Aproko Doctor | |
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Born | Egemba Chinonso Fidelis 26 October 1990 Imo State, Nigeria |
Nationality | Nigerian |
Education | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
Occupation | Medical doctor |
Years active | 2017-till date |
Egemba Chinonso Fidelis popularly known as Aproko Doctor, (born 26 October 1990) is a Nigerian doctor, health influencer and actor. [1] He is the founder of Healthy Brands and 100K Club, a non-profit organisation. [2]
Since childhood, Egemba nursed the dream of becoming a medical doctor. He began his medical career in 2016, as a resident doctor in Imo State University Teaching Hospital. [3]
A year after, he moved back to Lagos with the hopes of securing better job opportunities. [4] In 2017, he started sharing health nuggets and wellness tips on social media under the brand name "Aproko Doctor". [5] He is best known for breaking down medical situations using humour and storytelling. In 2020, he founded the 100K Club, a non-profit organisation that gives support to Nigerians who need health assistance. [6] He is a three-time winner of the Trendupp Awards and a two-time winner of the Pulse Influencer Awards. [7] [8]
In 2022, Egemba featured in "Strain", a Nigerian Netflix movie that raises awareness on Sickle Cell Anemia. He starred alongside Bimbo Akintola, Shushu Abubakar, Alex Usifo, Gloria Anozie-Young. [9] [10]
Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref |
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2023 | PSHAN | Health Influencer of the Year | Won | [11] [12] |
Trenduup Awards | The Force of Wellness | Won | [13] | |
2022 | Won | [14] | ||
The Future Awards Africa | Prize for Health and Wellness | Nominated | [15] | |
Pulse Influencer Awards | Health and Fitness Influencer of The Year | Won | [16] | |
2021 | Trenduup Awards | The Force of Wellness | Won | |
2020 | Impact Africa Summit | Health Influence on Media | Won | [17] [18] |
In June 2020, Egemba married Chiamaka Nwakalor. In December 2022, he revealed his struggle with a brain tumour "Craniopharyngioma" which required surgery. [19] [20] [21]
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