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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] |
Lagos
Lagos (Nigerian English: ; ) is the largest city in Nigeria and the List of cities in Africa by population, second most populous city in Africa, with a population of 15.4 million as of 2015 within the city proper. Lagos was the national capital of Nigeria until December 1991 following the Government of Nigeria, government's decision to move their capital to Abuja in the center of the country. The Lagos metropolitan area has a total Population and housing censuses by country, population of roughly 23.5 million as of 2018, making it List of urban areas in Africa by population, the largest metropolitan area in Africa. Lagos is a major African financial center and is the economic hub of Lagos State and Nigeria at large. The city has been described as the cultural, financial, and entertainment capital of Africa, and is a significant influence on commerce, entertainment, technology, education, politics, tourism, art, and fashion. Lagos is also among the top ten of the world's fast ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shuga (TV Series)
''Shuga'', also known as ''MTV Shuga'', is a television drama series that was first aired in November 2009 on MTV Base as part of an initiative dubbed "MTV Staying Alive Ignite!". Its first two seasons were commissioned by MTV Networks Africa in association with The MTV Staying Alive Foundation, PEPFAR, the Partnership for an HIV-Free Generation (HFG) and the Government of Kenya, as part of a multimedia campaign to spread the message about responsible sexual behaviour and tolerance. The term ''Shuga'' is derived from the pronunciation of "Sugar" in Kenyan English. The series later became a hit and was aired in 40 different African countries before it was aired internationally in over 70 television stations. The drama was thought to be a very controversial series by the senior generation of Kenyans because it contained some scenes that contained sexually explicit content. It received a Gold award in May 2010 at the World Media Festival in Hamburg, Germany in the Public Relations ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tinsel (TV Series)
''Tinsel'' is a Nigerian soap opera that began airing in August 2008. On 23 May 2013, the show's 1000th episode aired. It has been called "the most successful television drama on Nigerian television in recent times". On 21 Jan 2021, the show's 3000th episode aired. Plot summary ''Tinsels plot revolves around two rival film companies: Reel Studios, founded by Fred Ade-Williams (Victor Olaotan), and Odyssey Pictures, headed by Brenda "Nana" Mensah ( Funmilola Aofiyebi-Raimi). Tinsel is a tale of drama, romance, betrayal and triumph. The show returned for its eighth season on 25 May 2015. Cast * Matilda Obaseki as Angela Dede *Funlola Aofiyebi-Raimi as Brenda Nana Mensah (2009 – present) * Ireti Doyle as Sheila Ade-Williams *Linda Ejiofor as Bimpe *Kalu Ikeagwu as Masters * Anne Njemanze as Sankey *Ashionye Michelle Raccah as Monica Ade-Williams *Funmi Holder as Amaka Ade-Williams *Tomi Odunsi as Salewa *Yewande Lawal as Shoshanna *Dozie Onyiriuka as Freddy *Abiola Segun-William ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elesin Oba, The King's Horseman
''Elesin Oba, The King's Horseman'' is a 2022 Yoruba-language Nigerian historical drama film directed by Biyi Bandele and distributed by Netflix, based on ''Death and the King's Horseman'', a stage play he wrote while in Cambridge, where he was a fellow at Churchill College during his political exile from Nigeria, and it is based on a real incident that took place in Yorubaland during British Colonial rule. The film stars Odunlade Adekola as the titular character, with Shaffy Bello, Brymo, Deyemi Okanlawon, Omowunmi Dada, Jide Kosoko, Langley Kirkwood, Joke Silva amongst others in supporting roles. Plot The film is based on a true story and is set in the 1940s Oyo Town, southwestern Nigeria. The king has just died, and as tradition demands Elesin Oba must perform ritual suicide in order to join his dead king in the afterlife so that the king may gain free passage into the land of the gods, thus blocking disaster from befalling the community. Elesin Oba's sexual appetites ca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Country Hard
A country is a distinct part of the world, such as a state, nation, or other political entity. It may be a sovereign state or make up one part of a larger state. For example, the country of Japan is an independent, sovereign state, while the country of Wales is a component of a multi-part sovereign state, the United Kingdom. A country may be a historically sovereign area (such as Korea), a currently sovereign territory with a unified government (such as Senegal), or a non-sovereign geographic region associated with certain distinct political, ethnic, or cultural characteristics (such as the Basque Country). The definition and usage of the word "country" is flexible and has changed over time. ''The Economist'' wrote in 2010 that "any attempt to find a clear definition of a country soon runs into a thicket of exceptions and anomalies." Most sovereign states, but not all countries, are members of the United Nations. The largest country by area is Russia, while the smallest is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Blood Covenant
''The'' () is a grammatical article in English, denoting persons or things that are already or about to be mentioned, under discussion, implied or otherwise presumed familiar to listeners, readers, or speakers. It is the definite article in English. ''The'' is the most frequently used word in the English language; studies and analyses of texts have found it to account for seven percent of all printed English-language words. It is derived from gendered articles in Old English which combined in Middle English and now has a single form used with nouns of any gender. The word can be used with both singular and plural nouns, and with a noun that starts with any letter. This is different from many other languages, which have different forms of the definite article for different genders or numbers. Pronunciation In most dialects, "the" is pronounced as (with the voiced dental fricative followed by a schwa) when followed by a consonant sound, and as (homophone of the archaic pron ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
City Of Bastards
City Of Bastards is a 2019 Nigerian crime thriller movie produced by Titilope Orire and directed by Yemi Morafa under the production studio of A Silueta Entertainment Studio production. The movie that reveals the daily life of people in the slum stars Ifu Ennada, Femi Branch Bolanle Ninolowo, Linda Osifo and Stan Nze. Plot The movie focused on different didactical themes that affect the lives of people especially in the ghetto such as inter community violence, drug abuse, prostitution and child trafficking. The movie is narrated with lead character called King, who is trying to balance his past with the present in order to maintain his position as the King of the Slum. Cast Bolanle Ninolowo, Linda Osifo, Stan Nze, Omowunmi Dada, Ayobami Alvin, Shaffy Bello, Femi Branch, Funky Mallam, Ifu Ennada, Judith Audu and Etinosa Idemudia Etinosa Idemudia is a Nigerian actress, social media influencer and filmmaker. She is best known for her role as ''Akugbe'' in the RO ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Finding Hubby
''Finding Hubby'' is a 2020 Nigerian romantic drama film directed by Femi Ogunsanwo and starring Ade Laoye, Kehinde Bankole, Munachi Abii, and Charles Etubiebi. It is a screen adaptation of a blog series of the same name written by Tunde Leye. A sequel, '' Finding Hubby 2'', was released in 2021. Plot Oyin Clegg (Ade Laoye)—a 35-year-old marketing executive with a Lagos-based firm—is a successful career woman, but her personal life is a cause for concern for her meddling mother ( Tina Mba). Although she indulges in one-night stands with eligible men on standby, Oyin is yet to find a suitable partner despite persistence from her boss Ossy (Charles Etubiebi), the seemingly perfect man with whom Oyin fails to connect. She is ecstatic when the firm announces their collaboration with Yomi Kester-Jacobs (Paul Utomi), heir to a thriving business empire, but is enraged after the firm denies her the opportunity to travel to the United States for a team-building workshop due to her unm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Sessions (2020 Film)
''The Sessions'' is a 2020 Nigerian romantic drama film written and directed by Judith Audu and produced by Audu, Omowumi Dada, Uyoyou Adia and Morten Foght. The film was shot in the street of Lagos. It stars notable Nollywood actors and actresses such as Audu, Efa Iwara, Omowunmi Dada, Okey Uzoeshi, Tunbosun Aiyedehin, Fred Amata, Ada Ameh and Tony Akposheri. Synopsis The film is a story of a couple who began their marriage on a smooth ground until their past came to hunt them. The various methods used to sustain the marriage created suspense through out the movie. Cast *Tunbosun Aiyedehin *Tony Akposeri *Fred Amata *Ada Ameh *Judith Audu *Omowunmi Dada *Efa Iwara Efa Iwara, also known as Efa, is a Nigerian actor and rapper. Early life and education Iwara was born on 20 August 1990 in Ibadan, Oyo State to his Professor of Linguistics father and Librarian mother. He hails from Ugep in Cross River State ... *Okey Uzoeshi Awards and nominations ''The Sessions' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Òlòtūré
''Òlòturé'' is a 2019 Nigerian crime drama film directed by Kenneth Gyang from a screenplay by Yinka Ogun and Craig Freimond. It stars Sharon Ooja, Beverly Osu, Ada Ameh and Blossom Chukwujekwu. Premise ''Òlòturé'' tells the story of Òlòturé (Sharon Ooja), a young and naive Nigerian journalist who goes undercover to expose the dangerous and brutal underworld of human trafficking. Based in Lagos, it depicts how sex workers are recruited to be exploited overseas. Cast * Sharon Ooja as Òlòturé * Beverly Osu as Peju * Ada Ameh as Titi * Omowumi Dada as Linda * Blossom Chukwujekwu as Emeka * Omoni Oboli as Alero * Segun Arinze as Theo * Adebukola Oladipupo as Beauty * Ikechukwu Onunaku as Chuks * Kemi Lala Akindoju as Blessing * Omawumi as Sandra * Sambasa Nzeribe as Victor * Daniel Etim Effiong as Tony * David Jones David as Sheriff * Emmanuel Ilemobajo as Simon * Eunice Omoregie as Linda's mother * Gregory Ojefua as Sami * Patrick Doyle as Sir Phillip * Pearl Okorie a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Diamonds In The Sky
''Diamonds in the Sky'' is a 2018 Nigerian drama film directed by Kunle Afolayan and produced by Femi Adebayo. The film stars Femi Adebayo, Omowumi Dada, and Joke Silva with Ali Nuhu, Bolaji Badejo, Bolaji Oba, and Toyin Abraham in supporting roles. The film tells the story of three families where they struggle when cancer affects their lives. The film received mostly positive critics acclaim and screened worldwide. The film was nominated for 11 Best of Nollywood Awards including Best Actress in a Supporting Role, Best Actress (English language, English) and Best Director. Cast * Femi Adebayo as Kayode * Omowumi Dada as Teniola * Joke Silva as Aisha Dalhatu * Ali Nuhu as Faisal Dalhaty * Bolaji Oba as Ibrahim Dalhatu * Toyin Abraham as Yesimi Gbeborun * Yvonne Jegede as Halima * Mogaji Majinyawa as Uncle Idi * Adebayo Salami (actor), Adebayo Salami as Kayode's Dad * Ayo Mogaji as Kayode's Mum * Kayode Olaiya as Akanbi Aliyu * Bimbo Akintola as Labake Aliyu * Yemi Shodimu as Brai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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