|
Ini Dima-Okojie
Ini Dima-Okojie (born 24 June 1990) is a Nigerian actress from Edo State, Nigeria. She resigned from her job in investment banking to enroll at the New York Film Academy. She started her career with the first television appearance on Taste of Love (Nigerian TV series), Taste of Love and she has featured on many films including the multicultural romcom, ''Namaste Wahala'' in 2021 and the Netflix Nigerian original thriller, Blood Sisters (2022 series) in 2022. Early life and education Dima-Okojie is from Esan people, Esan North-East LGA, Edo State, Nigeria. Her father is a medical doctor and her mother is a retired banker and entrepreneur. She attended Air Force primary school in Lagos and moved to Air Force comprehensive secondary school, Ibadan. She studied at Covenant University, Nigeria, where she earned a degree in International relations, International Relations. She quit her job in investment banking to pursue a pathway into acting. This led her to earn a degree in acti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lagos State
Lagos State ( yo, Ìpínlẹ̀ Èkó, guw, Ayìmátẹ̀n Awọnlìn tọ̀n) is a state in southwestern Nigeria. Of the 36 states, it is both the most populous and smallest in area. Bounded to the south by the Bight of Benin and to the west by the international border with Benin, Lagos State borders Ogun State to the northeast making it the only Nigerian state to border only one other state. Named for the city of Lagos—the most populous city in Africa—the state was formed from the 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 bodies of water. The largest of these bodies are the Lagos and Lekki lagoons in the state's interior with the Ogun and Osun rivers flowing into them. Many other rivers and creeks flow throughout the state and serve as vital means of transportation for people and goods. On land, non-urbanized areas are within the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Future Awards Africa
The Future Awards Africa (previously known as The Future Awards) are a set of awards given by The Future Project, a social enterprise communications firm affiliated to Red Africa. The awards are intended to celebrate young people between the ages of 18 and 31, who have made outstanding achievement in the year under consideration. ''Forbes'' has described the awards as "Nigeria’s most important awards for outstanding young Nigerians". The idea for the awards was conceived by Chude Jideonwo, Adebola Williams, and Emilia Asim-Ita in 2005. History The Future Awards Africa first event was on February 6, 2006, at Magnolia Hall, City Mall, Lagos. The venue changes and the 2011 event was at the Landmark Events Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. Since 2012, it has been held at the Altec Azcum in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. 2013's edition was hosted by on-air personality Toke Makinwa and rapper Vector. In 2013, the name of the awards was changed to The Future Awards Africa to reflect a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sharon Ooja
Sharon Onoja (born 6 April 1991) is a Nigerian actress. She came into the limelight after she played the role of "Shalewa" in the web series ''Skinny Girl in Transit''. Biography Sharon Ooja Egwurube is from the Idoma tribe of Benue state. She was born in Kaduna State and bred in Plateau State. She has three sisters. She attended Kings and Queens School, Jos, for her primary education. For her secondary education, she attended two all-girls schools – Regina Pacis Secondary School, Garki II, Abuja, and St. Louis Girls’ College, Jos. Both were boarding schools She started her acting career when she moved to Lagos in 2013. She revealed in an interview with a Nigerian Tabloid, Punch newspaper how she got into acting. According to Sharon, it all began when she was at a photo session for a store and NdaniTV was covering the behind-the-scenes activities of the shoot. The next week, she was invited for an interview for a television show that did not happen. Shortly afterwards ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Who's The Boss (2020 Film)
