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The Antique (2014 Film)
''The Antique'' is a 2014 Nigerian drama film directed by Darasen Richards and DJ Tee. It stars Olu Jacobs, Bimbo Akintola, Gabriel Afolayan, Ricardo Agbor, Seun Akindele and Funsho Adeolu. Plot The film opens with a scene of a happy and successful community as they share their lot with one another, but there is a sudden turn of event as three strange beings invade the kingdom in search of an antique; which has the power to protect its people and sustain its royalty. The kingdom’s warriors are overpowered and the invaders take away the sacred emblem, thereby bringing a curse on the land. Decades later, the current Oba’s only son is ill and at the point of death. As revealed by the witch doctor, the sickness is as a result of the missing antique. Therefore, to bring the circles of deaths and famine in the land to end, an innocent girl named Uki (Oge Indiana) is chosen to risk her life by journeying to the land where mortals are forbidden, on a quest to find and return the ant ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Olu Jacobs
Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, (born 11 July 1942), known professionally as Olu Jacobs, is a veteran Nigerian actor and film executive. He began his career starring in several British television series and international films. ''Vanguard'' described him as one of the "godfathers of Nollywood", along with Pete Edochie. Trained at The Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, England, Olu Jacobs worked with various repertoire theatres in Britain and starred in some international movies. In 2007, Jacobs won the Africa Movie Academy Award for ''Best Actor in a Leading Role''. He received the Industry Merit Award for outstanding achievements in acting at the 2013 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards and the MAA Lifetime Achievement Award in 2016. Biography Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs was born to parents from Egba Alake. He spent his early childhood in Kano and attended Holy Trinity School where he was a member of the debating and drama societies. He was inspired to take a chance with acting when ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Omowumi Dada
Omowunmi Dada (born 2 October 1989) is a Nigerian actress, best known for her role as Folake in the M-Net television series ''Jemeji''. She also appeared in the 2017 Yoruba language film ''Somewhere in the Dark'', which won the award for Best Indigenous Film at the 2017 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCA). For her performance, she received a nomination for Best Supporting Actress (Yoruba) at the Best of Nollywood Awards in 2017. In 2018, Dada voiced the titular character in ''Sade'', Nigeria's first animation full-length feature film. In addition to acting, Dada is a voice-over artist, presenter, model and brand ambassador for Jumia Nigeria. She also aspires to become a film director and producer. Early life Dada was born in Lagos State, where she attended Ifako International Nursery and Primary School for her primary education, during this time, she became a member of the Yoruba Cultural Troupe''. S''he went on to attend Command Day Secondary School, Oshodi, for her s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nigerian Drama Films
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2014 Films
The following is an overview of the events of 2014 in film, including the highest-grossing films, award ceremonies, festivals, and a list of films released and notable deaths. DreamWorks Animation celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2014. Evaluation of the year In his article highlighting the best films of 2014, Richard Brody of ''The New Yorker'' stated, "The great surge in American filmmaking in the past ten years is due to independent financing at all levels. The American independent cinema is right now the flower of the world, but independence isn't in itself a merit badge. Artistically, the films in question range from the majestic to the meretricious. Independent financing has set truly imaginative directors into free flight. This is a moment of extraordinary cinematic invention—of filmmakers, working at a wide range of budget levels, coming up with original and personal ideas about movies and how to make them. On the other hand, this independent surge has also created ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2014 Drama Films
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English-language Nigerian Films
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Temitope Solaja
Temitope Solaja is a Nigerian film actress, screenwriter and film producer. She was born on February 14, 1992. Early life and education Temitope Solaja, born first child of her parents, is a native of Sagamu, Ogun State. She holds a bachelor's degree in Mass communication from Tai Solarin University of Education. Career In 2008, Solaja got her first acting role in the movie titled ''Bamitale''. The movie, ''Opolo'' produced by Sola Akintunde Lagata shot her into the limelight because of her sub-lead role in 2009. In 2015, she wrote and produced her own movie titled ''Aruga'' in which she also starred alongside other actors like Antar Laniyan, and Sunkanmi Omobolanle. In 2017, she was nominated as Best Actress in a Leading Role (Yoruba) in the 2017 Best of Nollywood Awards. Filmography *''Bamitale'' *''Opolo'' *''Idemu Ojo kan'' *'' The Antique (2014)'' *''Adajo Aiye'' *''Kudi Klepto'' *''Bella (2015)'' *''Firepemi'' *''Aruga (2015)'' *''Darasimi'' *''Awelewa'' *''Orente'' *'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samuel Ajibola
