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Udoka Oyeka
Udoka Oyeka is a Nigerian-American actor, director, and producer. He directed the short film, Down and Out, which was nominated in 3 categories, including best short film at the 2013 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards. Early life and education Udoka was born in Dallas, Texas. 2 years after he was born, his family moved from the United States back to Nigeria, where his parents were originally from. His father, Solomon Oyeka, was a chemical engineer while his mother, Florence Oyeka, was a civil servant. After completing high school in Lagos, Nigeria, Udoka returned to Texas where he attended the University of Texas, Arlington. Since his original passion was music, he decided to take a theatre elective which sparked his passion for acting and directing. After graduating from the University of Texas with a degree in Accounting, he enrolled at the Theresa Bell Actors Studio where he studied acting for the screen. He supported himself through drama school by performing in community t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dallas
Dallas () is the List of municipalities in Texas, third largest city in Texas and the largest city in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, the List of metropolitan statistical areas, fourth-largest metropolitan area in the United States at 7.5 million people. It is the largest city in and County seat, seat of Dallas County, Texas, Dallas County with portions extending into Collin County, Texas, Collin, Denton County, Texas, Denton, Kaufman County, Texas, Kaufman and Rockwall County, Texas, Rockwall counties. With a 2020 United States census, 2020 census population of 1,304,379, it is the List of United States cities by population, ninth most-populous city in the U.S. and the List of cities in Texas by population, third-largest in Texas after Houston and San Antonio. Located in the North Texas region, the city of Dallas is the main core of the largest metropolitan area in the Southern United States and the largest inland metropolitan area in the U.S. that lacks any navigable link ... [...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] |
Nigerian Male Television Actors
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] |
University Of Texas At Arlington Alumni
A university () is an educational institution, institution of higher education, higher (or Tertiary education, tertiary) education and research which awards academic degrees in several Discipline (academia), academic disciplines. Universities typically offer both undergraduate education, undergraduate and postgraduate education, postgraduate programs. In the United States, the designation is reserved for colleges that have a graduate school. The word ''university'' is derived from the Latin ''universitas magistrorum et scholarium'', which roughly means "community of teachers and scholars". The first universities were created in Europe by Catholic Church monks. The University of Bologna (''Università di Bologna''), founded in 1088, is the first university in the sense of: *Being a high degree-awarding institute. *Having independence from the ecclesiastic schools, although conducted by both clergy and non-clergy. *Using the word ''universitas'' (which was coined at its foundation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Living People
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List Of Nigerian Film Directors
This is a list of notable Nigerian film directors. * Dagogo Diminas * Toyin Abraham * Adekunle Adejuyigbe * Uyoyou Adia * Yewande Adekoya * Dolapo 'LowlaDee' Adeleke * Wale Adenuga * Funsho Adeolu * Sikiru Adesina * Kemi Adetiba * Judith Audu * Newton Aduaka * Kunle Afolayan * Toka Mcbaror * Afro Candy * Eric Aghimien * Niji Akanni * Mahmood Ali-Balogun * Genevieve Nnaji * Niyi Akinmolayan * Pascal Amanfo * Fred Amata * Jeta Amata * Bolaji Amusan * Chet Anekwe * Frank Rajah Arase * Ejike Asiegbu * Pascal Atuma * Ishaya Bako * Ola Balogun * Gloria Bamiloye * Biyi Bandele * Michelle Bello * Teco Benson * JJ Bunny * Andy Chukwu * Sam Dede * Nonso Diobi * Andrew Dosunmu * Emamode Edosio * Chico Ejiro * Prince Eke * Desmond Elliot * Obi Emelonye * Rick Famuyiwa * Tam Fiofori * Shan George * Kenneth Gyang * Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen * Charles Uwagbai * Chinedum Iregbu * Dickson Iroegbu * Uche Jombo * Tunde Kelani * Mak 'Kusare * Akin Lewis * Director Pink * Ndave David Njoku ... [...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] |
Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards
''Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards'' (AMVCA) is an annual accolade presented by MultiChoice recognizing outstanding achievement in television and film. The inaugural Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards ceremony was held in Lagos, Lagos State Lagos State ( yo, Ìpínlẹ̀ Èkó) is a States of Nigeria, state in South West (Nigeria), southwestern Nigeria. Of the 36 States of Nigeria, states, it is both the List of Nigerian states by population, most populous and List of Nigerian state ... in Nigeria on 9 March 2013, and was broadcast live in more than 50 countries. Entries into the award ceremony are films and TV series that have been aired in the previous year. Ceremonies Categories The following are the 2018 categories: Statistics Most nominations By a film 10 and up By an individual Most wins By a film 4 and up References External links * Awards established in 2012 Entertainment events in Nigeria Nigerian film awards Annual events in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Coming From Insanity
''Coming from Insanity'' is a 2019 Nigerian crime drama film directed and written by Akinyemi Sebastian Akinropo. It stars Gabriel Afolayan, Damilola Adegbite, Dakore Akande, Wale Ojo and Bolanle Ninalowo. The film was released on 14 June 2019 and premiered on Netflix on September 18, 2020. Plot ''Coming from Insanity'' tells the story of 12-year-old boy Kossi (Gabriel Afolayan) with virtuoso level insight, who was trafficked into Lagos from Togo. He winds up with the Martins (Wale Ojo and Dakore Akande), as an houseboy and grew to become a member of their family. He later teamed up with some other friends to make his own money and that put him on the radar of the EFCC. Cast * Gabriel Afolayan as Kossi * Damilola Adegbite as Oyin Martins * Dakore Akande as Mrs. Martins * Wale Ojo as Mr. Martins * Bolanle Ninalowo as Rocky * Odunlade Adekola Odunlade Adekola , (born 31 December 1976) is a Nigerian actor, singer, film-maker, film producer and film director. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sylvia (2018 Film)
''Sylvia'' is a 2018 Nigerian supernatural thriller film directed by Daniel Oriahi, written by Vanessa Kanu, and produced by Ekene Som Mekwunye for Trino Motion Pictures. The movie was screened at the Nollywood Week in Paris on May 5, 2018 and was released across cinemas on September 21. Plot Richard Okezie decides to leave Sylvia, his lifelong imaginary friend and lover for Gbemi a flesh-and-blood real woman, but complications arise when Sylvia decides to destroy Richard's peaceful life. Cast *Chris Attoh as Richard Okezie *Zainab Balogun as Sylvia *Ini Dima-Okojie as Gbemi *Udoka Oyeka as Obaro *Ijeoma Grace Agu as Hawa *Captain Coker as Little Richard *Amina Mustapha as Little Sylvia *Precious Shedrack as Teenage Sylvia *Dumpet Enebeli as Teenage Obaro *Ndifreke Josiah Etim as Teenage Richard *Mohammed Abdullahi Saliu as Mr Hassan *Omotunde Adebowale David (Lolo) as Mrs Iweta *Lord Frank as Mr Temidayo Davies * Bolaji Ogunmola as Nurse Karen *Elsie Eluwa as Richards Mum Relea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lunch Time Heroes
''Lunch Time Heroes'' is a 2015 Nigerian family comedy film directed by Seyi Babatope, and starring: Dakore Akande, Omoni Oboli, Diana Yekinni, Tina Mba and Tope Tedela. The film tells the story of Banke (Diana Yekinni), a corp member who has been posted to teach in a high school and she has to gain the respect and attention of students and the faculty that don’t want her around. Plot Cast *Diana Yekinni as Banke Adewumi *Dakore Akande as Principal Williams *Tope Tedela as Deji *Omoni Oboli as Governor's wife (Special appearance) *Wale Macaulay as Mr Goke *Ade Laoye as Miss Uche *Kenneth Okolie as Mr Ishola *Bikiya Graham-Douglas as Mrs Aduwo *Tina Mba as Mrs Adewumi *Udoka Oyeka as Reporter *Bucci Franklin as Andrew *Uzo Arukwe as Chris *Ijeoma Aniebo as Ijeme *Odenike Odetola as Miriam *Kada Matthew as Rukevwe *Deborah Oboh as Diekola *Christopher Ochinyabo as Femi *Sunshine Rosman as Amara *Cassandra Rosman as Kishi *Louie Obioha as Chimamanda *Donpet Enebeli as Hakeem ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The First Lady (film)
''The First Lady'' is a 2015 Nigerian movie produced and directed by Omoni Oboli. Plot A prostitute who is tired of the kind of work she does doing everything in her power to stop and also looking unto a man to save her from her predicament. Cast * Omoni Oboli * Chinedu Ikedieze * Joseph Benjamin * Alexx Ekubo * Yvonne Jegede * Udoka Oyeka * Anthony Monjaro Anthony 'Monjaro' Akposheri is a Nigerian actor, model, and filmmaker. He played the role of the flight captain in the 2012 Nigerian thriller disaster film, ''Last Flight To Abuja''. He is a native of Orogun town in Delta State, Nigeria. Educati ... References External links * English-language Nigerian films 2015 films 2010s English-language films {{Nigeria-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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