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Gone (2021 Film)
''Gone'' is a 2021 Nigerian emotional and dramatic film written and directed by Daniel Ademinokan. It was co-produced by Joy Odiete and Daniel Ademinokan under the production and distribution company of Blue Pictures Studios in conjunction with Index Two Studios. The movie stars Ada Ameh, Sam Dede, Bimbo Manuel, Bimbo Ademoye and Emma Oh My God. Synopsis It follows the story of a young man who leaves his pregnant wife in search of a better life in New York City. He was arrested amidst mobs and sentenced to twenty five years imprisonment. He returned to Nigeria after his imprisonment and he discovered his wife had remarried. Cast * Sam Dede as Ani * Stella Damasus as Ngozi * Gbenga Titiloye as Philip * Gabriel Afolayan as Ayochukwu * Bimbo Ademoye as Anu * Sophie Alakija s Zainab * Emma Oh My God as Femi * Moses Akerele as Tope * Adebayo Davies as Briggs * James Jibunma as Ogaga * Norbert Young, Nobert Young as Okwi * Aderounmu Adejumoke. as Clara Premiere The movie was f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daniel Ademinokan
Daniel Ademinokan is a Nigerian-born film and TV director, screenwriter, and film producer. He has worked as a screenwriter and in postproduction in Nollywood since the late 1990s but he rose to prominence in 2010 as director of the feature film ''Black Friday'' . He is the CEO and co-founder of Index Two Studios LLC which he co-owned with ex-wife Stella Damasus. After their divorce in 2020, Ademinokan launched Leon Global Media, LLC with the release of the feature film GONE. He currently lives in Houston, Texas. Education Ademinokan earned a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science in Nigeria. After that, he moved to the United States where he studied filmmaking at the Digital Film Academy in New York City, New York. He went on to study Digital Cinematography at the New York Film Academy. Career Ademinokan started as a scriptwriter in Nollywood and wrote several screenplays that became hits in the 1990s. He became known with his movie ''Black Friday'' which was nominated for fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ada Ameh
Ada Ameh (15 May 1974 – 17 July 2022) was a Nigerian actress who spent more than two decades in the Nigerian movie industry and was notable for her character as Anita in the 1996 movie titled ''Domitilla'' and as Emu Johnson in the award-winning Nigerian television series titled ''The Johnsons''. Ameh in ''The Johnsons'' television series featured alongside other Nollywood actors such as Charles Inojie, Chinedu Ikedieze, and Olumide Oworu. Early life and education Ameh, although a native of Idoma in Benue State, was born and raised in Ajegunle in Lagos State, a south-western geographical part of Nigeria predominantly occupied by the Yoruba-speaking people of Nigeria. Ameh received both primary and secondary education in Lagos State but would eventually quit school at age 14, the same age she gave birth to her daughter. Career In 1995, Ameh officially became part of the Nigerian movie industry Nollywood and received her first movie role in 1996, where she played the char ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sam Dede
Samuel Dedetoku, popularly known by his stage name Sam Dede (born 17 November 1965), is a Nigerian veteran actor, director, politician and lecturer. Sam Dede, as he is widely known in movies, studied Theatre Arts at the University of Port Harcourt. Biography Sam Dede was born on 17 November 1965 in Lagos and moved to Sapele. Career He entered the Nollywood industry in 1995 and rose to prominence for his role in the film ''Ijele''. In 2005, Dede won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for his performance in the 2004 film '' The Mayors''. He was honoured with SVAFF 2014 Special Recognition Award for his lifetime achievement and contributions to Nigerian cinema. He was nominated for the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role in 2018 for his performance in the 2017 film ''In My Country''. He was appointed as the Director-General of the Rivers State Tourism Development Agency in 2012 and served in the position for a short peri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bimbo Manuel
Bimbo Manuel (born 30 October 1958) is a Nigerian actor. He was nominated for Best actor in a supporting role at the 2013 Nollywood Movies Awards. Career Bimbo hails from Lagos State. After graduating from the University of Port Harcourt with a degree in Theater Arts, he began his television career in 1985 as a broadcaster at Ogun State Broadcasting Corporation (OGBC). He later moved to Ogun State Television (OGTV) before commencing his acting career in 1986. Selected filmography Films *''State of Emergency (2000) as Kevin'' *'' The Last Burial (2000)'' *''Broad Day Light (2001) as Inspector Williams'' *''Born 2 Suffer (2002) as Prince'' *''Ayomida (2003) as Captain'' *''Hell Bound (2004)'' *'' Women's Cot (2005)'' *''Sitanda (2006) as Amanzee'' *''The Mortal Man (2007)'' *''Oromodie (2008) as Chief Aborisade'' *'' Tango with Me (2010) as Counsellor'' *''Alero's Symphony (2011) as Dr. Coker'' *'' Heroes & Zeros (2012) as Amos Ayefele'' *'' Torn (2013) as Psychotherapist'' *'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bimbo Ademoye
Bimbo Ademoye (born 4 February 1991), is a Nigerian actress. She won Best Actress in a comedy TV series at the 2023 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards for her role in the film ''Selina''. Early life and education Born Abimbola Aisha Ademoye, Bimbo Ademoye was born on 4 February 1991, in Lagos, Southwestern Nigeria. Bimbo Ademoye and elder sister Adebike Maryam were raised by their dad after their parents separated when she was just 2 years old. She obtained her secondary education from Mayflower School and is an alumna of Covenant University, where she studied Business Administration. In an interview with ''The Punch'' newspaper, she said she was raised by a single father who supported her chosen profession. Career In an interview with '' The Daily Independent'' newspaper, Bimbo Ademoye said that her acting career began in 2014 when she was cast in the short film ''Where Talent Lies''. The film received accolades from the Africa International Film Festival. She describe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joy Odiete
