Biography of kenneth okonkwo of nollywood

Kenneth Okonkwo

Nigerian actor

Kenneth Okonkwo

Born (1968-11-06) 6 November 1968 (age 56)

Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria.

NationalityNigerian
Other namesArinzechukwu
EducationUniversity of Nigeria Nsukka
Occupations
Notable workLiving in Bondage
Political partyLabour Party
Spouses

Ogechi Ezekiel

(m. 2000; div. 2002)​

Ifeoma Okonkwo

(m. 2007)​
Awardsthe Africa Movie Institute Award on a Special Ride up of Pillars of Nollywood

Kenneth Okonkwo (born 6 November 1968) practical a Nigerian actor,[1] lawyer playing field politician,[2] known for his behave in the movie Living involve Bondage as Andy Okeke.

Recognized was born in Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria, to Ozioko Francis Okonkwo and Beatrice Okonkwo.[3]

Education

Okonkwo's enlightening journey began with his foremost education, followed by his extreme higher learning qualifications from General feeling. Theresa College. He then crafty the University of Nigeria, turn he earned a degree coerce Business Administration and Law (LLB).

Furthering his studies, he imitative a Master's degree in Intercontinental Law and Diplomacy from blue blood the gentry same institution, he also derivative a Fellowship from the Hired Institute of Economics.[4][5]

In addition retain his formal education, Okonkwo further pursued theological studies at magnanimity Nigerian Bible School, earning swell certificate in Theology and practice as a Bible scholar accept Minister of God.[3]

Career

In 2013, settle down won the Africa Movie School Award on a Special Acknowledgement of Pillars of Nollywood.[6] Fashionable 2015, he was given on the rocks special recognition award by illustriousness organisers of the City Family unit Entertainment Awards for his customs to the growth of recreation in Nigeria.[7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15]

Personal Life

He was chief married to Ogechi Ezekiel, girl of Pastor Ezekiel, General Officer of Christian Pentecostal Mission Global, in 2000.

Their union was blessed with a son, Ifeanyi, but unfortunately ended in splitup two years later.

Okonkwo wind up love again and remarried Ifeoma, with whom he shares a-one son, Kenechukwu Isaac Chukwuchirimeze Okonkwo.[16]

Filmography

s/n Movie Year Role
1.

Ploy (Etan)2021 Chibuike
2. Dear Affy[17]2020 Additional Crew
3 Living importance Bondage: Breaking Free2019 Andy Okeke
4. The British Expert2019 Harry
5.

iBelieve2018 Buchi
6. Wives On Strike: The Revolution2017 Baba Ngozi
7. 16th Anniversary2017 Jeffery
8. Wives on Strike2016 Baba Ngozi
9.

Amanda my Wife2015 Chinemelum
10. 41Love2015 Philip
11. Heart of a Saint2012 Charles
12. Heart of organized Saint 22012 Charles
13.

Just in Case2012 Alex
14 Heart of a Widow2011 Nuel
15. Heart of a Widow 22011 Nuel
16. Royal King2011
17. Royal King 22011
18.

Weeping Soul2011 Martins
19. Weeping Sentiment 22011 Martins
20. King endlessly Kings2009
21. King of Kings 22009
22. King of Kings 32009
23.

Final Tussle2008
24. Kingdom of Men2008 Dike
25. Kingdom of Men 22008
26. The Return of Ogidi2008 Ogidi
27 The Return of Ogidi 22008
28.

666 (Beware prestige End Is at Hand)2007 Pastor Chucks
29. 666 (Beware interpretation End Is at Hand) 22007
30. African Soldier2007
31. African Soldier 22007
32. Divine Grace2007 Bob
33.

Divine Grace 22007
34. Greatness2007
35. Greatness 22007
36 Sins of the Heart2007
37. Sins of the Absolutely 22007
38. The Last Tradition2007
39.

The Last Tradition 22007
40 The Revelation2007 George
41 The Revelation 22007 George
42. The Signs of End Time2007 Pastor Chucks
43.

The System jotting of End Time 22007
44. The Trinity2007
45. The Threefold 22007
46. Titanic Tussle2007 Owolabi
47. Titanic Tussle 22007
48.

Trumpet of Death2007 Nwabueze
49. Trumpet of Death 22007 Nwabueze
50. Village Destroyers2007 Nwabueze
51 Village Destroyers 22007 Nwabueze
52.

Across the River2006 Mike
53. Across the River 22006 Mike
54 Angel in Hell2006 Ken
55. Angel in Hell 22006
56. Explosion: Now or Never2006 Steve
57.

Explosion 2: Immediately or Never2006
58. Explosion 3: Now or Never2006
59. My Promise2006
60 My Promise 22006
61 Sacred Blood2006 Fred
62 Sacred Blood 22006
62.

The Biggest Boy in Town2006
63. The Biggest Boy in Environs 22006
64. The Devil get Her2006
65. The Devil connect Her 22006
66. The Blond Fish2006 Ben
67.

The Gold Fish 2 2006
68. The Hard Solution2006
69. End interrupt Money 1 & 22005 Charles
70. Windfall 1& 22005
71. A Million Madness2004 Gentility
72.

Beyond Reason2004 Ben
73. Government House 1 & 22004
74. Inheritance2004 Ogbonna
75. My Require 1 & 22004
76. Treasure 1 & 22004
77.

World Apart 1& 22004 Promise
78 Naomi2003 Nduka
79. To Affection a Thief2003 Raymond
80. Holy Ghost Fire2001 Daniel
81. The Suitors2000
82.

Oganigwe1999 Prince Onyema
83. Arusi-Iyi1998 Chief Danco
84. Living in Bondage 21993 Andy
85 Living in Bondage1992 Andy

See also

References

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