Blossom Chukwujekwu

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Blossom Chukwujekwu
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Born (1983-11-04) November 4, 1983 (age 41)
NationalityNigerian
CitizenshipNigerian
Alma mater Benson Idahosa University
Occupations
Years active2009-present
Known for
Spouses
Maureen Esisi
(m. 2015;sep. 2019)
Winifred Akhuemokhan
(m. 2022)
[1]
Awards See below

Blossom Chukwujekwu is a Nigerian actor, who made his professional acting debut in 2009. In 2015, he won the Best Supporting Actor Award [2] at the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards. [3] [4]

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Early life and education

Born Chukwudi Echezona Chukwujekwu on 4 November 1983, in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria to Dr I.E and Evangelist J.C Chukwujekwu, Blossom Chukwujekwu [5] is the first of two sons. He is a native of Otolo, Nnewi North in Anambra State, Southeast Nigeria. He attended Greater Tomorrow Primary School and Greater Tomorrow Comprehensive College both in Benin City, Edo State. For his tertiary education, Chukwujekwu opted to study Mass Communications at Anambra State University of Science and Technology. [6] where he spent a year. He completed his studies at the Benson Idahosa University, [7] Benin City, Edo State after a brief stint at the Enugu State University of Science and Technology. While in BIU, he was President of the Association of Mass Communication Students (AMCOS) in the 2007/2008 session. He was also an active member of the popular House of Theatre (H.O.T) where he played the lead in the stage drama, Godless: The path to dawn. Blossom maintains that playing Ukemu in Godless was his eureka moment. In July 2008, he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mass Communications from the Benson Idahosa University, Benin City, Edo State. He moved to Lagos, Nigeria a few months after graduating to perform his National Youth Service Corps obligations. Blossom stayed back in Lagos to pursue his acting ambitions.

Career

Blossom Chukwujekwu in the movie Gbomo Gbomo Express Blossom Chukwujekwu in Gbomo Gbomo Express.png
Blossom Chukwujekwu in the movie Gbomo Gbomo Express

In 2009, after several auditions Chukwujekwu [8] landed the lead role in the yet to be released Nigeria soap opera; Portrait Of Passion. That same year he was cast in his first feature film, Vivian Ejike's Private Storm [9] alongside Omotola Jalade Ekeinde and Ramsey Nouah. Chukwujekwu was profiled on Africa Magic's Nollywood show, Jara, [10] as one of the top 5 actors to watch out for in 2013. He was number 4 on ace Nollywood director, Charles Novia's, list of the best actors of 2013, [11] In 2012, Chukwujekwu landed a role in Flower Girl [12] which was his breakout movie. Released in 2013, [13] it achieved critical and commercial success in Nigeria, Ghana, the United Kingdom and film festivals in the United States and Canada. Chukwujekwu's next block buster feature film, [14] Finding Mercy, [15] was one of the most anticipated [16] and successful movies of 2013. It was the closing film at the African International Film Festival (AFRIFF 2013). [17] In 2014, Knocking on Heaven's Door [18] opened in cinemas nationwide on April 18. Chukwujekwu's performance as the abusive and emotionally volatile "Moses" earned him the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice 2015 Best Supporting Actor award. Chukwujekwu's most notable film credits include Flower Girl (2013), [19] Finding Mercy (2013) [15] alongside Rita Dominic, Knocking on Heaven's Door (2014) [20] with Majid Michel, The Visit [21] (2015) with Nse Ikpe-Etim, A Place Called Happy (2015) [22] and Ghana Must Go [23] (2016) with Yvonne Okoro. He has featured in a handful of TV dramas & series, such as Tinsel on MNET, where he played Mr. Akinlolu Hart, MTVBASE's HIV themed Shuga, [24] CATWALQ by Emem Isong and Monalisa Chinda, Greg Odutayo's My Mum and I, About to Wed and Married. Chukwujekwu plays the lead role of Kelechi Pepple in Nigeria's first indigenous telenovela; Taste of Love. [25] (2015)

