Archives Tag: Joke Silva
Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti: Pioneer of Nigerian Women’s Rights and Activism
April 19, 2022
The name of the late Nigerian educator, activist, humanitarian, and political campaigner, Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti, rings a bell in the ears of Nigerians born in the late 20th century and the 21st century. Nigerians born in this period did not witness her impact on the country before bidding Mother Earth goodbye on April 13, 1978. … Continue reading Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti: Pioneer of Nigerian Women’s Rights and Activism
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Video Of The Week: The Setup| Movie Review
April 19, 2022
Another film by Inkblot Productions, The Setup was released on the 9th of August and is currently showing in the cinemas. The movie, which was produced by Niyi Akimolayan, stars Adesua Etomi-Wellington, Jim Iyke, Dakore Egbunson-Akande, Tina Mba, Joke Silva, Kehinde Bankole, and Ayoola Ayoola, The synopsis of the movie reads, “A young woman gets more than she bargains … Continue reading Video Of The Week: The Setup| Movie Review
“2 Weeks in Lagos” Premieres at the Cannes Film Festival 2019, Stars Mawuli Gavor Beverly Naya, Joke Sylva
April 19, 2022
Kathryn Fasega’s movie “2 Weeks in Lagos” will be screening at the world’s biggest film festival, The Cannes Film Festival today, Friday, 17th May 2019. “2 Weeks in Lagos” is directed by the Canada based film maker who has been in the industry since 1988, contributing to some of the best TV programs, and captivating … Continue reading “2 Weeks in Lagos” Premieres at the Cannes Film Festival 2019, Stars Mawuli Gavor Beverly Naya, Joke Sylva
Women You Should Know: Joke Silva
April 19, 2022
Actress, Director, Businesswoman, Philanthropist…, Much More! Joke Silva. Silva: Born and fed from a ‘Silva’ Spoon Silva was born on the 29th of September 1961, in Lagos into an Amaro family of four children. In the later years of her life however, she discovered that she was an adopted child of the Silva’s. Her mother, … Continue reading Women You Should Know: Joke Silva
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Nollywood’s Top 10 Premier Women for International Women’s Day
April 19, 2022
Growing up with the advantage of the TV screen was also an opportunity to be thrilled by the creativity displayed by the movie industry, especially Nollywood. It became so popular that some Millennials contemplated (and many still do) studying Theatre and Films Studies at the university, so they could appear on TV screens and … Continue reading Nollywood’s Top 10 Premier Women for International Women’s Day
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Video Of The Week: “Chief Daddy” Review
April 19, 2022
Chief Daddy, a movie by Ebony Life TV, tells the story of a family caught in the power struggle for the legacy left behind by Chief Beecroft, the deceased figurehead. With family conflicts and more issues arising due to Chief Beecroft’s philandering past, the family must put aside all differences and fight to save his … Continue reading Video Of The Week: “Chief Daddy” Review
Trailer: ‘If I Am President’
April 19, 2022
HD Film Academy has officially presented online the visuals of the soon to be released political drama, If I Am President. If I Am President The movie, written and directed by Bright Wonder, is set in present-day Nigeria. It captures the story of Zinachi Ohams, a 37-year-old presidential candidate of a newly founded political party … Continue reading Trailer: ‘If I Am President’
‘Chief Daddy’ Premiere To Showcase Nigerian Fashion
April 19, 2022
EbonyLife‘s new movie Chief Daddy is set to premiere in December. It is expected to be a colourful event, with guests dressed in traditional clothes. The movie features Falz, Nkem Owoh, Patience ozokwor, Ini Edo, Shaffy Bello, and more. It will will be premiering on the 2nd of December at the Oriental Hotel, In Lekki, Lagos. … Continue reading ‘Chief Daddy’ Premiere To Showcase Nigerian Fashion
Joke Silva Receives Woman of Integrity Award
April 19, 2022
Veteran Nollywood actress, Joke Silva, will be receiving the Woman of Integrity Award next month at the Nigerian Association of Christian Journalist’s Annual Integrity Lecture/Awards. The actress will be presented with the award alongside Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State, who will be honoured as the Integrity Man of the Year. Other important personalities that … Continue reading Joke Silva Receives Woman of Integrity Award
#PHOTOSPEAK: Connect Nigeria Business Mixer, Nollywood Edition.
April 19, 2022
The Connect Nigeria Business Mixer is an event organized for Entrepreneurs and enthusiasts to come together and share information and ideas amidst soft music and a relaxing ambiance. In this edition, Connect Nigeria partnered with the British Council to organize a Nollywood Business Mixer. We’ve put together a picture story of the event below: The … Continue reading #PHOTOSPEAK: Connect Nigeria Business Mixer, Nollywood Edition.
10 Memories Ireti Doyle Fans Will Always Cherish
April 19, 2022
There are certain things that only fans of Ireti Doyle can fully relate to, the latest of which includes the way our hearts thrilled to hear her say, “I’m not about to let the Cokers poison my guests” and later watch her raise her eyebrows at the wedding planner who was naïve enough to suggest … Continue reading 10 Memories Ireti Doyle Fans Will Always Cherish
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President Jonathan Presents Omotola, Joke Silva, Kenneth Nnebue With National Honours
April 19, 2022
3 Nollywood practitioners will later this month alongside 304 other Nigerians, receive various National Honours from the Nigerian Government. Multiple award-winning actresses, Omotola Jolade, Joke Silva Jacobs, and the pioneer of Nollywood, Kenneth Nnebue will receive the Member of Republic, Mfr, Honour come September 29 at the International Conference Centre, Abuja. The Nigerian government earlier today … Continue reading President Jonathan Presents Omotola, Joke Silva, Kenneth Nnebue With National Honours
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Joke Silva, Taiwo Ajayi Lycett, Iretiola Doyle Feature in ‘Hear Word’ Play at Muson Centre
April 19, 2022
Yesterday, the National Theatre came alive with the voices of Nigerian women as Ifeoma Fafunwa’s HEAR WORD debuted with great expectation. And it did not fail! Monologue after monologue, an amazing star cast wove a story every Nigerian woman is familiar with. From mothers who scold you for dressing ‘inappropriately’ at 16 and then … Continue reading Joke Silva, Taiwo Ajayi Lycett, Iretiola Doyle Feature in ‘Hear Word’ Play at Muson Centre
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7 Reasons Why We Love Joke Silva
April 19, 2022
Fifty-one years and still exuding great magnetic quality and radiant beauty, Joke Silva is a notable icon of the Nigerian movie industry. A mother, an actress/director, a wife and partner to her husband at the Lufodo Academy of Performing Arts and the pioneer managing director of Malete Film Village set up by the Kwara State University, … Continue reading 7 Reasons Why We Love Joke Silva
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Olu Jacobs and Joke Silva’s Media Training School
April 19, 2022
Pioneer actors in the Nigerian movie Industry, Olu Jacobs and Joke Silva, have taken excellence up another notch, by opting to share their expertise with aspiring actors and actresses. For just N150,000, they offer high quality training for careers in film, theatre and television at their training school, Lufodo Academy. They promise to teach valuable … Continue reading Olu Jacobs and Joke Silva’s Media Training School
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