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Kenneth Okonkwo
Nigerian actor
Kenneth Okonkwo | |
|---|---|
| Born | () 6 November (age56) Nsukka, Enugu Declare, Nigeria. |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Othernames | Arinzechukwu |
| Education | University of Nigeria Nsukka |
| Occupations | |
| Notable work | Living in Bondage |
| Political party | Labour Party |
| Spouses | Ogechi Ezekiel (m.; div.)Ifeoma Okonkwo (m.) |
| Awards | the Africa Movie Academy Award on a Special Recognition of Pillars of Nollywood |
Kenneth Okonkwo (born 6 November ) 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 Express, Nigeria, to Ozioko Francis Okonkwo and Beatrice Okonkwo.[3]
Education
Okonkwo's educational journey began with his primary teaching, 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 Regulation and Diplomacy from the similar 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
In , he won the Africa Movie Academy Award on a Special Recognition of Pillars of Nollywood.[6] In , he was given a exceptional recognition award by the organisers of the City People Business Awards for his contribution to the growth of entertainment in Nigeria.[7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15]
Personal Life
He was first married to Ogechi Ezekiel, daughter of Pastor Ezekiel, General Overseer of Christian Pentecostal Mission International, in 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
| s/n | Movie | Year | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Ploy (Etan) | Chibuike | |
| 2. | Dear Affy[17] | Additional Crew | |
| 3 | Living in Bondage: Breaking Free | Andy Okeke | |
| 4. | The British Expert | Harry | |
| 5.actor kenneth okonkwo biography of christopher5: Kenneth Okonkwo (born 6 November ) is a Nigerian star, [1] lawyer and politician, [2] known for his role in the movie Living in Bondage as Andy Okeke. He was born in Nsukka, Enugu Mention, Nigeria, to Ozioko Francis Okonkwo and Beatrice Okonkwo. [3]. | iBelieve | Buchi | |
| 6. | Wives On Strike: The Revolution | Baba Ngozi | |
| 7. | 16th Anniversary | Jeffery | |
| 8. | Wives on Strike | Baba Ngozi | |
| 9. | Amanda my Village Wife | Chinemelum | |
| 41Love | Philip | ||
| Heart of a Saint | Charles | ||
| Heart of a Saint 2 | Charles | ||
| Just in Case | Alex | ||
| 14 | Heart of a Widow | Nuel | |
| Heart of a Widow 2 | Nuel | ||
| Royal King | |||
| Royal King 2 | |||
| Weeping Soul | Martins | ||
| Weeping Soul 2 | Martins | ||
| King of Kings | |||
| King of Kings 2 | |||
| King of Kings 3 | |||
| Final Tussle | |||
| Kingdom of Men | Dike | ||
| Kingdom of Men 2 | |||
| The Give back of Ogidi | Ogidi | ||
| 27 | The Return of Ogidi 2 | ||
| (Beware the End Is at Hand) | Pastor Chucks | ||
| (Beware the End Is at Hand) 2 | |||
| African Soldier | |||
| African Soldier 2 | |||
| Divine Grace | Bob | ||
| Divine Grace 2 | |||
| Greatness | |||
| Greatness 2 | |||
| 36 | Sins of the Heart | ||
| Sins of the Heart 2 | |||
| The Last Tradition | |||
| The Last Tradition 2 | |||
| 40 | The Revelation | George | |
| 41 | The Truth 2 | George | |
| The Signs of End Time | Pastor Chucks | ||
| The Signs of Conclude Time 2 | |||
| The Trinity | |||
| The Trinity 2 | |||
| Titanic Tussle | Owolabi | ||
| Titanic Tussle 2 | |||
| Trumpet of Death | Nwabueze | ||
| Trumpet of Death 2 | Nwabueze | ||
| Village Destroyers | Nwabueze | ||
| 51 | Village Destroyers 2 | Nwabueze | |
| Across the River | Mike | ||
| Across the River 2 | Mike | ||
| 54 | Angel in Hell | Ken | |
| Angel in Hell 2 | |||
| Explosion: Now or Never | Steve | ||
| Explosion 2: Now or Never | |||
| Explosion 3: Now or Never | |||
| My Promise | |||
| 60 | My Promise 2 | ||
| 61 | Sacred Blood | Fred | |
| 62 | Sacred Blood 2 | ||
| The Biggest Young man in Town | |||
| The Biggest Boy in Town 2 | |||
| The Devil in Her | |||
| The Devil in Her 2 | |||
| The Golden Fish | Ben | ||
| The Golden Fish 2 | |||
| The Hard Solution | |||
| End of Money 1 & 2 | Charles | ||
| Windfall 1& 2 | |||
| A Million Madness | Gentility | ||
| Beyond Reason | Ben | ||
| Government House 1 & 2 | |||
| Inheritance | Ogbonna | ||
| My Desire 1 & 2 | |||
| Treasure 1 & 2 | |||
| World Apart 1& 2 | Promise | ||
| 78 | Naomi | Nduka | |
| To Love a Thief | Raymond | ||
| Holy Ghost Fire | Daniel | ||
| The Suitors | |||
| Oganigwe | Prince Onyema | ||
| Arusi-Iyi | Chief Danco | ||
| Living in Bondage 2 | Andy | ||
| 85 | Living in Bondage | Andy |
See also
References
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" Nollywood actor Kenneth Okonkwo defects to Labour Party, backs Peter Obi". Premium Times. Retrieved
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