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Abula (video Director)
Abdulazeez Greene Oladimeji (born 23 February) known mononym as Abula, is a Nigerian-born cinematographer, music video director, commercial director, filmmaker, and talent manager. He currently serves as the CEO, and founder of The Greenade Company. He has directed music videos, and commercials for Zlatan, Fireboy DML, Portable, Dr Dolor, MohBad, Adekunle Gold, and Taaooma. His production credit includes Zlatan's "My Body", Dr Dolor's "I go pay", "Madam The Madam", and Mohbad's "Ponmo Sweet". Biography Abdulazeez Greene Oladimeji was born on 23 February, in Lagos. He attended Lagos State Model College, for his secondary education, and Lagos State University, for his Tertiary education. At the age of 13, he began shooting videos with his phone, and took it as a career while he was an undergraduate at Lagos State University, studying History and International Relations. In the mid-2010s, he relocated to Kwara State after his studies for his National Youth Service Corps. While ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lagos
Lagos ( Nigerian English: ; ) is the largest city in Nigeria and the second most populous city in Africa, with a population of 15.4 million as of 2015 within the city proper. Lagos was the national capital of Nigeria until December 1991 following the government's decision to move their capital to Abuja in the center of the country. The Lagos metropolitan area has a total population of roughly 23.5 million as of 2018, making it the largest metropolitan area in Africa. Lagos is a major African financial center and is the economic hub of Lagos State and Nigeria at large. The city has been described as the cultural, financial, and entertainment capital of Africa, and is a significant influence on commerce, entertainment, technology, education, politics, tourism, art, and fashion. Lagos is also among the top ten of the world's fastest-growing cities and urban areas. The megacity has the fourth-highest GDP in Africa and houses one of the largest and busiest seaports on the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adekunle Gold
Adekunle Almoruf Kosoko (born 28 January 1987), known professionally as Adekunle Gold and AG Baby, is a Nigerian Afrobeats singer and songwriter. He gained widespread attention after releasing the 2015 hit single "Sade", a highlife cover of One Direction's " Story of My Life". He signed a record deal with YBNL Nation and released his 2015 debut studio album ''Gold'', which debuted at number 7 on the ''Billboard'' World Albums chart. ''Gold'' was preceded by the release of three singles: "Sade", "Orente" and "Pick Up". Adekunle Gold revealed to ''Nigerian Entertainment Today'' that prior to signing with YBNL, he designed the label's official logo and completed other designs for Lil Kesh, Viktoh and Olamide. Education He holds a Higher National Diploma in Arts and Design from Lagos State Polytechnic. Career 2010–2014: Career beginnings While growing up, Adekunle developed interest in music while listening to songs by King Sunny Ade and Ebenezer Obey. He became a member o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nigerian Cinematographers
Nigerians or the Nigerian people are citizens of Nigeria or people with ancestry from Nigeria. The name Nigeria was taken from the Niger River running through the country. This name was allegedly coined in the late 19th century by British journalist Flora Shaw, who later married Baron Frederick Lugard, a British colonial administrator. ''Nigeria'' is composed of various ethnic groups and cultures and the term Nigerian refers to a citizenship-based civic nationality. Nigerians derive from over 250 ethnic groups and languages.Toyin Falola. ''Culture and Customs of Nigeria''. Westport, Connecticut, USA: Greenwood Press, 2001. p. 4. Though there are multiple ethnic groups in Nigeria, economic factors result in significant mobility of Nigerians of multiple ethnic and religious backgrounds to reside in territories in Nigeria that are outside their ethnic or religious background, resulting in the mixing of the various ethnic and religious groups, especially in Nigeria's cities.To ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Living People
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2022 The Future Awards Africa
The 17th The Future Awards Africa (also known as 2022 The Future Awards Africa) released its nominees on Sunday, 24 September 2023. The award is to be hosted by Tayo Faniran and Idia Aisien at Federal Palace Hotel in Victoria Island, Lagos. Background On 25 September 2023, the organizers of the 17th TFAA's Awards announced Mai Atafo, Oyinkansola Fawehinmi, Latasha Ngwube, Olumide Makanjuola, Adim Isiakpona, Aisha Augie, Mark Okoye, Aisha Yesufu, Dr. Melvis Ndiloseh, Gbemi Olateru Olagbegi Gbemi Olateru Olagbegi was a Nigerian broadcaster at The Beat 99.9 FM (she resigned in December 2021), entrepreneur and co-host of "Off-Air with Gbemi & Toolz" podcast. Gbemi is the grand-daughter of late Olowo of Owo Sir Olateru-Olagbegi II KB ..., Tolulope Adedeji, Ayo Mairo-Ese, and Oluwasola Obagbemi, as members of its jury. Nominees The following is a list of nominees: References {{reflist 2023 in Nigeria 2023 in Africa 2023 music awards ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Namibia
Namibia (, ), officially the Republic of Namibia, is a country in Southern Africa. Its western border is the Atlantic Ocean. It shares land borders with Zambia and Angola to the north, Botswana to the east and South Africa to the south and east. Although it does not border Zimbabwe, less than 200 metres (660 feet) of the Botswanan right bank of the Zambezi River separates the two countries. Namibia gained independence from South Africa on 21 March 1990, following the Namibian War of Independence. Its capital and largest city is Windhoek. Namibia is a member state of the United Nations (UN), the Southern African Development Community (SADC), the African Union (AU) and the Commonwealth of Nations. The driest country in sub-Saharan Africa, Namibia has been inhabited since pre-historic times by the San, Damara and Nama people. Around the 14th century, immigrating Bantu peoples arrived as part of the Bantu expansion. Since then, the Bantu groups, the largest being the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Regina Daniels
