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Rapman
Andrew Onwubolu , better known by his stage name Rapman, is a British rapper, record producer, screenwriter, and film director. He is known for his three-part YouTube series ''Shiro's Story'' (2018), his debut feature film ''Blue Story'' (2019), and the Netflix superhero series ''Supacell'' (2024) He made his debut with the ''Blue Story Trilogy'' (2013–2014), which he followed up with several charity music videos for SB.TV including ''Hope'' (2015), ''Pay As You Go'' (2016), and ''Promise'' (2017). After the success of ''Shiro's Story'' (2018), he signed with Jay-Z's Roc Nation. Rapman was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire, MBE in the 2022 Birthday Honours from Elizabeth II for services to drama and music. Early life and education Andrew Onwubolu was born in Deptford, London, of an Igbo people, Igbo mother and Yoruba people, Yoruba father. His father was an engineer. He was raised by his mother and from age 11 attended Sacred Heart Catholic School, Ca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Supacell
''Supacell'' is a 2024 British Superhero fiction, superhero television series, created and written by Rapman for Netflix. It was directed by Rapman and Sebastian Thiel, and premiered with six episodes on 27 June 2024. Set in modern-day South London, the series is about a group of five ordinary black people, unified by family history of sickle cell disease. They unexpectedly develop superpowers and are pursued by a secret organisation who intends to control them. The series features an ensemble cast including; Tosin Cole, Adelayo Adedayo, Josh Tedeku, Nadine Mills, Eric Kofi-Abrefa, Calvin Demba, Ghetts, Digga D, and Eddie Marsan. The series was a difficult sell to US broadcasters such as HBO, American Broadcasting Company, ABC, and FX (TV channel), FX. Netflix took it on in late 2019, ahead of the release of Rapman's feature-length film debut ''Blue Story''. The development and writing process took place during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and filming took place between July 202 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blue Story
''Blue Story'' is a 2019 British musical film, musical crime drama film written, directed, and narrated by Rapman (Andrew Onwubolu) through the medium of Rapping, rap and starring Stephen Odubola and Micheal Ward, with Eric Kofi-Abrefa, Khali Best, Karla-Simone Spence, Richie Campbell (actor), Richie Campbell, Jo Martin and Junior Afolabi Salokun in supporting roles. Serving as Rapman's feature directorial debut, the film is based on his 2014 YouTube series of the same name, which in turn is based on the real life gangs - the Peckham Boys and Ghetto Boys. The story follows best friends Marco (Ward) and Timmy (Odubola) who, from different areas of London (Peckham and Deptford), find themselves becoming enemies in a violent and insidious postcode war. Following the success of his three-part YouTube series ''Shiro's Story'' and signing with Jay-Z to Roc Nation, Rapman and BBC Films developed and co-financed the film, and in late 2018 Paramount Pictures bought worldwide distribution ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shiro's Story
''Shiro's Story'' is a three-part YouTube series released in 2018, written, directed and narrated through the medium of rap by British rapper Rapman. It stars Joivan Wade as Shiro, Percelle Ascott as his best friend, Kyle, and features appearances from Konan, Deno, Ashley Walters, Headie One, Not3s and Cadet. Themes of betrayal, love and London gang rivalry play throughout, but there is no glamourisation of violence. The series was shot guerrilla-style on a budget of £3,000 and had been seen 7.2 million times as of early November 2019. The series as a whole has a run time of 45 minutes. Part 2 of the series won GRM Daily's Video of the Year award in 2018. Rapman subsequently signed a contract with Island Records and Jay-Z's ROC Nation, and in late 2018, Paramount Pictures and BBC Films bought the rights for his feature film ''Blue Story''. Episodes Behind the scenes episode 1-4 See also * Blue Story ''Blue Story'' is a 2019 British musical film, musical crime dra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roc Nation
