Code Wilo
''Code Wilo'' is a 2019 Nigerian movie about the political happenings of the 2019 Nigerian gubernatorial elections. It projects the need to give space to women and youths in the country's election. ''Code Wilo'' was produced by Hauwa Allahbura and directed by Mike-Steve Adeleye; it stars Zack Orji, Eucharia Anunobi, Yaw Comedian, Uzo Arukwe and Gabriel Afolayan Gabriel Afolayan, (born 1 March 1985) also known by his musical stage name G-Fresh, is a Nigerian actor and singer. Education He studied theatre arts at the University of Ibadan in Oyo state, southwestern region of Nigeria. Career He is p ... Synopsis The movies revolves around a young lady, Nimi, who is an aspirant for gubernatorial election. She was kidnapped and interactions with her kidnappers reveal it is not just for ransom. The film also discusses the issue of "godfatherism" in Nigerian politics with Nimi's, father's sole decision to make her a governorship candidate Premiere The movie was first ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Hauwa Allahbur
Hauwa is a given name. Notable people with the name include: * Hauwa Ali (died 1995), Nigerian novelist * Hauwa Allahbura, Nigerian actress and film producer * Hauwa Ibrahim (born 1968), Nigerian human rights lawyer * Hauwa Ojeifo (born 1992), Nigerian sexual violence and mental health activist * Hauwa Muhammed Sadique (born 1969), Nigerian engineer {{given name ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Zack Orji
Zachee Ama Orji (born 1960) is a Gabon born Nigerian actor, director, producer and filmmaker known for his role in Nollywood movies Glamour Girls (1994 film), Glamour Girls, and Blood Money. Aside from acting, Orji is a preacher. He is an indigene of Amata Mgbowo in Agwu Local Government, Enugu State. His Father's name is Lionel Chukwuemeka Orji. Early life Zachee Ama Orji was born in Libreville, Gabon. He grew up in Cameroon, Benin and Togo where he learnt how to speak both English and French fluently. He is the eldest in a family of seven children, five girls and two boys. Education Orji is a graduate of University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nsukka, in Enugu State. He studied Estate Management and bagged a BSc. Career His first movie was in 1991 and was entitled ''Unforgiven Sin''. In an interview with Nollywood Post, Zack Orji shared how he got the lead role in the movie without auditioning. Since then, Orji has starred in different movies and is now a Nollywood legend. He i ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Eucharia Anunobi
Eucharia Anunobi, (born 27 May 1965) is a veteran Nigerian actress, producer, and pastor. She is best known for her role in the movie '' Abuja Connection''. She was nominated at 2020 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards for Best Supporting Actress in a Movie or TV Series. Education Anunobi was born in Owerri, Imo State, Southeast Nigeria, and went on to complete her primary and secondary school education there before proceeding to the Institute of Management Technology, Enugu where she graduated with a National Diploma in Mass Communication. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree after studying English Language at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Career Anunobi came into the limelight for her role in the movie series '' Glamour Girls II'' in 1996 and has gone on to star in over 90 movies including '' Abuja Connection'' and '' Letters to a Stranger''. She is currently serving as an evangelist at a church in Egbeda, Lagos State Lagos State (, ) is a States of Nigeria ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Uzo Arukwe
Uzor Arukwe (born August 6, 1983) is a Nigerian actor from Nkwerre, Imo State in the southeastern region of Nigeria. He is known for his works on screen and stage. He attended the Nigerian Navy Secondary School, Port Harcourt, the capital city of Rivers State, south-south Nigeria. He has a Bachelor of Science in Economics and another Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Abia State University. After obtaining his first degree, Arukwe moved to Calabar, where he also got a master's degree in Business Administration. He has featured in a lot of movies like A tribe called Judah, Malaika, Head over bills, Momiwa, Love in every words and a lot more Career Arukwe made his Nollywood debut in 2014 in the movie ''Unspoken Truth'' but gained recognition for his role in ''Sergeant Tutu.'' His role as a private investigator in the 2019 movie, ''Code Wilo'' also earned him more recognition. He received 2 nominations for ‘Best Actor in Comedy or Movie’ in the 2020 African Magic Viewers' Choi ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Gabriel Afolayan
Gabriel Afolayan, (born 1 March 1985) also known by his musical stage name G-Fresh, is a Nigerian actor and singer. Education He studied theatre arts at the University of Ibadan in Oyo state, southwestern region of Nigeria. Career He is part of the renowned Afolayan entertainment family that comprises Ade Love, Moji Afolayan, Kunle Afolayan and Aremu Afolayan. As an actor, he won the Best Supporting Actor award for playing "Tavier Jambari" in '' Hoodrush'' (2012). As a musician, he is known mostly for "Awelewa" and "Kokoro Ife". In an interview with ''The Punch'', he described his musical genre as "Love ballad". Afolayan's acting debut was in ''F Opawon'' by Baba Sala. In an interview with ''Nigerian Tribune'', he stated that his music career started in 1997, while he was part of a group in Ibadan. He also stated that he has always been part of the choir. He has cited 2face, Banky W., Aṣa and Bez as influences. He rose to fame, playing the role “Akin” in a Supe ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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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]   |
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2019 Nigerian Gubernatorial Elections
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Uzor Arukwe
Uzor Arukwe (born August 6, 1983) is a Nigerian actor from Nkwerre, Imo State in the southeastern region of Nigeria. He is known for his works on screen and stage. He attended the Nigerian Navy Secondary School, Port Harcourt, the capital city of Rivers State, south-south Nigeria. He has a Bachelor of Science in Economics and another Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Abia State University. After obtaining his first degree, Arukwe moved to Calabar, where he also got a master's degree in Business Administration. He has featured in a lot of movies like A tribe called Judah, Malaika, Head over bills, Momiwa, Love in every words and a lot more Career Arukwe made his Nollywood debut in 2014 in the movie ''Unspoken Truth'' but gained recognition for his role in ''Sergeant Tutu.'' His role as a private investigator in the 2019 movie, '' Code Wilo'' also earned him more recognition. He received 2 nominations for ‘Best Actor in Comedy or Movie’ in the 2020 African Magic Viewers' Cho ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Nigerian Action Thriller 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 Fal ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |