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No Way Through
''No Way Through'' is a 2023 action drama film directed by Chinaza Onuzo. The film was produced by Inkblot Productions, and had its theatrical release on 8 December 2023. Plot summary ''No Way Through'' delves into the compelling journey of Jolade Okeniyi, a single mother facing the challenges of providing for her teenage daughter. The narrative unfolds as Jolade navigates the complexities of life, portraying themes of resilience, determination, and the unbreakable bond between a mother and her child. Jolade's precarious financial situation leads her to work as a driver for the local drug cartel, becoming entangled in a dangerous world where survival means making unimaginable choices. Cast * Chidi Mokeme as Pastor * Chioma Akpota as Deaconess Rebecca * Ikechukwu Onunaku as Christian Ezechime * Funke Akindele as Jolade Okeniyi * Roberta Oroma as Ejide * David Avery as Soldier * Michael Parr as Soldier1 * Tim Plester as Rob * Amy Loughton as Amy * Nengi Adoki as Margret * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Edward Barker
James Edward Barker (born 14 February 1980) is a British composer, music producer and film producer. Many of his music works include an ethereal mixture of live Acoustics, sonic experimentation with grandiose classical motifs and alternative percussion. Biography Barker was classically trained at Newcastle University in the UK, and is a multi-instrumentalist, performing as a guitarist, percussionist, pianist and vocalist. His first feature, ''The Best Man (2005), Unhitched'', a romantic comedy starring Seth Green, Stuart Townsend, and Amy Smart, was directed by ''Shooting Fish'' director Stefan Schwartz. Barker co-composed the score with his old school friend Tim Despic, with whom he frequently composes with. Barker and Despic also worked with veteran director Robert Young (director), Robert Young on Bye, Bye Harry!. Barker followed these films with a number of solo ventures, mostly dark and moody scores including: ''Psych:9'', starring Sara Michael Foster, Sara Foster, Cary Elwe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tim Plester
Timothy Marc Plester (born 10 September 1970) is a British actor, playwright, and filmmaker, best known for the documentaries '' Way of the Morris'' and ''The Ballad of Shirley Collins'' - plus a multifarious number of cameo roles for film and TV. Early life and education Born and raised in Banbury, Oxfordshire, Plester graduated from Dartington College of Arts in Devon, with a BA in Theatre, and went on to obtain an MA (Hons) in playwriting studies from Birmingham University. Career Plester's award-winning documentary '' Way of the Morris'' premiered at SXSW 2011 and received a limited theatrical release in UK cinemas before being released on DVD. Co-directed with Rob Curry and produced independently by Fifth Column Films, the feature-length documentary includes contributions from Billy Bragg, Fairport Convention's Chris Leslie and members of The Adderbury Village Morris Men. It was selected by the UK Film Focus as one of the "Breakthrough" British films of 2011. Plester and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2023 Films
2023 in film is an overview of events, including award ceremonies, festivals, a list of country- and genre-specific lists of films released, and notable deaths. Warner Bros. and Walt Disney Studios celebrated their 100th anniversaries this year. '' The Super Mario Bros. Movie'' and ''Barbie'' were the only two movies that made $1 billion in 2023. A huge number of the year's films significantly underperformed at the box office, attributed to high budgets and low marketing due to the 2023 Hollywood labor disputes. Evaluation of the year In his article highlighting the best movies of 2023, Richard Brody of ''The New Yorker'' said, "Though a year in movie releases is a small and arbitrary sample size, it's nonetheless clear that, at the moment, the art of cinema is in good shape in the United States. The overwhelming commercial success of two of the year's strangest big-budget films, '' Oppenheimer'' and ''Barbie'', released on the same day this summer, is an obvious sign of t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eso Dike
Okolocha Esowese Dike professionally known as Eso Dike is a Nigerian actor, musician, television personality, lawyer and media entrepreneur. He is known for his role as Tsola in '' The Smart Money Woman'' (2020), Leye in Ndani TV's ''Game On'', (2020), Malik in Africa Magic's ''Ricordi'' (2021). He was one of the highest grossing Nollywood actors in 2022 after starring in '' Ijakumo'', ''The Wildflower'' and ''The Stand Up''; all of which combined, made upwards of ₦300 million Naira at the Nigerian box office. Early life He attended the University of Benin, where he studied Law and graduated obtaining an LL.B before proceeding to the Nigerian Law School, Abuja, where he graduated and obtained a B.L, and was called to the Nigerian Bar. Career Dike got a job as an intern at Spice TV after graduating from law school. After several auditions, in 2016 Dike joined Nigerian television series, ''Tinsel''. Personal life Dike lives in Lagos Lagos ( ; ), or Lagos City, is a l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Junior Pope
