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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] |
African Movie Academy Awards
The Africa Movie Academy Awards, popularly known as AMAA and The AMA Awards, is presented annually to recognize excellence among professionals working in, or non-African professionals who have contributed to, the African film industry. It was founded by Peace Anyiam-Osigwe and is run through the Africa Film Academy. The awards are aimed at honouring and promoting excellence in the African movie industry as well as uniting the African continent through arts and culture. The award presentation is attended by numerous media representatives, celebrities, politicians, journalists, actresses and actors from all across the world. The AMA Awards is widely considered to be Africa's most important film event and the most prestigious film award in Africa. History The first Africa Movie Academy Awards was held in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Nigeria on 30 May 2005. All other subsequent African Academy Awards before 2012 were held at the same venue, except for the 2008 AMAA Awards which was moved ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ransom
Ransom is the practice of holding a prisoner or item to extort money or property to secure their release, or the sum of money involved in such a practice. When ransom means "payment", the word comes via Old French ''rançon'' from Latin ''redemptio'' = "buying back": compare " redemption". Ransom cases Julius Caesar was captured by pirates near the island of Pharmacusa, and held until someone paid 50 talents to free him. In Europe during the Middle Ages, ransom became an important custom of chivalric warfare. An important knight, especially nobility or royalty, was worth a significant sum of money if captured, but nothing if he was killed. For this reason, the practice of ransom contributed to the development of heraldry, which allowed knights to advertise their identities, and by implication their ransom value, and made them less likely to be killed out of hand. Examples include Richard the Lion Heart and Bertrand du Guesclin. In 1532, Francisco Pizarro was paid a r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gloria Young
Gloria Young (''née'' Anozie; born 4 February 1967) is a Nigerian actress and former journalist who has featured in more than 70 movies and has won the ''City People Movie Award for Movie Couple of the Year'' at the City People Entertainment Awards. Early life and education Young was born in Abia State, a south eastern geographical area of Nigeria. She received primary and secondary education in Fountain School located at Surulere in Lagos State And she studied at Methodist Girls High School, Yaba Lagos, where she obtained her first school leaving certificate & WAEC certificate respectively. Young obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication from a university in Dallas, USA. She later returned to Nigeria in 1987 and worked as an energy correspondent with the Daily Times before joining the Nigerian Movie Industry. Career Young began her career as a journalist then delved into entertainment and became an entertainer on the Charly Boy (A comedy skit) Show which was a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kpali
''Kpali'' is a 2019 Nigerian comedy film directed by Ladipo Johnson and produced by Emem Ema, the movie stars Ini Dima-Okojie, Nkem Owoh, Gloria Anozie Young, Linda Ejiofor and Kunle Remi. ‘Kpali’ is term that is generally recognized in Nigerian pop culture as a term for passport or certificates which was applied in the same way in the movie. Plot ''Kpali'' tells the story of 20 something year old London-based workaholic single investment banker, Amaka Kalayor, who has no time for anything else asides her job. Amaka's parents constantly nag her to get married. They get the perfect opportunity when Amaka is sent to Nigeria alongside her caucasian colleague, Jack Hunter to close a multi-billion Naira deal. Unbeknownst to them, her ability to stay in London and retain her visa (kpali) is dependent on a 30-day deadline based on the outcome of the deal. Amaka's parents mistake Jack for her fiancé and simply see an opportunity to execute two weddings – Amaka’s and her sis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lionheart (2018 Film)
''Lionheart'' is a 2018 Nigerian drama film produced by Chinny Onwugbenu and directed by Genevieve Nnaji. It stars Pete Edochie, Genevieve Nnaji, and Nkem Owoh. It was acquired by Netflix on 7 September 2018, making it the first Netflix original film produced in Nigeria. ''Lionheart'' premiered at the 2018 Toronto International Film Festival in Canada. The movie was Nnaji's directorial debut as well as Peter Okoye's and Chibuzor Azubuike's (also known as Phyno) acting debut. The film was released worldwide on 4 January 2019 on Netflix. ''Lionheart'' was selected as the Nigerian entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 92nd Academy Awards. It was the first time that Nigeria had submitted a film to the Oscars. On 4 November 2019, the Academy disqualified the film as the majority of the dialogue is in English and only about ten minutes of the film is in Igbo. Plot ''Lionheart'' tells the story of Adaeze Obiagu (portrayed by Nnaji), who wants to substitute for her f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kate Henshaw-Nuttal
Kate Henshaw, also known as Kate Henshaw-Nuttall (born 19 July 1971), is a Nigerian actress. In 2008 she won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for her performance in the movie ''Stronger than Pain''. Early life Kate Henshaw was born in Cross River State, the oldest of four children. She attended St. Mary private school in Ajele, Lagos for her primary education. Later, she was admitted to the Federal Government Girl College, Calabar for her secondary school education. She spent one year at the University of Calabar studying remedial studies and then majored in Medical Microbiology at the School of Medical Lab Science afterward, LUTH (Lagos University Teaching Hospital) in Lagos. Henshaw worked at the Bauchi State General hospital. Before becoming an actress, Henshaw worked as a model, featuring in various commercials including a print and television advert for ''Shield'' deodorant. Career In 1993, Henshaw auditioned for the lead role in the mov ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dakore Egbuson
