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Far From Home (2022 Series)
''Far From Home'' is a 2022 young adult home series produced by Netflix also doubles as first Netflix Nigerian young adult TV series. The series written by Dami Elebe and produced by Inkblot productions premiered on Netflix on 16 December 2022. The five-part series stars Mike Afolarin, Richard Mofe-Damijo, Bimbo Akintola, Carol King, Adesua Etomi, Funke Akindele, Bolanle Ninalowo, Genoveva Umeh, Natse Jemide and a host of others. Synopsis Ishaya Bello (Mike Afolarin), is a talented but poor teenager struggling to pursue his dream of becoming an artist. Luck shines on him when he stumbles on the rare opportunity to win a scholarship to the elite Wilmer Academy, although he is only interested in using the scholarship grant to fund his trip to London where he has been offered an apprenticeship with established artist Essien (Deyemi Okanlawon). After his mother Patricia (Funke Akindele) spends his hard-earned savings on her ailing husband Ishaya Senior (Paul Adams) without their ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kayode Kasum
Kayode Kasum is a Nigerian movie and music video director and producer. Education He attended Yaba College of Technology. Career Kasum started his career in film making as a motion graphics designer at Wale Adenuga Productions. He also worked as a producer in an advertising company. His first feature film, ''Dognapped'' and Nigeria's first live action animation film was released in 2017. He however gained popularity for his film titled ''Oga Bolaji'' which was released in 2018 and has made other Nollywood productions including '' Sugar Rush'' and Toyin Abraham's Fate of Alakada''.'' Kasum is credited with directing Nigeria’s first live-action animated movie and one of Nigeria’s highest-grossing film ever. He was nominated for The Future Awards Africa 2019 prize for Filmmaking and was listed as one of the top Nollywood film directors of 2020. Filmography *''Dognapped'' *''This Lady Called Life'' *''Oga Bolaji'' *'' Kambili: The Whole 30 Yards'' *'' Quams Money ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carol King (actress)
Carol King (born 24 July 1963) is a Nigerian actress, thespian and presenter best known for her role as "Jumoke" in the TV series ''Everyday People''. Known for her "motherly role" in TV dramas, Carol has featured in several soap operas and movies including ''The Gods Are Still Not To Blame'' and '' Dazzling Mirage'', a 2014 drama film directed by Tunde Kelani. Early life and education Born in Lagos, in then Western Nigeria to Edo-born parents, Carol attended St. Soweto Primary School Lagos where she completed her basic education and Awori Anglican Comprehensive High School Lagos where she completed her secondary school education. She proceeded to obtain a Diploma in Insurance at Ahmadu Bello University before being awarded a bachelor's degree in Christian Religious Studies at Lagos State University. Personal life Caroline King currently resides in Lagos State and is married to Captain Kolawole King, with whom they have two children together after her failed first marriage wit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
English-language Netflix Original Programming
English is a West Germanic language of the Indo-European language family, with its earliest forms spoken by the inhabitants of early medieval England. It is named after the Angles, one of the ancient Germanic peoples that migrated to the island of Great Britain. Existing on a dialect continuum with Scots, and then closest related to the Low Saxon and Frisian languages, English is genealogically West Germanic. However, its vocabulary is also distinctively influenced by dialects of France (about 29% of Modern English words) and Latin (also about 29%), plus some grammar and a small amount of core vocabulary influenced by Old Norse (a North Germanic language). Speakers of English are called Anglophones. The earliest forms of English, collectively known as Old English, evolved from a group of West Germanic (Ingvaeonic) dialects brought to Great Britain by Anglo-Saxon settlers in the 5th century and further mutated by Norse-speaking Viking settlers starting in the 8th and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jola Ayeye
