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Pascal Amanfo
Pascal Amanfo is a Nigerian film director, based primarily in the Ghana film industry. Early life and education Amanfo is a native of Awo Omamma in Oru East, Imo State. His mother is from the Esan tribe of Edo State. Career In an interview on The Delay Show Ghana'' (2014), Amanfo described AMAA award-winning actor, Adjetey Anang as "every director's dream", particularly for his versatility and diligence to acting profession. In 2014, he was listed as one of the top Nigerian film directors by Pulse. In a 2014 interview with ''Vanguard (Nigeria)'', Nollywood actress, Sharon Francis described Amanfo as a mentor, who deserve the praise for his tutorship in her quest for stardom. Top Ghanaian actress, Yvonne Nelson speaking on being discovered by Amanfo, stated that he is "one of the top directors in Ghana" and has a way of making difficult situations seem effortless for crew members while on set. In 2011, Amanfo directed ''Single Six'', starring Yvonne Okoro and John Dumelo. I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nigerian
Nigerians or the Nigerian people are citizens of Nigeria or people with ancestry from Nigeria. The name Nigeria was taken from the Niger River running through the country. This name was allegedly coined in the late 19th century by British journalist Flora Shaw, who later married Baron Frederick Lugard, a British colonial administrator. ''Nigeria'' is composed of various ethnic groups and Culture, cultures and the term Nigerian refers to a citizenship-based civic nationality. Nigerians derive from over 250 ethnic groups and languages.Toyin Falola. ''Culture and Customs of Nigeria''. Westport, Connecticut, USA: Greenwood Press, 2001. p. 4. Though there are multiple ethnic groups in Nigeria, economic factors result in significant mobility of Nigerians of multiple ethnic and religious backgrounds to reside in territories in Nigeria that are outside their ethnic or religious background, resulting in the mixing of the various ethnic and religious groups, especially in Nigeria's cities ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
BellaNaija
''BellaNaija'' is a lifestyle, entertainment and fashion website in Africa. headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. History BellaNaija was founded by Uche Eze in 2006 as a media startup which later metamorphosed into BellaNaija.com while studying for her undergraduate degree at the Ivey School of Business, University of Western Ontario The University of Western Ontario (UWO), also known as Western University or Western, is a Public university, public research university in London, Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada. The main campus is located on of land, surrounded by resident ..., Canada. BellaNaija in its early form featured scanned magazine articles, pictures and interviews of Nigerian fashion personalities. Achievements In 2013, ''BellaNaija'' was ranked 4th in ''AfricaRankings "Top 10 African Entertainment Websites". Uche Pedro & BellaNaija was mentioned in the SME 100 List of 100 most innovative female-owned businesses in Nigeria, completed Stanford Seed programme and BBN ... [...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] |
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 Bamiloye * Pete Edochie * Chiwetel Ejiofor * Saint Obi * Lateef Adedimeji * Broda Shaggi * John Boyega * Dele Odule * Femi Branch * Efa Iwara * Wasiu Alabi Pasuma * Femi Adebayo * Francis Odega * Odunlade Adekola * Muyiwa Ademola * Yemi Ajibade * Jimoh Aliu * Fred Amata * Chet Anekwe * Okey Bakassi * Saheed Balogun * Joseph Benjamin * Yul Edochie * Segun Arinze * Alex Ekubo * Deyemi Okanlawon * Ken Erics * Mike Ezuruonye * Sola Fosudo * Chinedu Ikedieze * Hakeem Kae-Kazim * Emmanuel Igboke * Daniel Etim Effiong * Rotimi Salami * Tosin Igho * Jide Kosoko * Ayo Makun * Chuma Mmeka * Zack Orji * Ali Nuhu * Dele Odule * Dede One Day * Clem Ohameze * John Okafor * Dayo Okeniyi * Babatunde Omidina * Emeka Ossai * Nkem Owoh * David Oyelowo * A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2014 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards
The 2014 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards was held on March 8, 2014 at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria. Osas Ighodaro, IK and Vimbai were the hosts of the event. References {{Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards Entertainment events in Nigeria 2014 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] |
2013 Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards
The 2013 Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards was the second edition of the ceremony to reward excellence in African cinema. It was hosted by Ramsey Nouah. Awards Categories ; Best Motion Picture * ''Brother's Keeper (2014 film)'' * ''Finding Mercy (film)'' * '' Torn (2013 Nigerian film)'' * '' Contract (2012 film)'' * ''Ninah’s Dowry'' * ''Phone Swap'' ; Best Drama *''Hunters'' *''On Bended knees'' *'' House of Gold'' *''Desperate Housegirls'' *'' Finding Mercy'' *'' Torn (2013 Nigerian film)'' ; Best Cinematography * ''Red Hot'' * ''Last Flight to Abuja'' * ''Weekend Getaway'' * ''Phone Swap'' * ''Brother's Keeper (2014 film)'' * '' Contract (2012 film)'' ; Best Comedy * ''Okon goes to School'' * ''Cheaters'' * ''Mrs Somebody'' * ''Lies men Tell'' * ''Phone Swap'' * '' House of Gold'' ; Best Costume *''The Twin Sword'' *''Weekend Getaway'' *'' House of Gold'' *''Volunteers'' *''The Gods are Still not to Blame'' *''Keeping my Man'' ; Most Promising Actress (Best New Actress) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2012 Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards
The 2012 Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards was the maiden edition of the ceremony to reward excellence in African cinema. It was hosted by Jim Iyke. Awards African Films Category ; Best Motion Picture * ''Unge’s War'' * ''Man on Ground'' * ''Somewhere in Africa'' * ''Mr. and Mrs. (2012 film), Mr. and Mrs.'' * ''Two Brides and A Baby'' * ''I'll Take My Chances'' ; Best Drama Film * ''The Groom’s Bride'' * ''In the Cupboard'' * ''Kokomma'' * ''Somewhere in Africa'' * ''Two Brides and A Baby'' * ''Enemy of the Family'' ; Best Actor * Majid Michel'' – ''Somewhere in Africa'' * Jimmy Jean-Louis – ''Sinking Sands'' * OC Ukeje – ''Two Brides and A Baby'' * George Davidson – ''Dangerous Men'' * Joseph Benjamin (actor) – ''Mr. and Mrs. (2012 film), Mr. and Mrs.'' * Hakeem Kae-Kazim – ''Man on Ground'' ; Best Actress * Ini Edo – ''In the Cupboard'' * Jackie Appiah – ''Deadly Affair'' * Nse Ikpe Etim – ''Mr. and Mrs. (2012 film), Mr. and Mrs.'' * Stella_Damasus-Abode ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2015 Ghana Movie Awards
The 2015 Ghana Movie Awards was held at the Accra International Conference Center The Accra International Conference Centre is an events venue in Accra, Ghana. Other venues include the Ghana Trade Fair Center and the National Theatre, but the Conference Centre is the most popular due to its size and capacity as compared to ... on 30 December 2015. Awards This is a list of nominations. Winners were announced on 30 December 2015. References {{Ghana Movie Awards Ghana Movie Awards 2015 film awards 2015 in Ghana ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2014 Ghana Movie Awards
The 2014 Ghana Movie Awards were held at the Accra International Conference Center on 30 December 2014. Awards ; Actor in a Leading Role * John Dumelo – ''Love or Something Like That'' * James Gardiner, Eddie Watson, Elikem Kumordzie – ''Bachelors'' * Adjetey Anang – '' Devil in the Detail'' *Majid Michel – ''Family Album'' * Kwadjo Nkansah (Lilwin) – ''Made in Agege'' ; Actress in a Leading Role * Joselyn Dumas – ''Love or Something Like That'' * Jackie Appiah – ''Sisters at War'' * Kafui Danku – ''Devil in a Dress'' * Ama K. Abrebese – '' Double-Cross'' * Yvonne Nelson – ''Bachelors'' ; Actor in a Supporting Role * Mikki Osei Berko – '' Potomanto'' * Edward Kuffour – ''When Love Comes Around'' * Kwaku Manu – ''Last Word'' * Kofi Adjorlolo – ''Family Album'' * Chris Attoh – ''Single Married & Complicated'' ; Actress in a Supporting Role * Sonia Ibrahim – ''Shattered Romance'' * Marie Humbert – '' Potomanto'' * Nana Ama McBrown – ''Bachelors ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2013 Ghana Movie Awards
The 2013 Ghana Movie Awards was held at the Accra International Conference Center on 30 December 2013. ''A Northern Affair'' and ''Contract'' were the top winners for the night. Awards Category ; Best Original Score *Ivan Ayitey - ''Contract'' *Berni Anti – ''House of Gold'' *Shaun Burdick - ''A Northern Affair'' ; Best Writing (Adapted or Original Screenplay) * ''Contract'' – Herty Owusu and Shirley Frimpong-Manso * ''House of Gold'' - Pascal Amanfo * ''A Northern Affair'' – Leila Djansi * ''The Pledge'' – Benjamin Dwomoh * ''Cheaters'' - Frank Rajah Arase ; Best Production Design * ''Okomfo Anokye'' - Brinks Abdullai and Bismark Gyamerah * ''The Pledge'' - D.j Vegas/Ghana Armed Forces * ''A Northern Affair'' -Tony Tomety/Palm Gottfried * ''Contract'' - Shirley Frimpong-Manso & Ken Attoh * ''House of Gold'' - Pascal Amanfo ; Best Editing * ''A Northern Affair'' - Dave Goldberg * ''Contract'' - Nana Akua Manso * ''Nkuli'' - Afra Marley * ''House of Gold'' - Okey Benson * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2012 Ghana Movie Awards
The 2012 Ghana Movie Awards was the third edition of the ceremony to reward excellence in the Ghanaian Film Industry. The event was held at Accra International Conference Center on December 2, 2012. The nomination party took place on November 26, 2012. Awards ; Best Actor in a Lead Role (English) *Van Vicker – ''Joni Waka'' *John Dumelo – ''Queen Latifa'' * Prince David Osei – ''Off The Hook'' * Kofi Adjorlolo – ''Wipe My Tears'' * Ekow Blankson – ''Secret Burden'' ; Best Actress in a Lead Role (English) *Yvonne Nelson – '' Single & Married'' * Martha Ankomah – ''Tears of a Smile'' *Jackie Appiah – ''Grooms Bride'' * Nana Akua Addo – ''Wanna Be'' *Yvonne Okoro – ''3 Some'' *Nadia Buari – ''Rain'' ; Best Actor in a Lead Role (Local) *Akwesi Boadi – ''Osofo Mafia'' *Farida Mohammed – ''Gobana'' *Kofi Adu – ''Agya Koo Trotro Driver'' *Isaac Amoako – ''Saman Mogya'' *Kwaku Manu – ''Area Boys'' ; Best Actress in a Lead Role (Local) *Nana Ama Mcbrown – ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2011 Ghana Movie Awards
The 2011 Ghana Movie Awards was the second edition of the ceremony to reward film practitioners in the Ghana Film Industry. The event was held at Accra International Conference center on 25 December 2011. Winners included Kimberly Elise, Majid Michel, ''Somewhere in Africa''. '' Ties That Bind'' had 21 nominations and eventually won 9 awards to top the winners list. Olu Jacobs received the Lifetime Achievement Award. Awards Categories ; Best Actor In A Leading Role (English) *Van Vicker – ''Paparazzi'' *Majid Michel – ''Somewhere in Africa'' *Chris Attoh – ''6 Hours To Christmas'' *Samuel Ofori – ''Fake London Boy'' *Rahim Banda - ''Behind The Mask'' ; Best Actor In A Leading Role (Local) *Apostle John Prah – ''The Holy Bible'' *Bill Asamoah – ''Barfour'' *Kwaku Manu – ''Village Champion'' *Ebenezer Donkor – ''God Father'' *Agya Koo – ''Agenkwah'' *Isaac Amoako – ''Emmanuel'' ; Best Actress In A Leading Role (English) *Jackie Appiah – ''Reason To Ki ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