Joy Odiete is a Nigerian film director and film distributor. She is known for her directing roles in ''Gone'' and '' Money Miss Road''. She is the CEO of Blue Pictures entertainment and an affiliate director of Warner Brothers Pictures, Walt Disney Pictures and Black Sheep Entertainment. Career Joy Odiete joined the movie industry in 2005. She worked with Silverbird Cinemas The Silverbird Group is a diversified multi-media company with holdings in Radio, Television, Real Estate, and Cinemas headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. The company was established in 1980 by Ben Murray-Bruce and counts Silverbird Cinemas and th ... and Nu Metro Cinema before venturing into movie production and eventually established a cinema. Blue Pictures Entertainment She is the managing director of the Blue Pictures Entertainment, a Nigerian-based film distribution company established in 2006. The distribution company is in control of 54 cinemas and 215 screens. Filmography * '' Money Miss ... [...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 the South-South region of 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, in 1999 when she was 21. 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 they mutually agreed to divorce. In 2011, she became associated with multiple award-winning Nollywood producer and director Daniel Ademinokan; this even ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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] |
Sophie Alakija
Sophie Rammal (born 8 February 1993) popularly known as Sophie Alakija, is a Nigerian actress and model who features in the Nigerian film industry. Early life Alakija was born into an Islamic family in Lagos state, southwestern Nigeria and grew up in Surulere. Her father is of Lebanese descent while her mother is Nigerian, specifically of Efik origin from Cross River State. Career Alakija featured in the ''Holla at your boy'' music video of Nigerian music superstar Wizkid as the lead dancer in 2010. She has acted in several films, including ''Drawing Strands'', ''Getting over him'', and ''Small Chops''. In 2017, she acted in the TV series ''Scandals'', which is a collaboration between Ghana and Nigeria. In 2019, she acted in the TV series ''Halita'' and then in the TV series ''Assistant Madams''. She also starred in Timini Egbuson Timini Egbuson is a Nigerian film actor. He is known for his roles in the TV series ''Tinsel'' and now in other Nigerian home videos. Biograph ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Norbert Young
Norbert Young is a Nigerian actor. He has appeared in series like ''Third Eye'', ''Tinsel (TV series), ''Tinsel'''', and ''Family Circle''. In addition to his work in television and films, Young has also appeared in several plays and stage productions. Personal life Young is from Delta State, he is married to actress Gloria Young. Filmography * ''The Man Died'' (2024 film) *''The Black Book (2023 film), The Black Book (2023) as Mr. Craig'' *''Choke (2022)'' *''Lugard (2021) as Prof. Lambo'' *''Day of Destiny (2021) as Bankole'' *''Rattlesnake: The Ahanna Story, RattleSnake: The Ahanna Story (2020) as Ali Mahmood'' *''Gold Statue (2019) as Antar'' *''King of Boys (2018) as Justice Nwachukwu'' *''Madam President (2017) as Faju Omola'' *''Checkmate (Nigerian TV series), ''Checkmate'''' *''Alan Poza (2013) as Managing Director'' *''Heroes & Zeros (film), Heroes & Zeroes (2012) as Nnamdi'' *''Living Funeral (film) (2013) as Mr. Dakup'' * ''ZR-7 :The Red House Seven, ZR-7:The Re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aderounmu Adejumoke
Adejumoke Aderounmu ( 26 March 1984 – 6 or 7 April 2024) was a Nigerian actress. She is best known for playing roles like Esther And Kelechi in the popular Nollywood TV series ''Jenifa's Diary'' and '' Industreet'', Jummy Adams in Nollywood's film ''Alakada 2'' (2013) alongside Funke Akindele, Toyin Abraham, Odunlade Adekola, Linda Ejiofor, Falz, Juliana Olayode, and Lolo1. Aderounmu was first noticed as Yejide in Tunde Kelani's 2014 movie ''Dazzling Mirage'' acting alongside Kunle Afolayan, Kemi Lala Akindoju, Taiwo Ajai-Lycett, Seun Akindele, played leading lady as Jummy Adams in 2013 film by Toyin Abraham, ''Alakada 2'', alongside comedian Helen Paul, Odunlade Adekola, and Bukky Wright. Early life and education Adejumoke was born into a family of five on 26 March 1984, at The Sacred Heart Hospital in Abeokuta, Ogun State, southwest Nigeria. Aderounmu attended St Banerdettes private schools Ibara Abeokuta, Abeokuta Girls’ Grammar School Onikolobo Abeokuta before pro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2021 Films
2021 in film is an overview of events, including the highest-grossing films, award ceremonies, festivals, a list of country-specific lists of films released, and movie programming. Evaluation of the year In his article highlighting the best movies of 2021, Richard Brody of ''The New Yorker'' said, "From an artistic perspective, 2021 has been an excellent cinematic vintage, yet the bounty is shadowed by an air of doom. The reopening of theatres has brought many great movies—some of which were postponed from last year—to the big screen, but fewer people to see them. The biggest successes, as usual, have been superhero and franchise films. '' The French Dispatch'' has done respectably in wide release, and '' Licorice Pizza'' is doing superbly on four screens in New York and Los Angeles, but few, if any, of the year’s best films are likely to reach high on the box-office charts. The shift toward streaming was already under way when the pandemic struck, and as the trend has ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |