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Bukky Wright
Oluwabukola Sekinat Ajoke Wright (born 31 March 1965), known professionally as Bukky Wright, is a Nigerian actress, businesswoman, and politician. She runs the fashion house ''B Collections'' and the beauty spa ''B Wright''. Biography Bukky was born to a Christian father and a Muslim mother in Abeokuta. She attended the University of Lagos, and earned a bachelor's degree in economics. Bukky began her acting career in 1996. She has featured in several Nollywood movies of Yoruba and English languages, including Wale Adenuga's Television series '' Super story''. In 2014, Bukky Wright contested for the post of an Honourable in Ogun State House of Assembly under the platform of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) led by former Governor Olusegun Osoba. Personal life Bukky Wright is married, and she has two sons, Eniola and Gbenga. She became a grandmother when one of her sons had a child. Politics In 2014, through the Social Democratic Party, she ran for the position of Senator in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abeokuta
Abeokuta is the capital city of Ogun State located at the south western part of Nigeria. It is situated on the east bank of the Ogun River, near a group of rocky outcrops in a wooded savanna; north of Lagos by railway, or by water. , Abeokuta and the surrounding area had a population of 449,088. Geography and economy Abẹokuta lies in fertile country of wooded savanna, the surface of which is broken by masses of grey granite. It spreads over an extensive area, being surrounded by mud walls 18 miles in extent. Palm oil, lumber, natural rubber, yam (vegetable), yams, rice, cassava, maize, cotton, fruits, and shea butter are the chief articles of trade. It is a key export location for cocoa bean, cocoa, palm products, fruits, and kola nuts. Both rice and cotton were introduced by the missionaries in the 1850s and have become integral parts of the economy, along with the dye indigo. Abeokuta lies below the Olumo Rock, home to several caves and shrines. The city depends on the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Narrow Path (2006 Film)
''The Narrow Path'' is a 2006 Nigerian film, produced and directed by Tunde Kelani. The film was adapted from '' The Virgin'', a novel written by Bayo Adebowale. Plot summary The film follows the story of Awero, a young woman living in the village of Orita South-West Nigeria during the colonial era. Awero was a beautiful virgin whom all the men in the village wanted to marry. She was involved in a love triangle-esque relationship between Odejimi a brave hunter and Lapade a rich jewellery merchant. She later accepted to marry Odejimi a brave hunter from another village but was raped by Dauda her childhood friend before her traditional ceremony. However, a dark secret is revealed on their wedding night, causing a rift between the villages of Orita and Agbade and bringing them on the brink of war. In the end, the conflict is resolved by a group of village women, led by Awero, who advocate for the cancellation of virginity tests in all the villages. The film features the beautiful ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
21st-century Nigerian Businesswomen
File:1st century collage.png, From top left, clockwise: Jesus is Crucifixion of Jesus, crucified by Roman authorities in Judaea (17th century painting). Four different men (Galba, Otho, Vitellius, and Vespasian) Year of the Four Emperors, claim the title of Emperor within the span of a year; The Great Fire of Rome (18th-century painting) sees the destruction of two-thirds of the city, precipitating the empire's Persecution of Christians in the Roman Empire#Neronian persecution, first persecution against Christians, who are blamed for the disaster; The Roman Colosseum is built and Inaugural games of the Flavian Amphitheatre, holds its inaugural games; Roman forces Siege of Jerusalem (70 CE), besiege Jerusalem during the First Jewish–Roman War (19th-century painting); The Trưng sisters Trung sisters' rebellion, lead a rebellion against the Chinese Han dynasty (anachronistic depiction); Boudica, queen of the British Iceni leads Boudican revolt, a rebellion against Rome (19th-century ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
21st-century Nigerian Businesspeople
File:1st century collage.png, From top left, clockwise: Jesus is crucified by Roman authorities in Judaea (17th century painting). Four different men (Galba, Otho, Vitellius, and Vespasian) claim the title of Emperor within the span of a year; The Great Fire of Rome (18th-century painting) sees the destruction of two-thirds of the city, precipitating the empire's first persecution against Christians, who are blamed for the disaster; The Roman Colosseum is built and holds its inaugural games; Roman forces besiege Jerusalem during the First Jewish–Roman War (19th-century painting); The Trưng sisters lead a rebellion against the Chinese Han dynasty (anachronistic depiction); Boudica, queen of the British Iceni leads a rebellion against Rome (19th-century statue); Knife-shaped coin of the Xin dynasty., 335px rect 30 30 737 1077 Crucifixion of Jesus rect 767 30 1815 1077 Year of the Four Emperors rect 1846 30 3223 1077 Great Fire of Rome rect 30 1108 1106 2155 Boudican revolt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1967 Births
