Pete Edochie (born 7 March 1947) is a Nigerian actor. Edochie is considered one of Africa’s most talented actors, by both Movie Awards and Movie Magic’s Africa Magic Cable net Although a seasoned administrator and broadcaster, he came into prominence in the 1980s when he played the lead role of Okonkwo in an NTA adaptation of Chinua Achebe’s all time best selling novel, Things Fall Apart Edochie descends from the Igbo people in Nigeria and is a Catholic.
Career
He got into radio broadcasting in 1967 as a junior programmes assistant after which he was elevated to the level of a Director. He was director of programmes, but doubling sometimes as Deputy Managing Director and occasionally acting as Managing Director. He quit ABS because the government decided to politise the affairs of their FM station, thereby resulting in the entire management being asked to move out, including him. He was to be the immediate successor to the MD but had to leave and enrol into the movie industry. Prior to that, lie had featured in Things Fall Apart and had won an International Award. The BBC flew into Nigeria to interview him for his role in Things Eu//Apart.
The Famous G8
In 2005 the Actors Guild of Nigeria placed Pete Edochie and several other actors, including Genevieve Nnaji, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, Nkem Owoh, Ramsey Noah, Stella Darnasus Aboderin, Chinwe Okeke and Richard Mofe Damijo on a one-year ban from filming after they were said to have been collecting huge fees from producers due to their A-list celebrity status. The ban placed on these actors was seen as doom in the Nigerian film business, but currently, the actors are back in filming.
Kidnapped
On August 16, 2009 Nollywood actor, Pete Edochie was kidnapped. The veteran actor was kidnapped on his way to an event in Anambra State. He was kidnapped at Nkpor and was released on August 17,2009.
OLU JACOBS
Olu Jacobs is one of the veterans of Nollywood, he is an International super star that has worked with International actors like Jean Claude Van Damme and has also become the favourite for elderly roles in Nigerian movies. Olu Jacobs biography shows that the veteran actor was born on the 11th of July, 1942 in Abeokuta, Ogun State, South West Nigeria.
Olu Jacobs age record shows that the highly revered actor is 70 years old. Olu Jacobs had starred in several British Television series aside featuring in many local and International movies.
Olu .Jacobs lived most of his youthful life in the United Kingdom before moving to Nigeria , he was trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London, and in the 1970s, he starred in several British television drama series which include; Till Death do Us part, The Goodies, The Professionals, Barlow at Large, and The venturers. Some of international Olu Jacobs movies in the 1980s include; the secret of the lost legend, the dogs of war by John Irvin, and the pirates by Roman Polaski. Olu Jacobs has starred in over 100. Nollywood movies.
Olu Jacob is a man of many movie roles, while he was younger; lie played the role of a commissioner in the 1979 movie-Ashanti, a custom officer in the 1980 movie- dogs of war, and Boomako a slave .in Pirates l986 Olu Jacobs charisma and manner of delivery in Nollywood movies cannot be rivaled by any other actor, his baritone voice also add some uniqueness to his mastery of the profession. Olu Jacobs in his 37 years in Nollywood can best be described as a bridge between the young and the old.
Olu Jacobs and family
Like many other young aspiring individuals of his age, Olu Jacobs and family issues nearly frustrated him out of pursuing his career as an actor, his father was against his decision to study Dramatic arts, and in 1864, he left the shores of Nigeria to pursue his dream in the United Kingdom. When Olu Jacobs came back to Nigeria in the early 1980s there were no home movies and artist fees were very low, he however formed a company where stage plays were the major entertainment drive before the advent of home movies. Olu Jacobs first major role was the production of a television series titles “Vigilante” that starred R.MD and Mama D.
Oluiacobswife-.Jokesilva The name of Olu Jacobs wife is Joke Silva, another prolific Nollywood actress who is regarded as the role model to younger actresses in the movie industry. Olu Jacob met his wife at the casting of Wole Soyinka’s Jero’s metamorphosis at the National Theater Lagos during the 21St anniversary of Nigeria’s independence. Olu Jacobs children rarely appear in the public, they are two young boys. According to the latest Olu Jacobs news, the prolific actor who just marked his 70th birthday has confirmed that he will remain part of Nollywood for years to come and there is no sign of retiring yet.
