“My parents saw acting as being on a par with prostitution” | Nigerian-British actress, Caroline Chikezie shares her story

by Rachel Ogbu// Caroline Chikezie, 43, Nigerian-British actress joins Season 2 of “The Shannara Chronicles.” The 10-episode of the fantasy series will air later this year and it is based on the book series by Terry Brooks. This year, Caroline Chikezie also plays “The Siren” in American Action Horror film Mayhem, directed by Joe Lynch. Chikezie... Read More

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June 1, 2017

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Carmen Ejogo, Nigerian-Scottish actress stars in Hollywood thriller movie, ‘It Comes At Night’

by Rachel Ogbu// Carmen Ejogo, Nigerian-Scottish actress stars in a new Hollywood movie, the apocalyptic thriller titled ‘It Comes At Night’ scheduled for release June 09. According to Screen Daily, “It Comes At Night pushes us into a near-future when a contagious disease ravages humanity. Stoic Paul (Edgerton), his wife Sarah (Carmen Ejogo) and their teen son Travis (Kelvin Harrison,... Read More

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June 1, 2017

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Emeka and Ifeyinwa Frederick set up the world’s first Nigerian tapas lounge in London

by Rachel Ogbu// Nigerian-British brother-sister duo Emeka and Ifeyinwa Frederick are running Chuku’s Nigerian Tapas Restaurant known as the world’s first Nigerian tapas lounge. Their menu ranges from honey-glazed Suya prawns selling at £7.45 to Kuli Kuli chicken wings, seasoned with peanuts and spices costing £5.95. Last year, the duo showed how savvy they are when... Read More

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