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Badamasi
''Badamasi: Portrait of a General'' is a biopic about former Nigerian head of state, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB). It was directed by Obi Emelonye and stars Enyinna Nwigwe in the lead role as Babangida. It is the first Nollywood political biopic. Plot ''Badamasi'' tells the story of Babangida from his origins in the village of Wushishi in Northern Nigeria to his joining the army and time as a Nigerian military head of state. It also portrays significant events in Babangida's life including the period of the Nigerian civil war where Babangida sustains injuries in an attempt to rescue a colleague. The subsequent military coups and annulment of the June 1993 presidential elections were also portrayed. Cast * Enyinna Nwigwe as Babangida *Charles Inojie *Sani Danja * Yakubu Mohammed *Okey Bakassi *Kalu Ikeagwu *Julius Agwu *Erick Didie Production and release Production for ''Badamasi'' commenced in 2017. The film is set in 1980/1990s Nigeria and was shot on location in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ibrahim Babangida
Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (born 17 August, 1941) is a retired Nigerian Army general and politician. He served as military president of Nigeria from 1985 until his resignation in 1993. He rose through the ranks to serve from 1984 to 1985 as Chief of Army Staff; going on to orchestrate his seizure of power in a coup d'état against Muhammadu Buhari. Early life Ibrahim Babangida was born on 17 August 1941 in Minna to his father, Muhammad Babangida and mother Aisha Babangida. He received early Islamic education before attending primary school from 1950 to 1956. From 1957 to 1962 Babangida attended Government College Bida, together with classmates Abdulsalami Abubakar, Mamman Vatsa, Mohammed Magoro, Sani Bello, Garba Duba, Gado Nasko and Mohammed Sani Sami. Babangida joined the Nigerian Army on 10 December 1962, where he attended the Nigerian Military Training College in Kaduna. Babangida received his commission as a second lieutenant as a regular combatant officer in the R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Enyinna Nwigwe
Chief Enyinna Nwigwe (born September 18, 1982) is a Nigerian actor, producer, and entrepreneur. He is best known for playing Nonso in ''The Wedding Party 2'', and playing Tamuno in ''Black November''. Early life and education Nwigwe was born on September 18, 1982, and raised in Obiangwu, Ngor Okpala, in Imo State to Nigerian parents. He studied at the University of Calabar and holds a degree in economics. Career Nwigwe began his career as a print and runway model before transitioning to professional acting. His first feature was in a 2004 film, ''Wheel of Change'', In 2012, he joined the cast of ''Black November'' opposite actors Kim Basinger, and Vivica A. Fox, Akon, and Wyclef Jean. In 2017, he played the lead role in the South African movie, ''All About Love'' which won the best film, Southern Africa, at the AMVCA. In 2019, Nwigwe played the role of Obinna Omego in the remake of the Nigerian film, '' Living in Bondage: Breaking Free'', and also played the role of Nur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2021 Best Of Nollywood Awards
The 2021 Best of Nollywood Awards is the 13th edition of the ceremony that took place in Lokoja, Kogi State on 11 December 2021 The nominee list was revealed on 10 September 2021 by the founder of Best of Nollywood Awards at an event in Raddison Blu hotel in Ikeja, Lagos. The nominees unveiled included Stan Nze, Femi Adebayo, Lateef Adedimeji, Sola Sobowale, Mercy Aigbe, Iyabo Ojo and others. Pere Egbi, a Big Brother Naija Shine Ya Eye housemate was nominated in the Best Actor in a Leading Role category for his role in ''Butterflies'' by Biodun Stephen alongside Stan Nze, Blossom Chukwujekwu, Enyinna Nwigwe, Okey Uzoeshi and Uzor Arukwe Uzor Arukwe (born August 6, 1983) is a Nigerian actor from Abia State known for his role as Inspector Sam in a 2017 movie titled ''Sergeant Tutu''. Career Arukwe made his Nollywood Nollywood is a sobriquet that originally referred to the .... '' The Milkmaid'' and '' Rattlesnake: The Ahanna Story'' earned the highest nominations wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1993 Nigerian Presidential Election
Presidential elections were held in Nigeria on 12 June 1993, the first since the 1983 military coup ended the country's Second Republic. The elections were the outcome of a transitional process to civilian rule spearheaded by the military ruler, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB). The unofficial result of the election – though not declared by the National Electoral Commission (NEC) – indicated a victory for Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), who defeated Bashir Tofa of the National Republican Convention (NRC). The winner of the election was thus never declared as the elections were annulled by IBB, citing electoral irregularities. The annulment led to protests and political unrest, including the resignation of IBB and a weak interim civilian government, and culminated in the continuation of military rule in the country with Sani Abacha ascending to power as the military head of state via a bloodless coup later in the year. Background Major ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Obi Emelonye
Obi Emelonye Emelonye a Nigerian film director. He is known for directing award-winning films such as '' Last Flight to Abuja'' (2012), '' The Mirror Boy'' (2011), and '' Onye Ozi'' (2013). In 2020 during the coronavirus pandemic, which shut down businesses globally, Obi Emelonye became the first film director to make a movie via Zoom, by working remotely with cast members in London and Lagos. The movie, Heart 2 Heart, received critical acclaim from major media outlets all over the world. In December 2022, Obi Emelonye was presented with the British Urban Film Festival honorary award by producer/director Don Omope for a 20+ year outstanding contribution to cinema at a ceremony in London. Education Obi Emelonye, a former professional footballer and law professional, graduated from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, with BA (Hons) Theatre Arts degree (1990). He went on to study for an LLB Law degree from the University of Wolverhampton (1998). He completed a post-graduate degr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kalu Ikeagwu
