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Soole
''Soole'' (English translation: Cheap Ride) is a 2021 Nigerian-comedy film produced by Adunni Ade, a Lou-Ellen Clara Company Limited distributed by FilmOne entertainment, and directed by Kayode Kasum. The film is Adunni Ade's debut production and stars Sola Sobowale, Lateef Adedimeji, Femi Jacobs, Meg Otanwa, Shawn Faqua, Bukunmi Oluwasina, Eso Dike, Teniola Aladese, Saidi Balogun amongst others. The film premiered on the 21 November 2021 and hit cinemas nationwide on 26 November 2021. Selected cast * Adunni Ade as Sister Veronica * Lateef Adedimeji as John * Teniola Aladese as Clara * Femi Jacobs as Ifebuchi * Meg Otanwa as Justina * Sola Sobowale as Ifeoma * Bukunmi Oluwasina * Saidi Balogun * Eso Dike Synopsis Soole is a story of a Catholic nun named Veronica played by Adunni Ade who travels from Lagos to Enugu after failing to fund an orphanage home, in her journey to Enugu, she opted for a cheap option ride popularly called 'Soole' where she met different commuters li ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eso Dike
Okolocha Esowese Dike professionally known as Eso Dike is a Nigerian actor, musician, television personality, lawyer and media entrepreneur. He is known for his role as Tsola in ''The Smart Money Woman'' (2020), Leye in Ndani TV's ''Game On'', (2020), Malik in Africa Magic's ''Ricordi'' (2021). He was one of the highest grossing Nollywood actors in the year 2022 after starring in ''Ijakumo ''Ijakumo'' (The Born Again Stripper) is a 2022 suspense thriller produced by Toyin Abraham and had its theatrical release on 23 December 2022. The film stars an ensemble cast including Toyin Abraham, Kunle Remi, Lolade Okusanya, Bimbo Akintola, O ...'', ''The Wildflower'' and ''The Stand Up''; all of which combined, made upwards of ₦300 million Naira at the Nigerian box office. Early life He attended the University of Benin, where he studied Law and graduated obtaining an LL.B before proceeding to the Nigerian Law School, Abuja, where he graduated and obtained a B.L, and was called to the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bukunmi Oluwasina
Bukunmi Oluwasina (born 7 May 1992) is a Nigerian actress, producer, screenwriter and singer. Her awards include the 2015 Best Actress of the Year award from the Best of Nollywood Awards for her film ''Ayomi''. Early life and education Bukunmi Oluwasina born to the family of seven, hails from Okemesi-Ekiti. She holds a bachelor's degree in Theatre Arts from Obafemi Awolowo University. Career Oluwasina produced the movie ''Ayomi'' in 2015, which got nominated at the Africa Magic Viewer's Choice Awards and won Best of Nollywood Awards. In 2021, she became the first Nollywood actress to act four different character roles in the movie titled ''Jankariwo.'' She is the brand ambassador of Folasade Omotoyinbo’s Poshglow skincare. Personal life She married her longtime boyfriend, Mr Ebun, in September 2020. They announced the birth of their first child on March 3, 2021. Filmography *''Story Like Mine'' *''Oluwere'' *''Itan temi'' *''You are me'' *''Akalamagbo'' *''Traffic'' *''Be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adunni Ade
Adunni Ade is an Nigerian actress and model. She was born on the 7th of June in Queens, New York to a German American mother and a Nigerian father from Lagos. Early life and education Adunni Ade was born in Queens, New York to a German-Irish mother and a Yoruba Nigerian father. She is a Nollywood actress and fashion model. She returned to Nigeria when she was a year and half old with her parents to attend her grandfather's burial. She was brought up in Lagos State, Nigeria till she was in her late teens and moved back to the United States for her university education. She attended the Chrisland primary school, Opebi, Lagos State, where she obtained her First School Leaving Certificate. She obtained her Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) at the Bells Comprehensive Secondary School, Ota, Ogun State. Her Lagos-based father, who is also a successful businessman inspired her to study accounting. Adunni Ade studied accounting at the University of Kentucky . Prior to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Odera Olivia Orji
Odera Olivia Orji is a Nigerian actress, film director and producer. Career Odera Olivia Orji's acting career started after starring in the 2012 film " Last flight to Abuja". Her career came into the limelight after she starred as the character " Peace" in the MNET Africa television series ''Jemeji''. She has also starred in several movies, including ''Obsession'', ''The Father'', ''Blue'', ''Fifty'', ''Kayanmata'', ''Bedroom Points'', and ''Just a Fling''. In 2018, she was nominated for the Best of Nollywood Awards for Best Kiss in a movie alongside Mawuli Gavor. Other work fields Olivia serve as media and creative associate at Eureka Media Services and Assistant Director, Content Development, Mind works Story Consultancy and Productions. Selected filmography * ''Kayanmata'', 2020 * To Be Frank With You, 2022 * ''Lunch Time Heroes'', 2015 * ''Fifty'', 2015 * ''Colourless'', 2016 * ''Coming to Nnewi'', 2015 * ''Blue Collar'', 2019 * ''Love and Pain'', 2020 * ''Through The Wire ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2022 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards
The 2022 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards held on Saturday, 14 May 2022 at Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos. It was set an 8-day event which started on Saturday, 7 May 2022, unlike previous 1 day events. The nominees were revealed by actors, Adesua Etomi-Wellington and Daniel Etim Effiong on Saturday 19 March 2022 in a ceremony. A total of 33 categories were announced, 12 of which are open to public voting. Best Online Social Content Creator was introduced as a new category. The winner in the Best Soundtrack category is set to won a ₦1 million prize. Stan Nze and Osas Ighodaro won the award in the Best Actor and Best Actress in a drama respectively for their roles in '' Rattlesnake: The Ahanna Story.'' Ramsey Noah won the Best Director award for the same film. Other award winners include Funke Akindele and Broda Shaggi in the Best Actor and Best Actress in a comedy categories. ''Amina'' by Izu Ojukwu & Okey Ogunjiofor win the award for the best overall film.'''' Awards Winn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shawn Faqua
Shawn Faqua ( ; born 6 June) is a Nigerian actor, model and presenter with multiple award nominations. He is best known for playing the role of Vincent in '' Lagos Cougars,'' as Rambo in Dare Olaitan's Ojukokoro and Chuks in Emem Isong's Code of Silence. His performance in Lagos Cougars earned him four award nominations across Africa including Best Young/Promising Actor at the 10th Africa Movie Academy Awards. Faqua has appeared in African Magic movie's Out of the ghetto (2015), After the proposal (2015), Oasis (TV series), Red Card (2015), The Twin sword (2014), A Love like Ours (2011), Four Crooks and a Rookie (2011), Ebony Life's A New You (2013) and others. Faqua is a method actor and is known to successfully take on several accents as required by character he portrays. In Charles Novia's, Put a ring on it, Faqua plays the role of a single woman named Cleopatra and also doubles as the character Peter. Besides screen acting, Faqua has performed in several stage plays. He ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kayode Kasum
Kayode Kasum is a Nigerian movie and music video director and producer. Education He attended Yaba College of Technology. Career Kasum started his career in film making as a motion graphics designer at Wale Adenuga Productions. He also worked as a producer in an advertising company. His first feature film, ''Dognapped'' and Nigeria's first live action animation film was released in 2017. He however gained popularity for his film titled '' Oga Bolaji'' which was released in 2018 and has made other Nollywood productions including '' Sugar Rush'' and Toyin Abraham's Fate of Alakada''.'' Kasum is credited with directing Nigeria’s first live-action animated movie and one of Nigeria’s highest-grossing film ever. He was nominated for The Future Awards Africa 2019 prize for Filmmaking and was listed as one of the top Nollywood film directors of 2020. Filmography *''Dognapped'' *'' This Lady Called Life'' *'' Oga Bolaji'' *'' Kambili: The Whole 30 Yards'' *'' Quams Mo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saidi Balogun
Saheed Balogun (''(sometimes spelled as "Saidi")'' ; born 5 February 1967) is a veteran Nigerian actor, film-maker, director, and producer. Early life and career Saheed Balogun was born on 5 February 1967, in Enugu State, South-East Nigeria but hails from Oyo State, Nigeria where he had his primary, secondary and tertiary education respectively. He graduated from Kwara State Polytechnic. He began his acting career in 1978, in which he presented his first television program titled "Youth Today" on NTA. He produced his first film titled ''City Girl'' in 1989 but had also been featured, produced and directed several Nigerian films before then. Personal life Saheed Balogun was initially married to a nollywood actress, Fathia Balogun but they separated and divorced. He is remarried and has four children. Selected filmography *''Modupe Temi (Thankful)'' - The first two cast movie in Africa *''Gbogbo Ere (Total profit)'' - The first three cast movie in west Africa *''Third Party' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Teniola Aladese
Teniola Aladese is a Nigerian actress, producer, and casting director. Early life Aladese was born in Lagos State and studied Mass Communication at Covenant University. Career Aladese worked as a production coordinator on more than 30 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 ... Original Films from 2013 to 2015. She came into the limelight after starring as Akweyon in Jemeji''' on which she was also Production Manager. In 2015, she appeared in ''Perfectly Flawed.'' In 2018, she was the line producer for Forbidden'''. Filmography Awards and nominations Awards and nominations In 2022, Aladese was nominated for. She won the at the. References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Aladese, Teniola Living people Year of birth missing (living people) ... [...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] |
Femi Jacobs
Fẹ́mi is a common Nigerian given unisex name of Yoruba origin which means "love Me". Femi is most commonly a diminutive form of "Olufemi" (or Olúfẹ́mi) which means "The Lord loves me" ("Olú" means Lord, Leader, or the "Prominent one," in the Yoruba language). "Olufemi" can also be diminutive of "Olúwafẹ́mi". Other full forms of the name include Olorunfemi (God loves me), Jesufemi (Jesus loves me), Nifemi (Have my love), Babafemi (Father loves me), Obafemi (The King loves me), Adefemi (Royalty loves me), Ifafemi (Ifa loves me) etc. People Acting * Femi Taylor, British dancer and actress * Femi Emiola, American actress * Femi Oyeniran, British actor ArtFemi Ford American Artist Politics * Femi Fani-Kayode (born 1960), Nigerian politician * Femi Gbaja Biamila (born 1962), Nigerian politician * Femi Oluwole (born 1990), British political activist * Femi Pedro (born 1955), Nigerian politician * Femi Okurounmu, Nigerian politician, Senator for Ogun Central * Femi Adesina, Ni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sola Sobowale
Sola Sobowale (born 26 December 1963) is a Nigerian film actress, screenwriter, film director and film producer. Sola Sobowale had her big break in 2001, in the premiere of Nigeria's popular television drama series Super Story: ''Oh Father, Oh Daughter.'' Career Before shooting into stardom, Sola Sobowale had roles in ''The Village Headmaster'', ''Mirror in the Sun'', and the Yoruba film, ''Asewo To Re Mecca''. Sola Sobowale joined acting through numerous roles in movies produced by Awada Kerikeri Group under the leadership of Adebayo Salami. Over the years, Sola Sobowale had scripted, co-scripted, directed and produced several Nigerian films. Sola scripted, produced and directed, ''Ohun Oko Somida'', a 2010 Nigerian film that stars Adebayo Salami. Sobowale featured in ''Dangerous Twins'', a 2004 Nigerian drama film produced by Tade Ogidan, written and directed by Niji Akanni. Sola Sobowale is also featured in '' Family on Fire'' produced and directed by Tade Ogidan. Sola Sob ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |