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Rachael Okonkwo
Nnenna Rachael Okonkwo (born 26 May 1987) Popularly Known as Nkoli Nwa Nsukka is a Nigerian film actress. She is best known for the film of the same name. She bags an ambassador deal with Aquadon Water. Life and career Rachael Okonkwo is from Ukpata in Uzo Uwani Local government area of Enugu State, located in South East (Nigeria). She studied at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, in Enugu state. She started acting while she was a child, but due to lack of movie roles she switched career to dancing. She joined Nollywood in 2007 playing very minor roles. In 2008, she played a Supporting role to Ini Edo & Van Vicker in Royal War 2, also in 2010 alongside Patience Ozokwor and John Okafor in Open and Close 1&2. Her first major role and consequently her breakthrough movie came in 2014, where she played the lead character in Nkoli Nwa Nsukka as Nkoli. Her mother died in 2020. Humanitarian activities Children’s Easter Carnival Rachael Okonkwo in her own special way of giving ba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uzo Uwani
Uzo-Uwani is a Local Government Area of Enugu State, Nigeria bordering Kogi State and Anambra State. Its headquarters is in the town of Umulokpa. It has an area of 855 km and a population of 124,480 at the 2006 census. The postal code of the area is 411. Invasion Uzo-Uwani experienced bloody terrorist attack on April 25, 2016 in the Nimbo area. Seven Nimbo villages- Ekwuru, Ngwoko, Ugwuijoro, Ebor, Enugu-Nimbo, Umuome and Ugwuachara were invaded, and scores massacred by over 500 heavily armed Fulani herdsmen, rated the fourth deadliest terror group in the world, in the early hours of April 25, 2016. During the raid, the community's Roman Catholic church was also burnt. According to Enugu State governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, the terrorism at Nimbo may have happened due to inability of security agencies to successfully act on the counter intelligence report about herdsmen grouping at neighbouring Odolu in Kogi State Kogi State is a state in the North Central region of Ni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nonso Diobi
Nonso Diobi (born July 17, 1976) is a multiple award winning Nigerian actor and film director. While studying Theatre Art at the University of Nigeria, He made his debut on-screen appearance in a 2001 film titled ''Border Line'' followed by an outstanding performance in the movie titled "Hatred". He went on to give a sterling performance in the movie 'Across the bridge' which gave him breakthrough after which he became a house hold name across Africa. Diobi is a native of Nawfia, a small town in Anambra State, Nigeria Nigeria ( ), , ig, Naìjíríyà, yo, Nàìjíríà, pcm, Naijá , ff, Naajeeriya, kcg, Naijeriya officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a country in West Africa. It is situated between the Sahel to the north and the Gulf o .... He is the founder and chairman of Golden tape media, a leading film/tv production company in Africa. Nonso Diobi is a UN peace ambassador as well as teachers without Borders ambassador. He has starred in over 76 films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Osita Iheme
Osita Iheme, MFR (born 20 February 1982) is a Nigerian actor, Producer and author. He is widely known for playing the role of Pawpaw in the film ''Aki na Ukwa'' alongside Chinedu Ikedieze. Osita Iheme is the founder of Inspired Movement Africa which he founded to inspire, motivate and stimulate the minds of young Nigerians and Africans. In 2007, Iheme received the ''Lifetime Achievement Award'' at the African Movie Academy Awards. He is considered to be one of Nigeria's most famous actors. In 2011, Osita Iheme was honored as a Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR) by President Goodluck Jonathan. He has an estimated net worth of 560 million naira. Early life Osita Iheme was born into a family of five with his siblings and parents all being taller than him, his father being Mr Herbert Iheme and mother being Mrs Augustina Iheme. Born on February 20, 1982, Iheme hails from Mbaitoli, Imo State, Nigeria. He grew up in Abia State and has an MBA degree from Institute of Ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tonto Dikeh