Dakore Egbuson-Akande (born Dakore Omobola Egbuson; 14 October 1978) is a Nigerian actress. She is an ambassador for Amnesty International, Amstel Malta and Oxfam of America. Biography Dakore was born in Bayelsa State as the first child of her parents. She attended Corona School and Federal Government Girls' College in Lagos and Bauchi respectively. She studied mass communication at the University of Lagos but had to drop out due to incessant strikes. She is currently married with 2 children. In September 2019, Dakore appeared as a main feature in the Visual Collaborative electronic catalogue, in an issue themed ''Vivencias'' which translates to "Experiences" in Spanish. She was interviewed alongside 30 people from around the world such as Kelli Ali, Adelaide Damoah and Desdamona. In May 2020, Dakore's interview on the same Visual Collaborative platform republished in a series titled TwentyEightyFour, which was released during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, French music d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Osuofia
''Osuofia in London'' is a 2003 Nigerian comedy film produced and directed by Kingsley Ogoro, starring Nkem Owoh. The film is arguably one of the highest selling Nollywood films in history. It was followed by 2004 sequel titled ''Osuofia in London 2''. Plot summary Osuofia (played by Nkem Owoh) is a foolish villager living in Nigeria, who received word of his brother's demise, Donatus (played by Francis Odega) in London. However, in his will, Donatus has left Osuofia with his hugestateas the sole beneficiary. Osuofia made his way to London only to find out that his late brother's English fiancée, Samantha (played by Mara Derwent) is not quite sure herself, about the Nigerian's tradition (i.e., Osuofia being a benefactor of his brother's properties). Cultural misunderstandings resulted in a comedy of errors. Cast *Nkem Owoh *Mara Derwent *Charles Angiama *Cynthia Okereke * Victoria Summers *Francis Odega *Sebastian Hall *Rosa Nicholson-Ellis *Lucie Bond *Alessandro Sanguin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Osuofia In London
''Osuofia in London'' is a 2003 Nigerian comedy film produced and directed by Kingsley Ogoro, starring Nkem Owoh. The film is arguably one of the highest selling Nollywood films in history. It was followed by 2004 sequel titled ''Osuofia in London 2''. Plot summary Osuofia (played by Nkem Owoh) is a foolish villager living in Nigeria, who received word of his brother's demise, Donatus (played by Francis Odega) in London. However, in his will, Donatus has left Osuofia with his hugestateas the sole beneficiary. Osuofia made his way to London only to find out that his late brother's English fiancée, Samantha (played by Mara Derwent) is not quite sure herself, about the Nigerian's tradition (i.e., Osuofia being a benefactor of his brother's properties). Cultural misunderstandings resulted in a comedy of errors. Cast *Nkem Owoh *Mara Derwent *Charles Angiama *Cynthia Okereke * Victoria Summers *Francis Odega *Sebastian Hall *Rosa Nicholson-Ellis *Lucie Bond *Alessandro Sanguin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chinedu Ikedieze
Chinedu Ikedieze, MFR (born 12 December 1977) is a Nigerian actor, entrepreneur and investor. He is best known for playing alongside Osita Iheme in majority of the movies after their breakthrough as duo in the 2002 film ''Aki na Ukwa''. He has featured in over 150 films in a career spanning over 20 years. He has acted in the role of a kid in most of his films during his early career due to his stature and physical appearance. He is known as Aki for his performance in the film ''Aki na Ukwa''. In 2011, he married fashion designer Nneoma Nwaijah and the couple had their first child in 2012. Career Chinedu completed his primary and secondary education in Aba, Abia State. After completing his secondary education he earned a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Theatre Arts and a degree in Mass Communication from the Institute of Management and Technology, Enugu (IMT). After completing his studies at IMT, he initially wanted to become a lawyer but pursued a career in film acting ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Onyeka Onwenu
Onyeka Onwenu (born 31 January 1952) is a Nigerian singer/songwriter, actress, human right activist, social activist, journalist, politician, and former ''X Factor'' series judge. Dubbed the "Elegant Stallion" by the Nigerian press, she is a former chairperson of the Imo State Council for Arts and Culture. In 2013 she was appointed the Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer of the National Centre for Women Development. Early life Onwenu hails from Arondizuogu, a small town in Ideato North, Imo State, but was born and raised in Port Harcourt. She is the youngest daughter of Nigerian educationist and politician D. K. Onwenu, who died when she was four years old in an autocrash a week before his appointment as Minister for Education, leaving his widow, Hope, to raise five children alone after her husband's family denied her access to his property. Education Onwenu possesses a BA in International Relations and Communication from Wellesley College, Massachusetts, and an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Francis Duru
Francis Duru (born July 27, 1969) is a Nigerian actor who in 2007 received the ''United Nations Ambassador of Peace award'' for his positive influence on the youths. In 2010 Duru was appointed as the interim president of the Actors Guild of Nigeria and also in the same year was nominated for ''Best Actor in a Supporting Role'' at the Africa Movie Academy Awards. Early life and education Duru was born on July 27, 1969 in Cameroon to Nigerian parents who hail from Imo State a southeastern geographical location of Nigeria. He received both primary and secondary school education in Cameroon but in order to obtain a B.Sc. degree, he moved to Nigeria where he applied to the University of Port Harcourt in Rivers State and was accepted as an undergraduate to study ''Theatre arts''. In 1996 he obtained a B.Sc. degree in ''Theatre Arts.'' Career Duru debuted in the Nigerian movie industry in 1989 with a movie titled ''Missing Mark''. The movie was directed by the now deceased director; ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