Kalu Egbui Ikeagwu is a British-Nigerian actor and writer. As an actor, he has received several awards and nominations for his performances on screen. Early life Kalu was born in England but was relocated to Nigeria by his dad at the age of 9 due to fears from his parents that he might abandon his Igbo roots. He had his primary education in England and Zambia before proceeding to University of Nigeria to get a degree in English. Career Ikeagwu's first appearance on screen was in 2005 in the popular ''Domino'' TV series. His first stage performance was in ''Put Out The Houselights'' by Esiaba Ironsi. He has gone on to act in some of Nigeria's memorable classics, such as "Major Lejoka Brown" in Ola Rotimi's, ''Our Husband Has Gone Mad Again'' and as "RIP" in Esiaba Irobi's ''Hangmen Also Die''. He went on to perform in various plays at the Edinburgh Festivals of 1995 and 1997. His first feature film was the role of "David Salako" in Emem Isong's ''For Real'', After completio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Africa Movie Academy Award For Best Actor In A Leading Role
The Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role is an annual merit by the Africa Film Academy to recognize and reward portrayer by a male actor in a major role in a film. References {{Africa Movie Academy Awards Lists of award winners Best Actor Africa Movie Academy Award winners Film awards for lead actor Africa Movie Academy Awards ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Africa Movie Academy Award For Best Visual Effects
The Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Visual Effects is an annual merit by the Africa Film Academy to reward movies with the best visual effects Visual effects (sometimes abbreviated VFX) is the process by which imagery is created or manipulated outside the context of a live-action shot in filmmaking and video production. The integration of live-action footage and other live-action foota ... for the year. It was introduced in 2005 as Best Special effects, and has been known as Best Visual Effects since the second edition till date except the 4th edition when it was simply called Best Effects. References {{Africa Movie Academy Awards Lists of award winners Africa Movie Academy Awards ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yakubu Muhammed
Yakubu Mohammed (alias: Yakubu Usman Shehu Abubakar El-Nafati) (born 25 March 1973) is a Nigerian film actor, producer, director, singer and script writer. He is a Globacom ambassador, SDGs ambassador and at a time, an ambassador for Nescafe Beverage. Yakubu Mohammed is a seasoned actor of repute and a household name in both Kannywood and Nollywood. He has sung over 1000 songs, featured in well over 100 Hausa films and more than 40 English films some of which includes; Lionheart, 4th Republic, ''Sons of the Caliphate'' and ''MTV Shuga'' which earned him several nominations and awards such as City People Entertainment Awards and Nigeria Entertainment Awards. Career Yakubu Mohammed started off in Kannywood as at 1998 writing scripts and working behind the scene. Along the line, he got trained on the job whilst rising through the ranks and files and in no time found himself calling the shots. Yakubu as a music artist has recorded over 1000 songs for film music and albums in Hau ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charles Inojie
Charles Inojie is a Nigerian actor, comedian, movie director and producer. He is predominantly known for his comedic roles. Early life and education Charles is from a royal family. He grew up with his grandmother, and hardly recollects his mother because at a young age he was sent to another geographical location for the purpose of keeping his aging grandmother company. He aspired to someday be a lawyer but had a change of mind when he attended Bode Osoyin's writer's resort, where he decided to acquire a certificate course in dramatic arts. In 1993, he achieved this goal and would later graduate from the University of Port Harcourt in 1999. Career After making the decision to venture into acting, he then joined different dramatic and theatre clubs in his local town and started performing stage drama. He later decided to acquire more knowledge in the field of acting and then enrolls for a one-year acting program in Bode Osoyin's Writers Resort, where he obtained a certificate co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
South London
South London is the southern part of London, England, south of the River Thames. The region consists of the boroughs, in whole or in part, of Bexley, Bromley, Croydon, Greenwich, Kingston, Lambeth, Lewisham, Merton, Richmond, Southwark, Sutton and Wandsworth. South London originally emerged from Southwark, first recorded as ''Suthriganaweorc'',David J. Johnson. ''Southwark and the City''. Oxford University Press, 1969. p. 7. meaning 'fort of the men of Surrey'. From Southwark, London then extended further down into northern Surrey and western Kent. Emergence and growth South London began at Southwark at the southern end of London Bridge, the first permanent crossing over the river, with early development of the area being a direct result of the existence and location of the bridge. Southwark was first known as ''Suthriganaweorc'', the fortress of the men of Surrey, mentioned in the Burghal Hidage as part of military system created by Alfred the Great to de ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nigerian Drama Films
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.Toyin Fa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
