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She Is (film)
She is is a 2019 Nollywood movie co-produced by Omawumi and Waje featuring a successful woman who after coming of age needs to choose a husband. She faced a lot of challenges before getting a groom. It was directed by Chris Eneng Enaji. The premier of the film took place at film house Cinema IMAX, Lekki on March 8, 2019, and it was released March 15, 2019. Some actors and dignatories that attended the premier include Banky W., Toke Makinwa and Shaffy Bello. Plot Frances at the peak of her career decided to settle down due to pressures from family and friends. To add to it, she is in danger of losing her womb due to a fibroid, leaving her with the choice of becoming pregnant or having surgery. Cast * Somkele Iyamah-Idhalama as Akunna *Chiwetalu Agu as chief Amosun *Ime Bishop Umoh as Tobia *Mawuli Gavor as Rowland *Ray Emodi as pastor Jude *Linda Ejiofor as Erimma *Desmond Elliot as Dr Gerald *Segun Arinze as Dr Mark * Uzo Arukwe as Pastor Chike *Blessing Onwukwe as Sis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Omawumi Megbele
Omawumi Megbele (born 13 April 1982), known by her stage name Omawumi, is a Nigerian singer-songwriter and actress of Itsekiri ethnicity She is a brand ambassador for Globacom, Konga.com, and Malta Guinness. She's also part of the campaign called "Rise with the Energy of Africa". She gained attention as the 2007 runner-up on West African Idols, a reality TV show part of the Idols franchise. Her second album, ''The Lasso of Truth'', was reported to be a commercial success in Nigeria. Early life Omawumi was born on 13 April 1982 to Chief Dr. Frank and Mrs. Aya Megbele. Education She began her education at Nana Primary School during her pupilage, and later attended the College of Education Demonstration Secondary School. She graduated from Ambrose Alli University with a law degree. After graduating in 2005, she moved to Port Harcourt, Rivers State, where she worked with her family's law firm called "O.S Megbele & Associates". She also studied French at Alliance Francaise. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mawuli Gavor
Mawuli Gavor is a Ghanaian accountant turned actor, model, TV presenter, entrepreneur and producer. Early life Gavor was born in Ghana. He studied business and finance at Franklin and Marshall College, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA. Career Gavor started out in the entertainment industry as a model while in the US as an undergraduate of business management and finance. Upon returning to Ghana, he began his career as an accountant. He however became a brand ambassador to Martini in 2013 and changed his career path. He transitioned into acting in Nollywood Nollywood is a sobriquet that originally referred to the Nigerian film industry. The origin of the term dates back to the early 2000s, traced to an article in ''The New York Times''. Due to the history of evolving meanings and contexts, there ... movies and is known for the movie ''Obsession''. He has gone on to act in multiple other productions. In 2018, he produced two films and was also won the Best of Nollywood awa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nigerian Drama Films
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 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.Toyin Fa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Nigerian Films Of 2019 ...
This is a list of Nigerian films scheduled for theatrical release in 2019. 2019 January–March April–June July–September October–November See also * 2019 in Nigeria *List of Nigerian films References External links2019 filmsat the Internet Movie Database * Nigerian actors and actresses biography aUzomedia TV {{DEFAULTSORT:Nigerian Films Of 2019 2019 Lists of 2019 films by country or language Films A film also called a movie, motion picture, moving picture, picture, photoplay or (slang) flick is a work of visual art that simulates experiences and otherwise communicates ideas, stories, perceptions, feelings, beauty, or atmosphere ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Surrogacy
Surrogacy is an arrangement, often supported by a legal agreement, whereby a woman agrees to delivery/labour for another person or people, who will become the child's parent(s) after birth. People may seek a surrogacy arrangement when pregnancy is medically impossible, when pregnancy risks are dangerous for the intended mother, or when a single man or a male couple wish to have a child. In surrogacy arrangements, monetary compensation may or may not be involved. Receiving money for the arrangement is known as commercial surrogacy. The legality and cost of surrogacy varies widely between jurisdictions, sometimes resulting in problematic international or interstate surrogacy arrangements. Couples seeking a surrogacy arrangement in a country where it is banned sometimes travel to a jurisdiction that permits it. In some countries, surrogacy is legal only if money does not exchange hands. Where commercial surrogacy is legal, couples may use the help of third-party agencies to a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frank Donga
Kunle Idowu, (), popularly known as Frank Donga, is a Nigerian actor and comedian. He rose to fame through the webseries, ''The Interview,'' on Ndani TV about an unassuming job-seeker for which he was nominated for Best Actor in a Comedy in the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Award in 2015. He has gone on to feature in several movies like '' The Wedding Party'' and its sequel ''The Wedding Party 2''. Previously working as a journalist, he also works as a photographer and a filmmaker. In 2022, he and Philomaine Nanema co-presented ''Hello Doc'', a series intended to encourage COVID-19 immunisation in Africa. Education Idowu attended Ogun State University (now Olabisi Onabanjo University) where he obtained a B.Sc in Agricultural Science and also the University of Ibadan, where he obtained a master's degree in Animal Genetics. Filmography Awards and nominations Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards !Ref , - , 2015 , Kunle Idowu/The Interview (web series) , Best Actor in a C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uzor Arukwe
