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Ojuju
''Ojuju'' is a 2014 Nigerian zombie thriller film, written and directed by C.J. Obasi. The film which has a zero-budget, stars Gabriel Afolayan, Omowunmi Dada, and Kelechi Udegbe. It premiered at the 4th Africa International Film Festival, where it won the award for "Best Nigerian Movie". Cast *Gabriel Afolayan as Romero *Omowumi Dada as Peju * Kelechi Udegbe as Emmy *Chidozie Nzeribe as Fela *Brutus Richard as Gaza * Meg Otanwa as Alero *Paul Utomi as The First Ojuju * Yvonne Enakhena as Aisha *Jumoke Ayadi as Iya Sikiru *Tommy Oyewole as Officer Lade *Emeka Okoye as The Chemist *Kelechi Joseph as The Kid * Klint da Drunk (cameo) Production C.J. Obasi had been visiting a friend in a slum location. He observed unique features of the area; which included for example, the area has a single point of entry and exit, the area also had only one source of water, which everyone fetched from. Obasi then decided to develop a story based on this premise, since it was feasible to c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2015 Best Of Nollywood Awards
The 2015 Best of Nollywood Awards was the 7th edition of the ceremony and took place in Ultra Modern Dome, Ondo State, Nigeria on December 13, 2015. The event was anchored by Nollywood actors, Bimbo Akintola and Gideon Okeke. Awards Best Actor in Leading Role (English) *Mike Omoregbee – ''Invasion 1897'' *Sadiq Daba – ''October 1'' *IK Ogbonna – ''My Rich Boyfriend'' *Gabriel Afolayan – ''Ojuju'' *Okey Uzoeshi – ''The Date'' Best Actor in Leading Role (Yoruba) *Muyiwa Ademola -''Fimidara Ire'' (Winner) *Lateef Adedimeji – ''Story like Mine'' *Odunlade Adekola – ''Torera'' *Bayo Alawiye – ''Atanda'' *Femi Adebayo – ''Shadows'' Best Actor in Leading Role (Hausa) *Ali Nuhu – ''Jinin Jikina'' (Winner) *Abdul Umar Shareef – ''Jinin Jikina'' Best Actor in Leading Role (Igbo) *Chigozie Atuanya – ''Chetanna'' Best Actress in Leading Role (English) *Nse Ikpe Etim – ''Stolen Water'' (Winner) * Stephanie Linus – '' Dry'' *Ini Edo – ''While you Slep ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2015 Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards
The 2015 Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards was the 4th edition of the ceremony. The event was held on October 17, 2015 in Houston, Texas. It was hosted by Nigerian comedian, Ayo Makun. Awards Best Motion Picture *''Love Regardless'' *'' Stalker'' *''Stigma'' *''Black November'' *''Trials of Igho'' *''Matters Arising'' Best Film (Drama) *''Stigma'' *''The Changer'' *''Invasion 1897'' *''Ojuju'' *''Oge's Sister'' *''After the "I Do's"'' *'' Stalker'' Best Film (Comedy) *''Jack and Jill'' *''Headgone'' *''Horn Free Day'' *''My American Son'' *''Broni Wawu'' *''When Love Comes Around'' Best Short Film *''Verdict'' *''Once'' *''The Throne'' *''Horn Free Day'' *''Henna'' Best Film (foreign language) * ''Mr Bf'' * ''Torera'' *''Ojuju'' *''Made in Agege'' *''Iya Alalake'' Best Actor * Frederick Leonard – ''Keeping Secrets'' *Hakeem Kae-Kazim - ''Black November'' *Majid Michel - ''Matters Arising'' *Jim Iyke - ''Stalker'' *Mike Omoregbe - ''Invasion 1897'' *Ken Erics - ''Trials of Ig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Meg Otanwa
Meg Otanwa (born 14 February) is a Nigerian actress and former banker. She had her Nollywood debut in 2011 in the film, ''I'll Take My Chances'' and had featured in films such as ''October 1'' (2018), ''Ojuju'' (2014), ''Kpians: The Feast of Souls'' (2014) and many others. She was the November 2006 cover star of ''Zen'' magazine. Life and education Otanwa hails from the Idoma speaking area of Benue State, Nigeria, growing up partly in Lagos. She comes from a polyglot family and speaks about five languages including English, Yoruba, French, Hausa, her mother tongue Idoma and some Spanish. She is a graduate of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria where she obtained a bachelor’s degree in English language, then proceeded to obtain a master’s degree in Human Resources Management at TIME University, Tunis, Tunisia and afterwards, for a Master of Business Administration degree at Jean Moulin University, Lyon, France. Career Having worked for a long period at the African Development Ba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kelechi Udegbe
Kelechi Udegbe is a Nigerian film actor and voice over artist. He is best known for starring as the lead character in ''Officer Titus''. Since his screen debut in 2009, Kelechi has starred in several films and soaps including ''Behind The Smile'', ''Ojuju'', '' Taxi Driver: Oko Ashewo'', ''Horn Free Day'' and ''Kpians: The Feast of Souls''. Filmography Awards and nominations See also *List of Nigerian actors ''This'' is a list of notable Nigerian actors. Actors * Ramsey Nouah * Richard Mofe Damijo * Osita Iheme * O. C. Ukeje * Jim Iyke * Ebisan Arayi * Olumide Oworu * Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje * Bovi * Olu Jacobs * Tope Tedela * Mike Bamiloy ... References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Udegbe, Kelechi Living people People from Imo State Igbo comedians 21st-century Nigerian male actors Year of birth missing (living people) Nigerian film actors Nigerian voice actors ... [...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] |
