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- Actress
- Producer
- Casting Director
Stella Damasus is a Nigerian-born entertainer based in the United States of America. She is most notable for her work as an actress; she has been in the Entertainment Industry for over two decades and has since been considered one of Africa's most famous film actresses.
Stella is a woman with many talents; she is also a Publisher, Dancer, Radio & TV Host, Acting Coach, Vocal Coach, Event Host, Writer, Educator, Producer, and Businesswoman. She is the CEO of AdivaNetworks, a media company. Under Adiva Networks, she launched her quarterly magazine, Adiva Magazine. She is also the founder of Stella Damasus Arts Foundation (SDAF), An Actor's Playhouse, and Soldier In Red Lipstick. She is a hard-working Mother, Entrepreneur, Activist, and Philanthropist.
"Stella is very intense as an actor, and these days, you rarely find actors who are focused on the craft and forget about the glitz and glamour that come with it. She has it, and she brings it to the table big time! - Pawel Biel, Camera Operator "I Am Legend" & "The Incredible Hulk"- Actress
- Producer
- Writer
Lilian Afegbai is a triple threat; Reality star, Actor and award-winning Producer. The Edo state indigene is arguably Africa's youngest female producer to win an AMVCA (Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards). The entertainment industry has always fascinated Afegbai, and this became a lifelong passion of hers after she was given a role in a Church play as a little girl. After graduating in Accountancy from Ben Idahosa University, Nigeria, she moved to Lagos for her mandatory one- year National Youth Service Corps(NYSC), and worked with Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) as a Tax Collection officer. During this period, she started going for auditions and landed minor roles on the now defunct Africa Magic Original Productions(AMOF), and gained more recognition when she got a recurring part on the long running soap series Tinsel in 2013. She went on to participate in the popular Big Brother Reality Television Show in 2014, and emerged one of the fan favorites. She parlayed her popularity as a reality star into her acting career, and was cast as "Venice The Blogger" in the very popular MNET comedy series; 'Do Good', which led to roles in blockbuster movies such as; Road To Yesterday, The Women, The Wedding, MerryMen, Moms at war and a host of others. Her production company EEP Entertainment, produced the critically acclaimed and award-winning movie; Bound, for which she won an AMVCA in 2018. Lilian is a recipient of awards and accolades like; the 'Entertainment Recognition' plaque she won from her alma mater post graduation in 2015; 'Most Charismatic Style of the year' at the St. Eve West Africa Fashion Week in September 2017, and City People 'Most Promising Actress of the year in October 2017. Not one to rest on her laurels, she is developing projects for the small and big screen, and currently stars as the controversial Princess Agbenu in the new MNET series Ajoche.- Sôseki Natsume was born on 9 February 1867 in Edo, Japan [now Tokyo, Japan]. He was a writer, known for Botchan (1953), Botchan (1935) and I Am a Cat (1936). He was married to Nakane Kyoko. He died on 9 December 1916 in Tokyo, Japan.
- Nanboku Tsuruya was born in 1755 in Edo, Japan [now Tokyo, Japan]. Nanboku was a writer, known for Princess Sakura: Forbidden Pleasures (2013), Luo shi hen (1969) and Yotsuya kaidan (1925). Nanboku died in 1829 in Edo, Japan [now Tokyo, Japan].
- Danjuro Ichikawa was born in 1838 in Edo, Japan. He was an actor, known for Momijigari (1899). He died on 13 October 1903 in Tokyo, Japan.
- Luis Sojo was born on 3 January 1966 in Petare, Edo Miranda, Venezuela. He is an actor, known for American Summer, My Oh My! (1996) and 1996 American League Championship Series (1996).
- Actor
- Composer
- Soundtrack
Majek Fashek was born in March 1963 in Benin, Edo State, Nigeria. He was an actor and composer, known for Fool's Gold (2008), The Grave Dust (2015) and Mark of the Beast (1999). He was married to Rita . He died on 1 June 2020 in New York City, New York, USA.- Ikenna Nicholas Obidozie was born on 27 February 1979 in Agenebode, Edo State. He is an actor, known for Innocent Oath (2018), Moon Maids (2016) and Earth Goddess (2020).
- Koyo Ozaki was born on 28 January 1869 in Edo, Japan. He was a writer, known for Eternal Love of Su-il and Sun-ae (1920), Eternal Love of Su-il and Sun-ae (1926) and Konjiki yasha (1921). He was married to Kabashima Yoshihisa. He died on 30 October 1903 in Tokyo, Japan.
- Writer
- Actor
- Director
Success Akpojotor (born Success Ogheneyogaga Akpojotor on 3 January 1990), a graduate of the University of Benin's Department of History and International Studies, is a novelist, screenwriter, short story writer, playwright, bard, and filmmaker. He is author of the wildly popular "Sex and Lagos City" and is impassioned about Gender issues, and in 2017 was appointed Ambassador by the Fundación César Egido Serrano, Madrid.- Director
- Actor
- Editor
Eghe Nimose was born on 25 March 1983 in Benin City, Edo State - Nigeria. He is a director and actor, known for No Play (2021).- Robun Kanagaki was born on 6 January 1829 in Edo, Japan. He was a writer, known for Takahashi Oden - Zempen (1926) and Takahashi Oden - Kôhen (1926). He died on 8 October 1894 in Tokyo, Japan.
- Mokuami Kawatake was born on 1 March 1816 in Edo, Japan. He was a writer, known for Priest of Darkness (1936), Magic Serpent (1966) and The Scandalous Adventures of Buraikan (1970). He died on 22 January 1893 in Tokyo, Japan.
- Raymond Osayande Omobogie, Better Known as "Dromon" is a Nigerian Musician, Rapper, and songwriter born on the 27th of June 2001 in Edo state. "Dromon" has established himself as a rising star in the industry, captivating audiences with his unique sound and heartfelt lyrics. His career started when he first released his solo single "make you mine" and also discovered his potentials in music at a very tender age. He's an Afrobeat and dance hall Artist.