Gregory Ojefua

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Gregory Ojefua
Born
Igueben, Edo State, Nigeria
Citizenship Nigerian
Alma mater Adekunle Ajasin University
Occupation Actor, Voice Actor, Film Producer
Years active2009 – Present
Notable work Gold Statue, It's Her Day, Dwindle (film), Òlòtūré

Gregory Ojefua (born on July 3) also known as Greg "Teddy Bear" Ojefua is a Nigerian actor, voice actor, and film producer. [1] [2]

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Early life and education

Gregory Ojefua was born in Igueben, Edo State, Nigeria. He completed his primary education in his hometown before attending the Adekunle Ajasin University in Ondo State where he studied Business Management and Administration. [3]

Career

Gregory Ojefua started acting at a young age but professionally broke into the scene in 2015 with his performance in various television series and films. Ojefua has played numerous roles in both film and television. He gained recognition for his portrayal of Odumegwu Ojukwu in the short film "The Encounter". [4] [5]

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes/Ref.
2014Up Creek Without a PaddleAsari DokuboDirected by Tarila Thompson, the cast includes; Van Vicker, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, Beverly Naya, and Michael Ihnow [6]
2015 The Banker ObiDirected by Ikechukwu Onyeka, other cast include; Belinda Effah, Mbong Amata, Seun Akindele [7] [8]
The EncounterGeneral EmekaDirected by Tolu Ajayi [9]
2016 It's Her Day OmonighoDirected by Aniedi Anwah and produced by Bovi [10] [11]
The Arbitration Chijioke UtahDirected by Niyi Akinmolayan, other casts include; Somkele Iyamah, Ireti Doyle, OC Ukeje and Beverly Naya [12] [13]
Just Not Married EkunDirected by Uduak Obong Patrick, other casts include; Seun Aflabi, Ijeoma Grace Agu, Stan Nze and Rotimi Salami [14]
Suru L'ere BrumeDirected by Mildred Okwo, other casts include; Kemi Lala Akindoju, Rita Dominic, Seun Ajayi [15] [16]
Men In TroubleNickDirected by Paul Omoruyi [17]
Virgin BrideDirected by Sobe Charles Umeh [18]
Jimi BendelD.P.O JohnDirected by Ehizojie Ojesebholo [19]
2017 Omoye Reverend FatherDirected by Uche Chukwu, other casts include; Kiki Omeili, Rotimi Salami, Omobola Akinde [20] [21]
The Women Chubi EnweuzoDirected by Blessing Effiom Egbe, other casts include; Rita Dominic, Kate Henshaw, Omoni Oboli, and Femi Branch [22]
Bariga Sugar SoldierDirected by Ifeoma Nkiruka Chukwuogo, other casts include; Tina Mba, Lucy Ameh, Halima Olarewaju [23] [24]
TraceGebuDirected by Olu Alvin, other casts include; Blossom Chukwujekwu, Bhaira Mcwizu, and Yvonne Enakhena [25] [26]
PursuitDirected by Fiyin Gambo [27]
The Panic Room EncountersChief Detective TareDirected by Wayde Wonder [28]
2018 Oga Bolaji OmoDirected by Kayode Kasum, other cast include; Ikponmwosa Gold and Omowumi Dada
Nigerian Prince HenryDirected by Faraday Okoro, other cast include; Antonio J Bell, Chinaza Uche, Bimbo Manuel, Tina Mba
2019The Coffin SalesmanUwem's Friend Imoh Umoren [29]
Truth & TidingsEmenikeDirected by Emeka Bishop Nwabunze, other cast include; Frederick Leonard and Rachel Oniga
Three Thieves Rukevwe's BossDirected by Udoka Oyeka, casts include; Angel Unigwe, Shawn Faqua, Enado Odigie, Odunlade Adekola [30] [31]
Gold Statue RamboDirector by Tade Ogidan, other cast include; Gabriel Afolayan, Kunle Remi, Richard Mofe-Damijo, and Sola Sobowale
2020 Son of Mercy BiggieDirected by Amen Imasuen, cast include; Alex Ekubo, Linda Osifo and Kelvin Ikeduba
Soft Work NonsoDirected by Darasen Richards, cast include; Ik Ogbonna, Alex Ekubo and Shaffy Bello
Dear Bayo MugabeDirected by Imoh Umoren, other cast include; Martha Ehinome and Kelechi Udegbe
2021Finding ForeverKeneDirected by Emeka Madu, cast include; Mike Godson and Debby Felix
What Happened at St James Directed by Marc Adebesin, cast include; Zack Orji, Ken Erics and Chimezie Imo
April ShowersDirected by Richards Omos-Iboyi, other cast include; Kunle Remi, Pere Egbi and Lilian Esoro [32]
Country HardDinma;s LandlordDirected by Paul Utomi, other cast include; Theresa Edem, Timini Egbuson and Kehinde Bankole [33]
BeautifoolDirected by Richard Omos Iboyi, other cast include; Kunle Remi, Tana Adelana and Kelvin Ikeduba
Collision Course TARS CommanderDirector by Bolanle Austen-Peters, other cast include; Chioma Chukwuka, Daniel Etim Effiong and Zainab Balogun [34]
2022The HookupDirected by Uyoyou Adia [35] [36]
Prayers For NinaDirected by Kabat Esosa Egbon [37]
Inside LifeDirected by Clarence Peters, other cast include Jide Kosoko and Scarlet Gomez
Over Her Dead Body RascoDirected by Sola Osofisan, other cast include; Nse Ikpe-Etim and Binta Ayo Mogaji [38]
2023Fill in StationCast include; Elma Mbadiwe [39]
The TradeEbukaDirected by Jadesola Osiberu, other cast include; Blossom Chukwujekwu, Angel Unigwe, Shawn Faqua, and Chiwetalu Agu
BadcopJumaDirected by Abbey Abimbola, other cast include; Ali Nuhu, Etinosa Idemudia, Allwell Ademola, Geoff Andre Feyaerts
This Is LagosOmo DadaDirected by Kenneth Gyang, other cast include; Mike Afolarin, Gabriel Afolayan, Kate Henshaw, and Enyinna Nwigwe
A Tribe Called Judah PlutoDirected by Funke Akindele, Adeoluwa Owu, Edited by Valentine Chukwuma [40]

Awards and nominations

Gregory Ojefua got a nomination for Best Actor in a Drama at the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCA) in 2017, He was awarded Best Actor at the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) in 2023. [41] [42] [43]

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