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] |
Ikeja
Ikeja is the capital city of Lagos State in southwestern Nigeria. Its population, as of the 2006 census, is 313,196. Prior to the emergence of military rule in the early 1980s, Ikeja was a well planned, clean and quiet residential and commercial town with shopping malls, pharmacies and government reservation areas. It lies 10.5 miles (17 km) northwest of Lagos city. The Murtala Muhammed International Airport is located in the city. Ikeja is also home to Femi Kuti's Africa Shrine and Lagbaja's Motherland, both venues for live music. Its Ikeja City Mall is the largest mall on the Lagos State mainland. Ikeja also has its own radio station, broadcasting both in English (Eko FM) and in Yoruba (Radio Lagos). History Ikeja, which was formally called "Akeja", was named after a deity of the Awori people of Ota. It was originally settled by the Awori people, and the area was raided for slaves until the mid-19th century. Early in the 20th century it became an agricultural hinterland for L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Omowumi Dada
Omowunmi Dada (born 10 October 1989) is a Nigerian actress, best known for her role as ''Folake'' in the M-Net television series ''Jemeji''. She was also cast in the 2017 Yoruba language film ''Somewhere in the Dark'', which won the award for ''Best Indigenous Film'' at the 2017 AMVCA Awards, and for which she received a nomination for ''Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Yoruba)'' at the ''Best of Nollywood'' Awards in 2017. In 2018, Dada played the voice of the titular character in Nigeria's first animation full-length feature film, ''Sade''. Omowunmi Dada is also a voice-over artist, presenter, and model. The talented actress aspires to be a movie director and producer someday. Also, she is a brand ambassador for Jumia Nigeria. Early life Dada was born in Lagos State, where she attended Ifako International Nursery and Primary School for her primary education, during which time, she became a member of the ''Yoruba Cultural Troupe''; she went on to attend Command Day Secondar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yvonne Enakhena
Yvonne Enakhena is a Nigerian actress and film producer. Education Enakhena holds a degree in Theatre and Media Arts from University of Lagos. Career On her career path she claimed to be sexually harassed when seeking a role, Yvonne Enakhena started acting in 2012. She got popular for her character role in the series '' Hotel Majestic''. In 2017, she produced her own movie titled ''Trace''. Filmography *''Trace'' *'' Hotel Majestic'' *''Aaron My Son'' *''Ojuju'' Awards and nominations See also *List of Nigerian film producers *List of Nigerian actors ''This'' is a list of notable Nigerian actors. Actors * Ramsey Nouah * Richard Mofe Damijo * Osita Iheme * O. C. Ukeje * Jim Iyke * Ebisan Arayi * Olumide Oworu * Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje * Bovi * Olu Jacobs * Tope Tedela * Mike Bamiloy ... References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Enakhena, Yvonne Nigerian film actresses Living people 21st-century Nigerian actresses Nigerian women film producers Univers ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2016 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards
The 2016 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA) was held on March 5, 2016 at the Eko Hotels and Suites in Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria. It was hosted by Ikponmwosa Osakioduwa and Minnie Dlamini. Nominees were revealed on December 11, 2015 by Kenyan journalist Larry Madowo and Nigerian comedian Chigurl. Awards References {{Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards Entertainment events in Nigeria 2016 in Nigerian cinema Africa Magic Africa Magic is a collection of Pay TV entertainment channels that focus on African programming, most popularly Nigerian series and movies. ''Africa Magic'', which started off as single channel of the same name, is a brand owned by M-Net and n ... 21st century in Lagos Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards ceremonies ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
AFRIFF
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] |
The Hollywood Reporter
''The Hollywood Reporter'' (''THR'') is an American digital and print magazine which focuses on the Cinema of the United States, Hollywood film industry, film, television, and entertainment industries. It was founded in 1930 as a daily trade paper, and in 2010 switched to a weekly Wide-format printer, large-format print magazine with a revamped website. As of 2020, the day-to-day operations of the company are handled by Penske Media Corporation through a joint venture with Eldridge Industries. History Early years; 1930–1987 ''The Hollywood Reporter'' was founded in 1930 by William R. Wilkerson, William R. "Billy" Wilkerson (1890–1962) as Hollywood's first daily entertainment trade newspaper. The first edition appeared on September 3, 1930, and featured Wilkerson's front-page "Tradeviews" column, which became influential. The newspaper appeared Monday-to-Saturday for the first 10 years, except for a brief period, then Monday-to-Friday from 1940. Wilkerson used caustic articles ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