Uzor Arukwe (born August 6, 1983) is a Nigerian actor from Abia State known for his role as Inspector Sam in a 2017 movie titled ''Sergeant Tutu''. Career Arukwe made his Nollywood debut in 2014 in the movie ''Unspoken Truth'' but however gained recognition for his role in ''Sergeant Tutu.'' His role as a private investigator in the 2019 movie, ''Code Wilo ''Code Wilo'' is a 2019 Nigerian movie about the political happenings of the 2019 Nigerian gubernatorial elections. It projects the need to give space to women and youths in the country's election. ''Code Wilo'' was produced by Hauwa Allahbura a ...'' also earned him more recognition. He received 2 nominations for ‘Best Actor in Comedy or Movie’ in the 2020 African Magic Viewers' Choice Award for his roles in ''Smash'' and ''Size 12'' respectively. Filmography Films TV Shows Awards and nominations References External links * Nigerian male film actors Living people 21st-century Nigerian mal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Segun Arinze
Segun Arinze (born Segun Padonou Aina in 1965) is a Nigerian actor and singer. Early life and education He is the eldest of seven children born to Lydia Padonu. He is descent of Badagry, Lagos State. He attended Victory College of Commerce in Ilorin, then proceeded to Taba Commercial College in Kaduna State to complete his secondary education. He studied Dramatic Arts at Obafemi Awolowo University. He is popularly known as Black Arrow which he gained from a role he played in the 1996 classic movie "Silent Night" a film by the late filmmaker Chico Ejiro. He was married to fellow Nollywood actress Anne Njemanze, which later became a short-lived marriage. The couple has one daughter, Renny Morenike, who was born on 10 May. Career Segun Arinze started his career professionally as a singer and an actor. It was singing that first shot him into prominence, and that was after the release of his debut album, ''Dream'', which was not particularly a commercial success. He started his act ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Desmond Elliot
Desmond Elliot'' (born Desmond Oluwashola Elliot; 4 February 1974)'' is a Nigerian director, and politician He was elected as a lawmaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Surulere Constituency, in the 11 April 2015 Nigerian General Elections. Elliot competed to become the ambassador for the Face of Hope Project, a "volunteer-based non-profit, non-religious, non-political organization established to give hope to the hopeless", in which he will work toward fixing "child illiteracy in Nigeria and Africa at large" should he emerge. He won best supporting actor in a drama at the 2nd Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards and was nominated for best supporting actor at the 10th Africa Movie Academy Awards. Early life Elliot was born to a Yoruba father from Olowogbowo in Lagos Island, Lagos and a mother from Illah in Oshimili North, Delta State . He received his primary education at Air Force Primary School and later attended St John's College, both in Jos. He studied economics a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Linda Ejiofor
Linda Ejiofor (born Linda Ihuoma Ejiofor; 17 July 1986) is a Nigerian actress and model from Abia state known for her role as Bimpe Adekoya in M-Net's TV series ''Tinsel''. She was nominated for Best Actress in a Supporting Role at the 9th Africa Movie Academy Awards for her role in the film '' The Meeting'' (2012). Tony Ogaga Erhariefe of '' The Sun'' Nigeria listed her as one of the ten fastest-rising Nollywood stars of 2013. She gave birth to her first child, a boy. Personal life A native of Isuikwuato, Ejiofor was born in Lagos, Nigeria. She is the second of five children. Ejiofor attended Ilabor Primary School in Surulere and later enrolled at the Federal Government Girls' College in Onitsha. She also studied sociology at the University of Port Harcourt. On 4 November 2018, she announced her engagement to ''Tinsel'' actor Ibrahim Suleiman and married him four days later. Career Ejiofor initially wanted to work for an advertising agency. In an interview posted in ''Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ime Bishop Umoh
Ime Bishop, often called Okon Lagos or Udo Yes, is a Nigerian actor and comedian. Early life, education and career Ime Bishop is an Ibibio from Nsit Ibom, Akwa Ibom State in the southern part of Nigeria. He graduated from the University of Uyo where he studied Philosophy. He started his acting career since his childhood and he has featured in over 100 movies. The movie that brought him to the limelight was an indigenous movie, "Uyai", which was produced by Emem Isong in 2008. it was tough for him when he lost his mum. Endorsement * He is a brand ambassador for GLO Nigeria. Political appointment The comic actor in 2016 was appointed as a special assistant to the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Udom Gabriel Emmanuel on Ethical and Social Reorientation. Awards and nominations Films On 1 May 2020, as the COVID-19 lockdowns in Nigeria was easing, Ime Bishop Umoh was featured in a comedy skit titled "The Pregnant Man" by Ofego on his YouTube channel using archive ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Waje
Aituaje Iruobe, known professionally as Waje, which is the first letter from each word from the phrase "Words Aren't Just enough" is a Nigerian singer. She first gained recognition after being featured on the remake of P-Square’s "Omoge Mi". Waje was also featured on the duo's 2008 hit track "Do Me". Moreover, she contributed vocals to Banky W's "Thief My Kele" and M.I's "One Naira". In 2016, Waje was one of the four judges in the inaugural season of ''The Voice'' Nigeria. In 2018, on its final season of Africa Magic telenovela, '' Battleground'', Waje was recurred. Michael Chiedoziem Chukwudera on Afrocritik describes Waje as: "one of the undisputed queens of Soul music in Nigeria, and that a good argument could be made that she has had the best vocal run in the music scene over the past fifteen years." Early life Waje was born September 1, in Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria. She is the firstborn and the first daughter in her family. She grew up in Benin City, following her paren ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
