Kenneth Okonkwo

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Kenneth Okonkwo
Born (1968-11-06) 6 November 1968 (age 56)
Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria.
NationalityNigerian
Other namesArinzechukwu
EducationUniversity of Nigeria Nsukka
Occupations
  • Actor
  • politician
Notable workLiving in Bondage
Political party Labour Party
Spouses
Ogechi Ezekiel
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(m. 2000;div. 2002)​
Ifeoma Okonkwo
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(m. 2007)​
Awardsthe Africa Movie Academy Award on a Special Recognition of Pillars of Nollywood

Kenneth Okonkwo (born November 6, 1968) is a Nigerian actor, [1] lawyer and politician, [2] known for his role in the movie Living in Bondage as Andy Okeke. He was born in Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria, to Ozioko Francis Okonkwo and Beatrice Okonkwo. [3]

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Education

Okonkwo's educational journey began with his primary education, followed by his first higher learning qualifications from St. Theresa College. He then attended the University of Nigeria, where he earned a degree in Business Administration and Law (LLB). Furthering his studies, he obtained a Master's degree in International Law and Diplomacy from the same institution, he also obtained a Doctorate degree from the Chartered Institute of Economics. [4] [5]

In addition to his formal education, Okonkwo also pursued theological studies at the Nigerian Bible School, earning a certificate in Theology and training as a Bible scholar and Minister of God. [3]

Career

In 2013, he won the Africa Movie Academy Award on a Special Recognition of Pillars of Nollywood. [6] In 2015, he was given a special recognition award by the organisers of the City People Entertainment Awards for his contribution to the growth of entertainment in Nigeria. [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12] [13] [14] [15]

Personal Life

He was first married to Ogechi Ezekiel, daughter of Pastor Ezekiel, General Overseer of Christian Pentecostal Mission International, in 2000. Their union was blessed with a son, Ifeanyi, but unfortunately ended in divorce two years later.

Okonkwo found love again and remarried Ifeoma, with whom he shares a son, Kenechukwu Isaac Chukwuchirimeze Okonkwo. [16]

Filmography

s/nMovieYearRole
1.Ploy (Etan)2021Chibuike
2.Dear Affy [17] 2020Additional Crew
3 Living in Bondage: Breaking Free 2019Andy Okeke
4.The British Expert2019Harry
5.iBelieve2018Buchi
6. Wives On Strike: The Revolution 2017Baba Ngozi
7.16th Anniversary2017Jeffery
8.Wives on Strike2016Baba Ngozi
9.Amanda my Village Wife2015Chinemelum
10.41Love2015Philip
11.Heart of a Saint2012Charles
12.Heart of a Saint 22012Charles
13.Just in Case2012/IIAlex
14Heart of a Widow2011Nuel
15.Heart of a Widow 22011Nuel
16.Royal King2011
17.Royal King 22011
18.Weeping Soul2011Martins
19.Weeping Soul 22011Martins
20.King of Kings2009
21.King of Kings 22009
22.King of Kings 32009
23.Final Tussle2008
24.Kingdom of Men2008Dike
25.Kingdom of Men 22008
26.The Return of Ogidi2008Ogidi
27The Return of Ogidi 22008
28.666 (Beware the End Is at Hand)2007Pastor Chucks
29.666 (Beware the End Is at Hand) 22007
30.African Soldier2007
31.African Soldier 22007
32.Divine Grace2007Bob
33.Divine Grace 22007
34.Greatness2007
35.Greatness 22007
36Sins of the Heart2007
37.Sins of the Heart 22007
38.The Last Tradition2007
39.The Last Tradition 22007
40The Revelation2007George
41The Revelation 22007George
42.The Signs of End Time2007Pastor Chucks
43.The Signs of End Time 22007
44.The Trinity2007
45.The Trinity 22007
46.Titanic Tussle2007Owolabi
47.Titanic Tussle 22007
48.Trumpet of Death2007Nwabueze
49.Trumpet of Death 22007Nwabueze
50.Village Destroyers2007Nwabueze
51Village Destroyers 22007Nwabueze
52.Across the River2006Mike
53.Across the River 22006Mike
54Angel in Hell2006Ken
55.Angel in Hell 22006
56.Explosion: Now or Never2006Steve
57.Explosion 2: Now or Never2006
58.Explosion 3: Now or Never2006
59.My Promise2006
60My Promise 22006
61Sacred Blood2006Fred
62Sacred Blood 22006
62.The Biggest Boy in Town2006
63.The Biggest Boy in Town 22006
64.The Devil in Her2006
65.The Devil in Her 22006
66.The Golden Fish2006Ben
67.The Golden Fish 22006
68.The Hard Solution2006
69.End of Money 1 & 22005Charles
70.Windfall 1& 22005
71.A Million Madness2004Gentility
72.Beyond Reason2004Ben
73.Government House 1 & 22004
74.Inheritance2004Ogbonna
75.My Desire 1 & 22004
76.Treasure 1 & 22004
77.World Apart 1& 22004Promise
78Naomi2003Nduka
79.To Love a Thief2003Raymond
80.Holy Ghost Fire2001Daniel
81.The Suitors2000
82.Oganigwe1999Prince Onyema
83.Arusi-Iyi1998Chief Danco
84.Living in Bondage 21993Andy
85Living in Bondage1992Andy

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