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Unroyal
''Unroyal'', is a 2020 Nigerian drama film directed by Moses Inwang and produced by Matilda Lambert. The film stars Matilda Lambert and IK Ogbonna in the lead roles whereas Prince Sontoye, Blossom Chukwujekwu and Linda Osifo made supportive roles. It is the story of Princess Boma, daughter of Okrika Kings, where she treats everyone as though they weren’t humans. The film made its premier on 20 March 2020 and later released through Netflix on 15 August 2021. The film received mixed reviews from critics. Cast * Matilda Lambert as Princess Boma * Pete Edochie * Shafy Bello * IK Ogbonna * Prince Sontoye * Blossom Chukwujekwu * Linda Osifo * Emem Inwang * Ime Bishop Umoh as Kala * Chinenye Nnebe * Femi Adebayo Femi Adebayo Salami (born 31 December 1978) is a Nigerian film director, film actor, lawyer, producer and Special Adviser to the Governor of Kwara State on Arts, Culture and Tourism. He is the son of the veteran actor Adebayo Salami. Earl ... * Kingsley Abasili ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Matilda Lambert
Matilda Gogo Lambert is a Nigerian actress, movie producer, model, and CEO of Tilda Goes Green Foundation. She made her movie debut in the film The Celebrities alongside Mike Ezuruonye. Her performance in the movie brought her to prominence and earned her leading roles in other Nollywood movies. Early life and education Matilda Gogo Lambert was born on 13 April and raised in Port Harcourt. She is from Andoni LGA, Rivers State. Lambert received early education at Police Children Primary School and had her secondary education at the Federal Government Girl's College, Abuloma in Port Harcourt. She studied at the University of Abuja for a bachelor's degree in Philosophy and later earned a master's degree in Socio-Political Philosophy from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Career Lambert began her acting career in her second year in the university when she featured in the film The Celebrity alongside Mike Ezuruonye. Her performance in the movie brought her to limelight and be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moses Inwang
Moses Inwang (born 31 January 1978) is a Nigerian film director, producer, editor and screenwriter best known for classic films in the Nollywood mainstream that speak to societal ills and nagging live issues rarely documented in Nigerian movies. Inwang's first outstanding recognition came in 2012 when he directed the psychological thriller ''Torn'', also produced by him, and released in cinemas nationwide in 2013. With multiple nominations, award and recognition bagged from that movie, he went on to direct and produce other hits like Damage, Cold Feet, ''Stalker'', Last 3 digits, '' Alter Ego'', Crazy People, American Driver'', Unroyal and lastly ''Merry Men 2''; Ayo Makun (AY)’s blockbuster film, which emerged the 2nd highest-grossing movie of 2019 in Nigeria with a sum of 240 million.'' With a career spanning over two decades, Sneezemankind as he is popularly addressed got his first film credit in 1998 when he co-produced ''Two Good Men''. By 2004 he started his prod ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kingsley Abasili
Kingsley Nkemjika Abasili (born June 30, 1984) is a Nigerian actor. He is known for his striking resemblance to veteran actor Pete Edochie. Both actors are from Anambra State but they are not related. Biography Abasili is from Igbo-Ukwu, a town in Aguata local government area of Anambra State in the Southeastern region of Nigeria. He was born in Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria. Education He has a bachelor's degree in Public Administration, from Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki. On March 25, 2017, he convocated alongside other postgraduate students in the department of Political and Administrative Studies - International Relations (master's degree), faculty of Social Sciences, University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Career In 2019, Abasili attracted media attention for his resemblance to the veteran actor Pete Edochie. Abasili looks like the younger version of Edochie and has been called his doppelganger. Subsequently, Abasili joined the Nigeria film industry in the sam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shafy Bello
Shaffy Bello is a Nigerian film actress and singer. She first shot into the entertainment scene when she featured vocals in a 1997 hit song by Seyi Sodimu titled " Love Me Jeje". Career Shaffy grew up in the United States where she completed her education. Her first major film was ''Eti Keta'', a Yoruba film. In 2012, she starred as Joanne Lawson in the TV series ''Tinsel'' and as Adesuwa in ''Taste of Love''. Shaffy has since featured in several Yoruba and English language films and TV series including ''When Love Happens'', ''Gbomo Gbomo Express'', and Taste of Love. Selected filmography *''Eti Keta'' *''The Score'' *''Tinsel'' *''When Love Happens'' *''Gbomo Gbomo Express'' *''Taste of Love'' *'' It's Her Day'' *'' Ovy's Voice'' *'' Hire a Man'' (2017) *''Light will Come'' *''Twisted Twins'' *'' Three Thieves'' *'' The Therapist'' *'' Two Weeks in Lagos'' *'' Soft Work'' (2020) *'' Unroyal'' (2020) *'' Mama Drama'' (2020) *'' Chief Daddy'' *''From Lagos with Love'' *''Iboj ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Femi Adebayo
Femi Adebayo Salami (born 31 December 1978) is a Nigerian film director, film actor, lawyer, producer and Special Adviser to the Governor of Kwara State on Arts, Culture and Tourism. He is the son of the veteran actor Adebayo Salami. Early life Adebayo was born on 31 December 1978 in Lagos, southwest Nigeria. His father, who is a veteran Nigerian actor Adebayo Salami (Oga Bello), hails from Ilorin, Kwara State. Education Adebayo attended thC&S College, Ilorin, Kwara State for his secondary school education. He then went to the University of Ilorin, where he obtained a bachelor's degree in Law. He later earned a master's degree in Law at the University of Ibadan. Personal life Adebayo married Omotayo Adebayo on 9 October 2016. Adebayo and his wife have one son. He also has three children from an earlier marriage. Career Adebayo began acting in 1985, the same year he featured in his father's first movie titled ''Ogun Ajaye''. Adebayo has starred in over 500 Nigerian ... [...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] |
