|
Linda Osifo
Linda Osifo (born 27 July 1991) is a Nigerian actress and television host. She was first runner-up Miss Nigeria Entertainment Canada 2011 and 2nd runner up Miss AfriCanada 2011 beauty pageant. In 2015, Linda was nominated for the ELOY awards for her role in the hit TV series: Desperate Housewives Africa by Ebonylife TV– An adaptation of the ABC Studio franchise ‘Desperate Housewives’. Early life Linda was born in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. She grew up with her grand mother and moved to Canada at the age of 16 but she spent most of her adult years in Toronto, Ontario, Canada before relocating to Lagos, Nigeria to pursue her acting career. She is the first daughter and middle child of her family. After graduating from St Thomas Aquinas High School, she obtained her Bachelors of Arts degree in Psychology from York University in Toronto Canada in 2013. Career She had her debut acting role in 2012 when she starred in Family Secrets, in New Jersey, USA directed by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Benin City
Benin City is the capital and largest city of Edo State, Edo State, Nigeria. It is the fourth-largest city in Nigeria according to the 2006 census, after Lagos, Kano (city), Kano, and Ibadan, with a population estimate of about 3,500,000 as of 2022. It is situated approximately north of the Benin River and by road east of Lagos. Benin City is the centre of Nigeria's rubber industry, and Palm oil, oil production is also a significant industry. The city was the most important settlement of the Edo people, Edo Kingdom of Benin, which flourished during the 13th to the 19th century. It held important trade relations with Kingdom of Portugal, Portugal during the last centuries before being captured, sacked and burnt in 1897 by a British Benin Expedition of 1897, punitive expedition. Many Art of the Kingdom of Benin, bronze sculptures in Royal Palace of the Oba of Benin, Benin City palace, collectively termed the Benin Bronzes, were taken by the British who followed up their victory ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Campari
Campari () is an Italian alcoholic liqueur, considered an apéritif (20.5%, 21%, 24%, 25%, or 28.5% ABV, depending on the country where it is sold), obtained from the infusion of herbs and fruit (including chinotto and cascarilla) in alcohol and water. It is a type of bitters, characterised by its dark red colour. Use Campari is often used in cocktails and is commonly served with soda water or citrus juice (most often pink grapefruit juice), often garnished with either blood orange or blood lime slice (mainly in Australia) or mixed with prosecco as a spritz. It is produced by the Davide Campari Group, a multinational company based in Italy. Campari is an essential ingredient in the classic Negroni cocktail, the Garibaldi, the Americano (which was named at a time when few Americans were aware of Campari), and the spritz (an aperitif popular in northern Italy). In the Italian market, Campari mixed with soda water is sold in individual bottles as Campari Soda (10% alcohol by vol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
African Entertainment Awards (Canada)
The African Entertainment Awards USA (also referred to as AEAUSA), an annual event consisting of mostly music awards. History The event is composed of 30 categories (22 music & 8 non-music) and the 1st edition of the African Entertainment Awards was held on 31 October 2015, at the Mary Burch Theater Newark, New Jersey, with host; Comrade Fatso, and Hassan Oliver. The 5th AEAUSA Awards was held on October 19, 2019, at New Jersey Institute of Technology with co-host Eric Omondi, and Anita Fabiola, as it honors African excellence and its pioneers at the ceremony. Ceremonies Controversy In 2020, Laycon won Best New Artist in all of Africa, and was celebrated by his fans on social media. In 2019, Eddy Kenzo won Best African Entertainer Of The Year, which was received with controversy criticizing the fairness of the award. In 2017, Yemi Alade won big, and left fans debating about her alleged rivalry with songwriter and actress Tiwa Savage Tiwa Savage (born 5 February 1980) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2face Idibia
Innocent Ujah Idibia MON (born 18 September 1975), known by his stage name 2Baba, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, record producer, entrepreneur and philanthropist. Noted for his vocal range, lyrical depth, and longevity, he is widely regarded as one of Nigeria's greatest musicians of all-time. He is most influential for the rise in popularity of Nigerian pop music in the 2000s, and his solo debut album Face2Face (with the smash hit "African Queen") ushered in a new wave of awareness and reverence for Nigerian music amongst Africans on the continent and in diaspora. Prior to July 2014, he went by the stage name 2face Idibia. 2Baba is the first winner of MTV EMA Best African Act category in 2005, and is one of the most awarded Nigerian musicians in history. In 2019, 2baba, in collaboration with other well known artistes like Cohbams Asuquo and Timi Dakolo, released a song for awareness of the rights of children. He was part of a boys group called Plantashun Boiz, under God ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fifty (film)
''Fifty'' is a 2015 Nigerian romantic drama film, directed by Biyi Bandele and released on 18 December 2015. Plot Fifty captures few pivotal days of four women at the pinnacle of their careers. Tola, Elizabeth, Maria and Kate are four friends forced at midlife to take inventory at their personal lives, while juggling career and family against the backdrops of the neighbourhoods of Lagos. Tola is a reality TV star whose marriage to lawyer Kunle never stood a chance thanks to an invidious family secret. Elizabeth is a celebrated obstetrician whose penchant for younger men has estranged her from her daughter. Maria, a forty nine-year old has an affair with a married man that results in an unexpected pregnancy and Kate's battle with a life-threatening illness has plugged her into religious obsession. Cast Main cast * Ireti Doyle as Elizabeth who is an obstetrician whose desire for younger men has caused a strain on her relationship with her daughter. * Dakore Akande as Tola who i ... [...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] |
Tanwa Savage
''Tanwa Savage'' is a 2021 Nigerian comedy drama film produced, written and directed by Geshin Salvador. The film stars Segun Arinze, Timini Egbuson, Bimbo Ademoye and Linda Osifo in the lead roles. The film is based on a true life marriage story whereas the woman requests a DNA test from her husband. It had its theatrical release on 22 January 2021. Cast * Segun Arinze * Timini Egbuson * Bimbo Ademoye * Linda Osifo Linda Osifo (born 27 July 1991) is a Nigerian actress and television host. She was first runner-up Miss Nigeria Entertainment Canada 2011 and 2nd runner up Miss AfriCanada 2011 beauty pageant. In 2015, Linda was nominated for the ELOY awards f ... * Nkechi Blessing * Uzor Arukwe * Joseph Momodu * Maryam Giwa * Kehinde Okunola * Chioma Peters References {{Authority control English-language Nigerian films Nigerian comedy-drama films 2021 comedy-drama films 2020s English-language films Nigerian films based on actual events ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Unroyal
''Unroyal'', is a 2020 Nigerian drama film directed by Moses Inwang and produced by Matilda Lambert. The film stars Matilda Lambert and IK Ogbonna in the lead roles whereas Prince Sontoye, Blossom Chukwujekwu and Linda Osifo made supportive roles. It is the story of Princess Boma, daughter of Okrika Kings, where she treats everyone as though they weren’t humans. The film made its premier on 20 March 2020 and later released through Netflix on 15 August 2021. The film received mixed reviews from critics. Cast * Matilda Lambert as Princess Boma * Pete Edochie * Shafy Bello * IK Ogbonna * Prince Sontoye * Blossom Chukwujekwu * Linda Osifo * Emem Inwang * Ime Bishop Umoh as Kala * Chinenye Nnebe * Femi Adebayo Femi Adebayo Salami (born 31 December 1978) is a Nigerian film director, film actor, lawyer, producer and Special Adviser to the Governor of Kwara State on Arts, Culture and Tourism. He is the son of the veteran actor Adebayo Salami. Earl ... * Kingsley Abasili ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Last Request (2019 Film)
''Last Request'' is a 2019 Nigerian film produced by Moses Olufemi and directed by James Abinibi. The movies stars Yemi Blaq, Linda Osifo, Antar Laniyan and Bimbo Akintola. Synopsis A peaceful family became unsettled when the husband was diagnosed with a brain tumor and his last request was something outrageous. Premiere The movie premiered at Silicon Valley African Film Festival 2019 California, Black Film Festival Atlanta 2019, UK Nollywood Film Festival 2019 London, 23rd African Film Awards 2019 London and West African Film Festival Houston, Texas 2020. Awards and nominations The film was nominated for 2019 UK film festival award, Best Director African Film Awards 2019, Best Producer African Film Awards 2019 and Best Supporting Actress African Film Awards 2019. Cast * Yomi Blaq, *Linda Osifo, *Bimbo Akintola Bimbo Akintola (born 5 May 1970) is a Nigerian actress. Early life and education Akintola was born on 5 May 1970 to a father from Oyo State and a mot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Son Of Mercy (film)
''Son of Mercy'', is a 2020 Nigerian drama film directed by Amen Imasuen and produced by director himself with Mosco Imobhio. The film stars Alexx Ekubo and Linda Osifo in the lead roles whereas Nicholas Imasuen, Fidelis Castro, Edjodamen Ejehi and Cliff Igbinovia made supportive roles. It is the story of Efe, a young man growing up who stole his father’s pension money to travel abroad and was duped along the way, he must not return home except he makes it. The film was shot in Edo, Nigeria. Initially planned to screen on 15 March 2020, the film made its premier later on 9 December 2020. Before that, it was previewed to public in Benin City, Edo state, in November, 2020. The film received mixed reviews from critics. It earned close to N8 Million during first 31 days. Cast * Alexx Ekubo as Efe * Linda Osifo as Princess * Nicholas Imasuen as Slim * Fidelis Castro as Officer * Edjodamen Ejehi as Mama * Cliff Igbinovia as Papa * Gregory Ojefua as Biggie * Kelvin Ikeduba Kelv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Merry Men 2
''Merry Men 2: Another Mission'' is a 2019 Nigerian crime action comedy film and a sequel to '' Merry Men: The Real Yoruba Demons''. It stars Ramsey Nouah, Ayo Makun, Jim Iyke, Falz, Ireti Doyle, Damilola Adegbite, Ufuoma McDermott, Rosaline Meurer, Nancy Isime, Alex Asogwa and Linda Osifo. Cast * Ramsey Nouah as Ayo Alesinloye * Ayo Makun as Amaju Abioritsegbemi * Jim Iyke as Naz Okigbo * Folarin "Falz" Falana as Remi Martins * Ufuoma McDermott as Zara Aminu * Damilola Adegbite as Dera Chukwu * Ireti Doyle as Dame Bethany Maduka * Rosaline Meurer as Kemi Alesinloye * Nancy Isime as Sophie Obaseki * Williams Uchemba as Johnny * Linda Osifo as Hassana * Alex Asogwa as Calypso * Regina Daniels as Kenya Obi * Ejike Asiegbu Ejike Asiegbu is a Nigerian film actor and film director who once served as President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria. He was also previously appointed as personal assistant to former Biafran leader Odumegwu Ojukwu during the 1994 National Const ... as Fra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
