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List Of Yoruba People
This is a list of notable Yoruba people. Film and cinema Nollywood Actors and actresses Writers and directors * Biyi Bandele (1967–2022), novelist, playwright and filmmaker * Kemi Adesoye, screenwriter * Kemi Adetiba (b. 1980), filmmaker, television director, music video director * Kunle Afolayan (b. 1974), actor, film producer and director * Meji Alabi * Oyin Adejobi (1926–2000), dramatist and actor * Tomi Adeyemi (b. 1993), Nigerian-American novelist and creative writing coach * Tunde Kelani (b. 1948), filmmaker, storyteller, photographer, director and producer Non-Nollywood * Adepero Oduye * Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje * Alex Lanipekun * Ariyon Bakare * David Oyelowo * Dayo Okeniyi * Gbenga Akinnagbe * Hakeem Kae-Kazim * Isaach de Bankolé * KSI * John Boyega * Richard Ayoade * Rotimi * Toks Olagundoye * Sope Aluko * Rick Famuyiwa * Femi Emiola Academics * Akinwumi Ogundiran (b. 1966), archaeologist, historian, anthropologist, author of ''The Y ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yoruba People
The Yoruba people (, , ) are a West African ethnic group that mainly inhabit parts of Nigeria, Benin, and Togo. The areas of these countries primarily inhabited by Yoruba are often collectively referred to as Yorubaland. The Yoruba constitute more than 42 million people in Africa, are a few hundred thousand outside the continent, and bear further representation among members of the African diaspora. The vast majority of the Yoruba population is today within the country of Nigeria, where they make up 21% of the country's population according to CIA estimations, making them one of the largest List of ethnic groups of Africa, ethnic groups in Africa. Most Yoruba people speak the Yoruba language, which is the Niger–Congo languages, Niger-Congo language with the largest number of native or L1 speakers. In Africa, the Yoruba are contiguous with the Yoruboid languages, Yoruboid Itsekiri to the south-east in the northwest Niger Delta, Bariba people, Bariba to the northwest in Benin a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Desmond Elliot
Desmond Elliot'' (born Desmond Oluwashola Elliot; 4 February 1974)'' is a Nigerian director, and politician He was elected as a lawmaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Surulere Constituency, in the 11 April 2015 Nigerian General Elections. Elliot competed to become the ambassador for the Face of Hope Project, a "volunteer-based non-profit, non-religious, non-political organization established to give hope to the hopeless", in which he will work toward fixing "child illiteracy in Nigeria and Africa at large" should he emerge. He won best supporting actor in a drama at the 2nd Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards and was nominated for best supporting actor at the 10th Africa Movie Academy Awards. Early life Elliot was born to a Yoruba father from Olowogbowo in Lagos Island, Lagos and a mother from Illah in Oshimili North, Delta State . He received his primary education at Air Force Primary School and later attended St John's College, both in Jos. He studied economics a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iyabo Ojo
Alice Iyabo Ojo (born 21 December 1977) is a Nigerian film actress,director, and producer."Actress Iyabo Ojo Full Biography, Life And Career" ''T.I.N. Magazine'', 27 January 2016. She has featured in over 150 films and has produced more than 14 of her own. Early life Iyabo Ojo was born as Alice Iyabo Ogunro on 21 December 1977 in , , although her father was from , |
Hakeem Kae-Kazim
Hakeem is an Arabic-language given name, a romanization variant of Hakim. It can also be used as a surname. Notablle people with the name include: Given name * Hakeem Abdul-Saboor * Hakeem Abdul-Shaheed * Hakeem Adeniji * Hakeem al-Araibi * Hakeem Ali Mohammad * Hakeem Achour * Hakeem Araba *Hakeem Belo-Osagie *Hakeem Butler *Hakeem Dawodu *Hakeem Fateh Mohammad Sehwani *Hakeem Jeffries *Hakeem Kae-Kazim *Hakeem Kashama *Hakeem Khaaliq * Hakeem Manzoor * Hakeem Muhammad Akhtar * Hakeem Muhammad Saeed * Hakeem Muri-Okunola *Hakeem Nicks *Hakeem Noor-ud-Din *Hakeem Odoffin *Hakeem Olajuwon *Hakeem Oluseyi * Hakeem Rizwan Hafeez Malik * Hakeem Shaker *Hakeem Valles * Hakeem Yasin Surname * Adam Hakeem * Amer Hakeem * Ayman Hakeem *Rauff Hakeem * Yusuf Hakeem * Zayn Hakeem Fictional characters *Hakeem Lyon Hakeem Lyon is a fictional character from the original FOX musical drama ''Empire'' played by Bryshere Y. Gray. Hakeem, one of the main characters within the series, is the y ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mount Zion Faith Ministries
