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Zainab Balogun
Zainab Balogun-Nwachukwu (born 10 October 1989) is a Nigerian actress, model and television presenter. She began modelling at an early age after being scouted at 16.Ade-Unuigbe, Adesola. "Fab Interview: 'I Have a Little Crush on D'Banj' Zanaib Balogun, Ebony Life TV Presenter Talks Life, Love & Work". ''Fab Magazine Online''. February 7, 2014. December 5, 2014/ref> She has been featured in several international campaigns for different brands. She co-founded ''The J-ist TV'', an online entertainment web-series that highlights African culture and a range of topical issues; the series features interviews involving some of Africa's top personalities. Balogun works as a television presenter for EbonyLife TV, an entertainment television station, for which she currently co-hosts and produces ''The Spot'', the channel's leading talk show, with Lamide Akintobi."Zainab Balogun's Interview with Zen". ''Zen Magazine Africa''. 2013. December 5, 2014/ref> Balogun also appears as a presenter ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
British National
A British national, or United Kingdom national, is a person who possesses a type of British nationality. This includes anyone who is a: * British citizen * British Overseas Territories citizen * British Overseas citizen * British subject (as defined under the British Nationality Act 1981) * British National (Overseas) * British protected person All British nationals, except for British protected persons, are Commonwealth citizens. During the period in which the United Kingdom was a member of the European Union, only British citizens, British Overseas Territories citizens connected with Gibraltar, and British subjects with right of abode in the United Kingdom were considered European Union citizens. Additionally, while British citizens residing in or connected with the Channel Islands and Isle of Man were considered EU citizens, those without a connection through residency (defined as five consecutive years) or descent (a UK-born parent or grandparent) to the United Kingdom were ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christopher Nolan
Christopher Edward Nolan (born 30 July 1970) is a British-American filmmaker. Known for his lucrative Hollywood blockbusters with complex storytelling, Nolan is considered a leading filmmaker of the 21st century. His films have grossed $5 billion worldwide. The recipient of many accolades, he has been nominated for five Academy Awards, five British Academy Film Awards and six Golden Globe Awards. In 2015, he was listed as one of the 100 most influential people in the world by ''Time'', and in 2019, he was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire for his contributions to film. Nolan developed an interest in filmmaking from a young age. After studying English literature at University College London, he made several short films before his feature film debut with '' Following'' (1998). Nolan gained international recognition with his second film, '' Memento'' (2000), for which he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. He transitioned ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
God Calling
''God Calling'' is a 2018 Nigerian Christian drama film written and directed by Bodunrin Sasore. The film stars Zainab Balogun, Kabiri Fubara and Richard Mofe Damijo in the lead roles. The film made history in 2018 by preceding its cinema entry nationwide with over 10 million views of its teaser since its release and also featured on CNN African Voices. Synopsis It is a story of redemption that looks at the life of Sade, her family and her faith through the lens of an unconventional encounter with God in this modern age. Cast * Ademola Adedoyin as Angel * Zainab Balogun as Sade * Seun Ajayi as Tope * Patrick Diabuah as Pastor * Eku Edewor as Asa * Diana Egwuatu as Lola * Shawn Fasua as John * Tina Mba Tina Mba is a Nigerian actress who was nominated for Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role in the 7th Africa Movie Academy Awards. Career In 2017, she starred in ''Isoken'', ''Bariga Suger'', ''Okafor's Law'' among ... as Sade's mother ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chief Daddy
''Chief Daddy'' is a 2018 Nigerian comedy drama film directed by Niyi Akinmolayan, written by Bode Asiyanbi and produced by Mosunmola Abudu and Temidayo Abudu, which was released in December 2018. It starred popular Nollywood actors and actresses Funke Akindele Bello, Kate Henshaw, Nkem Owoh, Joke Silva, Patience Ozokwor, Richard Mofe Damijo and Racheal Oniga. Premise ''Chief Daddy'' is about a billionaire industrialist, Chief Beecroft, who serves as a benefactor to a large extended family of relatives, household staff and mistresses. He dies suddenly and his will creates a saga amongst his extended families. Cast * Bisola Aiyeola as Chef Simbi *Dakore Egbuson-Akande as Remi Castle *Funke Akindele as Tinu Beecroft *Zainab Balogun as Ireti Beecroft * Shaffy Bello as Nike Wiiliams * Chioma Omeruah as Chuchu *Ini Edo as Ekanem * Ihuoma Linda Ejiofor-Suleiman as Justina *Falz as Femi Beecroft * Mawuli Gavor as Damilare Kofi Mensah *Kate Henshaw as Teni Beecroft *Lepacious B ... [...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 Ijeoma Grace Agu is a Nigerian actress. She received a best supporting actress nomination at the 12th Africa Movie Academy Awards. She also won most promising actress at the 2014 Best of Nollywood Awards. In 2007, she made her first screen appe ... as Hawa *Captain Coker as Little Richard *Amina Mustapha as Little Sylvia *Precious Shedrack as Teenage Sylvia *Dumpet ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Royal Hibiscus Hotel
''The Royal Hibiscus Hotel'' is a 2017 Nigerian comedy film directed by Ishaya Bako. It was screened in the Contemporary World Cinema section at the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival. Cast * Zainab Balogun as Ope * Kenneth Okolie as Deji * Deyemi Okanlawon as Martin * Joke Silva as Augustina * Olu Jacobs as Richard * Jide Kosoko as Chief Segun Adeniyi * Racheal Oniga as Rose Adeniyi * Kemi Lala Akindoju as Chika * Ini Dima-Okojie as Joyce Critical reception Upon the premiere of ''The Royal Hibiscus Hotel'' at the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival The 42nd annual Toronto International Film Festival was held from 7 to 17 September 2017. There were fourteen programmes, with the Vanguard and City to City programmes both being retired from previous years, with the total number of films down b ..., review aggregating website CREETIQ rated the film 5.3/10 citing mixed reviews from 2 critics. Courtney Small of Cinema Axis opined that "Though ''The Royal Hibiscus Ho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Wedding Party 2
''The Wedding Party 2: Destination Dubai'' is a 2017 Nigerian romantic comedy drama film directed by Niyi Akinmolayan. It is a sequel to '' The Wedding Party'', which was released in December 2016. Principal photography for the film, which was shot in Lagos and Dubai, began in May 2017. It is currently the third highest grossing Nigerian film of all time. Plot Dozie's ( Banky Wellington) elder brother, Nonso (Enyinna Nwigwe), has continued his romance with Deadre (Daniella Down), Dunni's (Adesua Etomi) bridesmaid. Nonso takes Deadre on a date in Dubai and proposes marriage by accident. After a disastrous traditional engagement ceremony in Lagos, Nonso's family and Deadre's aristocratic British family reluctantly agree to a wedding in Dubai. Cast *Enyinna Nwigwe as Nonso Onwuka *Daniella Down as Deadre Winston *Adesua Etomi as Dunni Onwuka * Banky Wellington as Dozie Onwuka * Sola Sobowale as Mrs. Tinuade Coker * Alibaba Akporobome as Engineer Bamidele Coker *Richard Mofe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ojukokoro (Greed)
''Ojukokoro: Greed'', also known simply as ''Ojukokoro'', is a 2016 Nigerian crime- heist comedy film starring an ensemble cast, which consists of Wale Ojo, Tope Tedela, Charles Etubiebi, Seun Ajayi, Shawn Faqua, Ali Nuhu, Somkele Iyamah, Emmanuel Ikubese and Afeez Oyetoro. It was written and directed by Dare Olaitan and produced by Olufemi D. Ogunsanwo. Olaitan wrote Ojukokoro in 2014 and it was his first complete screen-play. The film is ordered in chapters and considerable screen time is devoted to exploring the motivations of the diverse cast with an ironic combination of humor and strong violence. The film was released on 17 March 2017 to a positive critical reception. Plot "''Ojukokoro'' unwraps an intriguing tale about a money-strapped manager of a shady Petrol Station who decides to rob his employers, but along the line, finds out in a sudden twist that he is not alone in his ambition and that a good reason isn’t always a right one." Cast *Tope Tedela as Sunday * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Wedding Party (Nigerian Film)
