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Gregory Ojefua
Gregory Ojefua (born on July 3) also known as Greg "Teddy Bear" Ojefua is a Nigerian actor, voice actor, and film producer. Early life and education Ojefua hails from Igueben, Edo State, Nigeria but was born in Lagos, Nigeria, where he completed his primary and high school education in his hometown before attending the Adekunle Ajasin University in Ondo State where he studied Business Management and Administration. Career Ojefua started acting at a young age but professionally broke into the scene in 2015 with his performance in various television series and films. Ojefua has played numerous roles in both film and television. He gained recognition for his portrayal of Odumegwu Ojukwu in the short film ''The Encounter''. Filmography Awards and nominations Ojefua got a nomination for Best Actor in a Drama at the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCA) in 2017, He was awarded Best Actor at the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) in 2023. See also * Li ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Igueben
Igueben is a local government area of Edo State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are located in the town of Igueben, which has an area of and a population of 69,639 according to the 2006 census. The postal code is 310. History Igueben was founded around 1516 in the Southern region of Nigeria. At the time, the area was part of the Kingdom of Benin. Between 1515 and 1516, the Kingdom of Benin was at war with the Attah of the Igala Kingdom. The town was, according Dr. Christopher Okojie, settled around a camp established during this war. It is part of Esanland. The area today The kingdom is governed by a traditional ruler, called an Onogie. The present Onogie is HRM Ehizogie Eluojerior I. Their language is a unique dialect of Edo and Esan. They also use Pidgin English, which is a mixture of Portuguese, English and Esan. There is a state-run college in Igueben, and many people in the area speak English. Igueben consists of several towns. These include Eguare, Oyomo, Afuda, Idumeka, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Van Vicker
Joseph van Vicker (born 1 August 1977), better known as Van Vicker, is a Ghanaian actor, film director and humanitarian. He is the chief executive officer of Sky + Orange production, a film production house. Van Vicker received two nominations for "Best Actor in a Leading Role" and "Best Upcoming Actor" at the Africa Movie Academy Awards in 2008. Early life Vicker was born in Accra, Ghana to a Ghanaian mother and a Dutch father. His father died when he was six years old. Vicker attended Mfantsipim School, along with fellow actor Majid Michel. He graduated from the African University College of Communications in 2021. Personal life Vicker married Adjoa on 16 October 2003. When they celebrated their 21st wedding anniversary, he thanked God and also praised his wife for always being by his side. Career Television Vicker started out in the entertainment world in radio as a presenter at Groove 106.3 fm (1999–2000) and Vibe 91.9fm (2001–2004) and as a television personality ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
OC Ukeje
Okechukwu Ukeje, known as OC Ukeje is Nigerian actor,Model (person), model and musician. He came into prominence after winning the Amstel Malta Box Office (AMBO) reality show. He has received several awards including Africa Movie Academy Awards, Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards, Nollywood Movies Awards, Best of Nollywood Awards, Nigeria Entertainment Awards and Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards. He has featured in several award-winning films including ''Two Brides and a Baby'', ''Hoodrush'', ''Alan Poza'', ''Confusion Na Wa'' and ''Half of a Yellow Sun (film), Half of a Yellow Sun''. Early life Okechukwu Ukeje, is a native of Umuahia, the capital city of Abia State, southeastern region of Nigeria. He was born and raised in Lagos State, southwestern Nigeria. He is the second child of a family of three. Career He attended Federal Government College Ijanikin, Ojo, Lagos. He began his career in acting from his first year at the University of Lagos, Yaba, Lagos, Yaba, with a lea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iretiola Doyle
Iretiola Olusola Doyle (born 5 May 1967) is a Nigerian actress, entertainer, TV presenter, writer and a public speaker. Early life and education Doyle was born on 3 May 1967 in Ondo State but spent her early years with her family in Boston, United States. After returning to Nigeria, she attended Christ's School Ado Ekiti and obtained Diploma in Mass Communication and also graduated from the University of Jos with a degree in Theatre, Theatre Arts. Career Doyle is a writer, actor, producer and presenter. She produced and presented her own fashion and lifestyle show titled ''Oge With Iretiola'' for ten years and at different times anchored several television shows, like ''Morning Ride'', ''Today On STV'' and ''Nimasa This Week'' on Channels TV. She was nominated at the 2016 Africa Movie Academy Awards in the Best Actress In A Leading Role category for her portrayal of Dr. Elizabeth in the Ebony Life film ''Fifty''. She also appeared in ''The Arbitration'' and ''The Wedding Party ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Somkele Iyamah
Somkele Iyamah-Idhalama (born 23 March 1988) is a Nigerian TV and film actress and model. She is well known for her roles in '' 93 Days'' (2016), '' The Wedding Party'', '' The Arbitration'' (2016) and the TV series ''Gidi Up'' (2013–2014) and at the ''Toronto International Film Festival'' and ''Africa International Film Festival''. She is an ambassador for Multichoice's DSTV Explora, the widest satellite cable network across Africa. She has in the movie, A Soldier's Story 2: Return from the Dead - sequel to a 2016 multiple award-winning romantdramasama. She is cast in the role of the Progenitor in the final episodes of Star Trek Discovery (2024). Iyamah was born in Ika South Area of Delta State to Andrew and Onyi Iyamah, both are of Ika ( Agbor) origin. She is the third of four children. She was introduced to dance and drama by an inspirational teacher, Mrs. Abe while attending Grange School in Lagos. Somkele holds a bachelor's degree in biochemistry from McMaster University ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Arbitration
''The Arbitration'' is a 2016 Nigerian romantic drama film, written by Chinaza Onuzo, directed by Niyi Akinmolayan, and produced by Chinaza Onuzo, Omotayo Adeola, and Zulu Oyibo. The film stars OC Ukeje, Adesua Etomi, Iretiola Doyle and Somkele Iyamah-Idhalama. Plot Gbenga is a charming entrepreneur, running a very profitable tech company, and is the defendant in a lawsuit filed by Dara a computer engineer, whose talent helped Gbenga's company acquire the height it has reached. The colleagues were lovers whose relationship ended when Gbenga discovered his wife was pregnant with their supposed-to-be first child. Her lawsuit seeks compensation for those accounts, and Dara sues Gbenga for coercing her into sex (which counts as rape). Cast * OC Ukeje as Mr. Gbenga * Adesua Etomi as Dara Olujobi * Iretiola Doyle Iretiola Olusola Doyle (born 5 May 1967) is a Nigerian actress, entertainer, TV presenter, writer and a public speaker. Early life and education Doyle was born on 3 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bovi
Bovi Ugboma is a Nigerians, Nigerian stand-up comedian, actor, and writer. He has organized popular stand-up comedy concerts like ''Bovi: Man on Fire'' across the globe. Early life and education Bovi Ugboma was born in Benin City, the capital of Edo State. He attended UNIBEN staff school for his primary education. In 1991, he was enrolled in Government College, Ughelli in Delta State. For disciplinary reasons and fear from his parents of his development as a youth, he was removed from boarding school and transferred to Edokpolor Grammar School in Benin City, where they lived. That move proved unproductive and he moved to his third secondary school, Boys Model Secondary School, Onicha Olona, an all boarding school. After completing his secondary education, he gained admission in Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State University in 1998, where he studied Theatre Arts. Comedy career 2007 Bovi began his career in April 2007, starring in the sitcom ''Extended Family'', whi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seun Akindele
Seun Akindele is a Nigerian actor. Early life and education Akindele was born on October 7. Despite being a native of Ekiti State, Akindele grew up in Jos, the capital city of Plateau State, Nigeria. He has a degree in history and international relations from Lagos State University. Career Akindele's acting career began in 2005 after participating in the Amstel Malta Box Office. At the 2011 Best of Nollywood Awards, Akindele won the award for "most promising actor" for the year in review. He was nominated for "best kiss in a movie" alongside Yvonne Jegede for their role in ''The Ex'' in 2015. He also got a "best supporting actor" nomination for ''Miss Taken''. Personal life Akindele married Toun in 2016. Filmography * '' Nation Under Siege (2013)'' * '' Being Mrs Elliot (2014) as Efe'' * '' The Antique (2014) as Invader 1'' * ''The Banker (2015) as David'' * ''The Department (2015) as Hakeem'' * '' Dazzling Mirage (2014) as Walter'' * ''Heroes and Villains "H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mbong Amata
Mbong Amata (born 21 September 1985) is a Nigerian actress. She has appeared in films such as '' Black November'', ''Forgetting June'', and '' Inale''. She won the "Most Beautiful Girl" ( Akwa Ibom) in 2003 and was the 2nd runner up in the 2004 Miss Nigeria. Personal life In 2001, at an audition in Calabar, she met Jeta Amata. Two years later when she was 18, they began dating. They married in 2008 and their daughter Veno was born later that year. In 2013, they separated and in 2014 they divorced. Amata lives between Los Angeles and Lagos. People thought she had gone missing, but she later came out to debunk the news on social media. Filmography See also * List of Nigerian actors This is a list of notable Nigerian actors. Actors * Adebayo Salami * Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje * Afeez Oyetoro * Alex Ekubo * Ali Nuhu * Ayo Makun * Babatunde Omidina * Bob-Manuel Udokwu * Bovi * Broda Shaggi * Charles Inojie * Che ... References Living people Nigerian ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Belinda Effah
Grace-Charis Bassey Effah (born 14 December 1989) is a Nigerian actress and presenter. She has won six awards throughout her career, including the '' Most Promising Act of the Year'' award at the 9th Africa Movie Academy Awards. She changed her name after an encounter with God to Grace-Charis Bassey. Early life and education Grace-Charis Bassey was born Uyu Effah on 14 December 1989 in Cross River State, a coastal state in Southern Nigeria. Her father, Lieutenant Commander Asido Bassey Effah, was a commander in the Nigerian Navy. She had her primary and secondary education at Hillside International Nursery & Primary School and Nigerian Navy Secondary School, Port Harcourt respectively. She furthered her studies at the University of Calabar, majoring in Genetics and Bio-Technology. While in secondary school, she adopted the first name Belinda after her brother suggested that she and her siblings change their names. According to an interview with '' The Punch Newspaper'', she c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ikechukwu Onyeka
Ikechukwu Onyeka is a Nigerian film director. Early life and education Onyeka is from Umuoji, Idemili North local government area in Anambra State, located in the southeastern region of Nigeria. In 2012, he enrolled at Colorado Film School to study cinematography. He highlighted his quest to get optimal knowledge in film-making as his reason for taking a break to return to school. Career Prior to film-making, Onyeka was an okada rider (commercial motorcyclist). Between 1998 and 2006, he directed 70 films and produced thirteen. Onyeka ventured into Nollywood as a property manager, before becoming a production manager, producer, the assistant director then director. According to him, he didn't like acting because of the publicity that comes along with it. He has also founded his production company, Iykon pictures. Onyeka is described as one of the "most accomplished directors" in Nollywood. In 2010, during an interview in New York, he stated that having worked with most big ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Banker (2015 Film)
''The Banker'' is a 2015 Nigerian drama film, produced and directed by Emem Isong and Ikechukwu Onyeka respectively. The film starred Mbong Amata, Maureen Okpoko, Belinda Effah and Seun Akindele. It premiered at Civic Center, Lagos on May 16, 2015. The story is centered on how female bankers use their sexuality to get optimal benefits from prospective customers. It also visits the circumstances and the emotional pain they go through in fulfilling corporate targets, while addressing the stereotypical understanding from in-laws, and women whose husbands deal with female bankers in Nigeria. Plot Chinwe (Mbong Amata) is a female banker who is pressured professionally to use any means possible to ensure wealthy male clients open monetary accounts, irrespective of their demands. Her future father-in-law is of the opinion that all female bankers are promiscuous and wouldn't approve her marriage to his son. This leads him to sending several of his wealthy friends as potential client ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
