Category: Artists

Onyeka Onwenu who happens to be the daughter of the Nigerian educationist and politician D.K Onwenu, is a singer and actress.

Onyeka who starred in the movie “Half of a Yellow Sun” alongside Chiwetel Ejiofor and Thandie Newton, has also featured in numerous movies including Conspiracy, The Tyrant, Omalinze and so on.

She also won the best actress in a supporting role in 2006 African Movie Award.

Here are 10 other interesting things about her.

1. She was born on May 17, 1952 in Obosi.

2. She hails from Arondizuogu, Imo state.

3. She obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Relations and Communication at Wellesley College of Massachusetts, United States of America.

4. She also obtained a Master’s degree in Media studies and The New School for Special Research in New York, United states of America.

Onyeka Onwenu throwback picture

5. She was nicknamed the Elegant Stallion by the Media.

6. She joined the Nigerian movie industry in 1999 and acted her first movie “Not your wealth”.

7. She began her music career in 1981 withthe release of her first album “For the love of You”.

8. She was originally a Secular artist before she diverted to gospel music.

9. She is married to Mr Ogunlende and their union is blessed with two sons, Tijani and Abraham.

7. Her net worth is $700,000.

Here’s the official biography of Padita Agu nfrom her wikipedia to real age and marriage.

Padita Agu is a Nigerian actress who rose to fame with the movie “Egg of Life” starring the likes of Clarion Chukwura Abiola, Ebele Okaro and Pete Edochie.

The talented actress has five siblings and studied Creative Arts brifely at the University of Lagos before she later moved to University of Abuja where she obtained Bachelor’s degree inn Theartre Arts. She also studied acting for film and film making at the New York film Academy, Hollywood branch.

Her first movie was in Teco Benson’s Formidable Force where she played
the role of a nurse and also produced and starred in “The last Digits”
as released in 2015.

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Movies

• Beyond the song
• Without Apology
• Into Temptation
• Burning Heart
• Final Mission

Social Media Profile

Instagram: @paditaagu

Minjin Adewale Lawanson Jnr is a Nigerian singer, actor, model and painting artiste boirn on September 1990

The singer who was born and raised in Lagos also grew up in Igando area of Lagos.

He rose to fame with the single “Coup DeCale” featuring Iyanya after being signed by Kennis Music.

Here are the 10 things about him.

1. He hils from Oyo state and has two siblings.

2. He started out as a model before delving into music.

3. As an actor, he featured in tv series “New Man street” starring the likes of Bimbo Akintola, Bimbo Manuel, Fred Amata, Keppy Ekpeyung and many others.

4. He is also a producer who has recorded over 50 songs.

5. His single “Jare” is from his personal experience which is considered to be a song of hope to lift people from their pessimism into a more optimistic perspective.

6. He is currently signed to a Malaysia based label “Swaga Records”.

7. For his music career, he started out as dancer, imitating the likes of Ginuwine, M ichael Jackson, Usher Raymond and also listen to a lot of inspirational songs and watch inspirational videos like Mohammed Ali, Eric Thomas and Denzel Washington.

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8. Minjin is a triple artiste, he sings, paint and act.

9. He describes his genre of musicto be Africano.

10. He is also a painter who have over 200 paintings meant for either to sell or for his personal collections. He mentioned his influences in painting to be the likes of  Michael Lang, Michael Angelo, Pablo Picasso and Vanessa Nzedegwu.

11. He attended Rising SunChildren School and King Solomon Secondary school for his primary and secondary education.

12. His music name “Minjin” was given to him by his mother fro her interest in Asian culture. The name basically means “Son of the most high”.

Songs

• Coupe Decale Remix ft. Iyanya
• Jare
• Turning Me On
• Kinimashe
• Bunga
• Oluwa Dey
• Boogie

Lisa Henry Omorodion is a Nollywood actress who rose to fame with her debut in the movie “First cut” which was directed by Chico Ejiro.

The beautiful actress has disclosed that she isn’t into acting for the money but for the passion she has and also revealed that she doesn’t like when her suceess is been attributed to the wealth of her parents.

