived to not be culturally Yoruba or nowadays every other people of any race considered light-skinned. The word is generally understood by most Nigerians and many Africans. Etymology The word is coined from the Yoruba translation of “peeled skin,” "lightened," or “skinless,” which, in Yoruba, translates “yin” – to scratch “bo” – to off/peel/lightened. the "O" starting the word "Oyinbo" is a pronoun. Hence, "Oyinbo" literally transl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Nigerian Films Of 2017
This is a list of Nigerian films scheduled for theatrical release in 2017. 2017 January–March April–June October–December More * Bariga Sugar * A Hotel Called Memory * Affairs of the Heart * Tiwa's Baggage * Tough Love See also * 2017 in Nigeria *List of Nigerian films References External links2018 filmsat the Internet Movie Database * Nigerian actors biography aUzomedia TV {{DEFAULTSORT:Nigerian Films Of 2017 2017 File:2017 Events Collage V2.png, From top left, clockwise: The War Against ISIS at the Battle of Mosul (2016-2017); aftermath of the Manchester Arena bombing; The Solar eclipse of August 21, 2017 ("Great American Eclipse"); North Korea tests a s ... Lists of 2017 films by country or language Films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Africa Movie Academy Award For Best Soundtrack
The Africa Movie Academy Award 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 fou ... for Best Soundtrack is an annual merit by the Africa Film Academy to reward the best use of music in a film for the year. It was introduced in the 1st edition as ''Best Musical Score''. In the 3rd, 5th and 6th edition it was renamed to ''Best Original Soundtrack''. It was known as ''Best Music'' in the 4th edition. In the 7th edition it was called ''Best Soundtrack''. Since the 8th edition it has been called ''Achievement in Soundtrack''. References {{Africa Movie Academy Awards Lists of award winners Africa Movie Academy Awards Film music awards ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Africa Movie Academy Award For Best Costume Design
The Africa Movie Academy Award 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 fou ... for Best Costume Design is an annual merit by the Africa Film Academy to reward films with the best costume for the year. It was introduced in 2005 as Best Costume References {{Africa Movie Academy Awards Lists of award winners Africa Movie Academy Awards Awards for film costume design ... [...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] |
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] |
Omasan Buwa
Omasan Tokunbo Maxine Buwa (born October 27, 1965) is a Nigerian social worker and media commentator who rose to prominence as Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria winner in 1987. Throughout her career, she has worked as a model, television presenter, restaurateur, and actress, and most recently has served as a panellist on the TV show ''The Amazons''. Early life Buwa was born in Paddington, London, but at age 7 moved to Nigeria with her mother, a teacher and Nigerian Airways head of catering. She attended Government College, Ikorodu where she showed interest in reading, debating, and track and field sports, and enrolled at the University of Maiduguri to study English Language. As a model under the Pandora model agency, Buwa modelled for several designers including Dakova and Labanella, and for advertising agencies such as Insight Communication and Rosabel. Pageantry In 1987, Buwa competed in Miss Nigeria and lost to Stella Okoye, but won the second edition of Most Beautiful Girl in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bolanle Olukanni
Bolanle Olukanni is a Nigerian TV presenter popularly known for hosting ''Moments with Mo'' on DStv and ''Project Fame West Africa''. Early life Bolanle was raised in Nigeria, Israel, America and Kenya. Olukanni attended St. Saviour's Primary School in Lagos and went on to Queens College for secondary school. Olukanni moved to Kenya where she attended Rosslyn Academy in Nairobi, Kenya for part of her high school. Before her final year of high school, she moved to America and for her senior year she attended Wichita Southeast High School in Wichita, Kansas, where she participated in the National Speech and Debate Tournament for Dramatic Interpretation. In 2007, Olukanni received a Bachelor's degree from Loyola University, Chicago, with a double degree – Bachelors of Arts in both Communications and International Studies. She has hosted "Moments with Mo" on DStv and Project Fame West Africa. She got her first TV job as a co-host of a TV series called "Moments with Mo". ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nedu Wazobia
Nedu Wazobia (born Chinedu Ani Emmanuel) is a Nigerian on-air personality, broadcast journalist, TV presenter, actor, comedian and content creator. He is known for his pidgin rendition of the daily news on popular radio station Wazobia FM 94.1 Lagos. Early life and career Nedu was born in Kaduna, Nigeria. He studied accounting at Madonna University, Elele Okija, Anambra state. He has his NYSC in Jigawa in a radio station as an on air personality. He moved back to Abuja to work as a site manager, a period which he tagged unfulfilled. After 2 years working as a site manager, he moved to Lagos to fulfill his age-long dream of being a broadcaster and entertainer. Comedy Nedu is known for his alter ego personalities of Sister Nkechi, Alhaji Musa, EndTime Landlord and Officer Jato. He has a following of over 1.3 million people on Instagram. Personal life Nedu married Uzoamaka Ohiri in 2013, but their marriage crashed in 2018. The estranged couple have three children together. Nedu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Patrick Doyle
Patrick Doyle (born 6 April 1953) is a Scottish film composer with Irish heritage. A longtime collaborator of actor-director Kenneth Branagh, Doyle is known for his work composing for films such as ''Henry V'', ''Sense and Sensibility'', ''Hamlet'', ''Carlito's Way'', and ''Gosford Park'', as well as '' Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire'', ''Rise of the Planet of the Apes'', ''Thor'', '' Brave'', ''Cinderella'', and ''Murder on the Orient Express''. Doyle has been nominated for two Academy Awards and two Golden Globe Awards, and is the recipient of the ASCAP Henry Mancini Award for "outstanding achievements and contributions to the world of film and television music". Doyle has scored films for renowned directors including Robert Altman, Ang Lee, Alfonso Cuarón, Mike Newell, Brian De Palma, Chen Kaige, Amma Asante, Régis Wargnier and Kenneth Branagh. Life and career Early life Doyle was born on 6 April 1953 in Uddingston, South Lanarkshire, Scotland. He is a classically ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