''Who's The Boss'' is a 2020 Nigerian romantic comedy film produced, written, and directed by Chinaza Onuzo (Naz Onuzo) on his directorial debut. The film stars Sharon Ooja, Funke Akindele and Blossom Chukwujekwu in the lead roles. The film was premiered on 16 February 2020 in Lagos. The film washed its theatrical release on 28 February 2020 and opened to positive reviews becoming a box office success. Cast * Sharon Ooja as Liah * Funke Akindele as Hauwa * Blossom Chukwujekwu as Lekan * Ini Dima-Okojie as Jumoke * Beverly Osu * Bolly Lomo * Tayo Faniran Synopsis Liah played by (Sharon Ooja) a young advertisement agency executive is forced to invent a boss to keep her employer from finding out when her side-hustle startup and agency wins a major deal. Things start to go from bad to worse case scenario as she gets increasingly more successful and she has to keep her own boss away from finding out. Production Co-founder of Inkblot Productions, Chinaza Onuzo who is well know ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lagos Fashion Week
Lagos Fashion Week (LagosFW) is an annual multi-day clothing trade show that takes place in Lagos, Nigeria. It was founded in 2011 by Omoyemi Akerele and it is Africa’s largest fashion event drawing considerable media attention, nationally and internationally. It showcases over 60 Nigerian and African fashion designers to a global audience of more than 40.000 retailers, media and consumers. It has helped propel African designers and fashion brands, such as Orange Culture, Lisa Folawiyo and Christie Brown to international recognition. History Lagos Fashion Week was founded in 2011 by Omoyemi Akerele and is produced by fashion business development agency Style House Files. The event aims to give the Nigerian and African fashion industry international recognition, by bringing together media, buyers, manufacturers and consumers. As a leading fashion event on the international fashion calendar, Lagos Fashion Week includes runway shows, showroom presentations and an online plat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Segun Arinze
Segun Arinze (born Segun Padonou Aina in 1965) is a Nigerian actor and singer. Early life and education He is the eldest of seven children born to Lydia Padonu. He is descent of Badagry, Lagos State. He attended Victory College of Commerce in Ilorin, then proceeded to Taba Commercial College in Kaduna State to complete his secondary education. He studied Dramatic Arts at Obafemi Awolowo University. He is popularly known as Black Arrow which he gained from a role he played in the 1996 classic movie "Silent Night" a film by the late filmmaker Chico Ejiro. He was married to fellow Nollywood actress Anne Njemanze, which later became a short-lived marriage. The couple has one daughter, Renny Morenike, who was born on 10 May. Career Segun Arinze started his career professionally as a singer and an actor. It was singing that first shot him into prominence, and that was after the release of his debut album, ''Dream'', which was not particularly a commercial success. He started his act ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eniola Badmus
Eniola Badmus (born 7 September 1982) is a Nigerian professional film actress, script writer, entertainer and a social media influencer. She came into the limelight in 2008 after she was featured in the movie ''Jenifa''. Early life and education Badmus was born in Ijebu Ode, Nigeria she had her basic and secondary school education in Ijebu Ode She proceeded to the University of Ibadan where she studied Theatre Arts and then Lagos State University where she graduated with an M.Sc degree in economics. Career Badmus' career in acting professional started in the year 2000 but came into limelight in 2008 when she shot to recognition starring in two Yoruba films titled ''Jenifa'' and '' Omo Ghetto''. Both movies are instrumental to her rise in the Nigeria entertainment industry which has since seen her star as both lead and supporting actress in several Yoruba and English films. Filmography Selected filmography *''Jenifa'' *''Angelina'' *''Village Babes'' *''Oreke Temi'' *''Blac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jide Kosoko
Jide Kosoko (born 12 January 1954) is a Nigerian actor, director and producer. He was born into a royal family, hence his traditional title of prince or "omoba" in the Yoruba language. Early life Prince Jide Kosoko was born in Lagos on the 12th of January 1954, to the Kosoko royal family of Lagos Island. Career Prince Jide Kosoko studied business administration at the Yaba College of Technology. He began his acting career as a child actor in 1964 in a television production named ''Makanjuola''. He has featured in several Nollywood movies in both English and Yoruba languages. The young Jide Kosoko grew up in Ebute Metta and was inspired by the huge success of Hubert Ogunde to go into acting, when an acquaintance who was working with the Ifelodun travelling theatre troupe invited him to an audition for a role in ''Makanjuola'', a tele-movie. Jide Kosoko accepted the invitation; he later went for the audition and was chosen for the role, playing a character called Alabi. Ko ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sylvia (2018 Film)
''Sylvia'' is a 2018 Nigerian supernatural thriller film directed by Daniel Oriahi, written by Vanessa Kanu, and produced by Ekene Som Mekwunye for Trino Motion Pictures. The movie was screened at the Nollywood Week in Paris on May 5, 2018 and was released across cinemas on September 21. Plot Richard Okezie decides to leave Sylvia, his lifelong imaginary friend and lover for Gbemi a flesh-and-blood real woman, but complications arise when Sylvia decides to destroy Richard's peaceful life. Cast *Chris Attoh as Richard Okezie *Zainab Balogun as Sylvia *Ini Dima-Okojie as Gbemi *Udoka Oyeka as Obaro *Ijeoma Grace Agu as Hawa *Captain Coker as Little Richard *Amina Mustapha as Little Sylvia *Precious Shedrack as Teenage Sylvia *Dumpet Enebeli as Teenage Obaro *Ndifreke Josiah Etim as Teenage Richard *Mohammed Abdullahi Saliu as Mr Hassan *Omotunde Adebowale David (Lolo) as Mrs Iweta *Lord Frank as Mr Temidayo Davies * Bolaji Ogunmola as Nurse Karen *Elsie Eluwa as Richards Mum Relea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Future Awards
The Future Awards Africa (previously known as The Future Awards) are a set of awards given by The Future Project, a social enterprise communications firm affiliated to Red Africa. The awards are intended to celebrate young people between the ages of 18 and 31, who have made outstanding achievement in the year under consideration. ''Forbes'' has described the awards as "Nigeria’s most important awards for outstanding young Nigerians". The idea for the awards was conceived by Chude Jideonwo, Adebola Williams, and Emilia Asim-Ita in 2005. History The Future Awards Africa first event was on February 6, 2006, at Magnolia Hall, City Mall, Lagos. The venue changes and the 2011 event was at the Landmark Events Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. Since 2012, it has been held at the Altec Azcum in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. 2013's edition was hosted by on-air personality Toke Makinwa and rapper Vector. In 2013, the name of the awards was changed to The Future Awards Africa to reflect a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Royal Hibiscus Hotel
''The Royal Hibiscus Hotel'' is a 2017 Nigerian comedy film directed by Ishaya Bako. It was screened in the Contemporary World Cinema section at the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival. Cast * Zainab Balogun as Ope * Kenneth Okolie as Deji * Deyemi Okanlawon as Martin * Joke Silva as Augustina * Olu Jacobs as Richard * Jide Kosoko as Chief Segun Adeniyi * Racheal Oniga as Rose Adeniyi * Kemi Lala Akindoju as Chika * Ini Dima-Okojie as Joyce Critical reception Upon the premiere of ''The Royal Hibiscus Hotel'' at the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival, review aggregating website CREETIQ rated the film 5.3/10 citing mixed reviews from 2 critics. Courtney Small of Cinema Axis opined that "Though ''The Royal Hibiscus Hotel'' will no doubt find an audience with die-hard rom-com fans, those looking for a more well-rounded experience will be somewhat disappointed" while Chelsea Phillips-Carr (Pop Matters) was more receptive of the film further stating that "''The Royal Hibis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
It's Her Day
''It's Her Day'' is a 2016 Nigerian comedy drama film about an engaged couple from different social backgrounds, and the class struggle they encounter while planning their high-end wedding. Bovi Ugboma plays Victor, the newly engaged bachelor who takes it upon himself to give his materialistic fiancée, Nicole (Ini Dima-Okojie) a fairy tale wedding despite his reservations. The film was produced by Bovi Ugboma and directed by Aniedi Anwah, and premiered on 9 September 2016 in Lagos, Nigeria. Synopsis Victor ( Bovi Ugboma) arrives home from the UK to marry his fiancée, the snobbish Nicole Hernández (Ini Dima-Okojie) who wastes no time planning the fairytale wedding of her dreams. With Nicole's snooty mother (Shaffy Bello) meddling over every detail of the pending occasion, Victor finds the total cost is far beyond his budget. Despite repeated warnings from his best friend Omonigho (Gregory Ojefua) whom Nicole loathes, along with his Warri-based family, most notably his no-non ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
.png "Click for more on -> The Future Awards Africa")