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Billionaire Club
Billionaire's Club is a Nigerian movie directed by Afam Okereke released in 2003. The movie involves a secret society of men who use occult powers to manipulate people and make blood money. Cast * ''Pete Edochie as Billion'' * ''Fabian Adibe as Igbo'' * ''Chidi Ihezie as Victoria'' * '' Kanayo O. Kanayo as Don'' * ''Clem Ohameze as Okwute'' * ''Patience Ozokwor as Njideka'' * ''Sola Sobowale as Amandi'' * '' Tony Umez as Zed'' * '' Bruno Iwuoha as Billionaire'' * ''Pete Eneh as Ekwe'' * ''Oge Okoye Oge Okoye (; born 16 November 1980) is a Nigerian actress. She is from Nnewi in Anambra State, but was born and educated in London. Education Okoye attended the University Primary School Enugu and moved on to the Holy Rosary College, Enugu for ... as Oby'' * ''Nebechi Adione as Ngozi'' * ''Sam Ajah as M.C.'' * ''Chuma Ajoku as Don's Gateman'' * ''Mercy Akanyak as Nurse'' * ''Princess Egu as Nurse'' * ''Chidi Igweazimuba as Baby'' * ''Bishop K.C. as Billionaire'' * ''Chibueze Okec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nigeria
Nigeria, officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a country in West Africa. It is situated between the Sahel to the north and the Gulf of Guinea in the Atlantic Ocean to the south. It covers an area of . With Demographics of Nigeria, a population of more than 230 million, it is the List of African countries by population, most populous country in Africa, and the List of countries and dependencies by population, world's sixth-most populous country. Nigeria borders Niger in Niger–Nigeria border, the north, Chad in Chad–Nigeria border, the northeast, Cameroon in Cameroon–Nigeria border, the east, and Benin in Benin–Nigeria border, the west. Nigeria is a Federation, federal republic comprising 36 States of Nigeria, states and the Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria, Federal Capital Territory, where its capital, Abuja, is located. The List of Nigerian cities by population, largest city in Nigeria by population is Lagos, one of the largest List of largest cities, metr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pete Edochie
Chief Pete Edochie, MON (born March 7, 1947) is a Nigerian actor. Edochie is considered one of Nigeria’s most talented actors, being honored with an Industry Merit Award by Africa Magic and Lifetime Achievement by Africa Film Academy Once an administrator and broadcaster, he came into prominence in the 1980s, when he played the lead role of 'Okonkwo' in a Nigerian Television Authority adaptation of Chinua Achebe’s all-time best-selling novel, ''Things Fall Apart''. Edochie descends from the Igbo people of Nigeria and is a Catholic. In 2003, he was honored as a Member of the Order of the Niger by President Olusegun Obasanjo. Early life and education Edochie was born in Zaria, Kaduna State on March 7, 1947. He studied at St. Patrick's and St. James Primary School, Zaria, before attending St. John's College for his secondary education. He also studied at the School of Journalism and Television in England. Career Edochie got into radio broadcasting in 1967 at the ag ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kanayo O
Anayo Modestus Onyekwere popularly known as Kanayo O. Kanayo (born 1 March 1962) is a Nigerian actor and lawyer. In 2006, He won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for his performance in the movie Family, ''Family Battle''. Early life and education Kanayo was born on 1 March 1962. He is a native of Nru Umueze Oboama Ezinihitte in Mbaise, Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo State, Imo State, Nigeria. Kanayo was raised in Aba, Nigeria, Aba, Abia State and attended St. Joseph primary school. He had his secondary education at Secondary Technical School, Aba. He later obtained a diploma in Mass communication, Mass Communication, another diploma in Law and a graduate degree in philosophy from the University of Lagos. He also obtained a master's degree in political sciences. He also obtained a Law degree from the University of Abuja in 2018 and was called to the Nigerian Bar Association, Nigerian Bar in 2020. Career Kanayo started his acting career ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Clem Ohameze
Clem Ohameze is a veteran Nigerian actor with three decades in acting. Clem Ohameze started professional acting in 1995. But his breakthrough role was in 1999 when he featured in a big-budget movie titled ''ENDTIME''. He has acted in over 500 movies in his 20-year career spanning 1995 to date and is set to feature in many more movies in the coming months. Background Clem Ohameze was born on 27 June 1965 in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. He attended Holy Family College/ Baptist High School for his secondary education. He moved on to study at the Institute of Management Technology, Enugu, Nigeria where he secured an Ordinary National Diploma (OND) in Mass Communication and then University of Port Harcourt where he graduated with a BSc. in Sociology and Anthropology in 1989. He also studied at the Buckingham University, London in 2010 and obtained a Masters in Preventive and Social Medicine. Personal life Clem Ohameze is married to Chinwe Esther, and they have two chil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Patience Ozokwor