Regina Daniels (born October 10, 2000) is a Nigerian actress and a film producer. she is a business woman and a Serial Entrepreneur. Personal life and education Regina Daniels is a Nollywood film actress and a model. She was born in Lagos, Nigeria, on October 10, 2000. Her mother is Rita Daniel who is also an actress/film producer and the chairman of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) in Delta State, Nigeria. Regina grew up in Asaba, Delta State of Nigeria. She has five siblings - three brothers and two sisters. She is the second youngest child in her family. One of her role models growing up was Academy award-winning actress Angelina Jolie. She attended Hollywood International School and in 2018, Regina Daniels proceeded to study Mass Communication at Igbinedion University. Career Regina Daniels started movie making at the age of seven; her mother (Rita Daniels) is an actress. She got support from her mother and her siblings. Her first movie was ''Marriage of Sorrow'' which ear ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tiny Desk Concerts
Tiny Desk Concerts is a video series of live concerts hosted by NPR Music at the desk of ''All Songs Considered'' host Bob Boilen in Washington, D.C. The first Tiny Desk Concert came about in 2008 after Boilen and NPR Music editor Stephen Thompson left South by Southwest frustrated that they couldn't hear the music over the crowd noise. Thompson joked that the musician, folk singer Laura Gibson, should just perform at Boilen's desk. A month later Boilen arranged for her to do just that, making an impromptu recording and posting it online. The name is taken from Boilen's 1970s psychedelic dance band called Tiny Desk Unit. The series has previously drawn criticism for narrowness in the musical genres it includes—described as focused on " hipster-infused indie rock" by Zachary Crockett at ''Vox''—to the exclusion of genres like country and hip-hop. However, the series' musical focus has broadened in scope over time. During the COVID-19 pandemic, NPR Music enlisted artist ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
City People Entertainment Awards
City People Entertainment Awards are an annual accolade presented by '' City People Magazine'' to honour Nigerian and Ghanaian entertainers. The first edition was held in Abeokuta, Ogun State on June 14, 2009. The event was hosted by Governor Gbenga Daniel in the State House. The most recent ceremony was held on June 22, 2014 at 10 Degrees Event Centre, Lagos State Lagos State ( yo, Ìpínlẹ̀ Èkó) is a state in southwestern Nigeria. Of the 36 states, it is both the most populous and smallest in area. Bounded to the south by the Bight of Benin and to the west by the international border with Benin .... 2017 division In 2017, the award was divided into "City People Music Awards" and "City People Movie Awards". These awards should not be confused with the "City People Awards For Excellence" which is a separate awards ceremony by the same organizer, which honors achievers beyond just the boundaries of the entertainment space with categories such as "Lifetime Achievem ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mercy Eke
Mercy Eke is a Nigerian media personality, actress, video vixen and entrepreneur from Imo State. She won season 4 of '' Big Brother Naija'' in October 2019, becoming the first woman to win the reality show. She is the founder of Mnm luxury. On 14 March 2020, Eke received the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Award for Best Dressed Female. Early life Eke is from Imo State, Nigeria. She attended Egbu Girls Secondary School in Owerri and graduated from Imo State University in 2014. Eke appeared as a vixen in the music video for Davido and Ichaba's single "Baby Mama". She also appeared in the music video for Airboy's song "Nawo Nawo". Eke auditioned for '' Big Brother Naija'' four times before becoming a contestant. Career Eke entered the ''Big Brother Naija'' house on 30 June 2019. She was announced as the winner in October 2019, becoming the first woman to win the show. After winning season 4 of ''Big Brother Naija'', Eke became an ambassador and influencer for various organiza ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Unlimited L
Unlimited may refer to: * Infinity, a boundless or limitless extent or quantity Arts and entertainment Games and comics * '' Unlimited (Magic: The Gathering)'', a 1993 core set * '' SimCity 3000 Unlimited'', a revision of ''SimCity 3000'' * ''The Unstoppable Wasp: Unlimited'', two collected volumes of the comic book series '' The Unstoppable Wasp'' Music * ''Unlimited'' (Bassnectar album), 2016 * ''Unlimited'' (F.I.R. album) or the title song, 2005 * ''Unlimited'' (Kim Hyun-joong album), 2012 * ''Unlimited'' (Miriam Yeung album), 2006 * ''Unlimited'' (Reba McEntire album), 1982 * ''Unlimited'' (Shizuka Kudo album), 1990 * ''Unlimited'' (Shouta Aoi album) or the title song, 2015 * ''Unlimited'' (Susperia album), 2004 * '' Unlimited!'', by Roger Troutman, 1987 * ''Unlimited'' (EP), by Soul Position, or the title song, 2002 * ''Unlimited'', a recurring leitmotif from the musical ''Wicked'' * "The Unlimited", a song by Sufjan Stevens and Lowell Brams from ''Aporia'', 2020 T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Youth Service Corps
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) is a program set up by the Nigerian government during the military regime to involve Nigerian graduates in nation-building and the development of the country. There is no military conscription in Nigeria, but since 1973 graduates of universities and later polytechnics have been required to take part in the National Youth Service Corps program for one year. This is known as national service year. Ahmadu Ali served as the first Director-General of the NYSC until 1975. The incumbent Director-General is Mohammed Kaku Fadah. Major General Suleiman Kazaure was appointed director general of the NYSC on 18 April 2016, and served as the 17th DG of the scheme until his redeployment to the Nigerian Army Resource Centre on 26 April 2019. History NYSC was created on 22 May 1973 as an avenue for the reconciliation, reconstruction, and rebuilding of the nation after the civil war. It was established based on decree No. 24 that stated that the scheme ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
