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Uche Jombo
Uche Jombo is a Nigerian actress, screenwriter, and film producer. She has appeared in over 250 Nollywood movies and has also written and produced. She is known for her roles in movies such as Visa to Hell, Girls Hostel, Fire Love, Endless Lies, Nollywood Hustlers and many more. She is also an ambassador for Globacom. Early life Jombo is a graduate of Mathematics and Statistics from the University of Calabar in Cross River State, Nigeria and Computer Programming from the Federal University of Technology Minna. Career Uche Jombo ventured into the Nigerian movie industry in 1999 in the movie ''Visa to Hell''. As a screenwriter, she has written and co-written several movies some of which include: ''The Celebrity'', ''Games Men Play'', ''Girls in the Hood'', and ''A Time to Love''. Jombo went on to produce the films ''Nollywood Hustlers'', ''Holding Hope'', and ''Damage'', which deals with the issue of domestic violence. Later roles included starring in '' Heaven on My Mind'', ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Promo (media)
A promo (a shorthand term for promotion) is a form of commercial advertising used in broadcast media, either television or radio, which promotes a program airing on a television or radio station/network to the viewing or listening audience. Promos usually appear during commercial breaks, although sometimes they appear during another program. Background Promos typically run from 15 to 60 seconds, with 30-second spots being the most common, although some occasionally run as little as five seconds or as long as 90 seconds. Most promos comprise video or audio clips of scenes or segments from an upcoming program, such as a television or radio series, film or special. Some television promos, particularly for an upcoming television series, are in a monologue format in which a star or host of the program breaks the fourth wall, which is may often be done in a humorous and/or parodical manner. Most radio promos utilize this format as well, with a host of the program discussing the show its ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rok Studios
Rok Studios is a Nigerian film production company. Its production studios is based in Anthony Village, Lagos. The company was founded in August 2013 by Mary Remmy Njoku. In addition to its numerous films, Rok Studios has produced over 12 TV series. Notable productions from Rok Studios include: '' Hazeezat'' (2014), '' Thy Will Be Done'', ''Festac Town'',–TV Series (2014), and '' A Northern Affair'' (2014) (all of which were produced by Mary Njoku). Mary Njoku launched ROK on Sky, a network airing across the UK at the Nigerian High Commission in the UK in 2016. In July 2019, ROK was acquired by Canal+ Group Canal+ S.A., formerly Groupe Canal+, is a French Media conglomerate, media and telecommunications Conglomerate (company), conglomerate based in Paris. It runs its own Canal+ (streaming service), eponymous Over-the-top media service, over-the-to ... from iROKO Partners. Mary Njoku stays on as director general of ROK under the Canal+ acquisition. On 23 November 2022, R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jim Iyke
James Ikechukwu Esomugha, popularly known as Jim Iyke (born 25 September 1976), is a Nigerian actor and one of the stars of the movie ''Last Flight to Abuja''. Early life and education He was born in Libreville, Gabon. His parents, from Ogwugwu Village in Enugwu-Agidi town of Anambra State, changed their name from Okolue to Esomugha. He is the only boy in a family of eight children. He attended secondary school in F. G. C. Kwali Abuja from 1985 to 1991, then earned a diploma in Banking and Finance and a BSc in philosophy from the University of Jos, Plateau State. Career Jim Iyke began acting in 1998. , he was one of the highest paid actors in Nollywood, he has appeared in over 150 films. He started a movie production company, ''Untamed Productions'' in 2007, and also has his own music record label, Untamed Records. His first album, titled ''Who Am I?'', featured some of Nigeria's top musicians, such as 2Face Idibia, TuFace Idibia and Sound Sultan. Controversy A video of Ji ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chioma Chukwuka