Tonto Charity Dikeh (born 9 June 1985) is a Nigerian actress, singer, songwriter, and humanitarian. On 27 August 2000, Tonto Dikeh set up her foundation, the Tonto Dikeh Foundation. In June 2022, Tonto was announced as the deputy governorship candidate under the African Democratic Congress in the 2023 Rivers State gubernatorial election. She was welcome by port Harcourt people after her declaration as deputy. Movies and television Tonto Dikeh was featured in a movie titled '' Dirty Secret'', which generated controversy among Nigerians due to its inclusion of adult scenes. While some people criticized her role for being nontraditional and un-African, others stated that Dikeh was merely being professional. Music career Following a successful acting career, Tonto Dikeh decided to pursue a music career. Before that, she was featured in a music video for Amaco Investments, alongside Patience Ozokwor. She made her music debut by releasing the singles "Hi" and "Itz Ova", the la ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chiwetalu Agu
Chiwetalu Agu (born 1956) is a Nigerian actor. He won the 2012 Nollywood award for 'best actor in indigenous movie (non-English speaking language)'. His usage of specific language slangs, phrases or clichés in many films has made him uniquely a household name in Nigeria and among Nollywood fans in general. While asserting that comic genres is a unique vehicle in projecting Nigerian culture globally as well as establishing the Nollywood brand, Agu is listed as one of the outstanding comedians who have contributed to the development of Nollywood comic genres by Prof. Femi Shaka of the University of Port Harcourt. Agu is married to Nkechi and has three sons and two daughters. Early years Agu's versatility dates back to the transition of Nigerian television soap operas to Nollywood movies. Before the inception of Nollywood, about 31 years ago, television soap opera was the order of the day and Agu featured in Nigerian Television Authority Channel 8 Enugu's ''Ikoro'', produced ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yul Edochie
Yul Chibuike Daniel Edochie populary known as Yul Edochie (born 7 January 1982) is a Nigerian actor, named after Russian actor Yul Brynner. He is from Anambra state Nigeria, the son of Nigerian actor Pete Edochie. He was raised both in Lagos and Enugu. He is the last of six children. He got married at the age of 22. He attended the University of Port Harcourt, where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Dramatic Arts. Personal life Edochie is married to May Aligwe and has three sons and a daughter. Their names are Kambi Edochie, Dani Edochie, Karl Edochie and Victory Zane Chukwubuike Yul Edochie. On April 27, 2022, the actor revealed that he had taken fellow actor, Judy Austin, as his second wife, as well as their newborn son. This news was met with backlash from many colleagues and fans, and a show of support from others. Career Edochie joined Nollywood in 2005 in his first film titled ''The Exquires'' alongside Justus Esiri and Enebeli Elebuwa. He got his break in 2007 afte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Queen Nwokoye
Queen Nwokoye (born 11 August 1982) is a Nigerian actress. She is best known for starring as the lead character in a 2014 film titled ''Chetanna'' which earned her a "Best Actress" nomination at the 11th Africa Movie Academy Awards. Early life and education Nwokoye was born in Lagos State into a Catholic family, but she hails from Ovim in Isuikwuato Local Government of Abia State Nigeria She started her Education at Air Force primary school. She completed her secondary school education at Queen's College, Enugu before she proceeded to Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra state where she studied sociology and anthropology. She grew up with the ambition of becoming a lawyer. Career Since making her acting debut in 2004 in a film titled ''Nna Men'', Nwokoye has gone on to star in several Nigerian films, winning awards and earning nominations. Filmography *''Nna Men'' (2004) *''His Majesty'' (2004) *''The Girl is Mine'' (2004) *''Security Risk'' (2004) *''Save The Baby'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Regina Daniels
Regina Daniels (born October 10, 2000) is a Nigerian actress and a film producer. she is a business woman and a Serial Entrepreneur. Personal life and education Regina Daniels is a Nollywood film actress and a model. She was born in Lagos, Nigeria, on October 10, 2000. Her mother is Rita Daniel who is also an actress/ film producer and the chairman of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) in Delta State, Nigeria. Regina grew up in Asaba, Delta State of Nigeria. She has five siblings - three brothers and two sisters. She is the second youngest child in her family. One of her role models growing up was Academy award-winning actress Angelina Jolie. She attended Hollywood International School and in 2018, Regina Daniels proceeded to study Mass Communication at Igbinedion University. Career Regina Daniels started movie making at the age of seven; her mother (Rita Daniels) is an actress. She got support from her mother and her siblings. Her first movie was ''Marriage of Sorrow'' whic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nimbe
''Nimbe'' also known as ''Nimbe: The Movie'' is a 2019 Nigerian drama film directed by Tope Alake. The film stars Chimezie Imo, Toyin Abraham, Rachael Okonkwo and Doyin Abiola in the lead roles. The title role is played by the lead actor Chimezie Imo and the story is based on drug abuse. The film had its theatrical release in Nigeria on 29 March 2019 and received positive reviews from the critics. The film became a huge box office success and was one of the successful Nigerian films for the year 2019. The film currently occupies 59th position in the overall list of highest-grossing films in Nigeria. The film was also nominated for the 2019 UK Nollywood Film Festival Award. Cast * Chimezie Imo as Nimbe * Toyin Abraham as Uduak (Nimbe's mother) * Rachael Okonkwo as Mira * Doyin Abiola as Peju * Odunlade Adekola as Bayo * Sani Musa Danja as Abu * Molawo Davis as Ralph * Kelechi Udegbe as AK * Broda Shaggi Samuel Animashaun Perry, known professionally as Broda Shaggi , is a N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Ghost And The Tout
''The Ghost and the Tout'' also known as Ghost and the Tout is a 2018 Nigerian ghost film, written and directed by Charles Uwagbai. The film stars Sambasa Nzeribe, Toyin Abraham, Rachael Okonkwo and Omowumi Dada in the lead roles. The film had its theatrical release in Nigeria on 11 May 2018 and received positive reviews from the critics. The film became a huge box office success grossing 30 million within one week and remained as the fifth highest grossing Nigerian film in 2018. The film still occupies the 25th position in the overall list of highest grossing films in Nigeria. The movie streams on Netflix. Plot The plot of the film revolves around a young woman from the ghetto who is called Isila (Toyin Abraham). She encounters a ghost called Mike (Sambasa Nzeribe), who is in need of her assistance to communicate with the people he left behind. At the ghost's request, she becomes tangled and puzzled in solving a murder mystery and her life takes an interesting turn. Only s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Small Chops
''Small Chops'' is a 2020 Nigerian drama film directed by Robert O. Peters and produced by actress Chika Ike. The film stars Toyin Abraham, Chika Ike and Max Cavenham in the lead roles. The film was edited in the United States and was predominantly shot in Lagos. The film had its theatrical release on 31 January 2020 and became a box office success collecting over 20 million. Synopsis Nikita (Chika Ike), an Afro sexy dancer at a bar who catches the attention of Casper (Max Cavenham), an upright business mogul. Cast * Chika Ike as Nikita * Toyin Abraham * Max Cavenham as Casper * Rachael Okonkwo * Nkem Owoh * Afeez Oyetoro * Omotunde Adebowale David * Nse Ikpe-Etim * Eucharia Anunobi Eucharia Anunobi, (born 27 May 1965) is a Nigerian actress, producer, and pastor. She is best known for her role in the movie '' Abuja Connection''. She was nominated at 2020 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards for Best Supporting Actress in a ... * Cynthia Ebijie References Ext ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Miracle Centre
''The Miracle Centre'' is a 2020 Nigerian comedy film directed by Niyi Towolawi and co-produced by director himself with Odetoye Bode for Kherut Films. The film stars Yemi Shodimu with Hafeez "Saka" Oyetoro, Ayo Mogaji, Femi Adebayo, and Ayobami "Woli Agba" Ajewole in supporting roles. The film tells the story of Panya Grammar School, where a new teacher Mr Greg meets a corrupt education system where he is going to change it. The film premiered on 15 February 2020. The film received positive reviews from critics and screened worldwide. Cast * Yemi Shodimu as Mr Greg * Hafeez ‘Saka’ Oyetoro as Vice Principal * Ayo Mogaji * Femi Adebayo * Ayobami ‘Woli Agba’ Ajewole * Etinosa Idemudia as Lucy * Broda Shaggi * Rotimi Salami * Odunlade Adekola as Taxi Driver * Rachael Okonkwo * Mary Owen * Muyiwa Donald * Chinonso Ukah Chinonso Ukah (born 27 May 1995) is a Nigerian actress, comedian, and influencer, known by her stage name Nons Miraj or Ada Jesus. Personal life Chino ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