Mount Zion Faith Ministries is a Christian film production company based in Ibadan, Nigeria, which casts, produces and distributes Christian films and drama films. It was founded on 5 August 1985 by the Christian writers and actors Mike Bamiloye and Gloria Bamiloye, and comprises Christians from several countries who work in to promote Christian teaching through motion pictures. On July 11, 1986, the ministry staged its first play in St. Margaret Girl's school, Ilesha Ilesa () is an ancient town located in the Osun State, southwest Nigeria; it is also the name of a historic kingdom (also known as Ijesha) centred on that village. The state is ruled by a monarch bearing the title of the Owa Obokun Adimula of Ij .... In 1987, Mike Bamiloye resigned so he could concentrate on Mount Zion Faith Ministries. The first film produced by Mount Zion Faith Ministries was "The Unprofitable Servant" in 1990. Since then it has produced more than 200 films, including ''Ide Esu'', ''The Begin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gloria Bamiloye
Gloria Olusola Bamiloye is a Nigerian dramatist, film actress, producer and director. She is a co-founder of Mount Zion Drama Ministry. Early life She was born on the 4th of February, 1964 in Ilesa, a city in Osun State, southwestern Nigeria. Gloria was raised a Muslim, but converted to Christianity. She studied English language and religious studies at Oyo State College of Education in Ilesha. She continued her education and received teacher preparation at the Divisional Teachers Training College in Ipetumodu. Career She met Mike Bamiloye in 1983 and eventually married him. Together, they co-founded the Mount Zion Faith Ministry on August 5, 1985. She has starred in, directed and produced several Christian Nigerian movies and dramas. In 2002, she wrote a book, ''The Anxiety of Single Sisters''. Personal life Mike and Gloria first met at Oyo State College of Education in Ilesha. On October 8, 1988, they married. Gloria was 24, and Mike was 28. However, because his on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gbenro Ajibade
Gbenro Ajibade (born Gbenro Emmanuel Ajibade; December 8) is a Nigerian actor, producer, model, and presenter. Biography He attended Makurdi International School and later Mount Saint Gabriel's Secondary School. He then completed his education by graduating from Benue State University with a degree in biology. He is a leading character in the popular soap opera''Tinsel'' and has acted in ''Gbomo Gbomo Express'' and ''The Wages''. Ajibade won Most Outstanding Actor/Model of the Year at the 2011 Nigerian Model Achievers Awards. Personal life He was married to actress Osas Ighodaro, together, they have one daughter, Azariah Tiwatope Osarugue Ajibade. They got divorced in 2019 after four years of marriage. Filmography Films * ''Gbomo Gbomo Express'' (2015) * ''30's'' (2015) * '' The Wages'' (2013) * ''Twisted Thorne'' (2011) * Bachelor's Eve Television * ''Tinsel'' (2008–current) See also *List of Yoruba people This is a list of notable Yoruba people. Film and cinema ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gabriel Afolayan
Gabriel Afolayan, (born 1 March 1985) also known by his musical stage name G-Fresh, is a Nigerian actor and singer. Education He studied theatre arts at the University of Ibadan. Career He is part of the renowned Afolayan entertainment family that comprises Ade Love, Moji Afolayan, Kunle Afolayan and Aremu Afolayan. As an actor, he won the Best Supporting Actor award for playing "Tavier Jambari" in ''Hoodrush'' (2012). As a musician, he is known mostly for "Awelewa" and "Kokoro Ife". In an interview with ''The Punch'', he described his musical genre as "Love ballad". Afolayan's acting debut was in ''F Opawon'' by Baba Sala. In an interview with ''Nigerian Tribune'', he stated that his music career started in 1997, while he was part of a group in Ibadan. He also stated that he has always been part of the choir. He has cited 2face, Banky W., Aṣa and Bez as influences. He rose to fame, playing the role “Akin” in a Super Story Series titled NNENNA. Personal life Afo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Funsho Adeolu
Funsho Adeolu (born 9 May 1968) is a Nigerian actor, film director and film producer. Early life Adeolu was born on 9 May 1968 in Ondo State, southwestern Nigeria. Funsho went to Baptist Academy. He has consistently been credited for Countdown at Kusini, a movie that featured his namesake, the late Oba Funsho Adeolu, the Alaaye of Ode Remo (who played Chief Eleyinmi in the old Nigerian Sitcom "The Village Headmaster"). Ibidun Allison was the other Nigerian actor in Countdown at Kusini (Amebo of "The Village Headmaster"). He featured in Heroes and Zeroes, a 2012 Nigerian drama film. Personal life Adeolu is married to Mrs. Victoria Adeolu and has two sons. Awards and nominations See also * List of Nigerian film producers * List of Yoruba people This is a list of notable Yoruba people. Film and cinema Nollywood Actors and actresses Writers and directors * Biyi Bandele (1967–2022), novelist, playwright and filmmaker * Kemi Adesoye, screenwriter * Kemi Adeti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Funke Akindele
Olufunke Ayotunde Akindele-Bello (born 24 August 1977) popularly known as Funke Akindele or Jenifa, is a Nigerian film actress, politician and producer.Funsho AkinwaleFunke Akindele gives first glimpse of her twins ''The Guardian'' Akindele starred in the sitcom ''I Need to Know (TV series), I Need to Know'' from 1998 to 2002, and in 2009, she won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role. She rose to fame for her role in the movie titled ''Jenifa'' which earned her the nickname Jenifa. The ''Omo Ghetto'' trilogy contributed to her fame. Funke Akindele played the lead role in the show ''Jenifa's Diary'', for which she was named the Best Actress in a Comedy at the 2016 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards, Africa Magic Viewers Choice AwardsL. Again, at the 2020 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards, 2020 and 2022 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards, 2022 AMVCA, she took home the same award, making it her third win for the Best Actress in a Comedy category. I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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. Early life Adebayo was born on 31 December 1978 in Lagos, southwest Nigeria. His father, who is a veteran Nigerian actor Adebayo Salami (Oga Bello), hails from Ilorin, Kwara State. Education Adebayo attended thC&S College, Ilorin, Kwara State for his secondary school education. He then went to the University of Ilorin, where he obtained a bachelor's degree in Law. He later earned a master's degree in Law at the University of Ibadan. Personal life Adebayo married Omotayo Adebayo on 9 October 2016. Adebayo and his wife have one son. He also has three children from an earlier marriage. Career Adebayo began acting in 1985, the same year he featured in his father's first movie titled ''Ogun Ajaye''. Adebayo has starred in over 500 Nigerian ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Faithia 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 nine. Faithia attended Maryland Primary School and Maryland Comprehensive Secondary School in Lagos state. She obtained her West African School Certificate in Maryland Comprehensive Secondary School. After that, she studied in the Kwara State Polytechnic for a diploma certificate. In 2016, Faithia got admission into Olabisi Onabanjo University to study Filming. Career Faithia became an actress by chance. Faithia's uncle, Alhaji Fatai Teniola, asked her to stand in for an actress that failed to show up in one of the productions of their movie. Williams played her first role in the film title "Ta lo pa chief". She has starred, produced, and directed several Nigerian films over the years. In 2008, she won the Africa Movie Academy Award fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
