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Chelsea Eze
Chelsea Eze (born Chelsea Ada Ezerioha; 15 November 1985) is a Nigerian actress. She came into prominence in her first Nollywood film ''Silent Scandals'' where she acted alongside Genevieve Nnaji and Majid Michel. She also won the '' Most Promising Actress'' award for her role in the film at the 6th Africa Movie Academy Awards. Early life Chelsea was born in Kano State though she's an Igbo descent from Umuahia, Abia State. Her parents were both Bankers. She attended Federal Government Girls College Minjibir and St. Louis Secondary School both in Kano. She studied English and linguistics at University of Maiduguri. According to an interview with ''The Punch'' she stated that "My childhood was fun because then, Kano was very peaceful and beautiful". Career Prior to her role in ''Silent Scandals'', she was a model and her only acting experience was in stage plays, which she did in church. She was invited by producer Vivian Ejike to audition for a supporting role in ''Silent Scand ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2014 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards
The 2014 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards was held on March 8, 2014 at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria. Osas Ighodaro Osas Ighodaro (Osariemen Martha Elizabeth Ighodaro; born 26 October) is a Nigerian American actress, producer, host and humanitarian. She won the Miss Black USA Pageant in 2010, and founded the Joyful Joy Foundation, an initiative that raises ..., IK and Vimbai were the hosts of the event. References {{Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards Entertainment events in Nigeria 2014 in Nigerian cinema Africa Magic 21st century in Lagos Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards ceremonies ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hoodrush
''Hoodrush'' is a 2012 Nigerian musical thriller film written, produced, and directed by Dimeji Ajibola, and starring OC Ukeje, Bimbo Akintola, and Gabriel Afolayan. It received two nominations at the 9th Africa Movie Academy Awards, Gabriel Afolayan eventually won the award for the category ''Best Actor In A Supporting Role''. The film tells a story of the challenges encountered by two brothers who strive to partake in musical talent shows. Cast *OC Ukeje as Shez Jabari * Bimbo Akintola as Alhaja Khadijah *Gabriel Afolayan as Tavier Jabari * Chelsea Eze as Shakira * Ijeoma Agu as Kelechi Reception Critical reception The film received mostly positive to average reviews. Nollywood Reinvented praised the film for its beautiful and well composed music and gave it a 69% rating, stating "the speedometer of the movie at the beginning may have been average, but it grew to a crescendo like an interesting novel one had doubts about, but became happy he read it to the end. This is a goo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
University Of Maiduguri Alumni
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21st-century Nigerian Actresses
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List Of Nigerian Actors
''This'' is a list of notable Nigerian actors. Actors * Ramsey Nouah * Richard Mofe Damijo * Osita Iheme * O. C. Ukeje * Jim Iyke * Ebisan Arayi * Olumide Oworu * Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje * Bovi * Olu Jacobs * Tope Tedela * Mike Bamiloye * Pete Edochie * Chiwetel Ejiofor * Saint Obi * Lateef Adedimeji * Broda Shaggi * John Boyega * Dele Odule * Femi Branch * Efa Iwara * Wasiu Alabi Pasuma * Femi Adebayo * Francis Odega * Odunlade Adekola * Muyiwa Ademola * Yemi Ajibade * Jimoh Aliu * Fred Amata * Chet Anekwe * Okey Bakassi * Saheed Balogun * Joseph Benjamin * Yul Edochie * Segun Arinze * Alex Ekubo * Deyemi Okanlawon * Ken Erics * Mike Ezuruonye * Sola Fosudo * Chinedu Ikedieze * Hakeem Kae-Kazim * Emmanuel Igboke * Daniel Etim Effiong * Rotimi Salami * Tosin Igho * Jide Kosoko * Ayo Makun * Chuma Mmeka * Zack Orji * Ali Nuhu * Dele Odule Dele Odule (born 23 November 1961) is a Nigerian film actor and producer. He was nominated in the "Be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2013 Nollywood Movies Awards
