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Born
Jideofor Kenechukwu Achufusi

Enugu
Nationality Nigerian
Other names
  • Swanky JKA
CitizenshipNigeria
Occupations
  • Actor
  • Model
Years active2015–present
AwardsTrailblazer award at the 2020 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards.

Jideofor Kenechukwu Achufusi (born 17 October 1991) is a Nigerian actor [1] and model, known professionally as Swanky JKA.

Contents

Jideofor is not yet married although it’s popularly rumored but he said it was a mere photoshoot.

He is best known for his portrayal of Nnamdi Okeke in Living in Bondage: Breaking Free , [2] as well as Chidi in Kambili: The Whole 30 Yards . [3] He won the Trailblazer award at the 2020 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCA). [4]

Career

Originally a model, Achufusi began his acting career by playing supporting roles in Nollywood films Poka Messiah, Black Rose, Pretty Little Thing, Ofu Obi and A Lonely Lane. He made his breakthrough in 2019 by playing the charismatic Nnamdi Okeke in the movie Living in Bondage: Breaking Free , [5] which earned him a Best Actor nomination and a Trailblazer award, both at the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards in 2020.

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotesRef
2014Burning BridgesMannyAlongside Ken Erics, Ivie Okujaye
2015Lost PrideJuiceAlongside Tana Adelana, Eucharia Anunobi Ekwu
2017Pretty Little ThingMichaelAlongside Jide Kosoko, Ngozi Ezeonu [6]
2018 Black Rose NeloAlongside Blossom Chukwujekwu [7]
2018 Crazy, Lovely, Cool NeoRomance [8]
2018Big MessComedy
2018 Lionheart ReporterAlongside Genevieve Nnaji, Nkem Owoh, Pete Edochie [9]
2019OfuobiJideAlongside Victoria Dijey, Chioma Idigo [10]
2019 Living in Bondage: Breaking Free Nnamdi OkekeBreakthrough role [11]
2020 Kambili: The Whole 30 Yards ChidiAlongside Mawuli Gavour, Nancy Isime [12]
2020A Bride with the GunPopeAlongside Avira Akpobi, Ifeanyi Anike
2021DwindleChineduLead alongside Broda Shaggi [13]
2022 Money Miss Road JoeAction / Comedy [14]
2022 I am Nazzy Comedy / Romance [15]
2022BrotherhoodSimonAlongside Mercy Aigbe, Adebowale Adetayo
2021LockdownSamAlongside Omini Aho, Chioma Chukwuka Akpotha [16]
2016Poka MessiahXavierAlongside Jude Thomas Dawam, Yul Edochie [17]
2021Bad Boys & BridesmaidOlisaAlongside Rosemary Abazie, Ademola Adedoyin [18]
2022Luckily UnfortunateAlongside Uzor Arukwe, Emmanuel Blaq [19]
2021DiceYomi TaiwoAlongside Imoudu Ayonote, Femi Branch [20]
2021Ejiro's LustBobbyAlongside Tana Adelana, Abayomi Alvin
2021Dear SisterJideAlongside Eucharia Anunobi Ekwu, Jude Thomas Dawam
2022My Oyibo Queen [21]
2022 Ije Awele Dubem / DubarAlongside Victoria Nwogu, Onyeka Onwenu, [22]
2017A Lonely LaneKellyAlongside Uju Anikwe, Juliet Ekeson [23]
2015Lost PrideJuiceDrama [24]
2023 A Tribe Called Judah Emeka JudahAlongside Funke Akindele [25]
Blood Vessel BomaAdventure / Drama / Thriller [26]
2023IfedicheChiwetalu Agu, Pete Edochie
2023Special AssistantJoelAlongside Kameel Audu, Aderinoye Babatunde [27]
2023Flip SideChikeIfeanyi Anike, Chinenye Chukwu
2024JapaMezuLead alongside Adesua Etomi [28]
2024I Love You RegardlessAlongside Lateef Adedimeji, Francis Atela

Awards

YearAwardCategoryFilmResultRef
2018 Best of Nollywood Awards Best Actor in a Leading Role (Igbo)A Lonely LaneWon [29]
Best Actor in a Leading Role (Igbo)Ofu ObiNominated [10]
2020 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards Best Actor Living in Bondage: Breaking Free Nominated
Trailblazer AwardWon [9]
Best of Nollywood Awards Best Actor in a Leading Role (English)Living in Bondage: Breaking FreeWon [30]
Revelation of the Year (Male)Won
Best Actor in a Lead role (Igbo)NneNominated [31]
Best Kiss in a MovieLiving in Bondage: Breaking FreeNominated
2021Net HonoursMost Popular ActorWon [32]

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