Patience Ozokwor (born 14 September 1958), otherwise known as Mama G, or G for General, is a renowned Nigerian Nollywood actress, a television personality, fashion designer, and a musician. She won the Best Supporting Actress 2012 & 2013 award at the 10th Africa Movie Academy Awards. She is known for playing the role of a villain in some of her movies. Patience Ozokwor was among the top 100 Nigerians Honored by the government to celebrate the amalgamation of the northern and southern protectorates in 2014. On May 20, 2023, she was named the Merit Award Winner at the 2023 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards. Early life Patience Ozokwor was born in the village of Amaobo, Ngwo in present-day Enugu State, Nigeria, and attended Abimbola Gibson Memorial School in Lagos. Patience Ozokwor had a passion for acting ever since she was in primary school, where she would act in different stage plays. She later attended the Institute of Management and Technology Enugu, where Patience obta ... [...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] |
Tony Umez
Tony Umez is a veteran Nigerian actor. He has acted in more than 200 Nollywood films of both English and Yoruba languages since his debut in the 1998 film ''Died Wretched: Buried in N2.3m Casket''. Early life and education Tony Umez was born in Ogidi, Anambra State in southeast Nigeria. His mother is from Cross River State while his father is from Ogidi, the same place he was born. Despite his Igbo origin, he doesn't speak Igbo but can fluently speak Efik, his mother's language. Umez grew up in Lagos where he had his primary and secondary education. He also has a bachelor's degree and master's degree in English and international law and diplomacy respectively from the University of Lagos. Acting career He started acting in his secondary days when he performed in stage plays and dramas. In 1993, the actor joined 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 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bruno Iwuoha
Chief Bruno Obinna Iwuoha (died 10 April 2021) was a Nigerian actor. He won the Best Supporting Actor award at the 3rd Africa Movie Academy Awards The 3rd Africa Movie Academy Awards ceremony was held on March 10, 2007 at the Gloryland Cultural Center in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Nigeria, to honor the best African films of 2006. The ceremony was broadcast live on Nigerian national television. ... for his performance in the movie "Sins of the Flesh". Filmography *''Why Not? (2019) as Chief Mudoga'' *''Dilemma (2017) as Baba'' *''Love Circle (2015) as Igwu'' *''The Wrong Money (2008) as Don Amos'' *''Kingdom Apart (2007) as Senator Ubaka'' *''Magic Cap (2006) as Ichie Bullion'' *''Keeping Close (2006) as Ifedi'' *''Another Bondage (2005) as Papa Janet'' *''Eagle's Bride (2005) as Igwe Eliweuzo'' *''Occultic Battle (2005)'' *''The Prince and The Princess (2005)'' *''Sins Of The Flesh (2005)'' *''World Apart (2004) as Benedict'' *''Faces Of Beauty (2004) as Chief Edward'' *''My Own S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pete Eneh
Pete Eneh (died 15 November 2012) was a Nigerian actor. He was one of the pioneers of the Video era of Nollywood and was said to have acted in over 50 Nollywood movies before his death. He died due to the pain of living with an amputated leg on 15 November 2012 in Enugu State, Nigeria. Filmography *''Tears of a Prince (2009)'' *''Perfect Temptation 2 (2008) as Peter'' *''Indian Doctor (2008) as Igwe Obinabo'' *''Piece of My Soul (2008)'' *''Love and likeness (2007) as Offor'' *''Total War (2007) as Papa'' *''Royal Promise (2007)'' *''Angel in Hell (2006) as Igwe'' *''Aguba Igogoro (2006) as Igwe'' *''Royal Palace (2005)'' *''Faces of Beauty (2004) as Advocate'' *''Heavy Rain (2004) as Obedike'' *''Nwa Teacher (2003) as Ezekiel'' *''Naomi (2003) as Prophet'' *'' Billionaire's Club (2003) as Ekwe'' *''Old School (2002)'' *''Okada Man (2002)'' *''Issakaba ''Issakaba'' is a 2001 Nigerian film directed by Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen. Loosely based on real events, it depicts a group of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oge Okoye
Oge Okoye (; born 16 November 1980) is a Nigerian actress. She is from Nnewi in Anambra State, but was born and educated in London. Education Okoye attended the University Primary School Enugu and moved on to the Holy Rosary College, Enugu for her secondary school. She graduated with a degree in theatre arts from Nnamdi Azikiwe University. Okoye joined 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 ... in 2001 and came to limelight in 2002 after performing in the film ''Spanner'', where she starred with Chinedu Ikedieze. She married Stanley Duru in 2005 and had two kids. The couple separated in 2012. In 2006, she was nominated for the African Movie Academy Award for the Best Actress in a supporting role for her performance in ''Eagle's Bride''. Filmography * ''Spa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2003 Films
2003 in film is an overview of events, including the highest-grossing films, award ceremonies, festivals, a list of country- and genre- specific lists of films released, notable deaths and film debuts. Highest-grossing films The top 10 films released in 2003 by worldwide gross are as follows: '' The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King'' grossed more than $1.14 billion, making it the highest-grossing film in 2003 worldwide and in North America and the second-highest-grossing film up to that time. It was also the second film to surpass the billion-dollar milestone after '' Titanic'' in 1997. '' Finding Nemo'' was the highest-grossing animated movie of all time until being overtaken by '' Shrek 2'' in 2004. Events * February 24: '' The Pianist'', directed by Roman Polanski, wins 7 César Awards: Best Film, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Sound, Best Production Design, Best Music and Best Cinematography. * June 12: Gregory Peck dies of bronchopneumonia. * June 2 ... [...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 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] |
