Anambra State is a Nigerian state located in the South-eastern region of the country. The state was created on 27 August 1991. Anambra state is bounded by Delta State to the west, Imo State and Rivers State to the south, Enugu State to the east and Kogi State to the north. The state's capital is Awka, while the state’s largest city is Onitsha which is regarded as one of the largest metropolis in Africa. Nnewi is the second largest commercial and industrial city in Anambra State, and also a known automobile hub within Nigeria and Africa.
The Kingdom of Benin, also known as Great Benin or Benin Kingdom is a kingdom within what is now southern Nigeria. It has no historical relation to the modern republic of Benin, which was known as Dahomey from the 17th century until 1975. The Kingdom of Benin's capital was Edo, now known as Benin City in Edo State, Nigeria. The Benin Kingdom was "one of the oldest and most developed states in the coastal hinterland of West Africa". It grew out of the previous Edo Kingdom of Igodomigodo around the 11th century AD, and lasted until it was annexed by the British Empire in 1897.
The Urhobos are people located in southern Nigeria, near the northwestern Niger Delta.
"King James" is a song by Nigerian rapper M.I. Written and produced by M.I himself, the song was released by Chocolate City on August 21, 2014. M.I described the song as a "non-profit project designed to create awareness and inspire social change". "King James" was serviced to radio stations in Nigeria, Kenya, Malawi and South Africa. On the record, M.I proclaims to be the "best rapper alive". Critical reception to "King James" was generally mixed.
Bolaji Amusan, commonly known as Mr Latin, is a Nigerian comic actor, filmmaker, director and producer. Since 2018, he has served as the president of the Theatre Arts and Movie Practitioners Association of Nigeria.
Blossom Chukwujekwu is a Nigerian actor, who made his professional acting debut in 2009. In 2015, he won the Best Supporting Actor Award at the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards.
Tolulope Adesua Etomi-Wellington commonly known as Adesua Etomi is a Nigerian actress and entrepreneur. She debuted her film career with Knocking On Heaven's Door (2014). Since then she has starred in several films and many awards. Amongst them is the 2016 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards.
Gbemi Anthonia Adefuye, known professionally as Toni Tones, is a Nigerian media personality, actress, and photographer. In 2020, she was nominated for the Best Supporting Actress at the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards.
Oluwafemi Abolade Leye, known professionally as Femi Leye, is a Nigerian guitarist, singer, songwriter, record producer, and composer. His music is a hybrid of African ethnic sounds, Contemporary Soul, Jazz, Rhythm and Blues, Funk and Yoruba Music.
Ifeanyi Akogo is a Nigerian actor and radio presenter.
Living in Bondage: Breaking Free, also known as Living in Bondage II, is a 2019 Nigerian supernatural thriller executive produced by Charles Okpaleke. A sequel to the 1992 classic Living in Bondage, the film stars Kenneth Okonkwo, Kanayo O. Kanayo, Enyinna Nwigwe, and Muna Abii, with Swanky JKA in his breakout role, and Ramsey Nouah, who makes his directorial debut, playing the main villain. It received mostly positive reviews and ranked 11th overall on the list of highest-grossing Nigerian films of all time at the end of its theatrical run. The film premiered on Netflix in May 2020.
Abba Kabir Yusuf is a Nigerian politician who has served as governor of Kano State since May 2023. He served as commissioner of Works, Housing and Transport when Rabi'u Musa Kwankwaso was re-elected for a second term in the executive council of Kano State from 2011 to 2015.
Samuel Animashaun Perry, known professionally as Broda Shaggi, is a Nigerian comedian, actor, songwriter and musician. He is a two-time Best Actor in a Comedy, Movie or TV Series winner at the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards in 2022 and 2023.
Riona (Riy-OW-Naa) is an Africa Magic original period drama set in a 12th Century Itsekiri kingdom. It was directed by James Omokwe. It stars Big Brother Naija season 1 housemate, Frank Konwea, Elvina Ibru, Najite Dede and Mimi Chaka. It premiered on September 28, 2020. It airs on DStv channel 151 and streams on Showmax.
Efa Iwara, also known as Efa, is a Nigerian actor and rapper.
Sanitation Day is a 2021 Nigerian crime thriller film produced, written and directed by Seyi Babatope. The film stars Blossom Chukwujekwu, Elozanam Ogbolu, Charles Inojie and Nse Ikpe-Etim in the lead roles. The film is based on two inspectors who have the prime responsibility to uncover the details of four perpetrators regarding a brutal murder of a man before the eve of Sanitation Day. The film had its theatrical release on 29 January 2021 and opened to generally mixed reviews from critics. The film was also selected as one of the 6 Nigerian films in the final list by the Nigerian Oscar Selection Committee for the Oscar 2021 submissions but was nominated in final Oscar submissions list.
Gangs of Lagos is a Nigerian action thriller crime film produced and directed by Jade Osiberu, The film stars Tobi Bakre, Adesua Etomi, Chike, Iyabo Ojo, Chioma Akpotha,Zlatan, Bimbo Ademoye, Yvonne Jegede, Yinka Quadri, Pasuma and Idowu Adeyemi. The film tells the story of three best friends Obalola, Ify (Chike), and Gift who grew up in Isale Eko, a neighborhood controlled by politically connected gangs. As rival factions clash and violence erupts, the trio finds themselves entangled in the escalating gang warfare. Their involvement unravels deep secrets that threaten to upend the very fabric of Isale Eko.
Chinenye Nworah also known as Chichi Nworah is a Nigerian media entrepreneur and film producer. She is the founder of Giant Creative Media. She is best known for being an executive producer and producer of Shanty Town, a Netflix original series released in January 2023 and Slum King, AMVCA 2024 Best MNET original series.
Chidi Okeke is a Nigerian professional American football offensive tackle for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at LSU before transferring to Tennessee State. Okeke has also spent time with the Washington Redskins, Miami Dolphins, Kansas City Chiefs, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL); Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL); Pittsburgh Maulers of the United States Football League (USFL); and San Antonio Brahmas of the XFL.
