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Keira Hewatch
Keira Hewatch, (; born 8 November 1985) is a Nigerian actress, singer, songwriter and writer, best known for her role as ‘Keche’ in the movie; ''Two Brides and a Baby'', as well as her role as ‘Peace Nwosu’ in the television series; ''Lekki Wives'' Hewatch won the Best of Nollywood award (BON) for ‘Best Breakout Performance’ in 2011 and has been nominated twice for the Golden Icon Academy Awards (GIAMA). Early life and background Hewatch was born in Calabar, Cross River State. Her mother, Elizabeth Hewatch, is a teacher with the police force, who raised Keira as a single parent and her father a missionary. Her mother was transferred to Minna, Niger State to teach in the Police secondary school and took 11 year old Keira with her. Hewatch's family relocated to Ghana in 2005, where she was enrolled in the Graduate school of management Studies to study Travel and Tourism and Hospitality Management. In 2006, on completing her certification exams, Hewatch decided to pu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Calabar
Calabar (also referred to as Callabar, Calabari, Calbari and Kalabar) is the capital city of Cross River State, Nigeria. It was originally named Akwa Akpa, in the Efik language. The city is adjacent to the Calabar and Great Kwa rivers and creeks of the Cross River (from its inland delta). Calabar is often described as the tourism capital of Nigeria, especially due to several initiatives implemented during the administration of Donald Duke as governor of Cross River State (1999–2007), which made the city the cleanest and most environmentally friendly city in Nigeria. Administratively, the city is divided into Calabar Municipal and Calabar South Local Government Areas. It has an area of and a population of 371,022 as at 2006 census. History Calabar was the name given by the Portuguese discoverers from the 15th century to the tribes on this part of the Guinea coast at the time of their arrival, when the present inhabitants in the district were the Quas. It was not till th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Omawumi
Omawumi Megbele (born 13 April 1982), known by her stage name Omawumi, is a Nigerian singer-songwriter and actress of Itsekiri ethnicity She is a brand ambassador for Globacom, Konga.com, and Malta Guinness. She's also part of the campaign called "Rise with the Energy of Africa". She gained attention as the 2007 runner-up on West African Idols, a reality TV show part of the Idols franchise. Her second album, ''The Lasso of Truth'', was reported to be a commercial success in Nigeria. Early life Omawumi was born on 13 April 1982 to Chief Dr. Frank and Mrs. Aya Megbele. Education She began her education at Nana Primary School during her pupilage, and later attended the College of Education Demonstration Secondary School. She graduated from Ambrose Alli University with a law degree. After graduating in 2005, she moved to Port Harcourt, Rivers State, where she worked with her family's law firm called "O.S Megbele & Associates". She also studied French at Alliance Francaise. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Living People
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1985 Births
The year 1985 was designated as the International Youth Year by the United Nations. Events January * January 1 ** The Internet's Domain Name System is created. ** Greenland withdraws from the European Economic Community as a result of a new agreement on fishing rights. * January 7 – Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency launches ''Sakigake'', Japan's first interplanetary spacecraft and the first deep space probe to be launched by any country other than the United States space exploration programs, United States or the Soviet space program, Soviet Union. * January 15 – Tancredo Neves is Brazilian presidential election, 1985, elected president of Brazil by the National Congress of Brazil, Congress, ending the Military dictatorship in Brazil, 21-year military rule. * January 20 – Ronald Reagan is Second inauguration of Ronald Reagan, privately sworn in for a second term as Presidency of Ronald Reagan, President of the United States. * January 27 – The Eco ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nigerian Women Songwriters
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.To ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
21st-century Nigerian Women Singers
The 1st century was the century spanning AD 1 ( I) through AD 100 ( C) according to the Julian calendar. It is often written as the or to distinguish it from the 1st century BC (or BCE) which preceded it. The 1st century is considered part of the Classical era, epoch, or historical period. The 1st century also saw the appearance of Christianity. During this period, Europe, North Africa and the Near East fell under increasing domination by the Roman Empire, which continued expanding, most notably conquering Britain under the emperor Claudius (AD 43). The reforms introduced by Augustus during his long reign stabilized the empire after the turmoil of the previous century's civil wars. Later in the century the Julio-Claudian dynasty, which had been founded by Augustus, came to an end with the suicide of Nero in AD 68. There followed the famous Year of Four Emperors, a brief period of civil war and instability, which was finally brought to an end by Vespasian, ninth Roman emperor, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
21st-century Nigerian Actresses
The 1st century was the century spanning AD 1 ( I) through AD 100 ( C) according to the Julian calendar. It is often written as the or to distinguish it from the 1st century BC (or BCE) which preceded it. The 1st century is considered part of the Classical era, epoch, or historical period. The 1st century also saw the appearance of Christianity. During this period, Europe, North Africa and the Near East fell under increasing domination by the Roman Empire, which continued expanding, most notably conquering Britain under the emperor Claudius ( AD 43). The reforms introduced by Augustus during his long reign stabilized the empire after the turmoil of the previous century's civil wars. Later in the century the Julio-Claudian dynasty, which had been founded by Augustus, came to an end with the suicide of Nero in AD 68. There followed the famous Year of Four Emperors, a brief period of civil war and instability, which was finally brought to an end by Vespasian, ninth Roman emperor, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 Bamiloye * Pete Edochie * Chiwetel Ejiofor * Saint Obi * Lateef Adedimeji * Broda Shaggi * John Boyega * Dele Odule * Femi Branch * Efa Iwara * Wasiu Alabi Pasuma * Femi Adebayo * Francis Odega * Odunlade Adekola * Muyiwa Ademola * Yemi Ajibade * Jimoh Aliu * Fred Amata * Chet Anekwe * Okey Bakassi * Saheed Balogun * Joseph Benjamin * Yul Edochie * Segun Arinze * Alex Ekubo * Deyemi Okanlawon * Ken Erics * Mike Ezuruonye * Sola Fosudo * Chinedu Ikedieze * Hakeem Kae-Kazim * Emmanuel Igboke * Daniel Etim Effiong * Rotimi Salami * Tosin Igho * Jide Kosoko * Ayo Makun * Chuma Mmeka * Zack Orji * Ali Nuhu * Dele Odule * Dede One Day * Clem Ohameze * John Okafor * Dayo Okeniyi * Babatunde Omidina * Emeka Ossai * Nkem Owoh * David Oyelowo * A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Clem Ohameze
Clem Ohameze is a Nigerian actor with two decades in acting. Clem Ohameze started professional acting in 1995. But his breakthrough role was in 1998 when he featured in a big-budget movie titled ''ENDTIME''. He has acted in over 500 movies in his 20-year career spanning 1995 to date and is set to feature in many more movies in the coming months. Background Clem Ohameze was born on 27 June 1965 in Port Harcourt, Rivers, Nigeria. He attended Holy Family College/ Baptist High School for his secondary education. He moved on to study at the Institute of Management Technology, Enugu, Nigeria where he secured an Ordinary National Diploma in Mass Communication and then University of Port Harcourt where he graduated with a BSc in Sociology and Anthropology in 1989. He also studied at the Buckingham University, London in 2010 and obtained a Masters in Preventive and Social Medicine. Movie career Ohameze is a member of the Actors Guild of Nigeria. He briefly broke away from acting b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Anomalous
"The Anomalous" is an American television series created, co-written, and executive produced by Chuk Otakpor and Richard Odilu for CeeRO World Productions. Set in Lagos, ''The Anomalous'' is a television drama that follows the professional practice of two young psychologists, Dr. Kelenna ( Michael Uchegbu) and Dr. Oluchi (Keira Hewatch), a husband and wife team – whose own demons are brought to the fore while striving to help others face theirs. Plot Dr. Kelenna ( Michael Uchegbu) and Dr. Oluchi (Keira Hewatch) are behavioral psychotherapists confronted with mostly bizarre clinical cases that put their skills on trial while trying to grow their relatively young business in an environment that seldom defies logic. Having worked hard and successfully in separating their business and personal life, the fabric holding it together comes apart at the seams with one wrong move creating a domino effect. Cast and characters * Michael Uchegbu as Dr. Kelenna Ikenna, a psychologis ... [...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] |
Ini Edo
Iniobong Edo Ekim (born 23 April 1982) is a Nigerian actress. Ini Edo began her film career in 2000, and has featured in more than 100 movies since her debut. In 2013, Ini Edo was a judge for the Miss Black Africa UK Pageant. In 2014, Miss Ini Edo was appointed by the United Nations as a United Nations Habitat Youth Envoy. Early life and education Ini Edo is an Ibibio from Akwa Ibom state located in the south-south part of Nigeria, not far from Calabar. Her mother was a school teacher, and her father a church elder. Ini Edo had a strict upbringing, the second of four children, three girls, one boy. She attended Cornelia Connely College in Uyo, Nigeria. She graduated from the University of Uyo where she got a Diploma in Theatre Arts. She also completed her bachelor's degree program at the University of Calabar where she studied English. In 2014 she got a scholarship to study law at the National Open University of Nigeria. Career Her acting career started in 2000 with her de ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