Roc Nation is an American entertainment company founded by Jay-Z in 2008. Headquartered in New York City, the company is a successor to his previous Roc-A-Fella Records label, with additional offices in Los Angeles and London. It serves as a record label, talent agency, media production firm and clothing line along with educational and philanthropic programs. It is a subsidiary of Live Nation Entertainment. History In 2008, Roc Nation was founded by Jay-Z with the intent of signing pop and hip hop artists, succeeding his previous label, Roc-A-Fella Records. Unlike Roc-A-Fella, Jay-Z served as the company's sole proprietor. In February 2009, Roc Nation signed its first artist, rapper J. Cole. In April 2013, Roc Nation supporting ally and close family member to its founder Jay-Z, A.G. Fahrenheit assisted Roc Nation in forming a new sports management division, Roc Nation Sports, a subsidiary dedicated to sports representation for professional athletes. Shortly thereafter, Roc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deptford
Deptford is an area on the south bank of the River Thames in southeast London, in the Royal Borough of Greenwich and London Borough of Lewisham. It is named after a Ford (crossing), ford of the River Ravensbourne. From the mid 16th century to the late 19th it was home to Deptford Dockyard, the first of the Royal Navy Dockyard, Royal Dockyards. This was a major shipbuilding dock and attracted Peter the Great to come and study shipbuilding. Deptford and the docks are associated with the knighting of Francis Drake, Sir Francis Drake by Elizabeth I, Queen Elizabeth I aboard the ''Golden Hind'', the legend of Walter Raleigh, Sir Walter Raleigh laying down his cape for Elizabeth, James Cook, Captain James Cook's third voyage aboard HMS Resolution (1771), HMS ''Resolution'', and the mysterious apparent murder of Christopher Marlowe in a house along Deptford Strand. Though Deptford began as two small communities, one at the ford, and the other a fishing village on the Thames, Deptfo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2022 Birthday Honours
The 2022 Queen's Birthday Honours are appointments by some of the 15 Commonwealth realms of Queen Elizabeth II to Orders and decorations of the Commonwealth realms, various orders and honours to reward and highlight good works by citizens of those countries. The Birthday Honours are awarded as part of the Queen's Official Birthday celebrations during the month of June. They were announced on 1 June 2022, in anticipation of Platinum Jubilee of Elizabeth II, the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. They were the last honours granted by the Queen before her Death and state funeral of Elizabeth II, death on 8 September 2022. United Kingdom Below are the individuals appointed by Elizabeth II in her right as Monarchy of the United Kingdom, Queen of the United Kingdom with honours within her own gift, and with the advice of the Government for other honours. Order of the Companions of Honour Member of the Order of Companions of Honour (CH) * Sir Quentin Blake, CBE. Illustrator and Writer. For ser ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Not3s
Lukman Olanrewaju Odunaike (born 17 April 1998), better known by his stage name Not3s (pronounced Notes), is an English rapper and singer from Hackney, London. His songs include "My Lover" and "Fine Line", both of which are collaborations with Mabel. His breakthrough song, "Addison Lee", has been described as a viral hit, achieving 17 million views on GRM Daily and has achieved much publicity for the singer. The song, which takes its name from the London-based ride sharing firm, achieved such popularity that Not3s was invited to the firm's Christmas party in KOKO to perform the song. He was nominated for the BBC Sound of 2018. Personal life Odunaike was born and grew up in Hackney, London to Nigerian parents. He is a supporter of Manchester United F.C. Manchester United Football Club, commonly referred to as Man United (often stylised as Man Utd) or simply United, is a professional football club based in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, England. They compete ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Headie One
Irving Ampofo Adjei (born 6 October 1994), known professionally as Headie One (formerly Headz), is a British rapper and singer. In 2018 he released his second solo mixtape, titled ''The One'', which included the single "Know Better" featuring rapper Rv (rapper), RV, which became an "underground hit". He is best known for his tracks "18hunna" featuring rapper Dave (rapper), Dave, "Only You Freestyle" featuring rapper Drake (musician), Drake, "Ain't It Different" featuring rappers AJ Tracey and Stormzy and his solo single "Both". The track "18hunna" peaked at number 6 on the UK Singles Chart, while "Only You Freestyle" peaked at number 5 on the UK Singles Chart and "Ain't It Different" peaked at number 2 on the UK Singles Chart. Headie One has released a series of mixtapes. In 2019, he released his seventh and first mainstream mixtape titled ''Music x Road'', which peaked at number 5 on the UK Albums Chart. In 2020, he released the critically-acclaimed joint project 'GANG' with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sacred Heart Catholic School, Camberwell