Events January * January 1 – Canada begins a year-long celebration of the 100th anniversary of Canadian Confederation, Confederation, featuring the Expo 67 World's Fair. * January 6 – Vietnam War: United States Marine Corps and Army of the Republic of Vietnam troops launch ''Operation Deckhouse Five'' in the Mekong Delta. * January 8 – Vietnam War: Operation Cedar Falls starts, in an attempt to eliminate the Iron Triangle (Vietnam), Iron Triangle. * January 13 – A military coup occurs in Togo under the leadership of Étienne Eyadema. * January 15 – Louis Leakey announces the discovery of pre-human fossils in Kenya; he names the species ''Proconsul nyanzae, Kenyapithecus africanus''. * January 23 ** In Munich, the trial begins of Wilhelm Harster, accused of the murder of 82,856 Jews (including Anne Frank) when he led German security police during the German occupation of the Netherlands. He is eventually sentenced to 15 years in prison. ** Milton Keynes in England is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Yoruba People
This is a list of notable Yoruba people. Film and cinema Nollywood Actors and actresses Writers and directors * Biyi Bandele (1967–2022), novelist, playwright and filmmaker * Kemi Adesoye,Peter ijagbemi screenwriter * Kemi Adetiba (b. 1980), filmmaker, television director, music video director * Kunle Afolayan (b. 1974), actor peter ijagbemi, film producer and director * Meji Alabi * Oyin Adejobi (1926–2000), dramatist and actor * Tomi Adeyemi (b. 1993), Nigerian-American novelist and creative writing coach * Waheed Ijaduade (b. 1968), actor, producer and director * Tunde Kelani (b. 1948), filmmaker, storyteller, photographer, director and producer Non-Nollywood * Adelayo Adedayo * Adepero Oduye * Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje * Alex Lanipekun * Ariyon Bakare * Bolaji Badejo * Damson Idris * David Oyelowo * Dayo Okeniyi * Femi Emiola * Gbenga Akinnagbe * Hakeem Kae-Kazim * Isaach de Bankolé * John Boyega * KSI (entertainer), KSI * Richard Ayoade * Rick Famuyiwa * Rotimi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aso Ebi Diaries
''Aso Ebi Diaries'' is a Nigerian Nollywood film directed by Biodun Stephen and produced by Laide Daramola. The movie stars Nancy Isime, Kunle Remi, Segun Johnson, and Jide Kosoko. The movie centers on Elizabeth Gomez, who was deprived of wealth after a family scandal and vows to return to her previous status using her fashion sense and the help of her friends, but she is hung in between love scandals. Synopsis Elizabeth Gomez's world falls apart as her family's wealth is destroyed by her father's scandal, bringing her from prosperity to adversity. Determined to regain her position, she uses her sense of style and gorgeous looks to make a statement while navigating Lagos' high society with her best friends, Temi and Chizzy. She struggles with love because she can't decide between Kitan, her childhood crush who comes back with secrets of his own, and Dimeji, her devoted friend who has always loved her. When Fari's bold attempt to interrupt Kitan's engagement turns into a con ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Red Circle (2025 Film)
''Red Circle'' is a 2025 Nigerian crime-thriller film directed by Akay Mason and produced by Nora Awolowo under Rixel Studios. The film features Bukky Wright, Lateef Adedimeji, Timini Egbuson, and Tobi Bakre. It premiered in cinemas on June 6, 2025. Plot The story follows Fikayo Holloway, a journalist from a wealthy family of socialites in Lagos. Driven by a desire to forge her own path, Fikayo becomes entangled in an investigation that brings her dangerously close to a powerful crime ring operating in the city. As she uncovers the syndicate’s activities, the consequences begin to affect her personal life, forcing her to make difficult choices and confront threats that hit close to home. Cast * Bukky Wright * Lateef Adedimeji * Timini Egbuson * Tobi Bakre * Folu Storms * Femi Branch * Debo Adedayo (Mr Macaroni) * Omowunmi Dada * Ruggedman Michael Ugochukwu Stephens, known professionally as Ruggedman, is a Nigerian rapper from Ohafia, Nigeria. Career A graduate ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Special Jollof
''Special Jollof'' is a 2020 Nigerian-American romantic comedy film. Produced and directed by Emem Isong; Starring Joseph Benjamin, Uche Jombo and Femi Adebayo in the lead roles. The film was majorly shot in Nigeria and United States. The theme of the film is set as a love story, with immigration in the background. The film was released on 14 February 2020 coinciding with Valentine's Day and also with the celebration of the Black History Month in the United States. Cast * Joseph Benjamin * Uche Jombo * Femi Adebayo Femi Adebayo Salami (born 31 December 1976) is a Nigerian film director, actor, lawyer, producer and special adviser to the Governor of Kwara State on Arts, Culture, and Tourism. He is the son of actor Adebayo Salami. In 2024, he won the Afr ... * DJ Kelblizz * John Maciag * Magdalen Vaughn * Bukky Wright * Robert Peters * Chiwetalu Agu * Perez Egbi Synopsis A white American woman journalist who revives after a breakup with her lover starts workin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
When Love Happens
''...When Love Happens'' is a 2014 Nigerian romantic comedy film co-produced and directed by Seyi Babatope. It stars Weruche Opia, OC Ukeje, Beverly Naya, Oreka Godis, Gideon Okeke, Bukky Wright, Desmond Elliot, Wale Ojo, Keppy Ekpenyong and Shafy Bello. The film tells the story of Mo, a successful Events planner whose job is to help other people plan their weddings, but finds it hard to get into a relationship. Cast *Weruche Opia as Moduroti 'Mo' Bankole-Smith *Gideon Okeke as Tobe Okoronkwo *Beverly Naya as Jennifer Obigwe * Oreka Godis as Tseju *OC Ukeje as Dare Laguda *Keppy Ekpenyong as Tunde Bankole-Smith *Shafy Bello as Anna Bankole-Smith *Wale Ojo as Oladele Laguda *Bukky Wright as Mrs Laguda *Desmond Elliot as Lanre *Helen Paul as Chika *Blossom Chukwujekwu as Ike *KC Ejelonu as KC *Femi Brainard as * Enyinna Nwigwe as Production Production of the film took 7 months. Principal photography, which lasted for two weeks, commenced in Lagos around February 2014. Release Be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
