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Gideon Okeke
Gideon Okeke is a Nigerian actor, model, and TV Presenter. He came to the public eye in 2006 when he appeared as a contestant on the first edition of ''Big Brother Nigeria''. In 2008, Gideon joined the cast of the M-NET TV series ''Tinsel'' on which he is a regular to date. Early life and education An only child, Gideon grew up in Ajegunle, one of the slums of Lagos, a place he speaks so fondly of. He attended Nnamdi Azikiwe University where he studied applied bio-chemistry. He later enrolled at the Lee Strasberg Institute in New York where he obtained professional training in acting. Career Television work After appearing in the first edition of ''Big Brother Nigeria'', Gideon joined the cast of M-NET daytime series ''Tinsel'', as Phillip Ade Williams, the arrogant son of a media mogul. He remains one of the longest-serving actors on the show. Gideon has also appeared on the South African TV series ''Jacobs cross''. In 2014, he played the role of Bernard in the irokotv series '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nigerians
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 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
93 Days
''93 Days'' is a 2016 Nigerian drama thriller film directed and co-produced by Steve Gukas. The film recounts the 2014 Ebola outbreak in Nigeria and its successful containment by health workers at a Lagos Hospital. It stars Bimbo Akintola, Danny Glover and Bimbo Manuel with joint-production by Native FilmWorks, Michel Angelo Production and Bolanle Austen-Peters Production. ''93 Days'' is dedicated to Ameyo Adadevoh, a Nigerian physician who played a key role in the containment of Ebola in Nigeria. Plot On 20 July 2014, Patrick Sawyer, a Liberian-American diplomat, arrives in Lagos, Nigeria. He was immediately taken to First Consultants Medical Center after suffering from worsening symptoms. One of his attending physicians, Dr. Ameyo Adadevoh, is concerned that he may have Ebola, even though Sawyer denies the suggestion; nevertheless, she decides to quarantine Sawyer and asks her staff to exercise caution when tending to him. The next afternoon, the test results return, c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heaven's Hell
''Heaven's Hell'' is a 2019 Nigerian psychological drama film, produced and directed by Katung Aduwak; it stars an ensemble cast which includes Nse Ikpe Etim, Fabian Adeoye Lojede, Bimbo Akintola, Chet Anekwe, Damilola Adegbite, OC Ukeje, Kalu Ikeagwu, Femi Jacobs, Bimbo Manuel and Gideon Okeke. It was majorly financed by BGL Asset Management Ltd and One O Eight Media, with production support of other partners such as Hashtag Media House and Aberystwyth University. The film was initially scheduled for release on 23 January 2015, but was delayed due to censorship. It was eventually released on 10 May 2019. Synopsis The film, which was inspired by a true story, is set in Lagos city and tells the story of two housewives whose bond of friendship seem unbreakable, but is filled with deceit and betrayal; in the midst of the darkness that hovers above their relationships with their spouses. Cast *Fabian Adeoye Lojede as Edward Henshaw * Nse Ikpe Etim as Alice Henshaw *Chet Anek ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gidi Blues
''Gidi Blues'' popularly known as ''Lagos Love Story'' is a 2016 Nigerian romantic film produced and directed by Nigerian film makers Femi Odugbemi and Hauwa Allahbura. The movie stars Gideon Okeke, Hauwa Allahbura, Lepacious Bose, Daniel Lloyd, Nancy Isime, Bukky Wright, Tina Mba, Segun Obadare-Akpata, Toyin Oshinaike, William Ekpo, Banky W, Aduke Anikulapo and Jahman Anikulapo. Premiere The movie premiered in June 2016 in collaboration with African Magic at The Federal Palace Hotel & Casino, Victoria Island, Lagos. Apart from the crew, other personalities who attended were Olu Jacobs and wife Joke Silva, Patrick Doyle, Meg Otanwa, Yeni Kuti, Tunde Kelani, Olisa Adibua, Toyin Akinosho, Jahman Anikulapo, Awam Amkpa. Synopsis The romantic movie revolves around a playboy— Akin —from a rich family and a beautiful dedicated young lady. They met in an unpredictable place and their encounter created a windstorm experience that unravels the world of Akin. Cast & ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Slum King