Samuel Ajibola is a Nigerian television and film actor. He is best known for his role as a child-actor in the Opa Williams directed movie ''Tears for Love'', as well as his role as Spiff in the Africa Magic TV series ''The Johnsons''. Ajibola is also famous for being the first Nigerian child actor to win the award for ''Best Kid Actor'' for three years in a row. In 2017, he won the AMVCA ( Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Award) for best Actor in an M-net comedy series The Johnsons. Early life Ajibola was born in Mazamaza, Lagos State. He is the first of four children of Commander Lanre Ajibola and Mrs Irene Ajibola. He is of Yoruba descent and hails from Ekiti State. Ajibola began his acting career in 1995 at the age of 6 in the Opa Williams directed movie, ''Tears for Love''. He got the role, after he had impressed his aunt, Moyinoluwa Odutayo, herself an actress, during a stage play in Church. He went on to feature as a child actor in other feature films including ''Without Lov ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Theresa Edem
Theresa Edem Isemin (; born 6 January 1986) is a Nigerian actress and filmmaker. She won the Best Actress in a Feature Film award at the Las Vegas Black Film Festival and has been nominated for several awards, including the African Movie Academy Awards. Greater success came to her career after her performance on ''Tinsel'', and she has since gone on to star in several films and TV series, including '' Ayamma: Music in the Forest'', ''My Village People'', ''Forbidden'' and ''The Olive''. Early life and education Isemin was born in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State into a family of four children, of which she is the fourth and only girl. She attended primary and secondary school in Akwa Ibom before proceeding to the Federal University of Technology, Owerri, where she earned a degree in Animal Science and Technology. Career Isemin started acting professionally in 2012, after completing an acting course at the Royal Arts Academy. Her first major role was in ''After The Proposal'', starr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Akpororo
Bowoto Jephthah Oluwatiseyifumi Tanimola, popularly known as Akpororo, is a Nigerian stand-up comedian, vocalist and actor. Early life and career Akpororo is a native of Ilaje, Ondo State, southwest Nigeria but he was born and brought up in Warri, a city in Delta State, south-south Nigeria where he had his early education. His career started off as a local gospel musician until in 2008 when he went into the National Comedy Challenge by Opa Williams and went on to win the Calabar zone of the competition. In 2009, Akpororo moved to Lagos and contested twice in the ''AY's Open Mic Challenge'', coming second in his first try and winning the competition in his second try. He rose to popularity in 2013 following his performance at "Basketmouth's Laff and Jam" show and went on to perform in several comedy shows including "AY Live". He is 5 ft, 7 inches. On 12 August 2014, he staged his first major comedy show "Akpororo vs Akpororo" at the Shell Hall, MUSON Centre. The maiden eve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bimbo Akintola
Bimbo Akintola (born 5 May 1970) is a Nigerian actress. Early life and education Akintola was born on 5 May 1970 to a father from Oyo State and a mother from Edo State, Nigeria. She studied at Maryland Convent Private School in Lagos State. She proceeded to Command Day Secondary School, Lagos. She earned a degree in Theater Arts from University of Ibadan. Early life A family of six includes Abimbola as the third child. She began portraying a student alongside her peers for the school's end-of-year theater events, encouraged by her mother. Her enthusiasm for performing intensified as she participated in more plays, eventually becoming a second nature. She was raised in Maryland, Lagos, where she received her elementary education at Maryland Convent Private School and her secondary school at Command Day School, also in Lagos. She completed her undergraduate studies in theatre arts at the University of Ibadan. The actress used to perform every weekend with the late Jaiye Abo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kiki Omeili
Nkiruka 'Kiki' Omeili (born 31 May 1986) is a Nigerian actress, best known for her role as Lovette in the TV series '' Lekki Wives''. She is also known for her role as Blessing in the 2015 crime caper, '' Gbomo Gbomo Express'' alongside Gideon Okeke. Early life and education Omeili was born in Lagos, and is the second of four children of Charles and Maureen Omeili. She is of Igbo ethnicity from Nimo in Anambra State. Her father, Charles, was a banker with First Bank Nigeria and retired as a general manager, while her mother, Maureen, was the controller of prisons in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. Omeili began performing in stage plays all through her primary and secondary school years. This continued when she got into the university as she was a member of the drama club and acted in various productions as well as taking part in several drama competitions. In 2006, she obtained a Medical degree from the College of Medicine, University of Lagos. Career In 2011, Omeili auditioned ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
