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2018 Best Of Nollywood Awards
The 2018 Best of Nollywood Awards was the 10th edition of the ceremony, and took place in Kakanfo conference centre in Ibadan, Oyo state on 9 December 2018. The Oyo state governor, Abiola Ajimobi served as the chief host. The event was co-hosted by comedian, Helen Paul and actor, Keppy Ekpeyong Bassey. A total 112 films, including 93 feature films, 9 short films and 1 documentary series were considered. The nomination list was revealed in November 2018 where '' We Don’t Live Here Anymore'' by Tope Oshin earned the highest nominations with 11 nominations, followed by ''Oga Bolaji'' with 10 nominations, ''Queen of Queens'' with 8 nominations and ''Obsession'' earning 6 nominations. ''We Don’t Live Here Anymore'' won in four of the categories, including best director, best editing, movie of the year and the most promising actor award which was jointly awarded to Francis Sule and Temidayo Akinboro. ''Oga Bolaji'' won 1 of the awards in the 10 categories it was nominated in. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ibadan
Ibadan (, ; ) is the capital and most populous city of Oyo State, in Nigeria. It is the third-largest city by population in Nigeria after Lagos and Kano, with a total population of 3,649,000 as of 2021, and over 6 million people within its metropolitan area. It is the country's largest city by geographical area. At the time of Nigeria's independence in 1960, Ibadan was the largest and most populous city in the country, and the second most populous in Africa behind Cairo. Ibadan is ranked the second fastest growing city on the African continent according to the UN Human settlements research program (2022), It is also ranked third in West Africa in the tech startups index. Ibadan joined the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities in 2016. Ibadan is located in south-western Nigeria, inland northeast of Lagos and southwest of Abuja, the federal capital. It is a prominent transit point between the coastal region and areas in the hinterland of the country. Ibadan had been t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lateef Adedimeji
2022 best actor 2022 best of nollyhood awards 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 the 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 skill were also developed in a Non governmental organization (NGO) (Community Life Project). He graduated from Olabisi Onabanjo University, where h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seyi Edun
Seyi Ẹdun popularly known as Ẹja nla is a Nigerian actress and film producer A film producer is a person who oversees film production. Either employed by a production company or working independently, producers plan and coordinate various aspects of film production, such as selecting the script, coordinating writing, di .... She is well known for her film Ẹja nla, and she is also a wife to the actor, Adeniyi Johnson Early life and education Seyi Ẹdun is a native of Ayetoro Egbado in Ogun State. She received her primary and secondary school education from Tunyo Nursery and Primary school and Anglican Girls Grammar School in Surelere, Lagos. In 2011, She obtained her first degree from Obafemi Awolowo University. Personal life Seyi Ẹdun is married to Adeniyi Johnson Career Ẹdun joined the film industry in 2009 through her sister, who is a scriptwriter. In the same year, she enrolled in Wisdom Caucus theatre school and graduated in 2011. In the year ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dayo Amusa
Dayo Amusa (born 20 July 1983) is a Nigerian actress, singer, television personality, and business woman. She is well known for her performance in Nollywood movies especially Yoruba movies. Early life and career Dayo was born in Lagos. She is the first child in a family of Five. Her mother hails from Ogun state while her father is from Lagos. She attended Mayflower School, Ikene. Dayo studied Food Science and Technology at Moshood Abiola Polytechnic before commencing her acting career in 2002. Dayo had her first production in 2006. Although she acts mostly in Yoruba language films of Nollywood, she has also acted in English language films. Dayo is the Proprietress of PayDab Schools which has two locations in Ibadan Ibadan (, ; ) is the capital and most populous city of Oyo State, in Nigeria. It is the third-largest city by population in Nigeria after Lagos and Kano, with a total population of 3,649,000 as of 2021, and over 6 million people within its ... and Lagos. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bukunmi Oluwasina
Bukunmi Oluwasina (born 7 May 1992) is a Nigerian actress, producer, screenwriter and singer. Her awards include the 2015 Best Actress of the Year award from the Best of Nollywood Awards for her film ''Ayomi''. Early life and education Bukunmi Oluwasina born to the family of seven, hails from Okemesi-Ekiti. She holds a bachelor's degree in Theatre Arts from Obafemi Awolowo University. Career Oluwasina produced the movie ''Ayomi'' in 2015, which got nominated at the Africa Magic Viewer's Choice Awards and won Best of Nollywood Awards. In 2021, she became the first Nollywood actress to act four different character roles in the movie titled ''Jankariwo.'' She is the brand ambassador of Folasade Omotoyinbo’s Poshglow skincare. Personal life She married her longtime boyfriend, Mr Ebun, in September 2020. They announced the birth of their first child on March 3, 2021. Filmography *''Story Like Mine'' *''Oluwere'' *''Itan temi'' *''You are me'' *''Akalamagbo'' *''Traffic'' *''Be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ronke Ojo
Ibironke Ojo-Anthony (born 17 July 1974) professionally known as Ronke Oshodi Oke is a Nigerian film actress, musician, director and producer. Early life and career Ibironke Ojo Anthony professionally known as Ronke Oshodi oke is descent of Ondo State.she was born July 17,1974 in Oworonshoki, Lagos State Southwestern Nigeria, where she completed her primary and secondary education. She began her acting career with a drama group called ''Star Parade'' under the leadership of Fadeyi, a Nigerian actor but became a household name in the year 2000 when she featured in a movie titled ''Oshodi Oke'', from which she got her stage name. Her musical career began in 2014, the same year she launched her debut album which is yet to be released. In 2015, she released a single titled ''Ori Mi'' which featured 9ice. Personal life Ronke is married and have a son. Filmography *''Succubus'' (2014) *''Isan Laye'' *''Eesu'' *''Agbere Oju'' *''Return of Jenifa'' *''Abeke Aleko'' *''Abeke Eleko ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Matilda Obaseki
