Kenneth Okonkwo (born 6 November 1968) is a Nigerian actor,[1] lawyer and politician,[2] known for his role in the movie Living in Bondage as Andy Okeke. He was born in Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria, to Ozioko Francis Okonkwo and Beatrice Okonkwo.[3]
Kenneth Okonkwo | |
|---|---|
| Born | 6 November 1968 Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria. |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Other names | Arinzechukwu |
| Education | University of Nigeria Nsukka |
| Occupations |
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| Notable work | Living in Bondage |
| Political party | Labour Party |
| Spouses | Ogechi Ezekiel
(m. 2000; div. 2002)Ifeoma Okonkwo (m. 2007) |
| Awards | the Africa Movie Academy Award on a Special Recognition of Pillars of Nollywood |
Education
editOkonkwo's educational journey began with his primary education, followed by his first higher learning qualifications from St. Theresa College. He then attended the University of Nigeria, where he earned a degree in Business Administration and Law (LLB). Furthering his studies, he obtained a Master's degree in International Law and Diplomacy from the same institution, he also obtained a Fellowship from the Chartered Institute of Economics.[4][5]
In addition to his formal education, Okonkwo also pursued theological studies at the Nigerian Bible School, earning a certificate in Theology and training as a Bible scholar and Minister of God.[3]
Career
editIn 2013, he won the Africa Movie Academy Award on a Special Recognition of Pillars of Nollywood.[6] In 2015, he was given a special recognition award by the organisers of the City People Entertainment Awards for his contribution to the growth of entertainment in Nigeria.[7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15]
Personal Life
editHe was first married to Ogechi Ezekiel, daughter of Pastor Ezekiel, General Overseer of Christian Pentecostal Mission International, in 2000. Their union was blessed with a son, Ifeanyi, but unfortunately ended in divorce two years later.
Okonkwo found love again and remarried Ifeoma, with whom he shares a son, Kenechukwu Isaac Chukwuchirimeze Okonkwo.[16]
Filmography
edit| s/n | Movie | Year | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Ploy (Etan) | 2021 | Chibuike |
| 2. | Dear Affy[17] | 2020 | Additional Crew |
| 3 | Living in Bondage: Breaking Free | 2019 | Andy Okeke |
| 4. | The British Expert | 2019 | Harry |
| 5. | iBelieve | 2018 | Buchi |
| 6. | Wives On Strike: The Revolution | 2017 | Baba Ngozi |
| 7. | 16th Anniversary | 2017 | Jeffery |
| 8. | Wives on Strike | 2016 | Baba Ngozi |
| 9. | Amanda my Village Wife | 2015 | Chinemelum |
| 10. | 41Love | 2015 | Philip |
| 11. | Heart of a Saint | 2012 | Charles |
| 12. | Heart of a Saint 2 | 2012 | Charles |
| 13. | Just in Case | 2012 | Alex |
| 14 | Heart of a Widow | 2011 | Nuel |
| 15. | Heart of a Widow 2 | 2011 | Nuel |
| 16. | Royal King | 2011 | |
| 17. | Royal King 2 | 2011 | |
| 18. | Weeping Soul | 2011 | Martins |
| 19. | Weeping Soul 2 | 2011 | Martins |
| 20. | King of Kings | 2009 | |
| 21. | King of Kings 2 | 2009 | |
| 22. | King of Kings 3 | 2009 | |
| 23. | Final Tussle | 2008 | |
| 24. | Kingdom of Men | 2008 | Dike |
| 25. | Kingdom of Men 2 | 2008 | |
| 26. | The Return of Ogidi | 2008 | Ogidi |
| 27 | The Return of Ogidi 2 | 2008 | |
| 28. | 666 (Beware the End Is at Hand) | 2007 | Pastor Chucks |
| 29. | 666 (Beware the End Is at Hand) 2 | 2007 | |
| 30. | African Soldier | 2007 | |
| 31. | African Soldier 2 | 2007 | |
| 32. | Divine Grace | 2007 | Bob |
| 33. | Divine Grace 2 | 2007 | |
| 34. | Greatness | 2007 | |
| 35. | Greatness 2 | 2007 | |
| 36 | Sins of the Heart | 2007 | |
| 37. | Sins of the Heart 2 | 2007 | |
| 38. | The Last Tradition | 2007 | |
| 39. | The Last Tradition 2 | 2007 | |
| 40 | The Revelation | 2007 | George |
| 41 | The Revelation 2 | 2007 | George |
