Kelechi Udegbe

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Kelechi Udegbe
NationalityNigerian
OccupationActor . voice over artist
Notable workOjuju

Kelechi Udegbe is a Nigerian film actor and voice over artist. [1] He is best known for starring as the lead character in Officer Titus. [2] Since his screen debut in 2009, Kelechi has starred in several films and soaps including Behind The Smile, Ojuju , Taxi Driver: Oko Ashewo , Horn Free Day and Kpians: The Feast of Souls. [3]

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Filmography

Film
YearFilmRoleNotes
2010Behind The Smile
2014Kpians: The Feast of Soulsas Dan MudiaghaLead role
Horn Free Dayas Aloysius
Ojuju as Emmy
2015Stupid Movieas Aloysius
Taxi Driver: Oko Ashewo as Bashar
2019 The Herbert Macaulay Affair [4]
2023 Orah Haggard-faced guard

Awards and nominations

YearAward ceremonyPrizeResultRef
2015 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards Best Actor in a ComedyNominated [5]
2016 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards Nominated [6]
2017 Best of Nollywood Awards Best Supporting Actor - EnglishWon [7]
2018 Best of Nollywood Awards Best Actor in a Lead Role - EnglishWon [8]
2019Nominated [9]
Best Supporting Actor - EnglishNominated
2021 Africa Movie Academy Awards Best Actor in a Supporting Role Won [10]

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