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Ada Omo Daddy
''Ada Omo Daddy'' is a 2023 Nigerian family-oriented comedy drama written by Yakubu Olawale, co-produced by Mercy Aigbe, and co-directed by Akay Mason and Adebayo Tijani. The movie hinges mainly on a paternity deception unraveled in the course of a wedding party popularly known as the "Owambe" in Yoruba. The movie featured some Nollywood actors such as Charles Okafor, Sola Sobowale, Mercy Aigbe, Chiwetalu Agu and Uche Ndubuisi. Plot ''Ada Omo Daddy'' tells the story of Pero who is set to marry Victor. Pero’s life takes a dramatic turn when Ifeanyi suddenly appeared claiming to be her biological father, stirring up trouble in the seemingly perfect Balogun family. The sudden appearance of Ifeanyi, estranged but now repentant, unfolds unpleasant past secrets that must be resolved before Pero’s wedding with Victor. Cast * Sola Sobowale as Mrs. Ireti Balogun * Mercy Aigbe as older Moturanyo * Omowumi Dada as Peresola "Pero" Balogun * Tayo Faniran as Victor * Charles Okafor as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mercy Aigbe
Mercy Aigbe (born 1 January 1978) is a Nigerian actress, director, fashionista and businesswoman. She is best known for her Yoruba language movies. Early life Mercy Aigbe was born on 1 January 1978 in Edo State to Pa Aigbe and Mrs. Abisola Grace Owodunni. She hails from Benin city which is the capital of Edo State. She is the second child in a family of five. She had her primary education at St. Francis primary school and attended Maryland Comprehensive Secondary School Ikeja, Lagos State. She is also an alumnus of The Polytechnic, Ibadan, Oyo State, where she received her OND in Financial Studies. In 2001, Mercy Aigbe graduated from University of Lagos with a degree in Theater Arts. Career Mercy Aigbe kicked off her acting career by starring in some soap operas, including the popular TV drama series " Papa Ajasco." Professionally, Mercy joined the Nollywood industry fully in 2006 and acted in the movie that brought her into the limelight 'Ara,' a movie produced by Remi Olup ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adeniyi Johnson
Adeniyi Johnson (born February 27, 1978) is a Nigerian actor and film producer. Early life and education Johnson was born in the Ikotun area of Lagos State, Nigeria. He had both his primary and secondary education in Lagos, where he obtained his First School Leaving Certificate and Senior Secondary School Certificate. His academic journey continued at the Polytechnic of Ibadan, where he pursued a degree in Mass Communication. He later transferred to Lagos State University, where he studied History and International Relation, ultimately graduating with a degree in the field. Career Johnson faced early challenges in his career and struggled to gain recognition. He made his debut in the popular MNET TV series Tinsel, which helped him reach a wider audience. However, he left the show because he was not satisfied with the level of recognition he received. After leaving Tinsel, Johnson moved to the Yoruba section of Nollywood, where his career grew. His big break came when he starre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nigerian Comedy-drama Films
Nigerians or the Nigerian people are citizens of Nigeria or people with ancestry from Nigeria. The name Nigeria was derived 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 are derived from over 250 ethno-linguistic groups.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.Toyin F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Premium Times
''Premium Times'' is a Nigerian online newspaper based in Abuja, the capital of Nigeria. The newspaper was launched in 2011. The online medium is notable for investigative journalism and reports, among other fields. Recognition * Nominated for the "Website/blog of the year" award at the Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Award (2013) * Pulitzer Prize for participating in the international consortium that investigated the Panama Papers, revealing corruption and offshore tax havens used by highly placed people (2017). * Global Shining Light Award for the investigative work on the extrajudicial killings in Nigeria's South-East and how the Onitsha Massacre of pro-Biafra supporters was coordinated (2017). * Lagos state governor's award and commendation for gender-sensitive reportage (2023). Partnership with ''Business Day'' newspaper In September 2023, ''Premium Times'' announced a partnership with ''Business Day A business day normally means any day except a legal holiday ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fred Amata
Fred Amata is a Nigerian actor, producer and director. A graduate of Theatre Arts from the University of Jos, Fred shot into the limelight in 1986 for his role in a film titled ''Legacy''. He served as the President of the Directors Guild of Nigeria from 27 February 2016 to 2021, and was succeeded by Victor Okhai. Partial filmography *''The Addict'' (199?) (director, screenwriter, and executive producer only) *''Dust to Dust'' (1996) (director only) *''Legacy'' (1996) *'' Mortal Inheritance'' (1996) *''Arusi-Iyi'' (1998) (director only) *''Rapture'' (1998) (director only) *''Suicide Mission'' (1998) (director only) *''Witches'' (1998) (director only) *''Ijele'' (1999) (director only) *''Oganigwe'' (1999) (director only) *''Kids Are Angry'' (2001) (director only) *''Light & Darkness'' (2001) (also director) *''Married to a Witch'' (2001) (director only) *''My Love'' (2002) (also director) *''Keeping Faith: Is That Love?'' (2002) *''Black Mamba'' (2002) *''Dangerous Desire'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Phyna
Ijeoma Josephina Otabor (born 2 June 1997) known as Phyna is a Nigerian actress, model, hype woman, entertainer and a reality TV star. She is the winner of ''Big Brother Naija'' season 7. Early life Phyna is from Ekpon in Edo State. While on the Big Brother show, she mentioned that she is Igbo by tribe, even though her community is in Edo State. She grew up in Edo State, where she had her primary and secondary education. She completed her studies in the Engineering Department at Auchi Polytechnic. Career Before entering the Big Brother Naija house, Phyna was a commercial model, who started her career from college and was signed by a modelling agency. Big Brother Naija Phyna entered the 7th season of ''Big Brother Naija (Level Up)'' as the tenth housemate on 23 July 2022. During the season finale of the show on 2 October 2022, she was declared the winner scoring 40.74% of the final votes ahead of Bryann with 26.74% of the total votes cast and was entitled to the ₦10 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nkechi Blessing Sunday
