Okey Bakassi

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Okey Bakassi
Born
Okechukwu Anthony Onyegbule

3 October 1969
Imo state
Nationality Nigerian
Other namesokey bakassi
Citizenship Nigerian
Occupation Comedian
Website https://okeybakassi.com/

Okechukwu Anthony Onyegbule // ( Loudspeaker.svg listen ), popularly known as Okey Bakassi // ( Loudspeaker.svg listen ) (born 3 October 1969) in Imo state is a Nigerian stand-up comedian and actor. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] In 2014, he won the "Best Actor in a Leading Role (Igbo)" category at the 2014 edition of the Best of Nollywood Awards for his role in the film Onye Ozi . [6] [7]

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