Chioma Chukwuka (born March 12, 1980, also credited as Chioma Chukwuka Akpotha or Chioma Akpotha) is a Nigerian actress, director and movie producer. In 2007, she won the Africa Movie Academy Award for "Best Actress in a leading role" for her performance in the movie "Sins of the flesh", and the Afro Hollywood award for best actress in a lead role in 2010. Early life Chioma Chukwuka was born in Lagos State, on March 12, 1980. She hails from Oraifite in Ekwusigo Local Government Area of Anambra State, located in the southeast region of Nigeria. She completed her primary education at Onward Nursery and Primary School in Lagos State and then proceeded to Federal Government Girls College (FGGC) in Onitsha, Anambra State for her secondary education. Chioma then headed to Lagos State University, where she studied Banking and Finance. Career Chioma Chukwuka's acting career began with her debut in the movie "The Apple" in 2000. Chioma also acted in the film ''The Handkerchief'' in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zack Orji
Zachee Ama Orji (born 1960) is a Gabon born Nigerian actor, director, producer and filmmaker known for his role in Nollywood movies Glamour Girls (1994 film), Glamour Girls, and Blood Money. Aside from acting, Orji is a preacher. He is an indigene of Amata Mgbowo in Agwu Local Government, Enugu State. His Father's name is Lionel Chukwuemeka Orji. Early life Zachee Ama Orji was born in Libreville, Gabon. He grew up in Cameroon, Benin and Togo where he learnt how to speak both English and French fluently. He is the eldest in a family of seven children, five girls and two boys. Education Orji is a graduate of University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nsukka, in Enugu State. He studied Estate Management and bagged a BSc. Career His first movie was in 1991 and was entitled ''Unforgiven Sin''. In an interview with Nollywood Post, Zack Orji shared how he got the lead role in the movie without auditioning. Since then, Orji has starred in different movies and is now a Nollywood legend. He i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mike Ezuruonye
Mike Ezuruonye (born 21 September 1982) is a Nollywood actor. Early life and career Ezuruonye is from Uzuakoli in Abia State, southeast Nigeria. He was born on 21 September 1982 in Lagos State, southwest Nigeria. He attended the Federal Government College, Wukari, Taraba State, in the northeastern region of Nigeria, and Archbishop Aggey Memorial School, Lagos State, before studying accounting at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, in Anambra State, southeast Nigeria. He worked as a banker prior to becoming an actor. He has featured in several Nollywood movies. He was nominated for Best Actor in a Leading Role for his performance in ''The Assassin'' at the Africa Movie Academy Awards The Africa Movie Academy Awards is an annual entertainment award ceremony presented to recognize excellence among African and non-African professionals, who have contributed to the African film industry. The award was founded by Peace Anyiam-Osig ... in 2009 and was also nominated for Best Actor i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ini Edo
Iniobong Edo Ekim (born 23 April 1982) is a Nigerian actress. Ini Edo began her film career in 2000, and has featured in more than 200 movies since her debut. In 2013, Ini Edo was a judge for the Miss Black Africa UK Pageant and De9jaSpirit Talent Hunt. In 2014, Miss Ini Edo was appointed by the United Nations as a United Nations Habitat Youth Envoy. Early life and education Ini Edo is an Ibibio from Akwa Ibom state located in the south-south part of Nigeria. Her mother was a school teacher, and her father was a church elder. Ini Edo had a strict upbringing, the second of four children, three girls, and one boy. She attended Cornelia Connely College in Uyo, Nigeria. She graduated from the University of Uyo where she got a Diploma in Theatre Arts. She also completed her bachelor's degree program at the University of Calabar where she studied English. In 2014, she got a scholarship to study law at the National Open University of Nigeria. Career Her acting career started i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Richard Mofe Damijo
Richard Evans Mofe-Damijo (born 6 July 1961), popularly known as RMD, is a foremost Nigerian actor, writer, producer, lawyer, and former journalist. He was also a Commissioner for Culture and Tourism in Delta State in 2009. In 2005, he won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role. He received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 12th Africa Movie Academy Awards in 2016. In 2024, he was honoured with the Industry Merit Awards, alongside Iya Rainbow at the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards. Early life Mofe-Damijo was born in Aladja community of Udu Kingdom, Delta State, in the South-South region of Nigeria. He attended Midwest College, Warri and Anglican Grammar School, and was a member of the Drama Club. He studied Theatre Arts at the University of Benin. In 1997, Mofe-Damijo returned to the university to study law at the University of Lagos, and graduated in 2004. Career After graduating from university with a Theatre Arts degree, Mofe-Damijo ap ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Genevieve Nnaji
Genevieve Nnaji (; born 3 May 1979) is a Nigerian actress, producer, and director. She won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role in 2005, making her the first actor to win the award. In 2011, she was honoured as a Member of the Order of the Federal Republic by the Nigerian government for her contributions to Nollywood. Her directorial debut movie, ''Lionheart'', is the first Netflix film from Nigeria and the first Nigerian submission for the Oscars. The movie was disqualified for having most of its dialogue in English. After having spent decades in the movie industry, she was profiled alongside some celebrities and business executives in 2020 in two new books by the publisher and editor in chief of '' Yes International!'' magazine, Azuh Arinze. Early life Nnaji was born in Mbaise, Imo State, located in the southeast region of Nigeria and grew up in Lagos, southwest Nigeria. The fourth of eight children, she was raised in a middle-class family; he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alex Lopez (actress)
Alexandra López, commonly known as Alex Lopez is a Brazilian-Nigerian actress and former model, who is best known for her controversial starring role as a lesbian in Zeb Ejiro’s 1999 movie ''Domitila II''. In 1993, she was second runner-up in the popular beauty pageant, Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria. Early life López, of Afro-Brazilian, and Nigerian ( Igbo) descent, was born in Jos and was trained at Obosi, Anambra state in southeastern Nigeria. She is the second child from a family of five girls and a boy. Career López starred in Faruk Lasaki's ''Changing Faces'' where she played Franca, the caring Nigerian wife of Dale and a successful white architect. She has also played lead and supporting roles in Nollywood movies like '' Domitilla'', Karishika, ''Love, Sex & Marriage'', ''Dangerous Girls'', '' Abuja Connection 2&3'', ''Emotional Hazard'', ''The One I Love'', ''Akata'', ''Catastrophe'', ''Jungle Justice'', ''Moving Train'', ''Remarkable Pains'', ''Scout'', ''Sisters ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Desmond Elliot
Desmond Oluwashola Elliot (born 4 February 1974) is a Nigerian actor, director and politician. He was elected as a lawmaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Surulere Constituency in the 11 April 2015 Nigerian General Elections. Elliot competed to become the ambassador for the Face of Hope Project, a non-profit combatting illiteracy amongst Nigerian youth. Early life Elliot was born to a Yoruba father from Olowogbowo in Lagos Island, Lagos State, Southwest Nigeria and an Igbo mother from Illah in Oshimili North, Delta State, South-South Nigeria. He received his primary education at Air Force Primary School and later attended St John's College, both in Jos. He studied economics at Lagos State University and graduated in 2003. Career Elliot was influenced by a friend to become an actor. He started playing roles in soap operas like ''Everyday People'', ''One Too Much'' and ''Saints and Sinners''. He is one of Nollywood's leading actors, having appeared in over tw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daily Sun
The '' Daily Sun'' is the largest daily newspaper in South Africa. ''Daily Sun'' may also refer to the following newspapers: United States * ''Arizona Daily Sun'', Flagstaff, Arizona * '' Bowdoin Daily Sun'', Connecticut, published by Bowdoin College * ''Daily Sun'' (Warner Robins, Georgia), published from 1969 to 2003 * ''Waukegan Daily Sun'', Illinois, published from 1897 to 1930, an ancestor of the ''Lake County News-Sun'' * ''The Lewiston Daily Sun'', Lewiston, Maine, published from 1896 to 1989, at which time it merged with ''The Daily Journal'' to create the '' Sun Journal'' * '' The Portland Daily Sun'', Portland, Maine, published from 2009 to 2014 * ''Hudson Daily Sun'', Hudson, Massachusetts, founded in 1902, an ancestor of the '' Enterprise-Sun'' * '' The Berlin Daily Sun'', Berlin, New Hampshire, a free newspaper published three days a week * ''The Conway Daily Sun'', Conway, New Hampshire, a free newspaper * ''The Laconia Daily Sun'', Laconia, New Hampshire, a free news ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