Nkechi Blessing Sunday (born 14 February 1989) is an America-based Nigerian actress, film producer, film director, and screenwriter, born and raised in Surulere, Lagos State. She produced her first movie, ''Omoge Lekki'' in 2015, starring herself, alongside Yinka Quadri. In 2016, ''Omoge Lekki'' won MAYA Awards and she was nominated for Revelation of the Year at Best of Nollywood Awards. She also serves as the director and chief executive officer of Nkechi films production, and NBS Foundation. Early life Nkechi Blessing Sunday is from one of the communities in the 17 local government areas in Abia, a State in the Southeast region of Nigeria. She had her primary education at Olu Abiodun Nursery and Primary school, Lagos and her secondary education at Barachel Model College, Lagos. She did a six-month diploma in theatre arts at the Lagos State University, and studied International Relations at Houdegbe North American University. In 2008, after she graduated from Lagos State U ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dele Odule
Dele Odule (born 23 November 1959) is a Nigerian film actor, producer, director, and screenwriter. He was nominated in the "Best Supporting Actor ( Yoruba)" category at the 2014 Best of Nollywood Awards for his role in the film ''Kori Koto''. He currently serves as the President of the Theatre Arts and Movie Practitioners Association of Nigeria. Early life and education Odule was born on 23 November 1961 in the town of Ile-Ife, Osun State in the southwest region of Nigeria, but hails from Oru Ijebu, in Ijebu North local government area of Ogun State, Nigeria, where he had his basic and secondary school education. He holds a Grade II Certificate from the Teacher's Training College, Oru before he proceeded to the University of Ibadan, Oyo State where he studied Theatre Arts. Career Dele started acting in a drama group called Oloko Theatre Group under the mentorship of Mukaila Adebisi. He made his debut appearance in 1986 before he shot into the limelight after starring in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carol King (actress)
Carol King (born 24 July 1963) is a Nigerian actress, thespian and presenter best known for her role as "Jumoke" in the TV series ''Everyday People''. Known for her "motherly role" in TV dramas, Carol has featured in several soap operas and movies including ''The Gods Are Still Not To Blame'' and ''Dazzling Mirage'', a 2014 drama film directed by Tunde Kelani. Early life and education Born in Lagos, in then Western Nigeria to Edo-born parents, Carol attended St. Soweto Primary School Lagos where she completed her basic education and Awori Anglican Comprehensive High School Lagos where she completed her secondary school education. She proceeded to obtain a Diploma in Insurance at Ahmadu Bello University before being awarded a bachelor's degree in Christian Religious Studies at Lagos State University. Personal life Caroline King currently resides in Lagos State and is married to Captain Kolawole King, with whom she has two children. This is after her failed first marriage with Ns ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wumi Toriola
Wumi Toriola () is a Nigerian film actress and film producer. Early life and education Wumi Toriola was born in Lagos, Nigeria. She attended Providence Primary and Secondary School in Lagos State before she later proceeded to University of Ilorin where she obtained a Bachelor's degree in Linguistics. Career In 2009, Toriola got her first acting role in the film ''Odunfa Caucus'', and produced her first film, ''Ajewunmi'', in 2015. In 2018, she won the Fastest Rising Actress (Yoruba) award at the City People Entertainment Awards. Personal life Toriola got married in 2018 She gave birth to her first child on 14 October 2019. In 2023, she announced via her Instagram page that her marriage of four years had crashed Filmography Actor * ''Alakada Reloaded'' (2017) as Wumi * ''Ayomipo'' * ''Wedding Ring'' * ''Our Love Story'' * ''False Flag'' (2017) * ''The Cokers'' (2021) as Adejoke * ''Battle on Buka Street'' (2022) as Titi * ''Ija'' (2023) as Itunnu * ''Crossroads'' (20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chiwetalu Agu
Chiwetalu Agu (born 1956) is a Nigerian actor. He won the 2012 Nollywood award for 'best actor in indigenous movie (non-English speaking language)'. His usage of specific language slangs, phrases or clichés in many films has made him uniquely a household name in Nigeria and among Nollywood fans in general. While asserting that comic genres is a unique vehicle in projecting Nigerian culture globally as well as establishing the Nollywood brand, Agu is listed as one of the outstanding comedians who have contributed to the development of Nollywood comic genres by Prof. Femi Shaka of the University of Port Harcourt. Agu is married to Nkechi and has three sons and two daughters. Early years Agu's versatility dates back to the transition of Nigerian television soap operas to Nollywood movies. Before the inception of Nollywood, about 31 years ago, television soap opera was the order of the day and Agu featured in Nigerian Television Authority Channel 8 Enugu's ''Ikoro'', produced b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 to an article in ''The New York Times''. Due to the history of evolving meanings and contexts, there is no clear or agreed-upon definition for the term, which has made it a subject of several controversies. Etymology The origin of the term "Nollywood" remains unclear; Jonathan Haynes traced the earliest usage of the word to a 2002 article by Matt Steinglass in ''the New York Times'', where it was used to describe Nigerian cinema. Charles Igwe noted that Norimitsu Onishi also used the name in a September 2002 article he wrote for ''the New York Times''. The term continues to be used in the media to refer to the Nigerian film industry, with its definition later assumed to be a portmanteau of the words "Nigeria" and "Hollywood", the American major film hub. The definition of which films are conside ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
