Uzor Arukwe

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Uzor Arukwe
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Born (1983-08-06) August 6, 1983 (age 42)
NationalityNigerian
OccupationActor
Years active2014  – present
Known forHis role as Inspector Sam in Sergeant Tutu
Notable workA Tribe Called Judah, Momiwa, Love in Every Word

Uzor Arukwe (born August 6, 1983) is a Nigerian actor from Nkwerre, Imo State in the southeastern region of Nigeria. He is known for his works on screen and stage. [1]

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He attended the Nigerian Navy Secondary School, Port Harcourt, the capital city of Rivers State, south-south Nigeria. He has a Bachelor of Science in Economics and another Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Abia State University. After obtaining his first degree, Arukwe moved to Calabar, where he also got a master's degree in Business Administration. [2] He has featured in a lot of movies like A tribe called Judah, Malaika, Head over bills, Momiwa, Love in every words and a lot more

Career

Arukwe made his Nollywood debut in 2014 in the movie Unspoken Truth but gained recognition for his role in Sergeant Tutu. [3] [4] His role as a private investigator in the 2019 movie, Code Wilo also earned him more recognition. [5] [6] He received 2 nominations for ‘Best Actor in Comedy or Movie’ in the 2020 African Magic Viewers' Choice Award for his roles in Smash and Size 12 respectively and a nomination for 'Best Actor' in the 2021 Best of Nollywood Awards for his role in Yours Regardless. [4] [7] [8]

Nomination

He was nominated in the 2020 African Magic Viewers' Choice Award (AMVCA) and in the 2021 Best of Nollywood Awards. [8] [7] [9]

For his appearance in the films Size 12 and Smash, he was nominated twice for the 2020 African Magic Viewer's Choice Award for ''Best Actor in Comedy or Movie''.

Filmography

Films

YearTitleRoleNotes
2014Unspoken TruthMartinsDebut role
2015Fine GirlGregoryAlongside Ozzy Agu, Grace-Charis Bassey
2016Size 12FredAlongside Bimbo Ademoye, Yemi Blaq
2017Sergeant TutuInspector SamAlongside Funny Bone, Tunji Aderibigbe
In LineDebo DeviAlongside Esosa Adah, Elsie Ajokku, Chris Attoh
2018KayanmataFolaAlongside Fred Amata, Ayo Adesanya Hassan
Blood LettersChrisAlongside Yvonne Enakhena, Efe Irele
SmashAlongside Bolanle Ninalowo, Funny Bone, Iyabo Ojo
2019 Sugar Rush KnightAlongside Bimbo Ademoye and Bisola Aiyeola
The Set Up Pastor DimejiAlongside Dakore Akande and Adesua Etomi
Boys Will Be BoysMikeAlongside Blessing Anietie, Promise Awoke
Hire a Woman JideAlongside Nancy Isime and Alexx Ekubo
Kpali Alongside Nkem Owoh and Ini-Dima Okojie
Size 12JideAlongside Maryjane Bologi, Grace Asuowo, Mary Lazarus
Code Wilo
She is Pastor ChikeAlongside Chiwetalu Agu, Ime Bishop Umoh
2020 Kambili: The Whole 30 Yards BankoleAlongside Nancy Isime and Elvina Ibru
Dear Affy KelechiAlongside Toyin Abraham, Bimbo Ademoye, Seilat Adebowale
Through the WireEhizAlongside Bimbo Ademoye, Chioma Agulefo
A Thousand Ways to Break a Cheating ManTamiAlongside Bimbo Ademoye, Ray Adeka, Ivy Blessing Agbo
Tanwa Savage JolaAlongside Segun Arinze, Bimbo Ademoye, Nkechi Blessing
2021 Prophetess Eze-EgoAlongside Toyin Abraham and Kehinde Bankole
Dwindle Male SaintAlongside Swanky JKA and Broda Shaggi
Progressive Tailors Club Mazi ChibuzorAlongside Adesina Adebayo, Alakija Adebayo, Femi Adebayo
Enemy CloserOwenAlongside Grace-Charis Bassey, Nini Mbonu
Hell's CandidateDubemAlongside Fred Amata, Uche Ben
The Blood CovenantJiteAlongside Shalewa Ashafa, Tobi Bakre, Akexx Ekubo
2022 Chief Daddy 2: Going for Broke Prince SonnyAlongside Chika Agwuike, Dakore Akande, Violet Akhator
Finding MeJidennaAlongside Rita Anyabuwa, Gift Eyimba
The Man for the JobJosephAlongside Rita Anwarah, Akintoba Adeoluwa
Head Over BillsJesseAlongside Bimbo Ademoye, Kehinde Adeboyega
2023 A Tribe Called Judah Chigozie OnuahaAlongside Funke Akindele, Jide Kene Achufusi, Timini Egbuson
MercyTonyeAlongside Owolusi Abiodun, Charles Born, Blessing Jessica Obazi-Nze
Malaika Alongside Toyin Abraham, Odunlade Adekola, Muyiwa Ademola
Blood Sisters Alongside Chimamanda Eze, Oge Gabriel, Emeka Madu
Heart StringsAlongside Okey Jude, Jide Kosoko, Uche Montana
2024What About Us?JaiyeAlongside Folu Storms, Kunle Remi
On the EdgeKoredeAlongside Umaru Abudulai, Funso Adeolu, Temitope Aje
The ChefKwameAlongside Okoli Mather Chinonye, Angela Eguavoen
Wedding Night BluesNosa EzekielAlongside Tochi Akparanta, Chijindu Aniakor
House ArrestChudiAlongside Bimbo Ademoye, Adebolu Ola Ezikpe
Oma's TruthNdukaAlongside Moet Abebe, Sunday Atate, Micah Great
On the EdgeKoredeAlongside Umaru Abdulai, Funso Adeolu
Just the Two of usAlongside Uche Montana, Directed by Best Okoduwa
MomiwaNaetoAlongside Blessing Jessica Obasi-Nze and Iyabo Ojo, Produced and Directed by Biodun Stephen
Love in Every WordObioraAlongside Bam Bam (Bamike), Produced by Omoni Oboli