| 42. | The Signs of End Time | 2007 | Pastor Chucks |
| 43. | The Signs of End Time 2 | 2007 | |
| 44. | The Trinity | 2007 | |
| 45. | The Trinity 2 | 2007 | |
| 46. | Titanic Tussle | 2007 | Owolabi |
| 47. | Titanic Tussle 2 | 2007 | |
| 48. | Trumpet of Death | 2007 | Nwabueze |
| 49. | Trumpet of Death 2 | 2007 | Nwabueze |
| 50. | Village Destroyers | 2007 | Nwabueze |
| 51 | Village Destroyers 2 | 2007 | Nwabueze |
| 52. | Across the River | 2006 | Mike |
| 53. | Across the River 2 | 2006 | Mike |
| 54 | Angel in Hell | 2006 | Ken |
| 55. | Angel in Hell 2 | 2006 | |
| 56. | Explosion: Now or Never | 2006 | Steve |
| 57. | Explosion 2: Now or Never | 2006 | |
| 58. | Explosion 3: Now or Never | 2006 | |
| 59. | My Promise | 2006 | |
| 60 | My Promise 2 | 2006 | |
| 61 | Sacred Blood | 2006 | Fred |
| 62 | Sacred Blood 2 | 2006 | |
| 62. | The Biggest Boy in Town | 2006 | |
| 63. | The Biggest Boy in Town 2 | 2006 | |
| 64. | The Devil in Her | 2006 | |
| 65. | The Devil in Her 2 | 2006 | |
| 66. | The Golden Fish | 2006 | Ben |
| 67. | The Golden Fish 2 | 2006 | |
| 68. | The Hard Solution | 2006 | |
| 69. | End of Money 1 & 2 | 2005 | Charles |
| 70. | Windfall 1& 2 | 2005 | |
| 71. | A Million Madness | 2004 | Gentility |
| 72. | Beyond Reason | 2004 | Ben |
| 73. | Government House 1 & 2 | 2004 | |
| 74. | Inheritance | 2004 | Ogbonna |
| 75. | My Desire 1 & 2 | 2004 | |
| 76. | Treasure 1 & 2 | 2004 | |
| 77. | World Apart 1& 2 | 2004 | Promise |
| 78 | Naomi | 2003 | Nduka |
| 79. | To Love a Thief | 2003 | Raymond |
| 80. | Holy Ghost Fire | 2001 | Daniel |
| 81. | The Suitors | 2000 | |
| 82. | Oganigwe | 1999 | Prince Onyema |
| 83. | Arusi-Iyi | 1998 | Chief Danco |
| 84. | Living in Bondage 2 | 1993 | Andy |
| 85 | Living in Bondage | 1992 | Andy |
See also
editReferences
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- ^ Silas, Don (2022-08-24). "2023: Nollywood actor Kenneth Okonkwo defects to Labour Party, backs Peter Obi". Premium Times. Retrieved 2022-10-06.
- ^ a b Sub-editor (2022-10-13). "Kenneth Okonkwo: Biography, Education, Career, Marriages, Net Worth, Achievements and Controversy". NewsWireNGR. Retrieved 2024-10-24.
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- ^ BellaNaija.com (2016-09-28). "Nollywood actor Kenneth Okonkwo adds Another Feather to his Hat with a Doctorate Degree". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2024-10-25.
- ^ "Nollywood Domination! View the Full List of Winners at the African Movie Academy Awards 2013". BellaNaija. 2013-04-22. Retrieved 2023-12-19.
- ^ "Latest Nigerian Entertainment News & Updates". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-12-19.
- ^ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/05/reasons-controversial-letter-gov-ugwuanyi-kenneth-okonkwo/ - vanguard nigeria newspaper
- ^ "Leadership News - Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspaper, Breaking News and more". 2022-05-29. Retrieved 2023-12-19.
- ^ Ugwueze, Emmanuel (2017-04-07). "Attack on Ugwuanyi: You are agent of mischief - Kinsmen blast Nollywood actor, Kenneth Okonkwo". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-12-19.
- ^ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/05/actor-kenneth-okonkwo-zenith-ingratitude/ - vanguard nigeria newspaper
- ^ "Nigeriafilms". Nigeriafilms. Retrieved 2023-12-19.
- ^ http://www.informationng.com/2017/10/chiwetalu-agu-believes-qualified-run-affairs-nollywood.html - informationng.com
- ^ http://thenet.ng/2017/09/omoni-oboli-wives-on-strike-gets-a-release-date/ - thenet.ng
- ^ Thabit, Khadijah (2014-10-17). "Another Nollywood Actor Joins Politics, See Photos". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 2023-12-19.
- ^ Joe, Man (2023-09-13). "Kenneth Okonkwo Bio, Political Career, Acting and Net Worth". GistReel. Retrieved 2024-10-24.
- ^ "Kenneth Okonkwo | Actor, Producer, Writer". IMDb. Retrieved 2024-06-18.