''Slum King'' is a Nigerian 10-part limited crime series, set in Lagos, Nigeria. It premiered on Africa Magic Showcase, DStv channel 151 and GOtv channel 12 on 8 October 2023. It stars Tobi Bakre, Olarotimi Fakunle, Idia Aisien, Elvina Ibru, Hermes Iyele, Bolaji Ogunmola, Sonia Irabor, Gideon Okeke, Jidekene Achufusi amongst others Synopsis Slum King follows the life of Edafe, a young boy who witnesses the tragic murder of his parents, a tragedy he blames himself for after forgetting to lock the door. Haunted by guilt and scarred by trauma, Edafe's journey takes him from a troubled youth in the slums to the powerful and magnetic figure known as Maje, the revered king of the slums. Casts *Tobi Bakre as Edafe/Maje * Teniola Aladese as Yagazie * Olarotimi Fakunle as Imole *Sonia Irabor as Dr. Kate Okonkwo *Idia Aisien *Elvina Ibru *Hermes Iyele * Bolaji Ogunmola *Gideon Okeke * Jidekene Achufusi *Funsho Adeolu Funsho Adeolu (born 9 May 1968) is a Nigerian actor, film dir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Movement-Japa
''Movement - Japa'' is a Nigerian television series written by Bode Asiyanbi and produced by Femi Odugbemi. The series is centred mainly on the lives of Nigerian youths who were forced to marking critical and bad decisions due to challenges from the society. Synopsis The series is about three friends who are in search of a better life but due to the challenges they faced the made bad decision and resulted to criminal acts. Premiere The television show was premiered on November 1, 2021, by the production company Zuri 24 Media and African Magic of Multichoice Nigeria. Casts and crew Crew * Femi Odugbemi - Executive producer * Lanre Olupona - Director * Bode Asiyanbi - Writer * Yemi Jolaoso - Editor * Agbo Kelly - Cinematographer Casts * Chioma Agwunobi as Dr Colette * Chris Iheuwa as Uncle Wille * Ese Hammond as Ama * Valerie Dish as Angela * Adjetey Anang as Black Arrow * Sambasa Nzeribe as Osas * Gideon Okeke Gideon Okeke is a Nigerians, Nigerian actor, mod ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Before 30
''Before 30'', also known as ''B430'' is a Nigerian television drama series directed by Bodunrin 'BB' Sasore and starring Damilola Adegbite, OC Ukeje, Beverly Naya, Meg Otanwa and Anee Icha. The show which is sponsored by Airtel Nigeria, set and shot in Lagos, started airing on DStv's Africa Magic on 29 March 2015. First Bank is also a co-sponsor of the show. The show is centred on "the lives of four young and urban career women in Lagos as they face pressures from society and culture, their peers and family members on the condition to be married before they turn 30". Cast and characters Main characters *Damilola Adegbite as Temilola Coker, a 27-year-old lawyer and the only child of the Coker family. She tries daily to balance her own desire to find true love with the pressure from family to just be married. *OC Ukeje as Ayo, Temi's high school lover, who sees marriage as an unnecessary distraction at the present stage in his career. He is in love with Temi, but unable to pay ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jacob's Cross
Jacob's Cross is a South African-Nigerian television drama series created by Catherine Stewart. It is an M-Net original series produced by The Bomb Shelter for M-Net, and stars Hlomla Dandala, Anthony Bishop, Nandi Nyembe, Fabian Adeoye Lojede, Bankole Omotoso, Jet Novuka, Moky Makura and Mmabatho Montsho. Premise The series revolves around South African born businessman Jacob Makhubu Abayomi (Hlomla Dandala), a son of an ANC stalwart who finds that his biological father is actually a Nigerian tribal chief. Jacob's subsequent desire to build an African oil and gas business empire in the shadow of both of his fathers is set against the backdrop of family feuds and betrayals. Main cast *Hlomla Dandala as Chief Jacob Makhubu Abayomi *Anthony Bishop as Mr. Prospero Brand * Mmabatho Montsho as Mrs. Lerato Makhubu *Nandi Nyembe as Mrs. Thembi Makhubu *Fabian Adeoye Lojede as Mr. Bola Abayomi *Bankole Omotoso as Chief Bankole Abayomi *Jet Novuka as Mr. Andile Makhubu *Moky Makura as C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Big Brother Naija
''Big Brother Naija'', formerly known as ''Big Brother Nigeria'', is a Nigerian reality competition television series, based on the '' Big Brother'' television franchise. On the show, contestants live in an isolated house and compete for a large cash prize and other material prizes at the end of the show, by avoiding being evicted from the house by viewers who vote for their favourite housemates to remain in the show. The first season of the show first aired on M-Net and DStv Channel 37 from 5 March to 4 June 2006. The voting results were verified by the auditing company of Alexander-Forbes. Series overview Season 1 The first season of the show first aired on DStv Channel 37 from 5 March to 4 June 2006. In a twist to the game, two new contestants were introduced on Day 23, much to the excitement of the remaining housemates. Ebuka, the most popular housemate for several weeks into the show and widely believed to emerge the winner was the seventh housemate to be evicted; ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saro, The Musical
Saro the Musical is a Nigerian Broadway-style musical showcase produced by Bolanle Austen Peters Production. Plot Set in modern day Lagos, Saro portrays the lives of four young men who are determined to become successful despite frustration and perennial lack of opportunities to explore their musical talents and realise their dreams. It tells a story of their journey from the comfort of their multi-ethnic villages seeking a better life in the city of Lagos, which is seen as a land of freedom and opportunities. On getting to Lagos, they find that not all that glitters is gold and ‘blowing’ will take more than just a stroke of luck. Having just arrived in Yaba, they are mugged by agberos and end up in prison alongside their attackers following an altercation. Their dreams of making it appear bleak until the smooth-talking and stylish Don Ceeto swaggers in. Don Ceeto takes the boys home and with some help from Derry Black, he cleans them up and sets them up on the road to st ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fela Kuti
Fela Aníkúlápó Kútì (born Olufela Olusegun Oludotun Ransome-Kuti; 15 October 1938 – 2 August 1997) was a Nigerians, Nigerian musician and political activist. He is regarded as the principal innovator of Afrobeat, a Nigerian music genre that combines West African music with American funk and jazz. At the height of his popularity, he was referred to as one of Africa's most "challenging and charismatic music performers". AllMusic described him as "a musical and sociopolitical voice" of international significance. Kuti was the son of Nigerian women's rights activist Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti. After early experiences abroad, he and his band Africa '70 (featuring drummer and musical director Tony Allen (musician), Tony Allen) shot to stardom in Nigeria during the 1970s, during which he was an outspoken critic and target of Nigerian military juntas of 1966–1979 and 1983–1999, Nigeria's military juntas. In 1970, he founded the Kalakuta Republic commune, which declared itsel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arthur Miller
Arthur Asher Miller (October 17, 1915 – February 10, 2005) was an American playwright, essayist and screenwriter in the 20th-century American theater. Among his most popular plays are '' All My Sons'' (1947), '' Death of a Salesman'' (1949), ''The Crucible'' (1953), and '' A View from the Bridge'' (1955). He wrote several screenplays, including '' The Misfits'' (1961). The drama ''Death of a Salesman'' is considered one of the best American plays of the 20th century. Miller was often in the public eye, particularly during the late 1940s, 1950s and early 1960s. During this time, he received a Pulitzer Prize for Drama, testified before the House Un-American Activities Committee, and married Marilyn Monroe. In 1980, he received the St. Louis Literary Award from the Saint Louis University Library Associates. He received the Praemium Imperiale prize in 2001, the Prince of Asturias Award in 2002, and the Jerusalem Prize in 2003, and the Dorothy and Lillian Gish Prize in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
