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Niji Akanni
Niji Akanni is a Nigerian dramatist, screenwriter, director, producer and filmmaker. Education Akanni received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Dramatic Arts from Obafemi Awolowo University and a master's degree in Film Studies from the University of Ibadan as well as a professional master's degree (MFA) in Screenplay Writing and Film Directing from the Film and Television Institute of India. Career He has scripted, co-scripted and directed several notable Nigerian films and reality shows. As one of Nigeria's official three theatrical presentations at the 2012 Cultural Olympiad in London, he directed ''The Lion and the Jewel'', a play by Nigerian writer, Professor Wole Soyinka that was first performed in 1959. In 2005, he was Assistant Director of the first season of Amstel Malta Box Office, a Nigerian Reality Television Show. In 2006, he was Content Director on Big Brother Nigeria, the same year he co-scripted, '' The Narrow Path'', a 95 minutes film produced by Mainframe Films a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abeokuta
Abeokuta is the capital city of Ogun State in southwest Nigeria. It is situated on the east bank of the Ogun River, near a group of rocky outcrops in a wooded savanna; north of Lagos by railway, or by water. , Abeokuta and the surrounding area had a population of 449,088. Geography and economy Abẹokuta lies in fertile country of wooded savanna, the surface of which is broken by masses of grey granite. It spreads over an extensive area, being surrounded by mud walls 18 miles in extent. Palm oil, lumber, natural rubber, yams, rice, cassava, maize, cotton, other fruits, and shea butter are the chief articles of trade. It is a key export location for cocoa, palm products, fruit, and kola nuts. Both rice and cotton were introduced by the missionaries in the 1850s and have become integral parts of the economy, along with the dye indigo. Abeokuta lies below the Olumo Rock, home to several caves and shrines. The town depends on the Oyan River Dam for its water supply, which ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Big Brother Nigeria
''Big Brother Naija'', formerly known as ''Big Brother Nigeria'', is a Nigerian reality competition television series, based on the Big Brother television franchise, in which, contestants live in an isolated house and compete for a large cash prize and other material prizes, at the end of the show by avoiding being evicted from the house by viewers who vote for their favourite housemates to remain in the show. The first season of the show first aired on M-Net and DStv Channel 37 from 5 March to 4 June 2006. The voting results were verified by the auditing company of Alexander-Forbes. Series overview Season 1 The first season of the show first aired on DStv Channel 37 from 5 March to 4 June 2006. In a twist to the game, two new contestants were introduced on Day 23, much to the excitement of the remaining housemates. Ebuka, the most popular housemate for several weeks into the show and widely believed to emerge the winner was the seventh housemate to be evicted; many viewers ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Africa International Film Festival
The Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) is an annual film festival that takes place in Nigeria. It was founded in 2010 with its Inaugural edition in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. AFRIFF was founded by Chioma Ude a passionate film buff and entrepreneur, The event normally spans through a week and it includes award shows and film training classes. Keith Shiri, the founder/director of Africa at the Pictures is the artistic director of the festival. AFRIFF gives out honors in categories such Feature, Documentary, Short, Animation, and Students Short, as well as awards and prizes for Directing, Acting, and Screenplay. There are additional special awards for Audience Choice and an Outstanding Film Jury Award. Africa International Film Festival events 2010 Africa International Film Festival The 2010 Africa International Film Festival was held in Port Harcourt from 1 December 2010 to 5 December 2010. The festival followed after its first official announcement at the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Academy Award For Best Costume Design
The Academy Award for Best Costume Design is one of the Academy Awards presented annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) for achievement in film costume design. The award was first given in 1949, for films made in 1948. Initially, separate award categories were established for black-and-white films and color films. Since the merger of the two categories in 1967, the academy has traditionally avoided giving out the award to films with a contemporary setting. Award The Academy Award for Best Costume Design is given out annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences for the best achievement of film costume design of the previous year. Films that are eligible for the award must meet a series of criteria, including the requirement that the costumes must have been "conceived" by a costume designer. For this particular criteria, each submission is reviewed by the costume designer members of the Art Directors Branch prior to the ballot process. Fu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Africa Movie Academy Award For Best Nigerian Film
The Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Nigerian Film is an annual merit by the Africa Film Academy to recognize the best 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 ... film for the year. It was introduced in the 2007 edition as "Best Nigerian Film" but was renamed as "Heart of Africa" award in the 4th to 6th editions. Since the 7th edition, it has been renamed again to "Best Nigerian Film". References {{Africa Movie Academy Awards Lists of award winners Africa Movie Academy Awards Awards for best film ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
7th Africa Movie Academy Awards
The 7th Africa Movie Academy Awards ceremony was held on 27 March 2011 at the Gloryland Cultural Center in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Nigeria, to honor the best African films of 2010. The nomination ceremony was held at the Ole Sereni Hotel in Nairobi, Kenya on 25 February 2011. For the films released in 2010, African Movie Academy Awards were presented in 26 categories. Winners The winners of the 26 Award Categories are listed first and highlighted in bold letters. Films with multiple nominations The following films received multiple nominations. *;12 nominations **''Viva Riva!'' *;9 nominations **''Sinking Sands'' *;8 nominations **''Hopeville'' *; 6 nominations **''A Small Town Called Descent'' **''Izulu Lami'' *;5 nominations **''Inale'' **''Soul Boy'' **''Shirley Adams'' **'' Tango With Me'' *;4 nominations **'' Africa United'' **''Maami'' *;3 nominations **''Aramotu'' **''Mirror Boy'' *;2 nominations **''Anchor Baby'' **''Pool Party'' **''Yemoja'' **''Zebu And The Photofi ... [...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] |
Femi Odugbemi
Femi Odugbemi (born 1963) is a writer, filmmaker, television producer, and the founder/executive producer of Zuri24 Media, a content production company in Lagos. Early life and career Odugbemi was born in Lagos State, southwestern Nigeria in 1963. He studied film and television production at Montana State University Bozeman Montana, USA (1979-1984). After graduating, he worked briefly at the Nigerian Television Authority and later as a film and radio producer at two advertising agencies in Lagos: LOWE-LINTAS and McCann-Erickson. In 2008, Odugbemi produced Tinsel,'''' one of Nigeria’s longest-running series with over 3,500 episodes. In 2013, it was acclaimed as "the most followed and most successful drama on Nigerian television in recent times."'''' In 2008, he produced ''Abobaku'', a short film directed by Niji Akanni, and won the Most Outstanding Short Film at the Zuma Film Festival held in 2010 and Best Costume at the 6th Africa Movie Academy Awards, held in April 2010 a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abobaku
Abobaku is a 2010 short film written and produced by Femi Odugbemi and directed by Niji Akanni. Synopsis Aremu who must die with the king (Abobaku) was caught between pleasing his lover and following the tradition. He later got to know the king was poisoned by one of the Chief hence his health could be preserved as he pleases his pregnant partner. Awards The film won the Most Outstanding Short Film at the Zuma Film Festival held in 2010 and Best Costume at the 6th Africa Movie Academy Awards as held on 10 April 2010 at the Gloryland Cultural Center in Yenagoa Yenagoa is a Local Government Area and capital city of Bayelsa State, southern Nigeria. It is located at the southern part of the country at coordinates . The LGA has an area of 706 km² and a population of 352,285 at the 2006 census. Th ..., Bayelsa State, Nigeria. Reception 10 years after ''Abobaku'' was released, it was played at Wole Soyinka International Cultural Exchange to celebrate the writ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bayo Adebowale
Bayo Adebowale (born 6 June 1944) is a Nigerian novelist, poet, professor, critic, librarian and founder of the African Heritage Library and Cultural Centre, Adeyipo, Ibadan Oyo State Early life and education He was born on 6 June 1944 in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, Southwestern Nigeria into the family of Akangbe Adebowale, who was a farmer. Bayo obtained his West African School Certificate from Secondary Modern School Ibadan in 1958 after which he proceeded to St Peter's Teacher College where he received the Grade III certificate in education in 1961. He was admitted to Baptist College in Ede where he obtained a Grade II Teacher certificate. He later on proceeded to the University of Ibadan, where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A) degree in English Language in 1974 and served the National Youth Service Corps in 1975, the same year he joined the services of the Western State Public Service Commission as an education officer before he later became an English instructor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Virgin (novel)
''The Virgin'' is the 1985 debut novel by Nigerian writer Bayo Adebowale. The novel, published in 1985, narrated the dilemma of a young village girl who after being deflowered must choose between three suitors, and agonizes about her secret being discovered on her wedding night. Scholar Wendy Griswold classifies ''The Virgin'' as a "village novel", a book that deals with the mores of a traditional Nigerian village, in the same vein as some works by Chinua Achebe. __NOTOC__ Plot A girl from a Yoruba village is engaged to a hunter from another village. Having been seduced by a man returning to the village from his life in a Nigerian city, she nervously awaits her wedding night. Background Adebowale is considered a member of the " third generation" of Nigerian authors, whose works generally deal with more cosmopolitan themes than earlier generations of Nigerian writers. However, unlike other members of the "third generation", Adebowale's work deals with rural life in Nigeria, p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Khabirat Kafidipe
Kabirah Kafidipe is a Nigerian film actress, director and producer. She is popularly known as “Araparegangan” for her role in '' Saworoide'', a 1999 Nigerian film produced and directed by Tunde Kelani. Early life Kafidipe was born on July 29. A native of Ikereku, a town in Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun State, southwestern Nigeria. She attended Abeokuta Grammar School where she obtained the West Africa School Certificate before she proceeded to Olabisi Onabanjo University, where she received a bachelor's degree in Mass communication. Career Kabirah's first film appearance was in ''The White Handkerchief'', a short film adapted from '' The Virgin'', a debut novel of Bayo Adebowale, produced and directed by Tunde Kelani but came into limelight when she featured in '' Saworoide'', a 1999 Nigerian film that starred Kunle Afolayan, Peter Fatomilola, Kola Oyewo, Yemi Shodimu. She later featured in a 2004 Nigerian film, titled ''The Campus Queen'', '' The Narrow Path'', a 200 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