IK Ogbonna
Ikechukwu Mitchel Ogbonna, professionally known as IK Ogbonna, is a Nigerian film and television actor, model, director, and television personality. He was in the movie ''Playing Safe'' alongside Tonto Dikeh and Ini Edo. Career Ogbonna took part in the audition for the Amstel Malta Box Office television show in 2005 and was picked. He has been a model for quite a long time. Filmography * '' Ghana Must Go'' (2016) * '' Hire a Man'' (2017) * ''Pebbles of Love'' (2017) * ''Excess Luggage'' (2017) * ''Disguise'' (2018) * ''The Washerman'' (2018) * ''SHOWBIZ'' (2019) * ''Unroyal'' (2020) * ''Soft Work'' (2020) * '' Christmas in Miami'' (2021) * '' I am Nazzy'' Awards and nominations See also * List of Nigerian actors * 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 Adesi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Emem Inwang
Emem Inwang is a Nigerian actress and model. She was formerly Emem Udonquak. On October 18, 2014 she won the 2014 Nollywood Movies Awards (3rd edition) for Best Actress in a Supporting Role in the movie ''Itoro''. The event was held at the Intercontinental Hotel, Lagos. Biography Emen Inwang is a Nigerian actress and model from Awka Ibom state. She celebrates her birthday on September 8. On April 5, 2014 Emem married Moses Inwang, a Nigerian movie director and producer. They had their first child in 2015. Career Emem is a model and became prominent when she was crowned the 2011/2012 Calabar Carnival Queen on Friday December 23, 2011. The Pageant was sponsored by First Bank of Nigeria. In the same year, she signed an ambassadorial deal and was officially the Calabar’s Tourism Ambassador and spokesperson for Mothers Against Child Abandonment (An initiative of the Wife of the former Governor of Cross River State, Obioma Liyel-Imoke). However, she delved into acting and has feat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pete Edochie
Chief Pete Edochie, MON (born March 7, 1947) is a Nigerian actor. Edochie is considered one of Africa’s most talented actors, being honored with an Industry Merit Award by Africa Magic and Lifetime Achievement by Africa Film Academy Although a seasoned administrator and broadcaster, he came into prominence in the 1980s when he played the lead role of Okonkwo in a Nigerian Television Authority adaptation of Chinua Achebe’s all-time best selling novel, ''Things Fall Apart''. Edochie descends from the Igbo people of Nigeria and is a Catholic. In 2003, he was honored as a Member of the Order of the Niger by President Olusegun Obasanjo. Personal life Edochie was born in Zaria on March 7, 1947. He hails from Anambra and is married to Josephine Edochie. He educated at St. Patrick’s and St. James Primary School, Zaria, before proceeding to St. John’s College for his secondary education. He also schooled at the School of Journalism and Television in England. Edochie celebra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Linda Osifo
Linda Osifo (born 27 July 1991) is a Nigerian actress and television host. She was first runner-up Miss Nigeria Entertainment Canada 2011 and 2nd runner up Miss AfriCanada 2011 beauty pageant. In 2015, Linda was nominated for the ELOY awards for her role in the hit TV series: Desperate Housewives Africa by Ebonylife TV– An adaptation of the ABC Studio franchise ‘Desperate Housewives’. Early life Linda was born in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. She grew up with her grand mother and moved to Canada at the age of 16 but she spent most of her adult years in Toronto, Ontario, Canada before relocating to Lagos, Nigeria to pursue her acting career. She is the first daughter and middle child of her family. After graduating from St Thomas Aquinas High School, she obtained her Bachelors of Arts degree in Psychology from York University in Toronto Canada in 2013. Career She had her debut acting role in 2012 when she starred in Family Secrets, in New Jersey, USA directed by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blossom Chukwujekwu
Blossom Chukwujekwu is a Nigerian actor, who made his professional acting debut in 2009. In 2015, he won the Best Supporting Actor Award at the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards. Early life and education Born Chukwudi Echezona Chukwujekwu on November 4, 1983 in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria to Dr I.E and Evangelist J.C Chukwujekwu, Blossom Chukwujekwu is the first of two sons. He is a native of Otolo, Nnewi North in Anambra State, Southeast Nigeria. He attended Greater Tomorrow Primary School and Greater Tomorrow Comprehensive College both in Benin City, Edo State. For his tertiary education, Blossom opted to study Mass Communications at Anambra State University of Science and Technology. where he spent a year. He completed his studies at the Benson Idahosa University, Benin City, Edo State after a brief stint at the Enugu State University of Science and Technology. While in BIU, he was President of the Association of Mass Communication Students (AMCOS) in the 2007/2008 s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Netflix
Netflix, Inc. is an American subscription video on-demand over-the-top streaming service and production company based in Los Gatos, California. Founded in 1997 by Reed Hastings and Marc Randolph in Scotts Valley, California, it offers a film and television series library through distribution deals as well as its own productions, known as Netflix Originals. As of September 2022, Netflix had 222 million subscribers worldwide, including 73.3 million in the United States and Canada; 73.0 million in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, 39.6 million in Latin America and 34.8 million in the Asia-Pacific region. It is available worldwide aside from Mainland China, Syria, North Korea, and Russia. Netflix has played a prominent role in independent film distribution, and it is a member of the Motion Picture Association (MPA). Netflix can be accessed via web browsers or via application software installed on smart TVs, set-top boxes connected to televisions, tablet computers, smartph ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
