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LowlaDee
Dolapo Adeleke (born 6 September 1990), also known as LowlaDee is a multiple award winning filmmaker from Nigeria. Early life and education Born on September 6, 1990, in Kano State Nigeria, Adeleke began writing at an early age, publishing two literature books before university. Adeleke had her secondary education at Dansol High School, Lagos State. She graduated with a second-class upper in Mass Communication from Covenant University in 2011. Career In an interview with Busayo Adekoya of '' ThisDay Newspaper'', she stated that she began directing films at 21. In 2012, she was included in Vanguard list of young Nigerians making significant impact, and was noted to have won Best teen writer of the year award by Angles Magazine for writing ''Flesh and Blood'' and ''The Little White Hen''. With her break out short film Brave, starring Adesua Etomi and Wole Ojo, She was nominated under the Best Film Director category of the Nigerian Entertainment Awards (NEA 2015). The short f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brave (2014 Film)
''Brave'' is a 2014 Nigerian short film directed by LowlaDee with Adesua Etomi and Wole Ojo in lead roles. The film is loosely inspired from a "Page 88" in ''The Lady, Her Lover & Her Lord'' by American author, T.D Jakes. The film tells a story of a young couple whose marriage came crumbling when the husband is diagnosed with flaccid paralysis after an accident. It was released on irokotv in 2014. It received generally positive reviews for its powerful interpretation in conveying important messages upon release, also getting nominated and winning awards. Cast * Adesua Etomi as Layomi Doga * Wole Ojo as Nathan Doga * Patience Mohie as Layo's mum * Funmi Sobayo as Kiki Doga * Diana Yekini as Tammy * Gbenga Kayode as Johnny Plot In 2006, based in Lagos, Nathan Doga (Wole Ojo) and Layo Doga (Adesua Etomi) are still expectant of their first child after two years of marriage. Nathan consoles Layo, who seems unhappy and incomplete without a child. On getting to work, Tammy ( Di ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Plan B (2019 Film)
''Plan B'' is a 2019 Kenyan-Nigerian romantic comedy film written, directed and edited by the Nigerian filmmaker, Lowladee. The film stars Kenyan actress and producer Sarah Hassan, Catherine Kamau Karanja, and Nigerian actor Daniel Etim Effiong who are the lead actors. The film won the Best East African movie Award at the 2020 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCAs). Production The film was produced by Lowladee in collaboration with Alfajiri Productions, a Kenyan production company. Synopsis After breaking up with her boyfriend Ethan (Lenana Kariba), Lisa Waweru ( Sarah Hassan) meets a strange man and becomes pregnant after engaging in a one-night stand with him. Later, Lisa learns that the man is Dele Cooker (Daniel Etim Effiong), the Nigerian CEO of a spreading Nairobi-based company. Alongside her friend Joyce ( Catherine Kamau), she hatches a plan to make Dele claim responsibility for the pregnancy. Cast * Sarah Hassan as ''Lisa'' * Catherine Kamau Karanja as ''Joy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nick Mutuma
Nicholas Munene Mutuma is a Kenyan actor, producer, television/radio host and corporate emcee. He has been working professionally since 2008. Born in Meru, Mutuma grew up iDar es salaam Tanzaniawhere he completed his primary education before joining Braeside school Nairobi for his secondary exams. His first break on TV happened when he was cast in the Citizen TV show, "Tabasamu", portraying the character Luka. His role in a drama series, Shuga where he acted alongside Lupita Nyong'o became his big break in his stage performance. In 2015, Mutuma featured in a popular web series; "This Is It", which became very successful with over one million views in the first 5 months. Early life Born in Meru, Kenya and had a far family which he never spoke about. Nick Mutuma grew up in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, where he completed his primary school education at the International School of Tanganyika. It was during his early years that he discovered his love for performance arts, and would ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
This Is It (TV Series)