John Paul Obumneme Odonwodo (May 7, 1981 – April 10, 2024), popularly known as Junior Pope, was a Nigerian actor and film producer who appeared in various Nollywood films, including ''Secret Adventures'' (2007), ''Bitter Generation'' (2010), and '. Early life and education Odonwodo was born on May 7, 1981, in Bamenda, Cameroon, to Luke Odonwodo, a man of Igbo descent, and his wife. He later relocated to Nigeria, where he completed his primary and secondary education. Career After studying accounting, Odonwodo initially pursued a career in accounting but later turned to acting in 2004, starting with minor roles. He made his debut in the 2004 film ''Lost in the Jungle'', playing a minor part. Pope officially joined Nollywood in 2006 and began acting in 2007, with his first major film being ''Secret Adventure'', directed by Tchidi Chikere. Since then, Pope has appeared in over 100 Nigerian films, including ''Throne of Tears'' (2008), ''Always Mine'' (2009), ''Mad Sex'', ''Bl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seun Ajayi
Seun Ajayi is a Nigerian actor. He is a native of Ijebu Ibefun, Ogun State, Nigeria. He is known for his role in the television series '' Hustle.'' Ajayi was born on 31 March in Kaduna, the Northern part of Nigeria and is the last child among five children. His family moved to Lagos when he was nine years old. His father is a retired civil servant, and his mother is a business woman. He had his primary and secondary education in Lagos and his tertiary education in the University of Lagos where he graduated with a bachelor's degree in Theatre Arts. Life and career Ajayi has received multiple nominations at the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) and the Africa Magic Viewer’s Choice Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Movie and Best Actor in an Original Comedy Series, respectively. With over 136 hours of Pan-African screen time to his credit as the lead character on Africa Magic’s TV sitcom '' Hustle'', Ajayi's talent has also graced the big screen on major film projects inc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nengi Adoki
Nengi Adoki (born 17 January 1990) is a Nigerian actress. She is known for her roles in Nollywood films such as '' Juju Stories'' and ''Chatroom,'' and web series such as ''The Men's Club.'' She was named one of the Top Nollywood actors in 2021, and is an activist for women's issues and police brutality in Nigeria. Personal life Nengi Adoki was born on 17 January 1990 in Port-Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. She was raised in Toronto, Canada and received her B.A. in Performing Arts and Information Technology from the University of Toronto in 2013. While at the University of Toronto, she directed and performed in theater productions, including the Afrocentric cultural show ''Sync Afrique'', which was performed in Mississauga annually from 2009 to 2014. Adoki received the African Scholars' Global Impact Award from the University of Toronto in 2019. In 2014, she received a certificate in performing arts from Sheridan College in Oakville, Ontario. Career After graduating fro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amy Loughton
Amy is an English feminine given name, the English version of the French Aimée, which means '' beloved''. It was used as a diminutive of the Latin name Amata, a name derived from the passive participle of ''amare,'' “to love”. The name has been in use in the Anglosphere since the Middle Ages. It was among the 50 most popular names for girls in England between 1538 and 1700. It was popularized in the 19th century in the Anglosphere by a character in Sir Walter Scott's 1821 novel ''Kenilworth'', which was based on the story of Amy Robsart. Enslaved Black women in the United States prior to the American Civil War were more likely to bear the name than white American women because slave masters often chose their names from literary sources. The name declined in use after 1880 but was revived due to the hit song ''Once in Love with Amy'' from the 1948 Broadway musical ''Where's Charley?''. The name peaked in usage in the United States between 1973 and 1976, when it was among the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Parr
Michael Parr (born 6 August 1986) is an English actor. He is best known for playing the part of Ross Barton in the ITV soap opera ''Emmerdale'', and originally Billy Parker in the Channel 4 soap opera, ''Hollyoaks''. Early life and education Parr was born in St Helens, Merseyside. His mother is American and he holds dual U.S. and British nationality, enabling him to work in the U.S. without the need of a Green Card if he so wished. He trained at the Elizabeth Hill School of Dance and Drama in St Helens, and the East 15 Acting School in Essex, graduating in 2008. Prior to getting the part in ''Emmerdale'', Parr worked between acting jobs as a Learning Support Assistant in a Special Educational Needs school. He had previously worked as a barman. Career ''Emmerdale'' Parr made his first appearance in the ITV soap opera ''Emmerdale'' in July 2013, playing an unnamed man who carjacked regular character Laurel Thomas (Charlotte Bellamy). It was only after his return to the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |