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Adunni Ade
Adunni Ade is a Nigerian Americans, Nigerian American actress and model. She was born on the 7th of June 1986 in Queens, 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 people, Yoruba Nigerian father. She is a Nollywood Actress, Film maker and fashion enthusiast. She returned to Nigeria when she was a year and a half old with her parents to attend her grandfather's burial. She was brought up in Lagos State, Nigeria by her father 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 West African Examinations Council, obtained her Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) at the Bells Comprehensive Secondary School Ota, Ogun State. Her Lagos-based father, who is also a successf ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2020 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards
The 2020 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards were held on March 14, 2020 at Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos. The nominees were revealed on February 6, 2020. There were 28 categories and seven of those categories were open to public voting. 21 of the categories were decided by the AMVCA panel of judges. The MultiChoice Talent Factory Award was included as a new category. Awards Nominees are listed below. All winners are highlighted in boldface. References {{Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards Entertainment events in Nigeria 2020 in Nigerian cinema 2020 film awards, Africa Magic 2020 in Lagos Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards ceremonies March 2020 in Nigeria ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yoruba Language
Yoruba (, ; Yor. ) is a Niger–Congo languages, Niger-Congo language that is spoken in West Africa, primarily in South West (Nigeria), Southwestern and Middle Belt, Central Nigeria, Benin, and parts of Togo. It is spoken by the Yoruba people. Yoruba speakers number roughly 50 million, including around 2 million second-language or L2 speakers. As a pluricentric language, it is primarily spoken in a dialectal area spanning Nigeria, Benin, and Togo with smaller migrated communities in Côte d'Ivoire, Sierra Leone and The Gambia. Yoruba vocabulary is also used in African diaspora religions such as the Afro-Brazilian religion of Candomblé, the Caribbean religion of Santería in the form of the liturgical Lucumí language, and various Afro-American religions of North America. Most modern practitioners of these religions in the Americas are not fluent in the Yoruba language, yet they still use Yoruba words and phrases for songs or chants—rooted in cultural traditions. For such pra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tòkunbò
''Tòkunbò'' is a 2024 Nigerian Action drama film distributed by Netflix. The film was directed by Ramsey Nouah and produced by Joy Odiete and Chris Odeh. It was filmed in Nigeria and Sèmè the Republic of Benin. The film stars Gideon Okeke in the lead role, alongside Chidi Mokeme, Norbert Young, Funlola Aofiyebi-Raimi, Stanley Chibunna, and Darasimi Nadi. The film follows Tòkunbò, portrayed by Gideon Okeke, an ex-car smuggler who is given three hours to deliver a government official's daughter to her captor, with the threat that his family will face dire consequences if he fails. ''Tòkunbò'' was released on Netflix on August 23, 2024, by Ramsey Films Productions. Plot The film ''Tòkunbò'' centers on the life of its character, Tòkunbò, (Gideon Okeke) who initially delivers illegal cars to a notorious gangster named Gaza (Chidi Mokeme) while anxiously awaiting the birth of his child. Witnessing Gaza's violent nature, Tòkunbò decides to leave his life of crim ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sola Kosoko
Sola Kosoko, otherwise known as Sola Kosoko-Abina (born 7 January 1980), is a Nigerian film actress and film director known for Láròdá òjò. She is the daughter of Jide Kosoko. Sola kosoko starred in the movie ''Pala pala'' which also featured Yemi Solade and Muyiwa Kosoko. She addressed the Nigeria youth during the Media Literacy and Capacity Building program. Education Kosoko holds a bachelor's degree in Sociology from Olabisi Onabanjo University. Career Kosoko began her acting career professionally in 1999 where she featured in a movie titled ''Ola Abata'' produced by her father; Jide Kosoko. In 2001, she acted in the movie ''Omo Olorire'' which made her popular. She has acted in several movies in English and Yoruba since she started acting. Personal life Sola Kosoko is one of the daughters of Jide Kosoko. She is married to Abiodun Abinna, and they have two daughters (Oluwasindara and Oluwasikemi) and a son (Oluwasire). Awards and nominations * City people award ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ibrahim Chatta
Ibrahim Chatta (born 14 October 1970) is a Nigerian actor, producer, and director. Early life and career Chatta was born in Bacita, Edu Local Government Area, Kwara State, Nigeria. He grew up in a large family with 14 siblings. His mother, originally from Modakeke in Osun State, dying after a prolonged battle with diabetes. His father is also deceased. Before becoming an actor, Chatta worked as a bus driver to support himself and his family. He began his career in theatre, where he developed his acting skills, before transitioning to film. His breakthrough in Nollywood came with his role in the film ''Aiyekooto'', produced by Sharafadeen Olabode and directed by Adebayo Tijani. Filmography * ''Atini O’go (2006)'' * ''Mafi wonmi (2008)'' * ''Olo (2008)'' * ''Mafi sere (2009)'' * ''Orere laye (2009)'' * ''Ebere Adigun (2010)'' * ''Aiyekooto (2012)'' * ''Ifa Iwa (2013)'' * ''Olokiki Oru: The Midnight Sensation (2019)'' * ''Omoyagba (2020)'' * ''Alabe'' * '' King of Thieves (2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saheed Balogun
Saheed Balogun (sometimes ''spelled "Saidi")'' (born February 5, 1967) is a veteran Nigerian actor, film-maker, director, and producer of many movies which include the first 2 cast movie in Africa and first 3 cast movies in West Africa etc. Early life and career Saheed Balogun was born on 5 February, 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, when he acted his first television program titled "Youth Today" on NTA. He produced his first film titled ''City Girl'' in 1989 but had also been feat produced and directed several Nigerian films before then. Personal life Saheed Balogun was initially married to a nollywood Nollywood, a portmanteau of Nigeria and Hollywood, is a sobriquet that originally referred to the Nigerian film industry. The origin of the term goes back to the early 2000s, traced t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nigerian Institute Of Journalism
The Nigerian Institute of Journalism is a Nigerian monotechnic located in Ikeja, Lagos State. The institute is a diploma awarding monotechnic established in 1963 by the International Press Institute and became fully operational in 1971. The institute offers academic and professional diploma programmes, ranging from full time to part time, for the award of National Diploma. The institute has a special programme directorate charged with developing certificate courses in effective writing and communication, photojournalism, film directing. It is one of the monotechnics in Nigeria accredited by the National Board for Technical Education. Administration The institute has a governing council chaired by Chief Olusegun Osoba and others members who perform general oversight over the institution and its affairs. The day to day activities of the institution is headed by a provost who serves as the chief academic officer and assisted by a deputy provost as well as the registrar who play ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kayode Kasum
Kayode Kasum (born 2 February 1992) is a Nigerian film director and producer. He is credited with directing one of Nigeria’s highest-grossing films and the country's first live-action animated film. Early life and education Kasum was born in Lagos State on 2 February 1992. He attended Lagos State Model College, Kankon, Badagry, for his secondary education and later proceeded to Yaba College of Technology. Career Kasum started his career in filmmaking as a motion graphics designer at Wale Adenuga Productions. He also worked as a producer in an advertising company. His first feature film and Nigeria's first live-action animation film, ''Dognapped'', was released in 2017. However, he gained popularity for his film '' Oga Bolaji'', which was released in 2018, and has made other Nollywood productions, including '' Sugar Rush'' and Toyin Abraham's ''Fate of Alakada''''.'' Kasum has directed over 10,860 minutes of M-Net's telenovela series ''Unbroken'' and '' Riona''. His cr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lateef Adedimeji
Adetola Abdullateef Adedimeji (born 1 February 1984) is a Nigerian actor and filmmaker. He gained popularity with his first major role in Yewande Adekoya's 2013 movie titled '' Kudi Klepto'' and has acted in over 100 Nigerian movies since he began acting 15 years ago. He is currently a brand ambassador for Airtel and Numatville Megacity. Early life Lateef Adedimeji was born on 1 February 1984 in Isolo, Lagos State, southwestern Nigeria. He is a native of Abeokuta, Ogun State. Education Lateef started his primary education at Ire Akari Primary School, Isolo, Lagos State, and went to Ilamoye Grammar School Okota Lagos for his secondary school education. He also attended a performance studio workshop at Onikan Lagos State where he had his performance training. His writing and acting skills were also developed in a Non-governmental organization (NGO) (Community Life Project). He graduated from Olabisi Onabanjo University, where he obtained a bachelor's degree in Mass Comm ... [...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. ... [...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
Femi Jacobs (born Oluwafemisola Jacobs; 8 May) is a Nigerian actor, speaker, and singer. He came into prominence for playing Makinde Esho in the film '' The Meeting'', which also stars Rita Dominic and Jide Kosoko. For his role in ''The Meeting'', he received a nomination for Best Actor in a Leading Role at the 9th Africa Movie Academy Awards. He also won the award for Best Actor in a Comedy at the 2015 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCA). Biography Femi attended Fakunle Comprehensive high school, Osogbo in Osun State of Nigeria. Jacobs studied mass communication at Lagos State University. Accolades For his role in '' The Meeting'', he received a nomination for Best Actor in a Leading Role at the 9th Africa Movie Academy Awards. He also received nominations for Best Lead Actor in a Film at the 2013 Nigeria Entertainment Awards, for Favourite Male African International Emerging Screen Talent at the 2014 Screen Nation Awards, and for Best Supporting Actor of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