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2011 Best Of Nollywood Awards
The 3rd Best Of Nollywood Awards Best of Nollywood Awards (stylised as BON Awards) is an annual film event presented by ''Best of Nollywood Magazine,'' honouring outstanding achievement in the Nigerian Movie Industry. The first edition was held on 6 December 2009, in Ikeja, Lag ... were held on Friday November 11, 2011 at the Lagoon Restaurant, Lagos. Top musical artist like JJC, W4, Capital F.E.M.I & Adol performed during the event. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Best of Nollywood Awards, 2011 2011 film awards 2011 in Nigerian cinema 2011 Culture in Lagos State Entertainment events in Nigeria 21st century in Lagos 2010s in Nigerian cinema ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
IK Ogbonna
Ikechukwu Mitchel Ogbonna, professionally known as IK Ogbonna, is a Nigerian film and television actor, model, director, and television personality. He was in the movie ''Playing Safe'' alongside Tonto Dikeh and Ini Edo. Career Ogbonna took part in the audition for the Amstel Malta Box Office television show in 2005 and was picked. He has been a model for quite a long time. Filmography * ''Ghana Must Go'' (2016) * ''Hire a Man'' (2017) * ''Pebbles of Love'' (2017) * ''Excess Luggage'' (2017) * ''Disguise'' (2018) * ''The Washerman'' (2018) * ''SHOWBIZ'' (2019) * '' Unroyal'' (2020) * ''Soft Work'' (2020) * ''Christmas in Miami'' (2021) * '' I am Nazzy'' Awards and nominations See also * List of Nigerian actors * List of Nigerian film directors This is a list of notable Nigerian film directors. * Dagogo Diminas * Toyin Abraham * Adekunle Adejuyigbe * Uyoyou Adia * Yewande Adekoya * Dolapo 'LowlaDee' Adeleke * Wale Adenuga * Funsho Adeolu * Sikiru Adesina ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ikogosi
''Ikogosi: The Last Turn on Left'' is a 2015 Nigerian romantic drama film, produced and directed by Toka McBaror. It stars Chelsea Eze, IK Ogbonna, Lisa Omoriodon, Leo Orji, Didi Ekanem. The film narrates "the story of a simple holiday which goes bad and turns into an ugly trip". The film was generally panned by film critics. Cast * Chelsea Eze as Emem *IK Ogbonna as *Lisa Omoriodon as Emilia *Leo Orji as *Didi Ekanem as *Rachel Emem Isaac as *Bruttus Richard as *Toka McBaror as Reception ''Ikogosi'' was panned by critics. Ada of Nollywood Reinvented Nollywood Reinvented, also known simply as NR, is a website launched in 2011 and dedicated primarily to film reviews. It also provides information about films, actors, producers and other film people. It is one of the first review platforms ded ... gives the film 2 out of 5 stars, praising the set design, music and costumes, but criticizes the story and screenplay, the actors' performances, and directing. She concludes: "Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stella Damasus
Stella Damasus (born April 24, 1978) is a Nigerian actress and singer. She was nominated for ''Best Actress in a Leading Role'' at the Africa Movie Academy Awards in 2009. She won the Award for Best Actress at the Nigeria Entertainment Awards in 2007 In 2012 she won the award for Best Actress for the movie Two Brides and a Baby at the Golden Icons Academy Awards in Houston, Texas. Early life Stella Damasus was born in Benin City, Edo State in Nigeria. She has four sisters. She grew up in Benin City where she completed most of her primary education. Personal life Damasus married her first husband, Jaiye Aboderin, at 21 in 1999. The couple had two daughters before Jaiye died suddenly in 2004. Damasus remarried in 2007, this time to Emeka Nzeribe. The marriage lasted for seven months before a mutual agreement to divorce. In 2011, she became associated with multiple award-winning Nollywood producer & director Daniel Ademinokan; this eventually also led to a separation in 2020 and s ... [...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] |
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