Matilda Obaseki is a Nigerian film actress and scriptwriter. She is the lead actress in the award-winning TV series, ''Tinsel''. Early life Obaseki was born on 19 March 1986 in Benin City, Oredo Local Government Area, Edo State where she grew up. She is the youngest of seven children. Personal life Obaseki married Arnold Mozia in Benin City on 21 September 2013 after having her first child a year before on 31 August 2012. She gave birth to a second baby boy on 1 January 2015. Education Obaseki grew up in Benin City, where she had her Primary and Secondary School Education. She quit studying English at the University of Benin to focus on her acting career. Career Obaseki began her acting career in 2007 but is mostly known for her performance in the soap opera Tinsel, where she plays Angela Dede. Before Tinsel, she played the role of the maid in the TV program US, appearing in three episodes. Her first movie was the 2014 film, A Place in the Stars, where she worked alongsi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Omowumi Dada
Omowunmi Dada (born 10 October 1989) is a Nigerian actress, best known for her role as ''Folake'' in the M-Net television series ''Jemeji''. She was also cast in the 2017 Yoruba language film ''Somewhere in the Dark'', which won the award for ''Best Indigenous Film'' at the 2017 AMVCA Awards, and for which she received a nomination for ''Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Yoruba)'' at the ''Best of Nollywood'' Awards in 2017. In 2018, Dada played the voice of the titular character in Nigeria's first animation full-length feature film, ''Sade''. Omowunmi Dada is also a voice-over artist, presenter, and model. The talented actress aspires to be a movie director and producer someday. Also, she is a brand ambassador for Jumia Nigeria. Early life Dada was born in Lagos State, where she attended Ifako International Nursery and Primary School for her primary education, during which time, she became a member of the ''Yoruba Cultural Troupe''; she went on to attend Command Day Secondar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nancy Isime
Nancy Isime (born 17 December 1991) is a Nigerian actress, model, and media personality. Early life and background Nancy Isime was born in Edo State, Nigeria to Nigerian parents of Esan descent. After her senior secondary education in Benin, she went on to obtain a diploma at the University of Lagos. Nancy Isime lost her mother at age five and was raised by her father. She grew up in Lagos, where she had her primary and junior secondary education. Afterward, she left for Benin City, where she had her senior secondary education. She did a six-month basic course at the University of Port Harcourt before obtaining a diploma in Social Work at the University of Lagos. Career Nancy Isime began a career as an actress in the TV series ''Echoes'' in 2011. She is also a television presenter, known for presenting gossip show ''The Squeeze'', technology show ''What's Hot'', and backstage segments of ''MTN Project Fame'' season 7. In 2016 she replaced Toke Makinwa as the presenter of th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Funlola Aofiyebi-Raimi
Funlola Aofiyebi-Raimi, born Abibat Oluwafunmilola Aofiyebi and known informally as FAR, is a Nigerian actress. She has had a long-running radio show. She appeared in the film '' The Figurine'', Tinsel, and MTV Shuga. Life Funlola is the last of seven children, born to a businesswoman mother and an entrepreneur father. The name FAR came after she got married and has become her signature. FAR had an early start on stage and television, with her aunt Teni Aofiyebi, a veteran actress. She is married to advertising guru Olayinka Raimi. Due to the death of her brother she decided to stay off social media for some time and later return. Career FAR took a TV acting course at Westminster College, and at the Actors Studio in Buckinghamshire. She also has a BSc in sociology from the University of Lagos in Nigeria. FAR's film debut was in Amaka Igwe's film '' Violated'' acting alongside Joke Silva, Richard Mofe Damijo, Ego Boyo , and Kunle Bamtefa. She was nominated for a THEMA bes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mary Lazarus
Mary Lazarus (born 5 May 1989) is a Nigerian actress and movie producer who won the '' City People Movie Award for Most Promising Actress of the Year (English)'' at the City People Entertainment Awards in 2018 and was nominated, for ''Best Actress in a leading role'' in the same year at the Best of Nollywood Awards. She also won the award for Most Peaceful Actress of the Year. Early life and education Lazarus hails from Abia State in Nigeria, a southeastern geographical location of Nigeria predominantly occupied by the Igbo people of Nigeria. Lazarus is specifically from Ukwa East Local Government Area of Abia State and was born into a family of nine consisting of a mother, a father and six siblings of which she is a twin and one of the last born children of the family alongside her twin brother named Joseph. Lazarus upon receiving both primary and secondary education and obtaining her First ''School Leaving Certificate and the West African Senior School Certificate'' respecti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tana Adelana
Christiana Nkemdilim Adelana (born 24 December 1984) popularly known as Tana Adelana, is a Nollywood actress, producer, model, TV presenter and an entrepreneur. She won the Best Supporting Actress Category of CITY People's Movie Awards 2017, and was the 2011 winner of the on Air personality of the year (TV) at the future Awards, and the 2005 Grind Awards winner. She is of Igbo descent, her family name is Egbo. Early life Adelana was born into a traditional Catholic royal family in the 1980s. The last in a family of ten. She attended Treasure Land Nursery and Primary School in Surulere for her primary education, and St. Francis Catholic Secondary School in Idimu, Lagos. She is an Igbo girl from Nara Unateze in Nkanu East LGA of Enugu State. Her father is no longer alive. Education Tana graduated from the University of Lagos Nigeria where she obtained a B.Sc. in Urban and Regional Planning. Thereafter a diploma certificate in makeup and style from the makeup art school Londo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
