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Ruth Kadiri

Ruth Kadiri is an award-winning Nigerian actress, scriptwriter, and film producer. She is the CEO/Founder of Ruthkolors, an online hair store, and Ruth Kadiri Films. Background information Full Name: Ruth Kadiri EzerigbeBorn: 24 March 1988Birth place: EdoParents: Desmond KadiriEducation: UNILAG NigeriaAwards: Nigeria Entertainment Award for Actress of the Year (Nollywood)Nominations: City People Movie Award for Best Movie Producer of the Year (English)Religion: Christian Biographical and educational history Ruth Kadiri Ezerigbe was born on the 24th of March 1988, in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria, as the first of Mr and Mrs Kadiri’s two children. She grew up with her mother and younger sister in Ajegunle, Lagos.Ruth Kadiri acquired two degrees, one in Mass Communication, from the University of Lagos, and the other in Business Administration, from Yaba College of Technology.After graduating from the University, Ruth Kadiri proceeded to a writing school, where she learnt scriptwriting.Ruth Kadiri is married to Mr Ezeribe, and they are blessed with a daughter, Reign Ezeribe. Acting Career Ruth Kadiri passion for acting started in the church, so she sees her career as a compulsory service unto God. While in secondary school, Ruth Kadiri used to write stories, she started writing before going for auditions. Her first audition was at Wale Adenuga Studios.After graduating from writing school, Ruth Kadiri wrote her first script, Wild and Dirty. Read the full article

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T-Classic

T-Classic is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and recording artiste. In 2017, T-Classic signed to Mixnaija Entertainment. Background information Full Name: Tolulope AjayiBorn: 10 October 1997Birth place: Agege, Lagos, NigeriaGenres: AfropopFamous as: Singer, songwriterYears active: 2016–presentLabels: Mixnaija Entertainment Biographical and educational history Tolulope Ajayi was born and raised in Agege. He is the first-born child of the Ajayi family.In 2013, Tolulope graduated from Royal Camp Comprehensive High School, Agege, Lagos.He attended Legacy Nursery and Primary School. On graduating Tolulope Ajayi was signed to Bang Music Entertainment. Music career On August 9, 2019 he was featured on the third official single "Yes or No" by DJ Kaywise. The song speaks love.In 2019, "Nobody Fine Pass You" won Most Popular Song of the Year and was nominated for Most Promising Act of the Year at City People Music Awards.On February 7, 2020, Sony Music West Africa announced that Tolulope Ajayi had joined the label's list of artistes.On February 23, 2020, he released his first EP project “Underrated” two weeks after being signed to Sony Music West Africa which featured Nigerian Disc Jockey "DJ Xclusive" .On July 21, 2019 T-Classic was featured on a live radio interview with Blessing.On 4 August 2019, Day 35 of the Reality TV Show Big Brother Naija Season 4, T-Classic performed on stage and sang one of his songs, "Nobody Fine Pass You". Read the full article

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Wofai Samuel

Wofai Samuel is an international media personality and communications executive from Nigeria, West Africa. Her experience spans the Oil & Gas, International Trade & Investment, and the Power & Energy sectors respectively. Background information Full Name: Wofai SamuelBorn: 18 September 1990Birth place: NigeriaOther names: WofaiSAlma mater: University of CalabarFamous as: International CommunicationsYears active: 2007–presentKnown for: Chairing Dialogues focused on Changing the African Narratives and Television Broadcasting.Notable work: Ministerial Panels For Belarus & Africa Forum In Minsk Biographical and educational history Wofai Samuel, was born in Calabar, Cross River State. She attended Federal Government Girls' College, graduated in 2005 and proceeded to the University of Calabar in 2006, where she obtained a BSc. Professional career Trade and InvestmentIn June 2017, Wofai Samuel chaired the Ministerial Panels for the two days, 'Belarus-Africa Forum' in Europe, Minsk, organised by the Development Bank of Belarus and African Export-Import Bank, in collaboration with the Belarus Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Agriculture.In November 2018, she chaired the Launch of African Export - Import Bank's Project Preparation Facility – PPF on the sidelines of African Development Bank's Africa Investment Forum in Johannesburg, South Africa. Wofai Samuel chaired Global Trade Review, GTR's West Africa Trade and Export Finance Conference in February 2018. Read the full article

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Omowumi Dada

Omowumi Dada is a Nigerian actress, best known for her role as Folake in the M-Net television series Jemeji. Background information Full Name: Omowumi DadaBorn: 2 October 1989Birth place: Lagos, Lagos State, NigeriaAlma mater: University of LagosFamous as: ActressYears active: 2013–present Biographical and educational history Omowumi Dada was born in Lagos State, where she attended Ifako International Nursery and Primary School for her primary education, during which time, she became a member of the Yoruba Cultural Troupe.Omowumi Dada went on to attend Command Day Secondary School, Oshodi, for her secondary education and studied Creative Arts at the University of Lagos. Acting career Omowumi Dada began her acting career, taking small parts in stage plays while at the University. Her first major stage performance was in the play Moremi Ajasoro, which was directed by Femi Oke.In 2013, Omowumi Dada began her movie career with a role in the film Oya alongside veteran Nigerian actor Tunji Sotimirin.She later went on to feature in other notable films including the Kunle Afolayan directed Omugwo alongside Patience Ozokwor and Ayo Adesanya.Omowumi Dada has featured in several Television series, including the EbonylifeTv series Married to the Game, Best Friends and Dere an African Adaptation of Disney’s “Cinderella “.Omowumi Dada also features in the M-net Television series Jemeji and has had roles in Tinsel, So Wrong so Wright, Needles Eyes and Bella’s Place amongst others. Read the full article

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Omowumi Dada

Omowumi Dada is a Nigerian actress, best known for her role as Folake in the M-Net television series Jemeji. Background information Full Name: Omowumi DadaBorn: 2 October 1989Birth place: Lagos, Lagos State, NigeriaAlma mater: University of LagosFamous as: ActressYears active: 2013–present Biographical and educational history Omowumi Dada was born in Lagos State, where she attended Ifako International Nursery and Primary School for her primary education, during which time, she became a member of the Yoruba Cultural Troupe.Omowumi Dada went on to attend Command Day Secondary School, Oshodi, for her secondary education and studied Creative Arts at the University of Lagos. Acting career Omowumi Dada began her acting career, taking small parts in stage plays while at the University. Her first major stage performance was in the play Moremi Ajasoro, which was directed by Femi Oke.In 2013, Omowumi Dada began her movie career with a role in the film Oya alongside veteran Nigerian actor Tunji Sotimirin.She later went on to feature in other notable films including the Kunle Afolayan directed Omugwo alongside Patience Ozokwor and Ayo Adesanya.Omowumi Dada has featured in several Television series, including the EbonylifeTv series Married to the Game, Best Friends and Dere an African Adaptation of Disney’s “Cinderella “.Omowumi Dada also features in the M-net Television series Jemeji and has had roles in Tinsel, So Wrong so Wright, Needles Eyes and Bella’s Place amongst others. Read the full article

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Kofo Akinkugbe

Kofo Akinkugbe is a Nigerian technology entrepreneur. She is founder and CEO of SecureID, "Africa's leading manufacturer of smart cards and other identity documents". Background information Full Name: Kofo AkinkugbeBirth place: LagosNationality: NigerianFamous as: technology entrepreneurEducation: University of LagosReligion: Christian Education and early career Kofo Akinkugbe studied mathematics at the University of Lagos. After serving in the Nigerian Youth Service Corps, she worked in the banking industry for twelve years, starting with International Merchant Bank, a Nigerian affiliate of the First National Bank of Chicago, and later working for Chartered Bank. She then took up a Chevening Scholarship to study for an MBA at Strathclyde Business School. Kofo Akinkugbe Companies Kofo founded Interface Technologies Limited, a security management and biometrics company, in 1998, SecureID Limited in 2005 and SecureCard Manufacturing in 2012.Her group of companies owns Nigeria's first SIM card production plant, in operation since December 2016.Certified by Visa, Verve and Mastercard, the company exports SIM cards to 21 other African countries. Recognition s and awards In 2012 Kofo Akinkugbe won the Africa Awards for Entrepreneurship Mature Business Award.In May 2017 acting president Yemi Osinbajo appointed her to the board of the Nigerian Industrial Policy and Competitiveness Advisory Council.Reference:https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kofo_Akinkugbe Read the full article

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Chigul

Chigul is a multi-talented award-winning Nigerian comedian, singer and actress who is known for her accents and comedic characters. Background information Full Name: Chioma OmeruahBorn: 14 May 1976Birth place: IkejaNationality: NigerianEducation: Delaware State UniversityFamous as: Teacher, Singer, Comedian, ActressKnown for: Voices and charactersReligion: Christian Biographical and educational history Chioma Omeruah was born on the 14th of May 1976 in Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria, to Late Air Commodore Samson Omeruah, and his wife Mrs Omeruah, as the second child, and first daughter of four children. Her father was a strict disciplinarian and a public figure.Her father was once a Military Governor in Anambra State. Chigul attended Airforce Secondary School, Jos, first for her primary education, but failed in form four. As a result, she had to leave Jos to continue her schooling at Airforce Secondary School Ikeja, Lagos. Chigul left Jos because her father felt it would be a slight to his status, and personality if she repeated a class.Even though she changed schools, her academic performance didn’t improve. Chigul wrote WAEC and Jamb several times in different schools and failed. Finally, she passed her exams and got an offer of admission to study at the Abia State University (ABSU). She attended ABSU for three months but left because of strike.In 1994, Chigul left ABSU to study Criminal Law at Delaware State University. Read the full article

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Chigul

Chigul is a multi-talented award-winning Nigerian comedian, singer and actress who is known for her accents and comedic characters. Background information Full Name: Chioma OmeruahBorn: 14 May 1976Birth place: IkejaNationality: NigerianEducation: Delaware State UniversityFamous as: Teacher, Singer, Comedian, ActressKnown for: Voices and charactersReligion: Christian Biographical and educational history Chioma Omeruah was born on the 14th of May 1976 in Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria, to Late Air Commodore Samson Omeruah, and his wife Mrs Omeruah, as the second child, and first daughter of four children. Her father was a strict disciplinarian and a public figure.Her father was once a Military Governor in Anambra State. Chigul attended Airforce Secondary School, Jos, first for her primary education, but failed in form four. As a result, she had to leave Jos to continue her schooling at Airforce Secondary School Ikeja, Lagos. Chigul left Jos because her father felt it would be a slight to his status, and personality if she repeated a class.Even though she changed schools, her academic performance didn’t improve. Chigul wrote WAEC and Jamb several times in different schools and failed. Finally, she passed her exams and got an offer of admission to study at the Abia State University (ABSU). She attended ABSU for three months but left because of strike.In 1994, Chigul left ABSU to study Criminal Law at Delaware State University. Read the full article

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Omowunmi Akinnifesi

Omowunmi Akinnifesi is a Nigerian businesswoman, model and environmental ambassador for Lagos. Background information Full Name: Omowunmi AkinnifesiBirth place: Lagos, NigeriaFamous as: Businesswoman, modelEducation: University of LagosHeight: 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)Title: Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria 2005Hair colour: BlackEye colour: BrownMajor competition(s): Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria 2005, Miss World 2005 Biographical and educational history The daughter of a former Central Bank of Nigeria director, Akinnifesi was born in Lagos but spent her early years in Sierra Leone before returning to her native Nigeria with her family.She attended Queen's College, Yaba, where she won several prizes for her art work. In 2008, Akinnifesi graduated from the University of Lagos with a degree in Geography and Regional Planning.In 2012, Omowunmi Akinnifesi obtained a master's degree in Environmental Monitoring, Modelling, and Management from King's College London. Professional career In 2005, eighteen-year-old Omowunmi Akinnifesi was crowned Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria, making her eligible to represent her country at the Miss World Pageant in China that same year, where she engaged in tree planting for the Chinese government.Omowunmi Akinnifesi emerged first runner-up on the Nigerian version of Strictly Come Dancing, Celebrity Takes 2 before she launched her own public relations and usher-hiring business Elle Poise.Omowunmi Read the full article

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Mercy Ebosele

Mercy Ebosele is a Nigerian actress, producer and television personality. She was born on the 25th of July, in Oyo State Nigeria. Background information Full Name: Mercy EboseleBorn: 25 JulyBirth place: Oyo StateFamous as: actress, producer and television personalityYears active: 2003-presentEducation: University of IbadanSpouse: Kehinde OlasupoReligion: Christian Biographical and educational history Mercy Ebosele was born on the 25th of July, in Oyo State Nigeria. Mercy hails from Edo State but had her up-bringing in Oyo State. She is the sixth child in a family of seven children.Mercy had her primary and secondary education at the famous Memorial primary school and Oba Adeyemi school in Oyo state where she obtained her first and secondary school certificates respectively.Mercy later went to the University of Ibadan where she bagged a Bachelor’s degree in Theatre Arts. Acting Career Mercy Ebosele began her journey into acting dated back to her secondary school days when she used to act drama and stage plays.She joined the Nigerian Movie Industry (Nollywood) in 2003 and rose to fame after starring in a number of hit movies including Adura, Tibitire, Soko Soko, Alabela, Dodo among others.Mercy Ebosele is also a producer and has successfully produced several movies, some of which are Ibisan, Anike, Adufe and Febesola which happens to be her first movie production. Read the full article

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Habibat Jinad

Habibat Jinad is a Nigerian movie producer, actress and Tv presenter who works as the presenter of Miliki Express on Orisun Tv. Background information Full Name: Habibat JinadBorn: 1984Birth place: kanoNationality: NigerianFamous as: movie producer, actress and Tv presenterYears active: 2008-presentReligion: Muslim Biographical and educational history Habibat Jinad was born in kano in 1984. She is a native of Abeokuta, Ogun State.She attended States High school in Alimosho, Lagos for her secondary education. She wrote her SSCE at Papalanto high school at Abeokuta, Ogun State. TV career Habibat Jinad host the show Miliky Express on Orisun Tv. The show talks mainly about lifestyle and fashion.She got the motivation to go into presenting after she attended a Tv show as a guest and the producer of the show, Bimbo Ogunsanya talked her into becoming a presenter. He later took her to the C.E.O of Orisun Tv. Acting career She joined Afeez Abiodun group as a trainee in 2008 and graduated in 2010. She had her first role in 2008 in the movie titled Alabaorun where she acted as one of the casts in court.She produced her first movie titled Omokomo in 2010. She is also the producer of Iku L’okunrin and Anjola which were released in 2011 and 2017 respectively.She has also featured in movies like Irin Ajo Eda Laye, Omo Ghetto (part two) and Igboro Ti Daru. She also featured alongside her son in the movie titled Arami where she played the role of a lawyer. Read the full article