TV shows

YearTitleRoleNotes
2019Oga! PastorDeoye GesindeWebseries by Ndani TV
2019-2020UnbrokenNafike MalafaTV series
2021Tough LoveTV series
2025 The Party TV series

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryNomineeResultRef
2020 African Magic Viewers' Choice Award Best Actor in a Comedy or MovieUzor Arukwe - SmashNominated [4]
Uzor Arukwe - Size 12Nominated
2021 Best of Nollywood Awards Best ActorUzor Arukwe - Yours RegardlessNominated [8]
2025 Africa Magic Viewer's Choice Award Best Supporting ActorUzor Arukwe - SuspicionNominated [10] [11]

References

  1. ↑ Ajose, Kehinde (2023-10-07). "Actors deserve better pay — Uzor Arukwe". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2023-12-03.
  2. ↑ "Actors Deserve Better Pay — Uzor Arukwe". Punch Ng. 8 October 2023.
  3. ↑ Adeyemo, Ifeoluwa (2020-01-21). "10 Actors to Watch Out for in 2020". Nigerian Entertainment Today . Retrieved 2021-06-02.
  4. 1 2 3 Mofijesusewa, Samuel (2020-03-06). "Toyin Abraham, Uzor Arukwe, and Zainab Balogun - The Talented Trio Nominated Twice In An AMVCA Category". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 2021-06-02.
  5. ↑ Bada, Gbenga (2019-12-18). "Pulse List 2019: The top 10 male Nollywood actors of the year". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2021-06-02.
  6. ↑ Samuel, Mofijesusewa (2021-01-11). "Top 15 Nollywood Actors to Watch Out For in 2021". Nigerian Entertainment Today . Retrieved 2021-06-02.
  7. 1 2 Ige, Rotimi (2020-03-06). "7th AMVCA: Bimbo Ademoye, Daniel Etim Effiong, Reminisce and other promising stars to watch out for". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2021-06-11.
  8. 1 2 3 Edeme, Victoria (2021-09-11). "BBNaija Pere bags 'Best Actor' nomination in 2021 BON Awards". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2021-09-17.
  9. ↑ "Actor Uzor Arukwe Responds To Criticisms On His Role In 'A Tribe Called Judah'". 2024-03-02. Retrieved 2024-06-22.
  10. ↑ Adeneyo, Apegg (2025-03-24). "Lateef Adedimeji, Uzor Arukwe get nod as AMVCA announces nominees for 2025 edition - Kemi Filani News". Kemi Filani. Retrieved 2025-03-25.
  11. ↑ Adene, Gift (2025-03-25). "Uzor Arukwe, Lateef Adedimeji, others bag 2025 AMVCA nominations - Charming Magazine" . Retrieved 2025-03-25.


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