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List Of Nigerian Films Of 2006 ...
This is a list of Nigerian films released in 2006. Films See also *List of Nigerian films References External links2006 filmsat the Internet Movie Database {{DEFAULTSORT:Nigerian Films Of 2006 2006 Lists of 2006 films by country or language Films A film also called a movie, motion picture, moving picture, picture, photoplay or (slang) flick is a work of visual art that simulates experiences and otherwise communicates ideas, stories, perceptions, feelings, beauty, or atmosphere ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
30 Days (2006 Film)
''30 Days'' is a 2006 Nigerian action thriller film written and directed by Mildred Okwo. The film received 8 nominations at the 2008 Africa Movie Academy Awards, with Joke Silva taking the award for Best Supporting Actress. Cast *Genevieve Nnaji as Chinora Onu *Joke Silva as Dupe Ajayi *Segun Arinze as Inspector Shobowale * *Ntalo Okorie * Chet Anekwe as Kene Alumona *Najite Dede as Temilola brisbee *Kalu Ikeagwu as Jerry Ehime *Nobert Young as Pastor Hart *Ebele Okaro-Onyiuke as Mama Alero *Ekwi Onwuemene as Faye Dako *Gbenga Richards as Mr. President Synopsis In a country where assassination and corruption takes places, a young man found a lady at a club whom he falls in love with. However the lady is one of the group of assassins that murder corrupt government officials in the country. See also * List of Nigerian films of 2006 This is a list of Nigerian films released in 2006. Films See also * List of Nigerian films References External links2006 filmsat the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nkem Owoh
Nkem Owoh (born 7 February 1958) is a Nigerian actor and comedian. In 2008, he won the African Movie Academy Award for "Best Actor in a Leading Role" for his role in the Nigerian film, "''Stronger than Pain"''. Early life Nkem Owoh was born in Enugu State, Nigeria. After his primary and secondary school, he headed to the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta and studied engineering. Already, during his university studies, Owoh began acting in various television and film productions. Career He is also known for performing the song "I Go Chop Your Dollar" about advance fee fraud. The song was featured in the film ''The Master'' in which Owoh plays a scammer. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and the Nigerian Broadcasting Commission banned the song. 20 In 2007 Owoh was arrested in Amsterdam, Netherlands (Bijlmermeer neighborhood in the Amsterdam Zuidoost borough) as the result of a seven-month investigation by the Dutch police dubbed "Operation Apollo". Owoh wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tunde Kelani
Tunde Kelani (born 26 February 1948), popularly known as TK, is a Nigerian filmmaker. In a career spanning more than four decades, TK specialises in producing movies that promote Nigeria's rich cultural heritage and have a root in documentation, archiving, education, entertainment and promotion of the culture. He is also known for his love of adaptation of literary material into movies as most of his works have followed that style of filmmaking, including ''Ko se Gbe'', '' O le ku'', ''Thunder Bolt'', ''The Narrow Path'', '' White Handkerchief'', ''Maami'' and ''Dazzling Mirage''. At an early age, he was sent to Abeokuta, to live with his grandparents. The rich Yoruba culture and tradition he experienced in his early years, coupled with the experience he garnered at the London Film School where he studied the art of filmmaking, prepared him for what he is doing today. Early life Tunde Kelani was born in Lagos but, at the age of five, he was sent to live with his grandparents ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Narrow Path (2006 Film)
''The Narrow Path'' is a 2006 Nigerian film, produced and directed by Tunde Kelani. The film was adapted from '' The Virgin'', a novel written by Bayo Adebowale. Plot summary The film follows the story of Awero, a young woman living in the village of Orita South-West Nigeria during the colonial era. Awero was a beautiful virgin whom all the men in the village want to marry. She was involved in a love triangle-esque relationship between Odejimi a brave hunter and Lapade a rich jewellery merchant. She later accepted to marry Odejimi a brave hunter from another village but was raped by Dauda her childhood friend before her traditional ceremony. However, a dark secret is revealed on their wedding night, causing a rift between the villages of Orita and Agbade and bringing them to the brink of war. In the end, the conflict is resolved by a group of village women, led by Awero, who advocate for the cancellation of virginity tests in all the villages. The film features the beautiful Y ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Scott Cleverdon
Scott Cleverdon (born 31 July 1969) is a Scottish actor best known as the angel Pyriel in the film '' The Prophecy 3: The Ascent''. He has also done significant voice acting. He was born and brought up in Edinburgh, attending Broughton High School, Edinburgh and trained in Glasgow's Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama. In 1994, he provided the voice for Cletus Cassidy, AKA " Carnage" in '' Spider-Man: The Animated Series''. In 2008, Cleverdon starred in the film '' Ecstasy'' based on ''The Undefeated'' from Irvine Welsh's best-selling novel '' Ecstasy: Three Tales of Chemical Romance''. From 2011, he played Gonzalo Fernández de Córdoba in the TV series, ''Borgia'', which also starred his wife, actress Assumpta Serna, whom he met in 1993 while filming ''Sharpe''. Personal life He married the Spanish actress Assumpta Serna in 1993. They live in Los Angeles and Europe, and jointly run an acting workshop. Filmography Movie Television Video games *'' Ecstasy'' (200 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nick Moran
Nick Moran (born 23 December 1968 or 1969, sources differ) is an English actor and filmmaker, best known for his role as Eddie the card sharp in ''Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels''. He appeared as Scabior in ''Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1'' and '' Part 2''. Early life Moran was born in the East End of London, to a hairdresser mother and an Automobile Association worker father. He grew up on the South Oxhey council estate near Watford and the Greater London boundary. Career Film Moran's first hit film appearance was in 1990 alongside Roger Daltrey and Chesney Hawkes, in '' Buddy's Song'' (1990). His first lead role was later that year, in Vera Neubauer's ''Don't Be Afraid'' (1990). He then went on to star with Britpack waifs Hans Matheson and Samantha Morton in a Coky Giedroyc short, ''The Future Lasts a Long Time'' (1996). In ''Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels'' (1998), he shared the screen with Jason Statham, Dexter Fletcher, Jason Flemyng, Vinn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Amazing Grace
''The Amazing Grace'' is a 2006 British Nigerian historical drama film written by Jeta Amata and Nick Moran, directed by Jeta Amata and produced by Jeta Amata & Alicia Arce. The film stars Joke Silva, Nick Moran, Scott Cleverdon, Mbong Odungide, Fred Amata and Zack Amata. The film received 11 nominations and won the award for Achievement in Cinematography at the Africa Movie Academy Awards in 2007. Premise The film, occasionally narrated by Joke Silva, tells the reformation story of British slave trader John Newton (Nick Moran), sailing to what is now Nigeria to buy slaves. Later, increasingly shocked by the brutality of slavery, he gave up the trade and became an Anglican priest. Newton later wrote the redemptive hymn Amazing Grace and became an abolitionist. Cast *Nick Moran as John Newton *Joke Silva as Maria Davies *Scott Cleverdon as Oliver *Mbong Odungide as Ansa *Fred Amata as Etim *Zack Amata as Village Priest *Itam Efa Williamson as Orok *James Hicks as Simmons *Ita ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stephanie Okereke
Stephanie Okereke Linus (born as Stephanie Onyekachi Okereke; 2 October 1982) is a Nigerian actress, film director and model. She has received several awards and nominations for her work as an actress, including the 2003 Reel Award for Best Actress, the 2006 Afro Hollywood Award for Best Actress, and three nominations for ''Best Actress in a Leading Role'' at the Africa Movie Academy Awards in 2005, 2009 and 2010. She was also the runner up for the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria beauty pageant of 2002. In 2011, she was honoured by the Nigerian government with a national honour of Member of the Order of the Federal Republic, MFR. Early life Stephanie Okereke was born in Ngor Okpala, Imo State. She is the sixth child of Mary and Chima Okereke's eight children. She completed her primary & secondary education in Delta State. She studied at the University of Calabar, in Cross River State, where she graduated with a degree in English and Literary Studies. Career While she was still ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Izu Ojukwu
Izu Ojukwu is a Nigerian film director. In 2007 he won ''Best Director'' for ''Sitanda'' at the 3rd Africa Movie Academy Awards, which received nine nominations and won five awards at the event, including ''Best Picture'' and ''Best Nigerian Film''. Selected filmography (as director) *''Amina (2021)'' *'' Power of One'' (2018) *'' '76'' (2016) *''Alero's Symphony'' (2010) *''The Child'' (2009) *''Nnenda'' (2009) *''Distance Between'' (2008) *''Cindy's Note'' (2008) *''White Waters'' (2007) *''Laviva'' (2007) *''Sitanda'' (2006) **3rd Africa Movie Academy Awards 2007 for Best Director *''GL 1 & 2'' (2005) *''Across the Niger'' (2003) *''Moving Train'' (2003) *''Battle of Love'' (2003) *''Desperadoes 1 & 2'' (2001) *''Eleventh Hour'' (2001) *''Love Boat'' (2001) *''The World is Mine'' (2001) *''Showdown'' (2000) *''Iva'' (1999) *''Icabod'' (1993) See also * List of Nigerian film producers This is a list of notable Nigerian film producers. * Abdalla Uba Adamu * Adegboyega Do ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sitanda
''Sitanda'' is a 2006 Nigerian adventure / drama film directed by African Movie Academy Award winner Ali Nuhu, and written by Fidel Akpom. The film received 9 nominations and won 5 awards at the 3rd Africa Movie Academy Awards in 2007, including ''Best Picture'', ''Best Nigerian Film'', ''Best Director'' and ''Best Original Screenplay''. Cast *Ali Nuhu * Stephanie Okereke *Azizat Sadiq *Ireti Doyle *Justus Esiri *Bimbo Manuel See also * List of Nigerian films of 2006 This is a list of Nigerian films released in 2006. Films See also * List of Nigerian films References External links2006 filmsat the Internet Movie Database {{DEFAULTSORT:Nigerian Films Of 2006 2006 Lists of 2006 films by country o ... References External links * 2006 drama films 2006 films English-language Nigerian films Best Film Africa Movie Academy Award winners Films directed by Izu Ojukwu Best Nigerian Film Africa Movie Academy Award winners Nigerian adventure drama films 200 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ufuoma Ejenobor
Ufuoma Stacey McDermott ( ; born 23 April 1981) is a Nigerian film-maker, actress and former model. Early life Ejenobor was born in Benin City to Nigerian parents of Urhobo descent who hails from Delta State in Nigeria. She moved a lot - from Benin City to Jos, where she spent the better part of her toddler years, and later to Lagos, where she has lived for the greater part of her life and still resides till date. At the age of seven, her father coined a pet name for her: ISIO (which means "star" in Urhobo). She was so named after the star actress of the TELEFEST programme put together by NTA Benin, ''The Pot of Life''. Personal life Ejenobor got married on 23 April 2010 to Steven McDermott. She officially changed her name to Ufuoma McDermott on 23 May 2014 at a Lagos high court. Education She went through Alama Private School Jos, Plateau state, Tunwase Nursery and primary school Ikeja, Lagos and finally Molly International Nursery and primary Ajao Estate for her nur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ibinabo Fiberesima
Ibinabo Fiberesima (born ) is a Nigerian film actress, ex-beauty pageant and event manager. She is a former president of the Actors Guild of Nigeria. Early life and education Born to a Nigerian father and an Irish mother, Ibinabo began her education when she enrolled as a student at the Y.M.C.A Play Centre, Port Harcourt before she proceeded with her secondary school education at Federal Government Girls College, New Bussa, Niger State. She holds a Bachelor of Arts certificate in English Language and Literature which she obtained from the University of Ibadan. Ibinabo Fiberesima was born in Dublin, Ireland to Chief Dr. Dawaridabo Babatunde Fiberesima and Dr. Mrs. Bisola Fiberesima and hails from Okrika, Rivers State, Nigeria. She gained admission to the prestigious University of Ibadan where she earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English and Literature and then proceeded to earn a Masters Degree in Audio Visual Management from the Media Business School Ronda, Spain. She is an A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
