Hip Hip Hooray! Today (April 23) is the birthday of popular Nollywood actress, Ufuoma McDermott (nee Ejenobor). She is from Delta State (Nigeria). She attended the University of Lagos, where she obtained a degree in French. Some of her movies are A Private Storm, Empty Coffin, Twist of Fate, and The Mortal Man. Join us in wishing her a happy birthday.
Hip Hip Hooray! Today (April 22) is the birthday of Nollywood actresss, Omoni Oboli. She is from Delta State, Nigeria. She attended the University of Benin, where she studied Foreign Languages, majoring in French. Some of her movies are Render to Caesar, Brother's Keeper, The Figurine, Bursting Out, and Guilty Pleasures. In 2010, she won the award for Best Actress at the Harlem International Film Festival. Join us in wishing her a happy birthday.
Nollywood star, Funke Akindele, was at the Exquisite Lady of the Year (ELOY) Awards, which took place at the Intercontinental Lagos on Sunday, November 30, 2014. The actress won the award for Brand Ambassador of the Year at the event. Check out the stunning dress, which she wore to the event after the cut ...
Hip Hip Hooray!!! Today (November 8) is the birthday of popular Nollywood actress, Chika Ike. She is from Umuchiana Ekwulobia in Anambra State. She attended St. Francis Catholic Secondary School, Lagos for her secondary school education. She attended the University of Lagos, where she studied Human Kinetics and Health Education.Some of her movies are Soul Engagement, Pride of a Princess, Mirror of Beauty, From My Heart, Breath of Love, and Tears for Lisa.
Today (November 6) is the birthday of veteran Nollywood actor, Kenneth Okonkwo. He is from Enugu State in Nigeria. He holds a degree in Management from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. He also holds a degree in International Law and Diplomacy from the University of Lagos. The first Nollywood movie in which he appeared was Living in Bondage (1992). Some of his other movies are The Strength of Love, World Apart, The Return of Ogidi, The Revelation, and Tears of a Billionaire. Join us in wishing him a happy birthday.
Chigozie Atuanya's Igbo language movie, Chetanna, won the award for Best Indigenous Film at the Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards (GIAMA), which took place last Saturday (October 25), in Houston. The movie made history earlier this year, when it became the first Igbo language movie to be premiered in the United States. It was premiered on July 25 at the Igbo World Festival of Arts and Culture, which was held at the Frontier Culture Museum in Staunton, Virginia.
Hip Hip Hooray! Today (October 21) is the birthday of Nollywood star, Nse Ikpe-Etim. She is from Akwa-Ibom State. She attended University of Calabar, where she studied Theatre Arts. Some of her movies are Guilty Pleasures, Mr & Mrs, Phone Swap, Journey to Self, Stolen Will, and Pretty Liars. In 2014, she won Best Actress in a Drama at the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards for her role in the movie, Journey to Self. Join us in wishing her a happy birthday.
Hip Hip Hooray! Today (October 2) is the birthday of Nollywood star, Stephanie Linus. She is from Imo State. She attended University of Calabar, where she studied English and Literary Studies. Her first movie was Compromise 2 (1997). Some of her other movies are The Governor’s Wife, A Time To Love, Sitanda, and Official Romance. Join us in wishing her a happy birthday.
Hip Hip Hooray! Today (September 29) is the birthday of Nollywood actress, Bimbo Thomas. She grew up on Lagos Island. She attended the University of Lagos, where she majored in Creative Arts. Some of her movies are Omo Ghetto, Afun Aye, and Opolo. Join us in wishing her a happy birthday.
Hip Hip Hooray! Today (September 29) is the birthday of veteran actress, Joke Silva. She is from Lagos State, Nigeria. She studied English at the University of Lagos, and later Drama at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Arts (London, England). She is married to veteran actor, Olu Jacobs. Some of the movies she has appeared in are Violated, Silent Night, Women’s Cot, 30 Days, The Amazing Grace, and Tango With Me. In 2006, she won the AMAA award for Best Actress in a Leading Role (AMAA 2006) for her role in Women’s Cot. Join us in wishing her a happy birthday.
Hip Hip Hooray! Today (September 26) is the birthday of Nollywood actress, Joyce Kalu. She is from Abia State, Nigeria. She attended the University of Port Harcourt. Some of her movies are Agony of a Prince, Throne of Glory, Battle of Kings, Brother's War, and Little Calabash. Join us in wishing her a happy birthday.
Hip Hip Hooray! Today (September 25) is the birthday of Nollywood star, Jim Iyke. He is from Enugu Agidi in Anambra State, Nigeria. He attended the University of Jos, where he studied Psychology. Some of his movies are Fatal Seduction, Kings Battle, Love My Way, Beyonce and Rihanna, Crime Kingdom, and Last Flight to Abuja. Join us in wishing him a happy birthday.
Hip Hip Hooray! Today (September 24) is the birthday of Nollywood star, Segun Arinze. He is from Badagry, Lagos. He attended Obafemi Awolowo University, where he studied Dramatic Arts. Some of his movies are Battle of Love, Silent Night, Church Business, and 30 Days. Join us in wishing him a happy birthday.
Ike Nnaebue’s movie, False, topped the recently released nomination list for Nollywood Movies Awards (NMA) 2014, with eleven nominations.
The movie, which was written and directed by Ike Nnaebue, features great acting by Uche Jombo, Kate Henshaw, Kalu Ikeagwu and Oma Iyasara.
In 2013, False received three nominations at Houston-based Golden Icons Academy Awards (GIAMA), and Kate Henshaw won Best Supporting Actress at GIAMA 2013 for her performance in False. Meanwhile, Ike Nnaebue's new movie, The Other Side, will be premiered in Houston, Texas, on October 26, 2014. The Other Side was filmed entirely in Houston, and it features Uche Jombo, Chet Anekwe, and Dtymi Ngozi Ibe. Following are the nominations which False received at NMA 2014:
Nollywood star, Monalisa Chinda, marked her 40th birthday with friends and
colleagues at a private birthday dinner on Saturday, 13 September 2014. The dinner was held at Villa Medici in Victoria Island, Lagos. The actress was also appointed as brand ambassador for the Slum2School project at the event. Some of those who were at the dinner are Joke Silva, Tonye Cole, Hon. Kingsley Kuku,
Hon. Joy Okunu, Liz Benson Ameye, Segun Arinze, Charles Okafor, Zik Zulu Okafor, Lola Maja-Okojevoh, and Ireti Doyle. Check out some pictures from the event after the cut ...
Hip Hip Hooray! Today (September 22) is the birthday of star actor, Majid Michel. He was born in Accra to a Lebanese father and a Ghanaian mother. The first movie in which he appeared was Divine Love. Some of his other movies are Agony of the Christ, Chelsea, Bursting Out, and Somewhere In Africa. He won Best Actor in A Leading Role at the 2012 African Movie Academy Awards. Join us in wishing him a happy birthday.
Hip Hip Hooray! Today (September 13) is the birthday of Nollywood actor, Chigozie Atuanya. He is from Agu-Ukwu Nri, Anambra State, Nigeria. He attended Enugu State University of Technology, where he studied Public Administration. The first movie in which he appeared was King Jaja of Opobo (1998). The second movie he appeared in was Rattle Snake 3 (1999). Some of his other movies are Ladies Men, Blackberry Babes, Battle for Pride, Love Apart, and War Game. In 2011, he won the City People Award for Best Actor. He got married in August 2013 to his wife, Obianuju. They were blessed with their first child (a girl) one week ago. Join us in wishing him a happy birthday.
Hip Hip Hooray! Today (September 13) is the birthday of Nollywood actress, Monalisa Chinda. She is from Ikwerre, Rivers State. She attended the University of Port Harcourt, where she studied Theatre Arts. Some of her movies are Spirit of Love, Golden Moon, Broken Pieces, Okon Lagos, Timeless Passion, and Kiss & Tell. Join us in wishing her a happy birthday.
Hip Hip Hooray! Today (September 7) is the birthday of Nollywood actress, Eniola Badmus. She is from Ogun State, Nigeria. She attended the University of Ibadan, where she studied Theatre Arts. Some of her movies are Blackberry Babes, Jenifa, Voice of a Mother, and Airline Babes.
Hip Hip Hooray! Today (September 5) is the birthday of popular Nollywood actress, Toyin Aimakhu Johnson. She is from Auchi, Edo State. She holds a National Diploma in Marketing from Iree Polytechnic. She also attended the University of Ibadan, where she studied Philosophy. Join us in wishing her a happy birthday.
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