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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] |
Nigerian
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, Lady Lugard, Flora Shaw, who later married Baron Frederick Lugard, 1st Baron Lugard, Frederick Lugard, a British colonial administrator. Nigeria is composed of various ethnic groups and Culture, 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 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Wedding Party (Nigerian Film)
''The Wedding Party'' is a 2016 Nigerian romantic comedy drama directed by Kemi Adetiba. It premiered on 8 September 2016 at the Toronto International Film Festival in Canada and on 26 November 2016 at Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos. The film was released worldwide on 16 December 2016, and became the highest grossing Nigerian film; a record which was broken in 2021 by '' Omo Ghetto: The Saga''. Plot During the day of the wedding between Dunni Coker a 24-year-old art gallery owner who is the only daughter of Engineer Bamidele and Mrs. Tinuade Coker, and the IT entrepreneur Dozie Onwuka, who comes from a very wealthy family. His mother, Lady Obianuju Onwuka, considers her son to be marrying beneath himself. On the morning before the wedding, the wedding party is prepared and the stressed wedding planner, Wonu is trying to make everything perfect for her rich clients. Meanwhile, the bride's parents and female relatives are upset by the omission of Tinuade Coker's name in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Power (TV Series)
''The Power'' is an American-British science fiction drama television series developed by Raelle Tucker, Naomi Alderman, Claire Wilson, and Sarah Quintrell for Amazon Prime Video, based on Alderman's 2016 novel '' The Power''. The first season consists of nine episodes and premiered on 31 March 2023 and concluded on 12 May 2023. Premise The world of ''The Power'' is our world, but for one twist of nature. Suddenly, and without warning, all teenage girls in the world develop the power to electrocute people at will. It's hereditary, it's inbuilt, and it can't be taken away from them. Coming alive to the thrill of pure power: the ability to hurt or even kill by releasing electrical jolts from their fingertips, they rapidly learn they can awaken the Power in older women. Soon enough nearly every woman in the world can do it. And then everything is different. Cast and characters Main * Toni Collette as Mayor Margot Cleary-Lopez, the mayor of Seattle and a mother of three in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Flawsome
''Flawsome'' is a 2022 Nigerian Showmax Original drama series created and directed by Tola Odunsi. It stars Enado Odigie, Bisola Aiyeola, Sharon Ooja, Gabriel Afolayan, Iretiola Doyle, Baaj Adebule, Shine Rosman, and Shawn Fuqua. Plot ''Flawsome'' revolves around the lives of four women: Ifeyinwa, Ramat, Ivie, and Dolapo. The series highlights their personal and professional lives, which are bounded by their flaws, and yet the unbreakable ties they share as friends. Ifeyinwa an heiress, preparing all her life on becoming CEO of her father’s company after his demise only to find out she is not her father’s chosen candidate. Ramat, has a supposedly perfect marriage, middle-class life, and a great career, but her reality isn’t as promising as it seems. Ivie is a wide-eyed young woman who abandoned her profession as a pharmacologist and a surgeon for a career in fashion design with the hopes of living the big city girl's life. Dolapo, is a career-driven woman who continues ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gidi Up
''Gidi Up'' is a Nigerian television and web drama series starring OC Ukeje, Deyemi Okanlawon, Somkele Iyamah, and Titilope Sonuga in lead roles. The series was created by Jadesola Osiberu and executively produced by Lola Odedina. It is produced by Ndani TV and sponsored by GTBank. Owing to unknown reasons, the show was not picked up for a third season. The show was cancelled after two seasons. Episodes are first aired online through ''Ndani.tv'' web channel, and the first episode was aired on 20 February 2013. The series follows the lives of four young adults (Obi, Tokunbo, Eki and Yvonne) who are pursuing success and independence in the city of Lagos, revealing the challenges they are faced with at every step of the way in their quest to achieve their dreams. The title of the series is culled from the popular term "Las Gidi", a nickname for Lagos city. The first season of the series was an eight-part web miniseries, with a length of approximately eight minutes per epis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tinsel (TV Series)
''Tinsel'' is a Nigerian soap opera that began airing in August 2008. On 23 May 2013, the show's 1000th episode aired. It has been called "the most successful television drama on Nigerian television in recent times". On April 23, 2015, the show aired its 1500th episode.On March 23, 2017, the show aired the 2000th episode of the series.On February 21, 2019, the show aired its 2500th episode.On 21 Jan 2021, the show's 3000th episode aired. On December 21, 2022, the show aired a special 3500th documentary. On November 21, 2024 the show hit 4000 episodes. Series overview Plot summary ''Tinsels plot revolves around two rival film companies: Reel Studios, founded by Fred Ade-Williams ( Victor Olaotan), and Odyssey Pictures, headed by Brenda "Nana" Mensah ( Funmilola Aofiyebi-Raimi). Tinsel is a tale of drama, romance, betrayal and triumph. The show returned for its eighth season on 25 May 2015. Cast * Victor Olaotan as Fred Ade Williams(2008–13) * Gideon Okeke as Philip Ade Wil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Black Book (2023 Film)