Here are other interesting facts about the curvy actress

1. She was born on April 27th 1990 in London.

2. She is the fifth ina family of six.

3. She attended Corona primary school and Atlantic Hall secondary school.

4. She studied Economics at the University of Lagos.

5. She worked as personal assistant and receptionist before becoming a director in her father’s oil company.

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6.
The actress is the CEO of Platinum Studios, A Nigerian film Production
company that made its debut by producing the movie “First cut”.

7. She appeared on the cover for La mode magazine “Chic & Curvy” issue.

You can reach to her on instagram @princesslisahenry

Retiola Olusola Ayinke popularly known as Ireti Doyle is a Nigerian actress born on May 3, 1967 in Ondo state.

She spent her early years in Boston, United states and uopn returning to Nigeria, she attended Christ’s School, Ado Ekiti and obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Theatre Arts at the University of Jos.

Ireti Doyle who has spanned two decades in the Nigeria entertainment industry, also produced and presented her own fashion and lifestyle how titled “Oge with Iretiola” for ten years.

She has anchored sevearl televsion shows including; Morning Ride, Today, On STV and Nimaja This Week on Channels TV.

As a writer, she’s also credited for a number of screen plays such as Amaka Igwe’s Tempest Season 1).

She was nomianted once in the Best actress category at the Real Awards in 1998 for her role in the movie All About Eve and twice in Best Actress in a supporting role categroy at the AMAA Awards in 2007 and 2009 for her role in Sitanda.

She was also declared Best actress in a lead role at the GIAMA Awards in Hoston in 2013 and the most recent one where she was nominated for Best actress in aleading role category fo her portrayal of Dr. Elizabeth in Ebony lif films blockbuster 2015 hit, FIFTY at the 2016 Africa Movie Academy Awards.

See her cute photo below:

She has also made impact on television series like Fuji house of
commotion, Dowry and Gidi Up. She currently feature as the enigmatic
Sheila Ade-Willimas in the MNET television series, Tinsel.

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She is
married to Patrick Doyle and their union is bless with six childre but
there has been rumour that the two have gone their seperate ways.

Movies

• Across the Niger
• Sitanda
• Fifty
• Tom
• The Therapist
• Dinner
• The Arbitration
• The wedding party 1 & 2

Social Media profile
Instagram: @iretidoyle

Joyce Kalu is an award winning Nollywood actress and movie producer born on September 26, 1970 in Ohafia, Abia state.

She rose to fame after starring in the movie “Take Me Home” and had since acted in more than 150 Nollywood movies including Throne of Glory, Crippled Kingdom, Gallant Mama, Super Women, Entrapped and so on.

Here are 5 other interesting facts about her

1. She is a native of Ohafia, a village in Abia state.

2. She had both her primary and secondary education school in Abia state.

3. he obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Theatre Arts from the University of Porthacourt in River state.

Picture of Joyce Kalu on set

4. She joined the Nigerian movie industry in 2005.

5. She is married with kids.

6. Her net worth is $500,000

Social Media
Instagram: @joycekalu

Here is the official bio of Actress Jaiye Kuti from her wikipedia to her date of birth, husband’s name, and pictures.

Jaiye Oluwakemi Kuti is a popular Nollywood actress and producer who is well known for her intriguing and energetic roles in yoruba movies.

The beautiful actress has also creat a long lasting impression in series and soaps on tv stations in Nigeria.

Here are the 10 interesting facts about her.

1. She was born on July 10.

2. She hails from Ilaro in Ogun state.

3. She attended Ikorodu Grammar school.

4. She also studied Secretarial adminsitration at Federal Polytechnic. Ilaro, Ogun state and also proceeded to the University of Lagos to study English.

5. She made her acting debut in 2012 with the TV series “Laff patterns”.

6. She is happily married with two kids.

7. She is the CEO of Jayles Aesthetic Productions, a company which specializes in Tv productions.

8. She i also into Real estate.

9. She has also featured in productions such as Everyday people, face to face, Ashewo Airport, Si Gbogbo Okunrin and so on.

