Swanky JKA | |
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Born | Jideofor Kenechukwu Achufusi |
Nationality | Nigerian |
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Citizenship | Nigeria |
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Years active | 2015–present |
Awards | Trailblazer 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.
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]
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.
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
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2017 | Pretty Little Thing | Michael | [6] | |
2018 | Black Rose | Nelo | [7] | |
2018 | Crazy, Lovely, Cool | Neo | [8] | |
2018 | Lionheart | Reporter | [9] | |
2019 | Ofuobi | Jide | [10] | |
2019 | Living in Bondage: Breaking Free | Nnamdi Okeke | Breakthrough role | [11] |
2020 | Kambili: The Whole 30 Yards | Chidi | [12] | |
2021 | Dwindle | Chinedu | Lead alongside Broda Shaggi | [13] |
2022 | Money Miss Road | [14] | ||
2022 | I am Nazzy | |||
2021 | Lockdown | Sam | [15] | |
2016 | Poka Messiah | Xavier | [16] | |
2021 | Bad Boys & Bridesmaid | Olisa | [17] | |
2022 | Luckily Unfortunate | [18] | ||
2021 | Dice | Yomi Taiwo | [19] | |
2022 | My Oyibo Queen | [20] | ||
2022 | Ije Awele | Dubem | [21] | |
2017 | A Lonely Lane | Kelly | [22] | |
2015 | Lost Pride | Juice | [23] | |
2023 | A Tribe Called Judah | Emeka Judah | ||
Blood Vessel | Boma | |||
2023 | Special Assistant | Joel | [24] |
Year | Award | Category | Film | Result | Ref |
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2018 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Actor in a Leading Role (Igbo) | A Lonely Lane | Won | [25] |
Best Actor in a Leading Role (Igbo) | Ofu Obi | Nominated | [10] | ||
2020 | Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards | Best Actor | Living in Bondage: Breaking Free | Nominated | |
Trailblazer Award | Won | [9] | |||
Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Actor in a Leading Role (English) | Living in Bondage: Breaking Free | Won | [26] | |
Revelation of the Year (Male) | Won | ||||
Best Actor in a Lead role (Igbo) | Nne | Nominated | [27] | ||
Best Kiss in a Movie | Living in Bondage: Breaking Free | Nominated | |||
2021 | Net Honours | Most Popular Actor | Won | [28] |
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