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Aníkúlápó
''Aníkúlápó'' is a 2022 Nigerian epic fantasy film produced by Kunle Afolayan and distributed by Netflix. Released on 30 September 2022, it stars Kunle Remi, Bimbo Ademoye, Sola Sobowale,Hakeem Kae-Kazim and Taiwo Hassan. The film was shot in Oyo State and Afolayan has described the work as a "''Game of Thrones'' recreated in Nigeria but with a better representation of our culture (Yoruba culture)". Synopsis Aníkúlápó narrates the story of Saro who has recently arrived in Oyo as a stranger and a traditional textile weaver who uses the "aso-ofi" loom and technique. Saro has an illicit romance with Queen Arolake who has an unhappy marriage because she is hated by the King's wives and is also uninterested in the king, but it is her duty to lay with him. She is also young and uninterested in the older king's constant attention. His favoritism brings up rivalries with the other, older queens, who mistreat her. She and Saro fall in love. As they make plans to elope, word of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kunle Afolayan
Kunle Afolayan (born 30 September 1975) is a Nigerians, Nigerian actor, producer, and director. He is credited for elevating the quality of Nollywood movies through larger budgets, shooting on 35mm, releasing in Movie theater, cinemas, and improving cliché Nollywood storylines. His directing credits include the ''Aníkúlápó'' franchise, ''The Figurine,'' ''Phone Swap'', ''October 1 (film), October 1,'' and ''Citation (film), Citation.'' Afolayan is the CEO of Golden Effects Pictures, a Nigerian film and production company incorporated in 2005. Early life and education Afolayan is of Igbomina-Yoruba people, Yoruba descent and is from Kwara State. His father, Ade Love, was a theatre and film director and his mother, Adeola, also worked in the theater. He has four siblings, Gabriel Afolayan, Aremu Afolayan, Moji Afolayan—all actors—and Anu Afolayan, Anu Afoloyan, a film composer. Afoloyan attended Nigerian Model Primary School in Lagos, and then went on to Federal Gover ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2023 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards
The 2023 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards was held between 18 and 20 May 2023. The event included a series of pre-show activities with the actual award show held on 20 May 2023. The nominees were revealed by actors Bisola Aiyeola, Adjetey Anang, Jasmine Olarotimi and Nifemi Lawal on 16 April 2023 in a ceremony. A total of 12 categories were open to public voting, while the other 21 categories were decided by a panel of judges headed by Femi Odugbemi. The most nominations were earned by Kunle Afolayan's epic film, ''Anikulapo''. The winner of the Best Soundtrack category won a ₦1 million prize. Awards Winners are listed highlighted in boldface PUNCHNEWSPAPER References {{Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards Entertainment events in Nigeria 2023 in Nigerian cinema Africa Magic Africa Magic is a collection of Pay TV entertainment channels that focus on African programming, most popularly Nigerian series and movies. ''Africa Magic'', which started off as sing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mr Macaroni
Adebowale "Debo" Adedayo (born 3 May 1993), popularly known by his stage name Mr Macaroni, is a Nigerian actor, comedian, and activist. He is known for his online comedy skits and roles in films such as ''Ponzi'' (2021), '' Ayinla'' (2021), ''Aníkúlápó'' (2022), '' Freedom Way'' (2024), and '' Lisabi: The Uprising'' (2024). Adedayo first gained popularity in 2019 from his satirical skits on social media, playing characters such as the philandering political figure "Daddy Wa" and a strict lecturer, "Professor Hard Life". He popularized catchphrases like "Ooin", "Freaky freaky" and "You are doing well". He is an advocate for civic empowerment, and most notably was involved in the 2020 #EndSARS movement in Nigeria, when he himself was a victim of police brutality. Since then, Adedayo has increasingly used his platform to champion social causes and frequently combines humor with civic education in his skits. In 2022 and 2023 he won the Trendupp Awards' Force of Influence awa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kunle Remi
Oyekunle Opeyemi Oluwaremi , known professionally as Kunle Remi, is a Nigerian actor, producer, and model. He appeared in the films '' Falling'' and '' Aníkúlápó'', the television series ''Tinsel'', and won the 7th edition of '' Gulder Ultimate Search'' in 2010. While studying at the New York Film Academy, he was simultaneously hosting an Internet Television Channel, Celebville 360. He hosted the Academy Awards nomination event in Beverly Hills. In 2012, he was cast in his first movie, ''Heavy Beauty'', produced by Grace Edwin Okon and directed by Stanlee Ohikhuare. Though he graduated in 2014, he returned to study filmmaking and directing, and graduated in 2015. Early life and education Remi was born on 18 October in Gboko Local Government Area of Benue State, Nigeria on 18 October. His family relocated to Ibadan when he was a child. As a teenager, he discovered a passion for acting and became a youth drama teacher. He studied Fisheries and Wildlife Management at th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kent Edunjobi
Hassan Kehinde Daniel, popularly known as Kent Edunjobi, is a Nigerian songwriter and music producer. Early life and career Edunjobi studied computer science and statistics at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. He started his music career as a member of the Apex Choir of the Celestial Church of Christ, where he is now the music director. He started working for Kunle Afolayan Productions in 2016 and has been composing soundtracks for the production company since. In 2023, he came into the limelight after composing the soundtrack for '' Aníkúlápó''. In the same year, he released ''Ebenezer'' with the Apex Choir. It had 1 million views on YouTube within its first month.https://thenationonlineng.net/ebenezer-made-me-fear-god-more-kent-edunjobi/ Discography Awards * Best Soundtrack at Africa Movie Academy Awards for ''Citation'' * Best Soundtrack at 2023 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards The 2023 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards was held between 18 and 20 May ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hakeem Kae-Kazim
Hakeem Kae-Kazim (born 1 October 1962) is a British actor and producer. He portrayed Georges Rutaganda in the film ''Hotel Rwanda'' (2004) and won a SAFTA for his performance in the film '' Riding with Sugar'' (2020). He produced and starred in '' Man on Ground'' (2011), for which he received two Africa Movie Academy Award nominations. On television, Kae-Kazim is known for his roles in the CBC miniseries '' Human Cargo'' (2004), the Starz series '' Black Sails'' (2014–2016), and the BBC series '' Troy: Fall of a City'' (2018). Early life Kae-Kazim was born in Lagos State to a family from Abeokuta, Ogun State in the southwestern region of Nigeria and relocated to south London when he was a baby. His interest in acting began with school plays and the National Youth Theatre, where he discovered his "love for theatre, for acting". He trained at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, graduating in 1987 and was offered a space with the Royal Shakespeare Company, where he continued ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ariyike Owolagba
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Aisha Lawal
Aisha Lawal Oladunni () is a Nigerian actor, scriptwriter and filmmaker. She was nominated for Most Promising Actress of the Year (Yoruba) at the 2014 City People Entertainment Awards, Best Actress in Leading Role (Yoruba) at the 2015 Best of Nollywood Awards, Best Indigenous Language Movie/TV Series (Yoruba) at the 2016 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards and Best Actress of the Year (Yoruba) and Best Supporting Actress of the Year (Yoruba) at 2018 City People Movie Awards. Early life Lawal is a native of Ibadan, Oyo State, in southwestern Nigeria and attended Adeen International School and Federal Government College, Ogbomoso. Lawal had a passion for acting ever since she was young, where she would act in different stage plays. Lawal later attended the Lead City University, where she obtained a degree in law and a second degree in public administration. Career Lawal attended Femi Adebayo's J15 School of Performing Arts from 2008 to 2010 and learnt how to act. Her first f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sola Sobowale
Sola Sobowale (born 26 December 1965) is a Nigerian film actress, screenwriter, film director and film producer. Sola Sobowale had her big break in 2001, in the premiere of Nigeria's popular television drama series Super Story: ''Oh Father, Oh Daughter.'' Career Before shooting into stardom, Sola Sobowale had roles in '' The Village Headmaster'', '' Mirror in the Sun'', and the Yoruba film, ''Asewo To Re Mecca''. She joined acting through numerous roles in movies produced by Awada Kerikeri Group, under the leadership of Adebayo Salami. Over the years, Sobowale had scripted, co-scripted, directed and produced several Nigerian films. She scripted, produced and directed ''Ohun Oko Somida'', a 2010 Nigerian film that stars Adebayo Salami. She featured in '' Dangerous Twins'', a 2004 Nigerian drama film produced by Tade Ogidan, written and directed by Niji Akanni. She is also featured in '' Family on Fire'' produced and directed by Tade Ogidan. Her role in '' King of Boys'' (2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oga Bello
Adebayo Salami (born 9 May 1952) popularly known by his stage name Oga Bello , is a veteran Nigerian nollywood actor, filmmaker, film producer, and director. Early life and education Salami is a native of Pakata Oloje, Ilorin, Kwara State, he was born on 9 May 1953 in Lagos State where he had both his primary and secondary education. Adebayo Salami attended Adebodun Commercial School, and later went to, Lagos Drama School, a school affiliated with University of Lagos. Career He began his acting career in 1964, with a group called Young Concert Party, under the leadership of Ojo Ladipo, popularly known as Baba Mero. After a few years, the group changed its name to Ojo Ladipo Theatre Group and later metamorphosed into Awada Kerikeri Theatre Group. Following the demise of Ojo Ladipo in 1978, Salami took the mantle of leadership of the group, which brought him into the limelight. He featured in the first Yoruba film, ''Ajani Ogun'', in which the late Adeyemi Afolayan, the fat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moji Afolayan
Moji Afolayan (born February 5,1968) is a Nigerian actress, filmmaker, producer and director. Early life Afolayan hails from Agbamu, a town in the Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State in the north-central region of Nigeria but grew up in Lagos State, southwestern Nigeria. She was born in an acting family, the first daughter of the late veteran actor and producer Ade Love who is also the father of Kunle Afolayan and Gabriel Afolayan. Afoloyan attended Coker Primary School at Orile Iganmu, a city in Lagos State south-western Nigeria before she proceeded to Esie Iludun Anglican School where she obtained the West Africa School certificate. She later attended Oyo State College of Education where she was trained as a school teacher. Film career In 2016, Afolayan who has acted in several Nigerian movies starred opposite Ojopagogo and Dele Odule in the Yoruba film ''Arinjo''. She has also acted in the movie ''Aníkúlápó''. Personal life She is married to Rasaq Olasunka ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Faithia Balogun
Faithia Williams Balogun formerly Faith Williams (born 5 February 1969) is a Nigerian actress, filmmaker, producer and director. Early life and education Faithia Williams is Urhobo from Delta state in the south-south region of Nigeria. She was born in Ikeja the Lagos state capital on 5 February 1969. She was born into a polygamous family of nine. Faithia attended Maryland Primary School and Maryland Comprehensive Secondary School in Lagos State. She obtained her West African School Certificate in Maryland Comprehensive Secondary School. After that, she studied in the Kwara State Polytechnic for a diploma certificate. In 2016, Faithia got admission into Olabisi Onabanjo University to study Filming. Career Faithia became an actress by chance. Faithia's uncle, Alhaji Fatai Teniola, asked her to stand in for an actress that failed to show up in one of the productions of their movie. Williams played her first role in the film title "Ta lo pa chief". She has starred, produced, and d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |