Ejike Asiegbu // is a Nigerian film actor and film director who once served as President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria.[1][2] He was also previously appointed as personal assistant to former Biafran leader Odumegwu Ojukwu during the 1994 National Constitutional Conference in Abuja, the federal capital territory of Nigeria.[3]
Ejike Asiegbu | |
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Born | Ejike Asiegbu 8 November 1959 |
Nationality | Nigerian |
Alma mater | University of Port Harcourt |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1996-present |
Education
editEjike Asiegbu had his primary school education at Constitution Crescent Primary School in Aba, Abia State, southeastern Nigeria, but completed his primary school education at St. Mary’s Primary School in Lokoja, Kogi State, north-central Nigeria. After completing his primary school education, Ejike Asiegbu proceeded to Abdul Azeez Attah Memorial College, Okene in Kogi State, Nigeria, but completed his secondary school education at Christ the King College (CKC) in Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria in 1980.
After completing his secondary school education, Ejike Asiegbu proceeded to University of Port Harcourt in Rivers State, Nigeria and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre Arts in 1993.
Career
editEjike Asiegbu joined the Nigerian movie industry (Nollywood) in 1996 and acted in his first movie “Silent Night” a movie that brought him to limelight. He acts mostly in action movies along with Pete Edochie, Clem Ohameze, Kanayo O Kanayo and Kenneth Okonkwo.
Awards
editEjike Asiegbu won several awards which include; *Best Actor of the Year at the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCA),
- Best Actor in Nigeria at the City People Entertainment Awards,
- Best Actor in a Leading Role at the Best of Nollywood Awards and
- Most Prominent Actor in Nigeria at the Africa Movie Academy Awards.
Personal life
editEjike is married to Ogechi Asiegbu, and has four children, including Etochi Ejike Asiegbu.
Filmography
edit- Sword of God (2024) as Chief Alex
- Zarz End (2023)
- The Silent Baron (2022)
- Glamour Girls (2022) as Chief Nkem
- Pushback (2021) as Papa
- RattleSnake: The Ahanna Story (2020) as Politician
- She Is (2019) as Chief Anyaoku
- Gossip Nation (2012) as Kabaka's Father-in-Law
- The Wrong Money (2008) as Mr. Benson
- Silent Whispers (2007)
- Be My Val (2006) as Smith
- Last Kiss (2006)
- Power Must Change Hands (2006)
- The Wolves (2006) as Faculty Officer
- Squad Twenty-Three (2005) as Bimbo
- Executive Connection (2005)
- End of Money (2005) as Collins
- The Barons (2005)
- State of Emergency (2005) as Chief Inspector
- Too Much Money (2005)
- A Time to Die (2005)
- Abuja Boys (2004)
- Beyond Reason (2004) as Dr. Mike
- When God Says Yes (2003) as Martin
- Elastic Limit (2000) as Jimmy
- The Price (1999) as Charles
- Oracle (1998)
- Dirty Game (1998)
- Rituals (1997)
- Silent Night (1996)
References
edit- ^ Benjamin, Njoku (24 October 2015). "Ejike Asiegbu blasts Gambian film maker, Calls him 'rants of a sore loser'". Vanguard Newspaper. Retrieved 31 March 2016.
- ^ Husseini, Shaibu (8 August 2014). "Nigeria: Godfather Ejike Asiegbu Returns". The Guardian Newspaper. AllAfrica. Retrieved 31 March 2016.
- ^ Godwin, Ameh Comrade (24 February 2012). "Life as Ojukwu's P.A – Ejike Asiegbu". Daily Post. Retrieved 31 March 2016.
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