Personal life

Chukwujekwu got married traditionally [26] to Maureen, on 19 December 2015 and separated [27] [28] from her in September 2019. Three years later, Chukwujekwu married Winifred Ehimome (née Akhuemokhan) a niece of popular preacher and philanthropist, Chris Oyakhilome [29]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2009Private StormTony GomezFeature Film - Theatrical Release
2010Dating GameDoctor JoeFeature Film - Straight To DVD
Crazy PlayerDoctor JoeFeature Film - Straight To DVD
The SecretaryDoctor JoeFeature Film - Straight To DVD
One Voice Makes A MajorityGabuShort Film
Passionate EnvySammyFeature Film - Straight To DVD
2011FateRayFeature Film - Straight To DVD
SamanthaMorrisFeature Film - Unreleased
ShowgirlEmekaFeature Film - Straight To DVD
King Solomon And Queen Of ShebaDayoFeature Film - Straight To DVD
Evil CultSamFeature Film - Unreleased
CobraAceFeature Film - Unreleased
Commandment 7Inspector EzeFeature Film - Unreleased
2012ValourReginald OrjiFeature Film - Unreleased
2013 Flower Girl Tunde KulaniFeature Film - Theatrical Release
The MirrorZeusFeature Film - Unreleased
The Tarzan MonologuesJairusFeature Film
The ReturnEmekaFeature Film
Finding MercyJatoFeature Film - Theatrical Release
The UndertakingLeadTV movie - Africa Magic Original Film
MirrorLeadTV movie - Africa Magic Original Films
Stolen WatersLeadFeature Film - Internet Release
Raging PassionLeadFeature Film - Internet Release
2014Forgetting JuneDr. GeorgeFeature Film - Straight To DVD
Perfect ImperfectionsChuksTV movie - Africa Magic Original Film
IncorruptibleCharlesTV movie - Africa Magic Original Film
Green EyedGbubemiFeature Film - Theatrical Release
Knocking On Heaven's Door MosesFeature Film - Theatrical Release
2015 The Visit Lanre ShagayaWith Nse Ikpe Etim & Femi Jacobs
Gbomo Gbomo Express RotimiWith Ramsey Nouah
Mr&Mrs OnojaRamsey OnojaFeature Film - Post Production
Ghana Must GoOlanrewaju "El-Shagz" ShagayaFeature Film - Expected Release: June 10, 2015
A Place Called HappyDimejiFeature Film - Internet & TV Release
Falling Dr Yemiwith Desmond Elliot
2016 Okafor's Law (film) Chuks Okafor (a.k.a. Terminator)with Omoni Oboli
My Name is Kadi Kwem
2018 Black Rose DesmondFeature film directed by Okey Oku, also starring Nollywood actors Ebele Okaro, Lilian Echelon, Betty Bellor, and J.K.A Swanky
2019 The Big Fat Lie Jameswith Rita Dominic, Tana Adelana [30]
The Millions (film) JeromeFeature film directed by Toka Mcbaror [31] starring Ramsey Nouah, Ayo Makun, Ali Nuhu
Òlòtūré EmekaFEATURE FILM & NETFLIX ORIGINALS
2020 Unroyal Supporting roleFeature Film - Directed by Moses Inwang, also starring nollywood heavyweights like Pete Edochie, Shaffy Bello, Ik Ogbonna and Matilda Lambert
Who's the Boss LekanProduced, written and directed by Chinaza Onuzo. Also in lead roles Sharon Ooja, Funke Akindele, and Ini Dima-Okojie. [32]
2021 Omo Ghetto: The Saga Gang Memberwith Funke Akindele, Chioma Akpotha, Nancy Isime
Day of DestinyYoung Bankolewith Jide Kosoko, Toyin Abraham, Norbert Young
Sanitation Day Inspector Hassanwith Nse Ikpe Etim, Belindah Effah,Oga Bello
2022 The Set Up 2 Igwe Mackintoshwith Seun Akindele, Grace Abah, Uzor Arukwe
2023 The Trade Ericwith Rita Dominic, Chiwetalu Agu, Shawn Faqua, Stan Nze
2024JAPATopewith Adesua Etomi, Mofe Duncan, Chinyere Wilfred, Layi Wasabi

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2009Portrait Of PassionMichael UmehSoap Opera - Unreleased
About To WedScorpionSitcom
Tinsel Doctor Akinlolu HartSoap Opera
2010Bella's PlaceMr. MccarthySitcom
My Mum&IConman/AngelSitcom
CatwalqAlvinSoap Opera
MarriedAllenSeries
2013Festac TownFranklinWeb Series
Shuga CoachSeries
SurulereHusbandMusic Video
2015Desperate Housewives AfricaLekanSeries
Taste of Love Kelechi PeppleTelenovella
2016ShampaignFrancis PetersSeries
Castle & Castle

Theatre

YEARTITLEROLENOTES
2008Godledd: The Path to DawnUkemuUniversity production

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryResultRef
2013 Best Of Nollywood Awards Best Actor In A Lead RoleNominated
Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards Best New ActorNominated
Abuja International Film FestivalMost Outstanding Male ActorNominated
2014 Nollywood Movie Awards Best Rising StarNominated
Best Lead MaleNominated
Golden Icons Academy AwardsMost Promising ActorNominated
Best Of Nollywood AwardsRevelation Of The YearNominated
2015 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards Best Supporting ActorWon [33]
Golden Movie Awards Golden Actor In A Lead RoleNominated
2019 Best of Nollywood Awards Best ActorNominated [34]
2020 Best of Nollywood Awards Best Supporting Actor –EnglishNominated [35]
2021 Best of Nollywood Awards Best ActorNominated [36]
2023 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards Best Actor In A Drama, Movie Or TV SeriesNominated [37] [38]

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