''The Black Book'' is a 2023 Nigerian crime thriller film produced and directed by Editi Effiong, starring Richard Mofe-Damijo, Sam Dede, Shaffy Bello, Femi Branch, Alex Usifo, Ade Laoye and Ireti Doyle. The film was released to Netflix on 22 September 2023. Following the killing of his innocent son, Paul Edima ( Richard Mofe-Damijo) seeks to avenge the death of his son and goes after the mastermind, who also doubles as his former boss, General Issa (played by Alex Usifo). Nigerian online newspaper Premium Times has likened Richard Mofe-Damijo's character in the film to John Wick's character owing to the storyline leaning towards a former hitman who is now drawn back into the criminal underworld he had abandoned. Plot Professor Craig and his baby are kidnapped in the streets of Lagos, Nigeria by an armed gang. Even though his wife resigns from her job at an anti-corruption agency following the gang orders, Craig and his child are killed. To cover their doings, the plo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Madam Koi Koi
Madam Koi Koi (also known as ''Lady Koi Koi'' and ''Madam Moke'' in Ghana) is a Nigerian urban legend featuring a vengeful ghost who haunts dormitories, hallways and toilets in boarding schools at night; in day schools, she haunts toilets and students who come to school too early or leave school late. She is often depicted wearing a pair of red heels or wearing a single heel. She is one of the most popular boarding school ghosts in Nigeria. Etymology The name "Madam Koi Koi" is taken from the sound her heels make whenever she comes to prey on students at night. Origin There are several stories that tell the origin of Madam Koi Koi. Nigeria In Nigeria, she was depicted as a stylish teacher in a secondary school known for her beauty and her red heels. Whenever she walked in the hallways, her shoes would make the sound "Koi Koi", which is where the name "Madam Koi Koi" comes from. It was also said that she was very nasty to students and would beat them up for no reason. She was fired ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Day Of Destiny
''Day of Destiny'' also known as ''D.O.D'' is a 2021 Nigerian sci-fi adventure film written and co-directed by Akay Mason and Abosi Ogba. Abosi Ogba made his directorial debut in this film. The film stars Olumide Oworu, Denola Grey, Norbert Young and Toyin Abraham in the lead roles. The film is based on the mysterious adventures of two teenage brothers who travel back in time by 20 years to change the fortunes of the family. It is also the first Nigerian family adventure film as well as Nigeria's first-ever time traveller film and was also the first Nigerian film to be released in 2021. Cast * Olumide Oworu as Chidi * Denola Grey as Rotimi * Norbert Young as Bankole * Toyin Abraham as Captain * Jide Kosoko as Chief Adediran * Blossom Chukwujekwu as Young Bankole * Ini Dima-Okojie Ini Dima-Okojie (born 24 June 1990) is a Nigerian actress from Edo State, Nigeria. She resigned from her job in investment banking to enroll at the New York Film Academy. She started her ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Merry Men 2
''Merry Men 2: Another Mission'' is a 2019 Nigerian crime action comedy film and a sequel to '' Merry Men: The Real Yoruba Demons''. It stars Ramsey Nouah, Ayo Makun, Jim Iyke, Falz, Ireti Doyle, Damilola Adegbite, Ufuoma McDermott, Rosaline Meurer, Nancy Isime, Alex Asogwa and Linda Osifo. Synopsis ''Merry Men II'' continues the thrilling adventures of Ayo, Naz, Amaju, and Remi as they embark on another fast-paced, high-stakes mission. This time, however, the stakes are higher than ever, and they might be in over their heads. Driven by their deep love and unwavering determination to save Kemi, the Merry Men face new challenges. Life has changed for this once-charming foursome, and their latest mission pushes them to their limits. Cast * Ramsey Nouah as Ayo Alesinloye * Ayo Makun as Amaju Abioritsegbemi * Jim Iyke as Naz Okigbo * Folarin "Falz" Falana as Remi Martins * Ufuoma McDermott as Zara Aminu * Damilola Adegbite as Dera Chukwu * Ireti Doyle as Dame B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kasanova
''Kasanova'' is a 2019 Nigerian romantic comedy film directed by Oluseyi Asurf and produced by Eddy Young with Faith Ojo as its Executive Producer. The film was primarily shot in Lagos, Nigeria. It stars Wale Ojo, Iretiola Doyle and Toyin Abraham in the lead roles. The film was premiered at the Filmhouse Cinema on 11 September 2019. The film had its theatrical release on 13 September 2019 and opened to highly positive reviews. The film became a box office success and was the highest grossing Nigerian film in September 2019. The soundtrack “Don’t Let Go” was performed by British-Nigerian artist Mr DiL Synopsis Femi (Wale Ojo), a single dad falls in love with Jessica (Iri Doyle), who is a single mother. The couple fall in love through their children, and it ensures there is a battle for love, family and friendship. In fact, Jessica is the music teacher of Femi's son Jason (Alvin Abayomi) and it causes a conflict of interest between the father and son. Cast * Wale ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