See some of Jaiye Kuti’s pictures below:

Social Media profile
Instagram: @Jayeola_monje

Here’s the official biography of actress Onyii Alex from her wikipedia to her husband, child and bleaching rumours.

Onyii Alex is a fast rising Nigerian actress who came to limelight after she made her debut in the movie 3Some in August 2010.

Here are 5 other interesting facts about her.

1. She was born on February 27th.

2. She’s very beautiful with lots of talent.

3. She has featured in sevearl movies such as Dirty dancers, Over the moon, Fashion parade, My Dying Day, Sweetest fruit and many tohers.

4. She has an interesting profile in Nollywood, with due credits to producer Vera Kanu.

5. She has also had the opportunity of working with the likes of Tonto Dike, Muna Obekwe and Mayier Johanness.

You can reach out to Onyii Alex on instagram @onyiialexx

Check out Onyii Alex Pictures below

Chioma Chukwuka Akpotha is an award winning Nigerian actress born on March on March 12, 1980 in Oraifite, Ekwusigo Lcal Government Area of Anambra state.

She attended Onward Nursery and Primary school and Federal Government College in Lagos state for her primary and secondary education respectively and then proceeded to Lagos state university where she studied Banking and Finance.

She started her acting career in 2000 where she starred in the movie “The Handkerchief”.

She has featured in over  80 Nollywood movies where she co-produced and starred in the award nominated blockbuster  “On Bended Kneels”.

For endorsement deals, Chioma has served as brand ambassador  for numerous commercial brands such as the Nigerian Telecommuniction giant, Globacom, Omo detergent, Harpic cleaner and so on.

It’s good to know that the talented actress is married to her husband, Franklyn Akpotha in 2006.

Movies
She has featured in several movies including:

• The Apple
• Three Musketers
• Handkerchief
• Sunrise
• Disguise
• Real Love
• Romantic Attraction
• Moment of Truth
• Golden Moon
• Azima
• Fake Angel
• The Final clash
• Foul Play
• Unbroken Promise
• Two Become One
• Legacy
• Heavy Rain
• Years of Tears
• Knowing You
• Sacred Tradition
• Production Credits
• On Bended Knees
• Choked
• For Want Of A Queen
• In your dreams

See some of her pictures below:

Awards & Nominations

• 2007 – Best Actress at Africa Movie Academy award
• 2010 – Best actress in a leading role at Afro Hollywood award.
• 2014 – Brand Ambassador of the year at Eloy Award.

Net Worth

With her success and popularity, Chioma has an estimated net worth of $2 million USD.

You can reach Chioma Chukwuka on instagram @chiomakpotha

Born Samson Uche Mogekwu on November 30, 1974, Samsong is a Nigerian gosepel artist based in Abuja.

Samsong Profile

• Real Name:              Samson Uche Mogekwu
• Date Of Birth:          November 30, 1974
• State of Origin:        Delta state, Nigeria
• Genres:                     Contemporary, Gospel, R&B
• Occupation(s):          Singer, song writer
• Record Label:           Boogie Down Concept
• Instagram:                @officialsamsong

Full Biography

Samsong who hails from Delta state part o Nigeria started singing while in high school.

He formed a quartet in 1991 known as Praise Creation. They were signed to Ivory Music Label and dropped their debut album “Best of life” in 1996.

The group broke up and each went their sepearte ways as Samsong became a solo artist releasing his debut CD in 2002 titled “Count your Blessings”.

He came to limelight with the song “Bianule” and had received sevearl awards such as Psalmist Award in 200 and the recent one where he was nominated  as “Best Gospel Artist” by Nigerian Entertainment Awards in New York in 2008.

He has also performed on stage with Gospel greta such as Marvin Winans, Mc Clurkin, Panm Percy Paul as well as other successful main stream artist which includes Donell Jons, Kenny Latimore, 2Baba, D’Banj, Faze and the defunct music group “Style plus”.

Discography

• Best of Life
• Count your blessing
• Still Counting
• The World of my dreams
• Church Boy
• On top of the world