''The Wedding Party'' is a 2016 Nigerian romantic comedy drama directed by Kemi Adetiba. It premiered on 8 September 2016 at the Toronto International Film Festival in Canada and on 26 November 2016 at Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos. The film was released worldwide on 16 December 2016, and became the highest grossing Nigerian film; a record which was broken in 2017 by its sequel ''The Wedding Party 2''. Plot The film takes place during the day and evening of the wedding between Dunni Coker (Adesua Etomi), a 24-year-old art gallery owner who is the only daughter of Engineer Bamidele and Mrs. Tinuade Coker, and the IT entrepreneur Dozie Onwuka ( Banky Wellington), who comes from a very wealthy family. His mother, Lady Obianuju Onwuka, considers her son to be marrying beneath himself. During the morning before the wedding, the wedding party is prepared and the stressed wedding planner Wonu is trying to make everything perfect for her rich clients. Meanwhile, the bride's parents ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Soldier's Story (2015 Film)
''A Soldier's Story'' is a 2015 Nigerian action drama film directed by Frankie Ogar. It had Tope Tedela, Linda Ejiofor and Daniel K Daniel in lead roles. For his role as "Bossman", Daniel K Daniel won AMAA and AMVCA awards. Plot The opening scenes starts with soldiers in a war torn city of a country neighbouring Nigeria. A bomb blows up after some rebels attack the soldiers. Major Egan (Tope Tedela) sneaks out of his matrimonial bed to dress up for a military mission. Unbeknownst to him, his wife, Lebari (Adesua Etomi) was awake. After a confrontational session and later intervention of Col. Bello (Chukwuma Aligwekwe), a godfather to Lebari and an instructor to Major Egan. In a rebel camp, Bossman ( Daniel K Daniel) kills two of his men for what he perceives was a "rat"-like behavior. During a search for abandoned useful materials, Regina and Angela finds a seemingly dead soldier move. Regina resorts to taking him to her house for further examination to the distaste of Angela ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Before 30
''Before 30'', also known as ''B430'' is a Nigerian television drama series directed by Bodunrin 'BB' Sasore and starring Damilola Adegbite, OC Ukeje, Beverly Naya, Meg Otanwa and Anee Icha. The show which is sponsored by Airtel Nigeria, set and shot in Lagos, started airing on DStv's Africa Magic on 29 March 2015. First Bank is also a co-sponsor of the show. The show is centred on "the lives of four young and urban career women in Lagos as they face pressures from society and culture, their peers and family members on the condition to be married before they turn 30". Cast and characters Main characters *Damilola Adegbite as Temilola Coker, a 27-year-old lawyer and the only child of the Coker family. She tries daily to balance her own desire to find true love with the pressure from family to just be married. * OC Ukeje as Ayo, Temi's high school lover, who sees marriage as an unnecessary distraction at the present stage in his career. He is in love with Temi, but unable to p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jumia
Jumia is a Pan-African technology company that is built around a marketplace, logistics service and payment service. The logistics service enables the delivery of packages through a network of local partners while the payment services facilitate the payments of online transactions within Jumia’s ecosystem. It has partnered with more than 100,000 active sellers and individuals and is a direct competitor to Konga in Nigeria and Amazon in Egypt. History In 2012, Jeremy Hodara and Sacha Poignonnec, ex-McKinsey consultants, founded Jumia along with Tunde Kehinde and Raphael Kofi Afaedor. Jumia was launched in Nigeria in 2012 and expanded to five other countries : Egypt, Morocco, Ivory Coast, Kenya and South Africa. In 2014, the company launched offices in Tunisia, Tanzania , Ghana , Cameroon , Algeria and Uganda , and by 2018 it was present in 14 African countries. In Egypt, Jumia has been trying to categorize itself as one of the leading e-commerce websites. In Jun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