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Habibat Jinad

Habibat Jinad is a Nigerian movie producer, actress and Tv presenter who works as the presenter of Miliki Express on Orisun Tv. Background information Full Name: Habibat JinadBorn: 1984Birth place: kanoNationality: NigerianFamous as: movie producer, actress and Tv presenterYears active: 2008-presentReligion: Muslim Biographical and educational history Habibat Jinad was born in kano in 1984. She is a native of Abeokuta, Ogun State.She attended States High school in Alimosho, Lagos for her secondary education. She wrote her SSCE at Papalanto high school at Abeokuta, Ogun State. TV career Habibat Jinad host the show Miliky Express on Orisun Tv. The show talks mainly about lifestyle and fashion.She got the motivation to go into presenting after she attended a Tv show as a guest and the producer of the show, Bimbo Ogunsanya talked her into becoming a presenter. He later took her to the C.E.O of Orisun Tv. Acting career She joined Afeez Abiodun group as a trainee in 2008 and graduated in 2010. She had her first role in 2008 in the movie titled Alabaorun where she acted as one of the casts in court.She produced her first movie titled Omokomo in 2010. She is also the producer of Iku L’okunrin and Anjola which were released in 2011 and 2017 respectively.She has also featured in movies like Irin Ajo Eda Laye, Omo Ghetto (part two) and Igboro Ti Daru. She also featured alongside her son in the movie titled Arami where she played the role of a lawyer. Read the full article

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Yetunde Bakare

Yetunde Bakare is popular Nigerian Nollywood actress, movie producer, director and model she comes from Abeokuta in Ogun State. Background information Full Name: Yetunde BakareBorn: 8 JulyBirth place: AbeokutaNationality: NigerianFamous as: Actress, modelYears active: 2009-presentSpouse: Obi AsikaMovie: AtunbotanAward: City People Movie Award for Revelation of the Year (Yoruba)Religion: ChristianInstagram: @yetundebakare Acting career Yetunde Bakare started her career as a model and played minor roles in stage plays before she decided to go into acting properly in 2009.Yetunde started acting on stage in her church as a teenager but when she got into the university, she started presenting at various stage plays.Yetunde Bakare later venture into modelling and she worked with the First Weekly magazine and some other magazines. It was while she was at First Weekly magazine that she met Kanbi Owolabi who introduced her to some people in the acting industry. Her meeting with Yomi Fash Lanso that really boosted her acting career. According to the actress, she used to follow him to locations to play and just watch what they were doing and learn.Her first appearance on TV was when she featured in the movie, Awon Okunrin. It was produced by Funke Akindele and released in 2011.Yetunde Bakare wrote the script of the movie, Ajobi and which was her first movie script. She was also the lead actor and the director of the movie. It was also her debut as a director.Yetunde Read the full article

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Omah Lay

Omah Lay is a singer, songwriter, record producer. He first gained prominence in 2020 after his debut single ‘You’ went viral.  Background information Full name: Stanley Omah DidiaBorn: May 19, 1997Birth place: Port Harcourt, NigeriaGenres: Afro FusionLabels: KeyQaadFamous as: singer, songwriter, record producerYears active: 2020 - present Biographical history Omah Lay was born in the city of Port Harcourt in Southern Nigeria, he spent most of his teenage years at Marine Base.Omah Lay wouldn’t be the first to attempt music in his family as his grandfather made a career as a drummer for the late 70s Highlife sensation - Celestine Ukwu. Music Career Omah Lay started music as a teenager rapping in the streets of Marine Base as Lil King but then he got bored and started learning how to produce music.He made his mark first on the local music scene in early 2019 as a producer making a couple of records that got massive radio spins in his hometown but he thought he didn’t get the accolades and credit he deserved writing and producing those records; that was when he made up his mind to pick up the mic and do it.In 2019, he recorded and put out ‘Do Not Disturb' and ‘Hello Brother’ and they enjoyed good spins on his hometown radio stations.This caught the ears of record labels and he ended up signing with KeyQaad in July 2019 and left his hometown for the first time and moved to Lagos - The entertainment hub of West Africa.In Read the full article

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Nancy Isime

Nancy Isime is a Nigerian actress, model, HipTv Presenter, and a red carpet host. She won Miss Valentine International Pageantry in 2009. Background information Full Name: Nancy IsimeBorn: 17 December, 1991Birth place: Lagos StateNationality: NigerianFamous as: actress, model, HipTv PresenterYears active: 2011 - presentEducation: University of Port Harcourt (Uniport), University of Lagos (Unilag). Biographical and educational history Nancy Isime was born on the 17th of December 1991, in Lagos State to Mr and Mrs Isime. She hails from Edo State.Nancy Isime had her primary and junior secondary education in Lagos State. Nancy had to leave Lagos for Benin, where she had her senior secondary education.After secondary school, Nancy enrolled for a six-month basic course at the University of Port Harcourt (Uniport). She also obtained a Diploma in Social Works from the University of Lagos (Unilag).  Modeling career Growing up, Nancy Isime wanted to be so many things from a lawyer to a surgeon, then a geologist. Later, she decided to be either a pilot or a social worker.While in the university, people kept throwing compliments at her, telling her that she had the shape of a model. As a result, she decided to venture into modeling to make some money to support herself in school.She went for several auditions before she was finally chosen to partake in the Miss Valentine International pageant in 2009.Nancy Read the full article

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Laura Ikeji

Laura Ikeji is a Nigerian fashion blogger and entrepreneur. She is the founder of Hey! Laura, an online entertainment, fashion and lifestyle blog. Background information Full Name: Laura Nkechi IkejiBorn: March 15, 1988Birth place: Lagos State, NigeriaOther names: Instagram queenAlma mater: UnilagFamous as: Blogger, writer, social media expert, entrepreneurYears active: 2017–presentOrganization: Laura Ikeji StoreKnown for: Laura Ikeji Store, Hey! Laura (fashion blog)Spouse: Christopher Kanu (m. 2017)Children: 2Website: lauraikeji.com Biographical and educational history Laura Nkechi Ikeji was born on the 15th of March 1988, to a Catholic parents, Mr and Mrs Ikeji. She hails from Nkwerre LGA, Imo State, Nigeria, and is the fifth of her parent’s seven children.Laura Ikeji had her primary education at the Lagos Anglican Girls Primary School, Surulere, Lagos. When she finished primary school, she continued her secondary education at Anglican Girls Grammar School, Lagos she gain admission into the University of Lagos (Unilag) to study psychology. Professional Career Laura Ikeji is a fashion blogger and social media influencer. She once owned a blog called Hey! Laura, which stopped functioning in 2012. Hey! Laura was a fashion, entertainment, and lifestyle blog.Her Instagram page has the semblance of a complete fashion catalogue with over 1.8million followers. Laura also advertises for businesses for a fee on her Instagram page.She’s Read the full article

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Wunmi Ajiboye

Wunmi Ajiboye is a popular Nollywood actress, writer, and movie producer. She hails from Ikirun town in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Osun State. Background information Full Name: Omowunmi AjiboyeBirth place: Osogbo, Osun StateNationality: NigerianAlso known as: Awoko Aliyah and Alabe OruFamous as: actress, writer, and movie producerYears active: 2001 - presentEducation: Federal Polytechnic, Offa, Kwara StateSpouse: Segun Ogungbe Religion: Christian biographical and educational history Omowunmi Ajiboye was born in Osogbo, Osun State, she hails from Ikirun town in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Osun State.She is an esteemed Nollywood actress, writer, and producer. She is married to the renowned Yoruba movie actor, writer, producer, and director Segun Ogungbe.She had her early education in osogbo town, she attended St. Michael Nursery and Primary School for her elementary and primary education.Wunmi Ajiboye completed her secondary school education from the Osogbo Grammar School.In 2001, Wunmi Ajiboye obtained her Ordinary National Diploma (OND) degree in Marketing from the Federal Polytechnic, Offa, Kwara State. Acting career Her Nollywood career started in the year 2001 when she was still in college, she was introduced to the Ray-Eyiwunmi caucus.Wunmi Ajiboye was opportune to meet Murphy Ray-Eyiwunmi and Lasun Ray-Eyiwunmi and there her journey in the Yoruba movie industry began.In Read the full article