Sacred Heart Catholic School is a mixed Roman Catholic secondary school and sixth form located in the Camberwell area of the London Borough of Southwark, England. History The school was converted to academy status in November 2012, and was previously a voluntary aided school administered by Southwark London Borough Council. Today the school is administered by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Southwark, but it continues to coordinate with Southwark London Borough Council for admissions. In July 2012 temporarily Sacred Heart Catholic School relocated to a site on Trafalgar Street in Walworth while the original school was entirely rebuilt. The temporary site in Walworth is a new school campus developed from the buildings of a Victorian board school. Sacred Heart Catholic School relocated back to its original site in September 2014, and the campus in Walworth opened as University Academy of Engineering South Bank, a new secondary school for the area. Notable former pupils *Co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Percelle Ascott
Percelle Ascott (born 10 June 1993) is a Zimbabwean-British actor and writer. He is known for his roles in the CBBC series ''Wizards vs Aliens'' (2012–2014) and the Netflix series '' The Innocents'' (2018). As a trio, Ascott collaborated with Joivan Wade and Dee Kaate on the web comedy ''Mandem on the Wall'' (2011–2013), the E4 series ''Youngers'' (2013–2014), and the film '' The Weekend'' (2016). Early life and education Ascott was born in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe and moved to England with his family when he was three where he grew up in Penge, South London. He first discovered acting at the age of 11 through a school production of ''The Jungle Book''. Ascott's drama teacher at Woodcote High School helped him get into the BRIT School when he was 16. It was here Ascott met his ''Mandem on the Wall'' collaborator Joivan Wade. Career Ascott made his television debut as Wayne in the 2010 BBC Two television film ''Excluded'' and appeared as a guest lead in two episodes of ''Silen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joivan Wade
Joivan Wade ( ; born 23 July 1993) is an English actor known for playing Manyou in the BBC comedy television series '' Big School'', Jordan Johnson on the BBC soap opera ''EastEnders'', and Victor Stone / Cyborg in the Max series ''Doom Patrol'' and ''Titans''. Early life Wade was born 23 July 1993 to Derek and Andrea Wade. His father was a social worker and a member of the 1980s gospel music group The Wades, who founded The Polishing Project, a scheme to help disadvantaged youth identify and achieve their goals. His mother is an ordained minister and corporate life coach. Joivan has three brothers. Derek Wade died in 2014, and his mother remarried. Wade read comic books heavily while younger. A high-energy child, Wade enrolled at the age of 13 at the D&B Academy of Performing Arts in his home town of Bromley. He also played football, and he was good enough to try out for both Charlton Athletic F.C. Under-23s and Academy and Crystal Palace F.C. Under-23s and Academy. Wade c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jamal Edwards
Jamal Brendan Edwards (24 August 1990 – 20 February 2022) was an English music entrepreneur, DJ and founder of the online R&B/Hip-Hop platform SB.TV. Edwards was an ambassador for the Prince's Trust, a youth charity which helps young people set up their own businesses. In 2021, Edwards set up Jamal Edwards Delve, a project aimed at refurbishing and reopening youth centres. Early life Jamal Edwards was born on 24 August 1990 in Luton, England, and spent his early years there before moving to Acton, West London, where he lived with his mother Brenda Edwards, stepfather, Patrick, and his younger sister, Tanisha. Edwards' family originates from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. As a child, he was introduced to stage school by his mother, who came fourth in the second series of ''The X Factor'' in 2005. His mother wanted him to pursue acting and drama; however, he aspired to be successful in the music industry. He attended Acton High School and enjoyed the subjects of IC ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
