Ejike Asiegbu
Ejike Asiegbu (born 8 November 1959) is a Nigerian actor and filmmaker who served as president of the Actors Guild of Nigeria from 2005 to 2009. He previously worked as a personal assistant to former Biafran leader Odumegwu Ojukwu during the 1994 National Constitutional Conference held in Abuja.
Ejike Asiegbu
- Name
- Ejike Asiegbu
- Born
- 8 November 1959
- Birthplace
- Nigeria
- Education
- University of Port Harcourt
- Occupation
- Actor
- Fields
- theater arts
- Honours
- Africa Movie Academy Awards · Best of Nollywood Awards · City People Entertainment Awards
- Languages
- English · Igbo · Nigerian Pidgin
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Ejike Asiegbu (born 8 November 1959) is a Nigerian actor and filmmaker who served as president of the Actors Guild of Nigeria from 2005 to 2009. He previously worked as a personal assistant to former Biafran leader Odumegwu Ojukwu during the 1994 National Constitutional Conference held in Abuja.
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Biography
Biography
Ejike Asiegbu studied at University of Port Harcourt. The recorded working language is English, Igbo and Nigerian Pidgin. The field of work recorded is theater arts. Distinctions recorded are Africa Movie Academy Awards, Best of Nollywood Awards and City People Entertainment Awards.
Key facts
Key facts
• Name — Ejike Asiegbu • Birth Name — Ejike Asiegbu • Born — 8 November 1959 • Birthplace — Nigeria • Education — University of Port Harcourt • Occupation — Actor • Years Active — 1996-present
Early life and education
Early life and education
Asiegbu was born on 8 November 1959 in Umuahia. He began his primary education at Constitution Crescent Primary School, Aba and completed it at St. Mary's Primary School, Lokoja. He attended Abdul Azeez Attah Memorial College, Okene, before completing his secondary education at Christ the King College, Onitsha, in 1980. He later graduated from the University of Port Harcourt in 1993 with a bachelor's degree in theatre arts.
Career
Career
Asiegbu joined the Nigerian film industry (Nollywood) in 1996 and made his acting debut in the film Silent Night, which brought him to prominence. He is known for appearing mainly in action films alongside Pete Edochie, Clem Ohameze, Kanayo O Kanayo and Kenneth Okonkwo.
Personal life
Personal life
Asiegbu is married to Ogechi Asiegbu and they have four children.
Filmography
Filmography
• Christmas in Lagos (2024) as Nonso • Sword of God (2024) as Chief Alex • Zarz End (2023) • Glamour Girls (2022) as Chief Nkem • Ije Awele (2022) • Pushback (2021) as Papa • The Silent Baron (2021) • RattleSnake: The Ahanna Story (2020) as politician • Eyimofe (2020) as Goddey • 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 Has Changed Hands (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) • 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 • Borderline (2001) • Dirty Game (2000) • State of Emergency (2000) as chief inspector • Elastic Limit (2000) as Jimmy • The Price (1999) as Charles • Holy Crime (1999) as Prophet Mazumba • Oracle (1998) • Blood Money (1997) as boss • Rituals (1997) • Silent Night (1996) • Nneka the Pretty Serpent 2 (1995)
Awards
Asiegbu has won several awards, including: • 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 • Most Prominent Actor in Nigeria at the Africa Movie Academy Awards
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