''This Is It'' is a Nigerian romantic drama television series that ran for two seasons from September 2016 until November 2017. The series began airing on the YouTube channel of its creator, LowlaDee, but was later acquired by television networks across Africa. The story revolves around a newly married couple and the challenges they face while coming to terms of their newly attained status. Plot Tee, aged 27, is a Kenyan-Nigerian software developer, who recently marries Dede, aged 23. As an inexperienced couple, they face challenges in trying to conform with friends, families and themselves on the present realities of their status as a newly married couple. The final episode aired in November 2017, featuring marital experiences of young couples in the real world. Cast * Bimbo Ademoye as Kerry * Nick Mutuma as Tomide (Tee) * Chy Nwakanma as Dede Mwenda * Stan Nze as Sam * Jemima Osunde * Olumide Oworu Release In April 2017, the series was reported to premiere in NTV Keny ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Nigerian Film Producers
This is a list of notable Nigerian film producers. * Abdalla Uba Adamu * Adegboyega Dosunmu Amororo II * Adekunle Adejuyigbe * Ado Ahmad Gidan Dabino * Afro Candy * Aisha Augie-Kuta * Akanimo Odon * Akin Ogungbe * Remi Abiola * Toyin Abraham * Genevieve Nnaji * Judith Audu * Odunlade Adekola * Yewande Adekoya * Dolapo 'LowlaDee' Adeleke * Wale Adenuga * Funsho Adeolu * Kareem Adepoju * Ayo Adesanya * Sikiru Adesina * Eric Aghimien * Niji Akanni * Biola Alabi * Bose Alao * Eddy Young * Mahmood Ali-Balogun * Fred Amata * Jeta Amata * Bolaji Amusan * Chika Anadu * Chet Anekwe * Chineze Anyaene * Pascal Atuma * Gloria Bamiloye * Michelle Bello * Sadiq Daba * Regina Daniels * Caroline Danjuma * Emamode Edosio * Albert Egbe * Zeb Ejiro * Tam Fiofori * Mercy Aigbe Gentry * Shan George * Paul Igwe * Chris Ihidero * Rotimi Adelola * Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen * Moses Inwang * Emem Isong * Ruth Kadiri * Tunde Kelani * Bisi Komolafe * Obafemi Lasode * Akin Lewis * Lola Margaret ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2022 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards
The 2022 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards held on Saturday, 14 May 2022 at Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos. It was set an 8-day event which started on Saturday, 7 May 2022, unlike previous 1 day events. The nominees were revealed by actors, Adesua Etomi-Wellington and Daniel Etim Effiong on Saturday 19 March 2022 in a ceremony. A total of 33 categories were announced, 12 of which are open to public voting. Best Online Social Content Creator was introduced as a new category. The winner in the Best Soundtrack category is set to won a ₦1 million prize. Stan Nze and Osas Ighodaro won the award in the Best Actor and Best Actress in a drama respectively for their roles in '' Rattlesnake: The Ahanna Story.'' Ramsey Noah won the Best Director award for the same film. Other award winners include Funke Akindele and Broda Shaggi in the Best Actor and Best Actress in a comedy categories. ''Amina'' by Izu Ojukwu & Okey Ogunjiofor win the award for the best overall film.'''' Awards Winn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2015 Nigeria Entertainment Awards
The 2015 Nigeria Entertainment Awards was the 10th edition of the Nigeria Entertainment Awards. Wizkid won the most awards while Olamide received the most nominations with three across 39 award categories. Kiss Daniel won the Best New Act to Watch award while Praiz won the Best R&B Act award after he toppled the likes of Banky W, Chidinma, Seyi Shay, Timi Dakolo and Shaydee. The award was held at the Skirball Center for the Performing Arts, New York City, U.S.A and was hosted by Osas Ighodaro and Ice Prince. Winners and nominees Below is the list of nominees and winners for the popular music categories. Winners are highlighted in bold. Musical categories Hottest Single of The Year *" Ojuelegba – Wizkid" **" Woju" – Kiss Daniel **"Shoki Remix" – Lil Kesh, Olamide, Davido **" Godwin" – Korede Bello **"Shake Body" – Skales **"Dorobucci" – The Mavins Best New Act to Watch *Kiss Daniel **Di'Ja **CDQ **Korede Bello **Lil Kesh **Ayo Jay **Falz Gospel Artist of The Yea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mawuli Gavor
Mawuli Gavor is a Ghanaian accountant turned actor, model, TV presenter, entrepreneur and producer. Early life Gavor was born in Ghana. He studied business and finance at Franklin and Marshall College, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA. Career Gavor started out in the entertainment industry as a model while in the US as an undergraduate of business management and finance. Upon returning to Ghana, he began his career as an accountant. He however became a brand ambassador to Martini in 2013 and changed his career path. He transitioned into acting in Nollywood Nollywood is a sobriquet that originally referred to the Nigerian film industry. The origin of the term dates back to the early 2000s, traced to an article in ''The New York Times''. Due to the history of evolving meanings and contexts, there ... movies and is known for the movie ''Obsession''. He has gone on to act in multiple other productions. In 2018, he produced two films and was also won the Best of Nollywood awa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blossom Chukwujekwu