Jọláolúwa Ayẹyẹ popularly known as Jola Ayeye or Jollz is a Nigerian podcaster, media personality, and screenwriter. Along with FK Abudu, she hosts the ''I Said What I Said'', one of the biggest podcasts on the continent. She is also the founding member of the Feminist Coalition, a Nigerian feminist group. Career Ayeye was born April 27 1992. She has a degree in politics and philosophy from University of Durham, United Kingdom. After graduation, she returned to Nigeria where she started working at Big Cabal Media. In 2017, she co-founded the ''I Said What I Said'' podcast with FK Abudu. The podcast is now in its seventh season. She later founded a film production company called ''Salt & Truth'' in 2018, which does film production''.'' She's also the founder of the "Happy Noisemaker" book club. As a screenwriter, Ayeye has credit on a number of TV shows like Far From Home (2022 series) and The Smart Money Woman ''The Smart Money Woman'' is a Nigerian TV series bas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deyemi Okanlawon
Deyemi Okanlawon is a Nigerian film, television, theatre and voice actor. He is best known for his roles in '' Omo Ghetto: The Saga'', ''Blood Sisters'' and '' King of Boys: The Return of the King''. He has been listed as the highest grossing Nollywood actor of 2020 and 2021. Early life Okanlawon was born in Lagos, Southwest Nigeria to an Aircraft Engineer father Adeyemi Okanlawon, and Adeyinka Okanlawon a baker and entrepreneur. He had his primary school education at Taikenny Nursery and Primary School in Lagos, and his secondary education at International School, Lagos. He then went on to study Chemical Engineering at the University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria. A former baker and sales and marketing executive he also obtained a Certificate in Acting for Film, from the New York Film Academy. Career Okanlawon had his first experience with acting at the age of 5, when he featured in an ‘end-of-year’ play while in primary school. At the age of 9, Okanlawon featured in a natio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Linda Ejiofor
Linda Ejiofor (born Linda Ihuoma Ejiofor; 17 July 1986) is a Nigerian actress and model from Abia state known for her role as Bimpe Adekoya in M-Net's TV series ''Tinsel''. She was nominated for Best Actress in a Supporting Role at the 9th Africa Movie Academy Awards for her role in the film '' The Meeting'' (2012). Tony Ogaga Erhariefe of '' The Sun'' Nigeria listed her as one of the ten fastest-rising Nollywood stars of 2013. She gave birth to her first child, a boy. Personal life A native of Isuikwuato, Ejiofor was born in Lagos, Nigeria. She is the second of five children. Ejiofor attended Ilabor Primary School in Surulere and later enrolled at the Federal Government Girls' College in Onitsha. She also studied sociology at the University of Port Harcourt. On 4 November 2018, she announced her engagement to ''Tinsel'' actor Ibrahim Suleiman and married him four days later. Career Ejiofor initially wanted to work for an advertising agency. In an interview posted in ''The N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
MDMA
3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), commonly seen in tablet form (ecstasy) and crystal form (molly or mandy), is a potent empathogen–entactogen with stimulant properties primarily used for recreational purposes. The desired effects include altered sensations, increased energy, empathy, and pleasure. When taken by mouth, effects begin in 30 to 45 minutes and last 3 to 6 hours. MDMA was first developed in 1912 by Merck. It was used to enhance psychotherapy beginning in the 1970s and became popular as a street drug in the 1980s. MDMA is commonly associated with dance parties, raves, and electronic dance music. It may be mixed with other substances such as ephedrine, amphetamine, and methamphetamine. In 2016, about 21 million people between the ages of 15 and 64 used ecstasy (0.3% of the world population). This was broadly similar to the percentage of people who use cocaine or amphetamines, but lower than for cannabis or opioids. In the United States, as of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Drug Cartel
A drug cartel is any criminal organization with the intention of supplying drug trafficking operations. They range from loosely managed agreements among various drug traffickers to formalized commercial enterprises. The term was applied when the largest trafficking organizations reached an agreement to coordinate the production and distribution. The term is used to refer to any criminal narcotics related organization. The basic structure of a drug cartel is as follows: * Falcons (Spanish: ''Halcones''): Considered as the "eyes and ears" of the streets, the "falcons" are the lowest rank in any drug cartel. They are responsible for supervising and reporting the activities of the police, the military and rival groups. * Hitmen (Spanish: ''Sicarios''): The armed group within the drug cartel, responsible for carrying out assassinations, kidnappings, thefts and extortions, operating protection rackets, as well as defending their ''plaza'' (turf) from rival groups and the military. * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
London
London is the capital and List of urban areas in the United Kingdom, largest city of England and the United Kingdom, with a population of just under 9 million. It stands on the River Thames in south-east England at the head of a estuary down to the North Sea, and has been a major settlement for two millennia. The City of London, its ancient core and financial centre, was founded by the Roman Empire, Romans as ''Londinium'' and retains its medieval boundaries.See also: Independent city#National capitals, Independent city § National capitals The City of Westminster, to the west of the City of London, has for centuries hosted the national Government of the United Kingdom, government and Parliament of the United Kingdom, parliament. Since the 19th century, the name "London" has also referred to the metropolis around this core, historically split between the Counties of England, counties of Middlesex, Essex, Surrey, Kent, and Hertfordshire, which largely comprises Greater London ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bolanle Ninalowo
Bolanle Ninalowo, also known as Nino, (born 7 May 1980) is a Nigerian actor and film producer. Career Before Ninalowo's attempt into the Nigerian movie industry he first worked as an accountant in a bank in the United States of America then upon relocating back to Nigeria he worked with Guaranty Trust Bank. Ninalowo's first attempt into the Nollywood Nigerian movie industry was as a movie producer. He produced his first movie titled ''Rebirth''. Personal life Ninalowo has been married before, then separated, and has reconciled with his spouse with whom he has two children with, one male and the other female. He is the cousin of Rukky Sanda, a Nigerian movie producer and actress. Nino converted from Islam to Christianity after he found a remedy to his troubles in the Bible which he says has become his life manual. Selected filmography * ''Husbands of Lagos'' *''Coming From Insanity'' *''Night Bus To Lagos'' *''Atlas'' *''A fire In The Rain'' *''30 Years A Virgin'' *'' Iy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Inkblot Productions
Inkblot Productions is a film production company founded in 2010 by Naz Onuzo, Zulumoke Oyibo, Damola Ademola and Omotayo Adeola. Inkblot Productions produced '' The Wedding Party'' and its sequel, both ranking first and second on the list of highest-grossing Nigerian films of all time. In 2021, Amazon Prime Video Amazon Prime Video, also known simply as Prime Video, is an American subscription video on-demand over-the-top streaming and rental service of Amazon offered as a standalone service or as part of Amazon's Prime subscription. The service p ... signed a three-year deal with Inkblot Productions for exclusive streaming. Productions References {{Reflist Nigerian film studios Companies based in Lagos Film production companies of Nigeria ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dami Elebe
Dami Elebe is a Nigerian screenwriter known for web series like ''Skinny Girl In Transit'', ''Rumour Has It'' and Far From Home (2022 series). She is an on-air personality, an artist and a musician. Elebe studied advertising and art. Career Elebe was an on-air personality (OAP) at Classic FM, Beat FM and Naija FM in the space of 7 years and wrote the movie, ''Up North'' which was directed by Tope Oshin. At the ELOY Awards in 2018, she received the Scriptwriter Of The Year award. Her debut film was ''From Lagos With Love'', which was at the cinemas in August 2018. She worked with Sharon Ooja, Nonso Bassey, Jon Ogah, Etim Effiong, Damilola Adegbite, and Shaffy Bello. On August 7, 2018, she announced on her official Instagram page that she will be leaving Beat FM Beat, beats or beating may refer to: Common uses * Patrol, or beat, a group of personnel assigned to monitor a specific area ** Beat (police), the territory that a police officer patrols ** Gay beat, an area fr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
