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Kent Edunjobi
Hassan Kehinde Daniel popularly known as Kent Edunjobi is a Nigerian songwriter and music producer. Early life and career Kehinde studied Computer Science and Statistics at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Kehinde started his music career as member of the Apex Choir of the Celestial Church of Christ where he is now the music director. He started working for Kunle Afolayan Productions in 2016 and has been composing soundtracks for the production company since. In 2023, he came into limelight after composing the soundtrack for won Aníkúlápó. In the same year, he released ''Ebenezer'' with the Apex Choir and it had 1 million views on YouTube within its first month.https://thenationonlineng.net/ebenezer-made-me-fear-god-more-kent-edunjobi/ Discography Awards * Best Soundtrack at Africa Movie Academy Awards for Citation. * Best Soundtrack at 2023 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards The 2023 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards was held between 18 and 20 May 2023. Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
University Of Nigeria
The University of Nigeria, commonly referred to as UNN, is a federal university located in Nsukka, Enugu State, Eastern part of Nigeria. Founded by Nnamdi Azikiwe in 1955 and formally opened on 7 October 1960, the University of Nigeria has three campuses in Enugu State– Nsukka, Enugu, and Ituku-Ozalla – and the Aba campus in Abia State. The University of Nigeria is the first full-fledged indigenous and first autonomous university in Nigeria, modelled upon the American educational system. It was the first land-grant university in Africa and one of the five most reputed universities in Nigeria. The university has 15 Faculties and 102 academic departments. The university offers 108 undergraduate programs and 211 postgraduate programmes. The university celebrated its 50th anniversary in October 2010, and would have celebrated its 60th anniversary in October, 2020 save for the COVID-19 pandemic. History A law to establish a university in the Eastern Region of Nigeria was passe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Celestial Church Of Christ
The Celestial Church of Christ (CCC) is a church founded in Africa by Samuel Oshoffa on 29 September 1947 in Porto-Novo, Benin. It is located in most countries worldwide including the United States and various countries in Africa. History Oshoffa was a former carpenter born in Dahomey (now Benin) in 1909. Raised as a Methodist, he had a divine revelation while lost in a forest on 23 May 1947 during a solar eclipse. (The nearest recorded solar eclipse visible in Africa occurred on May 20, not May 23, of that year.) He felt called to pray, to heal the sick, and to raise the dead. He founded his church in September 1947. Having appointed himself Prophet, Reverend, Pastor, and Founder, he occupied the highest office of his movement. The hegemony he exercised on doctrine and discipline issues made succession difficult when he died in 1985 in Lagos, Nigeria. The CCC was recognized and authorized by the Republic of Dahomey in 1965. From 1976, the church launched an evangelistic campa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aníkúlápó
''Aníkúlápó'' is a 2022 Nigerian epic fantasy film produced by Kunle Afolayan and distributed by Netflix. Released on 30 September 2022, it stars Kunle Remi, Bimbo Ademoye, Sola Sobowale,Hakeem Kae-Kazim and Taiwo Hassan. The film was shot in Oyo State and Afolayan has described the work as a "''Game of Thrones'' recreated in Nigeria but with a better representation of our culture (Yoruba culture)". Synopsis Aníkúlápó narrates the story of Saro (played by Kunle Remi) who has recently arrived in Oyo as a stranger and a traditional textile weaver who uses the "aso-ofi" loom and technique. Saro has an illicit romance with Queen Arolake (played by Bimbo Ademoye) who has an unhappy marriage because she is hated by the King's wives and is also uninterested in the king, but it is her duty to lay with him. She is also young and uninterested in the older king's constant attention. His favoritism brings up rivalries with the other, older queens, who mistreat her. She and Saro fal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
YouTube
YouTube is a global online video platform, online video sharing and social media, social media platform headquartered in San Bruno, California. It was launched on February 14, 2005, by Steve Chen, Chad Hurley, and Jawed Karim. It is owned by Google, and is the List of most visited websites, second most visited website, after Google Search. YouTube has more than 2.5 billion monthly users who collectively watch more than one billion hours of videos each day. , videos were being uploaded at a rate of more than 500 hours of content per minute. In October 2006, YouTube was bought by Google for $1.65 billion. Google's ownership of YouTube expanded the site's business model, expanding from generating revenue from advertisements alone, to offering paid content such as movies and exclusive content produced by YouTube. It also offers YouTube Premium, a paid subscription option for watching content without ads. YouTube also approved creators to participate in Google's Google AdSens ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Naija Christmas
''A Naija Christmas'' is a 2021 Nigerian Christmas film directed by Kunle Afolayan and starring Abayomi Alvin, Kunle Remi, Efa Iwara and Rachel Oniga. The film was released on Netflix on December 16, 2021. It is the first Nigerian Christmas film on Netflix. Plot A Naija Christmas tells the story of an ageing mother who is distraught because her sons have refused to get married and give her grandchildren. She challenges them by offering the first son to marry her Ikoyi house as his inheritance. Ajike is recording in the studio when Ugo walks in with a date. She hides and observes while Ugo teases his date. Some other women rush in and wreak havoc in the studio because Ugo cheated on them. Outside, he sees that his car has also been destroyed. Mama hosts a meeting with the ladies of undiluted destiny but she is mocked for not being a grandmother. Meanwhile, Obi proposes to Vera amidst pomp and pageantry. Vera walks off. Mama sees the live stream of Obi's proposal, she faints an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Return Of The King
''The Return of the King'' is the third and final volume of J. R. R. Tolkien's '' The Lord of the Rings'', following '' The Fellowship of the Ring'' and '' The Two Towers''. It was published in 1955. The story begins in the kingdom of Gondor, which is soon to be attacked by the Dark Lord Sauron. Title and publication Tolkien conceived of ''The Lord of the Rings'' as a single work comprising six "books" plus extensive appendices. In 1953, he proposed titles for the six books to his publisher, Rayner Unwin; Book Five was to be ''The War of the Ring'', while Book Six was to be ''The End of the Third Age''. These titles were eventually used in the (2000) ''Millennium edition''. Rayner Unwin however split the work into three volumes, publishing the fifth and sixth books with the appendices into the final volume with the title ''The Return of the King''. Tolkien felt the chosen title revealed too much of the story, and indicated that he preferred ''The War of the Ring'' as a t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Citation (film)
''Citation'' is a 2020 Nigerian film directed by Kunle Afolayan, written by Tunde Babalola and starring Jimmy Jean-Louis, Temi Otedola, Bukunmi Oluwashina, Gabriel Afolayan and a host of others. Synopsis The film is about a university student who speaks out after a university professor attempts to rape her, and the reaction of the university institution to the claims. The film is broadly based on true events. Cast * Jimmy Jean-Louis as Prof. Lucien N'Dyare * Temi Otedola as Moremi * Bukunmi Oluwashina as Uzoamaka * Adjetey Anang as Kwesi * Joke Silva as Angela * Ini Edo as Gloria * Ibukun Awosika as herself * Ropo Ewenla as Dr. Grillo * Gbubemi Ejeye as Rachel * Yomi Fash-Lanso as Lucien Legal Rep. * Gabriel Afolayan as Koyejo * Oyewole Olowomojuore as Prof. Osagye * Sadiq Daba as Prof. Yahaya * Samantha Okanlawon as Social Activist 1 * Casilda Okanlawon as Social Activist 2 * Neba as Dr. Sembene * Toyin Bifarin Ogundeji as Dr. Mrs. Nwosu Reception According to the cas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Diamonds In The Sky
''Diamonds in the Sky'' is a 2018 Nigerian drama film directed by Kunle Afolayan and produced by Femi Adebayo. The film stars Femi Adebayo, Omowumi Dada, and Joke Silva with Ali Nuhu, Bolaji Badejo, Bolaji Oba, and Toyin Abraham in supporting roles. The film tells the story of three families where they struggle when cancer affects their lives. The film received mostly positive critics acclaim and screened worldwide. The film was nominated for 11 Best of Nollywood Awards including Best Actress in a Supporting Role, Best Actress (English language, English) and Best Director. Cast * Femi Adebayo as Kayode * Omowumi Dada as Teniola * Joke Silva as Aisha Dalhatu * Ali Nuhu as Faisal Dalhaty * Bolaji Oba as Ibrahim Dalhatu * Toyin Abraham as Yesimi Gbeborun * Yvonne Jegede as Halima * Mogaji Majinyawa as Uncle Idi * Adebayo Salami (actor), Adebayo Salami as Kayode's Dad * Ayo Mogaji as Kayode's Mum * Kayode Olaiya as Akanbi Aliyu * Bimbo Akintola as Labake Aliyu * Yemi Shodimu as Brai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Bridge (2017 Film)
''The Bridge'' is a 2017 Nigerian film produced and directed by Kunle Afolayan Kunle Afolayan (born 30 September 1975) is a Nigerian actor, producer and director. He is widely credited for elevating the quality of Nollywood movies though larger budgets, shooting on 35mm, releasing in cinemas, and improving cliché Nollywo .... Plot A prince from a royal family decides to marry a lady from a wealthy home but their parents do not agree to their relationship due to tribal differences, as a result of this they got married secretly. This leads to things falling apart in their lives. Cast References External links * English-language Nigerian films 2017 films Nigerian drama films 2017 drama films Films directed by Kunle Afolayan 2010s English-language films {{Nigeria-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Swallow (2021 Film)
''Swallow'' is a 2021 Nigerian film directed by Kunle Afolayan, written by Sefi Atta and starring Niyola Eniola Akinbo, Deyemi Okanlawon, Chioma Chukwuka Akpotha and Ijeoma Grace Agu. It was released on October 1, 2021, by Netflix. Plot Swallow is an adaptation of the book by the same name written by Nigerian author Seffi Atta. It follows the life of Tolani Ajao played by Niyola and her friend Rose played by Ijeoma Grace Agu. They are friends and roommates who work in the same Bank. Rose’s Boss Mr. Lamidi Salako is a very promiscuous man who abuses his power to harass his secretary. No one can stand up to him as he has the personnel department in his grip. He sacks Rose because she refused to be continuously harassed by him and specifically asks for Tolani as replacement. As predicted by Rose, he harasses Tolani too who files a complaint in response to his memo accusing her of insubordination. Her complaint was refused by Ignatius in Personnel for his fear of ruining Mr. Salak ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roti (2017 Film)
''Roti'' is a 2017 Nigerian film which was directed and written by Kunle Afolayan. Plot Diane and Kabir who are a married couple lose their 10-year-old son Roti to heart disease. Diane who was the mother was in a lot of grief, she later saw a boy who she believes was her son, she became happy again but she was told that Juwon is not Roti's reincarnation, so she has to let go. Cast * Kate Henshaw * Kunle Afolayan * Toyin Oshinaike * Fathia Balogun Faithia Williams Balogun (born 5 February 1969) is a Nigerian actress, filmmaker, producer and director. Early life Faithia Williams who is of Delta state descent, was born in Ikeja on 5 February 1969. She was born into a polygamous family of ... * Darimisire Afolayan References 2017 films Nigerian drama films {{Nigeria-film-stub ... [...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] |