Genevieve Nnaji
Genevieve Nnaji, born May 3, 1979) is a Nigerian actress. In 2005 she won the African Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role, states that she is referred to as the “Julia Roberts of Africa”.
Early life
Nnaji was born in Mbaise, Imo State, Nigeria but grew up in Lagos, Nigeria She is the fourth of eight children and was brought up in a middle class environment. Her father worked as an engineer and her mother as a teacher. She attended Methodist Girls College Yaba, Lagos before heading onto the University of Lagos. While at the university Genevieve began auditioning for acting jobs amongst the many Nollywood projects.
Her Daughter, Chimebuka Nnaji
In this recent picture however, Genevieve Nnaji steps out with her 15 year old daughter Chimebuka at a private event in very rare scenario. she loves Reports say Chimiebuka lived with her parents for years, but ‘has a solid relationship’ with her mother. No one Knows who her father is, and she will not say, in spite of lingering speculation and interests.
Career
Nnaji started her acting career as a child actress in the then popular television soap opera Ripples at the age of 8. In 1998 at the age of 19 she was introduced into the growing Nigerian film industry with the movie “Most Wanted”. Her subsequent movies include Last Party, Mark of the Breast and 1jele In 2010 she starred in the award winning film Ije: The Journey. Nnaji has starred in over 80 Nollywood movies. Genevieve Nnaji is considered to be one of the best paid actresses in Nollywood. in 2004 she signed a recording contract with EKB Records, a Ghanaian record label, and released her h ll a mix of R&B Hip- Hop and Urban music
Modelling
Nnaji has featured in several commercials some of which include Pronto beverage and Omo detergent. In 2004 she became the “Lace of in Nigeria in a highly lucrative sponsorship deal. 2008 saw Nnaji launching a clothing line, “St. Genevieve”, which donates its proceeds to charity. In May 2010 Nnaji was appointed to be the official “Pace of MUI)” in Nigeria.
Awards and nominations
Nnaji has received several awards and nominations for her work, including the Best A dress of the year award at the 2001 City People Awards and the Best Actress in a Leading Role award at the 2005 African MovieAcadenyAwards
Omotola Jalade Ekeinde
Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, pronounced (oh – moh – ioh – lah) (born February 7, 1978) is a leading actress, singer, and philanthropist from Lagos, Nigeria Since her Nollywood film debut in 1995, she has appeared in an astounding 300 films, selling millions of video copies. After receiving numerous high-profile awards, launching a music career, and amassing an enviable fan base, the press has revered the Screen Nation BestActress as The African Magic. She is the first African celebrity to receive over 1 million likes on her Facebook page.
Today, she is not only noted for her incomparable showbiz accomplishments, but is also applauded for her remarkable humanitarian efforts. Over the years, Omotola has been a pioneer in the Nollywood film industry, successfully becoming the most watched actress in Africa. She was recently honored on the 2013 Time 100 Most Influential People In The World List alongside Michelle Obama, Beyonce and Kate Middleton
In early 2013, Omotola made her U.S. television debut in VH 1’s scripted series, Hit the Floor
Early life
Omotola grew up with a family of five, hei parents and two younger brothers, Tayo and Bolaji Jalade. Her mother, Oluwatoyin Jalade née Arnori Oguntade worked at J.T Chanrai Nig and her father, Oluwashola Jalade worked with Y.M.C.A and the Lagos Country Club. Omotola’s original career ambition was to work in Business Management and while awaiting her results from University, she began modeling to earn a living. Omotola attended Chrisland School Opebi (1981-1987), Oxford Children School (1987), Santos Layout, Command Secondary School Kaduna,(1988- 1993), she had a brief stint at Obafemi Awolowo University and finally completed her studies at Yaba College of Technology Yaba (1996-2004), where she studied Estate Management.
Pete Edochie