Blossom Chukwujekwu is a Nigerian actor, who made his professional acting debut in 2009. In 2015, he won the Best Supporting Actor Award at the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards. Early life and education Born Chukwudi Echezona Chukwujekwu on November 4, 1983 in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria to Dr I.E and Evangelist J.C Chukwujekwu, Blossom Chukwujekwu is the first of two sons. He is a native of Otolo, Nnewi North in Anambra State, Southeast Nigeria. He attended Greater Tomorrow Primary School and Greater Tomorrow Comprehensive College both in Benin City, Edo State. For his tertiary education, Blossom opted to study Mass Communications at Anambra State University of Science and Technology. where he spent a year. He completed his studies at the Benson Idahosa University, Benin City, Edo State after a brief stint at the Enugu State University of Science and Technology. While in BIU, he was President of the Association of Mass Communication Students (AMCOS) in the 2007/2008 s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kiki Omeili
Nkiruka 'Kiki' Omeili (born May 31, 1986) is a Nigerian actress, best known for her role as Lovette in the TV series '' Lekki Wives''. She is also known for her role as Blessing in the 2015 crime caper, ''Gbomo Gbomo Express'' alongside Gideon Okeke. Early life Omeili was born in Lagos, and is the second of four children of Charles and Maureen Omeili. She is ethnic Igbo from Nimo in Anambra State. Her Father Charles was a banker with First Bank Nigeria and retired as a general manager, while her mother Maureen was the Controller of Prisons in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. Omeili began performing in stage plays all through her primary and secondary school years. This continued when she got into the university as she was a member of the drama club and acted in various productions as well as taking part in several drama competitions. In 2006, she obtained a Medical degree from the College of Medicine, University of Lagos. Career In 2011, Omeili auditioned for and got the role of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vanguard (Nigeria)
''Vanguard'' is a daily newspaper published by Vanguard Media, based in Lagos, Nigeria. Vanguard Media was established in 1984 by veteran journalist Sam Amuka-Pemu with three friends. The paper has an online edition. It is one of the few newspapers in Nigeria considered independent from political control, the others being This Day, The Punch, The Sun and The Guardian. In June 1990, the paper was briefly suspended by Col. Raji Rasaki, Military Governor of Lagos State. In December 2008, the US-based ''Pointblanknews.com'' published a story that alleged the wife of the publisher of Vanguard Newspapers was involved in a ritual killing. ''The Vanguard'' took the reporter to court, claiming he was attempting extortion. In December 2009, a Niger Delta The Niger Delta is the delta of the Niger River sitting directly on the Gulf of Guinea on the Atlantic Ocean in Nigeria. It is located within nine coastal southern Nigerian states, which include: all six states from the South Sou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Film Producer
A film producer is a person who oversees film production. Either employed by a production company or working independently, producers plan and coordinate various aspects of film production, such as selecting the script, coordinating writing, directing, editing, and arranging financing. The producer is responsible for finding and selecting promising material for development. Unless the film is based on an existing script, the producer hires a screenwriter and oversees the script's development. These activities culminate with the pitch, led by the producer, to secure the financial backing that enables production to begin. If all succeeds, the project is "greenlighted". The producer also supervises the pre-production, principal photography and post-production stages of filmmaking. A producer is also responsible for hiring a director for the film, as well as other key crew members. Whereas the director makes the creative decisions during the production, the producer typically ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
