Zubby Michael

Zubby Micheal
Born	Azubuike Michael Egwu Anambra State
Nationality	Nigerian
Citizenship	Nigerian
Education	Nnamdi Azikiwe University ( Mass Communication )
Alma mater	Nnamdi Azikiwe University
Occupation(s)	Actor movie producer.
Known for	His role in Three Windows.

Azubuike Michael Egwu professionally known as Zubby Michael is a Nigerian film actor and film producer. ^{[1] [2]} He is known for his roles in Three Widows, Royal Storm and Professional Lady. His first appearance was in the movie titled Missing Rib but known for The Three Widows where he played the lead role. ^[3]

Life and career

Zubby was born on February 1, 1985, in Anambra State. He attended Nnamdi Azikiwe University where he obtained a degree in mass communication. ^[4]

He began acting at a young age in Yola, the capital city of Adamawa State. ^[5] His first movie appearance was in a movie titled Missing Rib but became popular for his lead role in The Three Widows. Zubby has appeared in several other films. ^{[6] [7]}

Political career

On 25 November 2019, he was appointed into a political position as the special adviser on media to the Anambra State governor Willie Obiano. ^{[8] [9]} He was awarded a certificate of recognition for his contribution to the City Radio 89.7 FM youth empowerment initiative in Anambra State. ^[10]

Awards and nominations

Acting awards

Year	Award	Category	Result
2019	City People Movie Awards	Best Actor of the Year (Igbo) [11]	Nominated
	City People Movie Awards	Best Actor of the Year (English) [12]	Nominated
	Nigeria Achievers Awards	Best Lead Actor of the Year (English) [13]	Nominated
	South South Achievers Awards (SSA) [14]	Male Actor of the Year	Nominated
2018	South East Entertainment Award	Movie icon of the year	Won
	City People Movie Awards [15]	Best Actor Of The Year (English)	Nominated
2015	Nigerian Entertainment Award [16]	Actor of the Year (Indigenous Films)	Nominated
	City People Movie Awards[ citation needed ]	Best Supporting Actor of the Year (English)	Nominated
2014	City People Movie Awards [17]	Best New Actor of the Year (English)	Nominated
2011	Best Of Nollywood Awards (BON) [18]	Most Promising Act (male)	Nominated

Other awards

Year	Award	Category	Result
2020	South-East Beauty Pageant Organisation	Best Celebrity Politician of the Year	Won
2019	City People Movie Awards	Best Igbo Film of the Year (Eze ndi Ala) [11]	Nominated
2018	The Nigerian MSMEs & Achievers Awards	Nollywood Personality of the Year	Won

Pictorials

Year	Name of Magazine
2019	A New Touch of Africa (spring/summer 2019 edition) [19]

Interviews

Year	Interview
2021	KingsPrimeTV [20]
2019	BBC news Igbo [21]
	A New Touch of Africa [22]

Selected filmography

Year	Name	Role	Starring
2025	Owambe Thieves	Cheta	Sola Sobowale, Akin Lewis [23]
2024	When Love Strikes		Ademola Adedoyin, Jimmie Akinsola, Bimbo Akintola
2023	The Bride Price	Aloysius	Akinola Akano, Adebayo Davies
	Onyeegwu	Alex	Toyin Abraham, Lateef Adedimeji, Adebowale Adedayo
2022	Brotherhood	Poison	Mercy Aigbe, Roland Akande
	The Wildflower	Johntana	With Toyin Abraham, Mojisola Adebanjo, Joy Adeyemi
	Passport	Terminator	Mercy Johnson, Daniel Abua, Lateef Adedimeji
2021	Bloody Doings	Ugonna	Starring Jerry Amilo
	Ponzi	Charles	With Anne Annex, Adebowale Adebayo
	My Village People	Bishop Divine	With Sophie Alakija, Fares Boulos, Nkem Owoh
2020	Omoghetto:The Saga	Azaman	Mercy Aigbe, Yewande Adebayo
	Identical Twins
	Bad Omen
	Burial Battle
	Audio Money
	Egg of love
2019	The Return of Dangote
	Our Father's Property	Ebuka
	Dying of Thirst	Uzor
	Blood Feud	Reuben
	Children obey your parents	Azubuike
	Hunchback Princess	Ugo
	Seed of Greatness	Agumba
	A Thousand War	Obidi
	G4 The Money Men	Obinwanne
	Flashback	Chris	Starring Rachael Okonkwo
	Seed of Deception	Chima
	Enemy of Progress	Uzondu
	Shameless Sisters		Starring Lizzy Gold
	Yahoo King	King Ezego
	Boy Makes Money	Uzodimma
	Son of No Man	Nnanna
	The Return of Eze Ndi Ala	Eze	Starring Ken Erics, Rachael Okonkwo
	Afraid to Fall	James
	Pains of the Orphan	Prince Chimaobi
2018	Throne of Terror
	Sound of Calamity	Prince Irudike
	Lack of Money	Joshua
	Hunted Bride	Prince Ahamefula	Starring Eve Esin
	Omenka	Prince Obieze Nnoruka	Starring Queen Nwokoye
	Yahoo Shrine	Jide
	Bastard Money	Lazarus
	Made in South	Edozie
	Anayo China	Anayo
	Wasted Authority	Collins	Starring Ngozi Ezeonu
	Youngest Wife	Festus
	The one man squad	Victor
	Mama		Starring Liz Benson
2017	Eze Ndi Ala in America	Eze	Starring Ken Erics, Rachael Okonkwo
	The King of Vulture (Eze K'udene)
	Mr Arrogant	Arinze
	The Return	Igwe Ufuma	Starring Chacha Eke
	War for love	Dennis	Starring Rachael Okonkwo
	Ozoemena Ozubulu	Ozoemena
	Adaure, My love	Izunna	Starring Rachael Okonkwo
	Sword of Justice	Prince Ogugua	Starring Ken Erics, Ngozi Ezeonu
2016	Family Matters (Akara Ayasago)	Tony	Starring Ebere Okaro
2015	1st Hit	Gallardo	Starring Nonso Diobi and Mayor Ofoegbu
	The Promise	Izu	Starring Chacha Eke
	Abba	Chibueze	Starring Queen Nwokoye
	Okada 50	Okada 50	Starring Ebere Okaro
	Compound fools	Ossai	Starring Kenneth Okonkwo, Yul Edochie Queen Nwokoye and Funke Akindele
	My love, my mother's wish	Ikechukwu	Starring Rachael Okonkwo
	Settle Me	Agozie	Starring Ken Erics, Ngozi Ezeonu
	The Struggle	Alfred	Starring Kelvin Books Ikeduba
2013	Cry of a Witch	Buike	Chiwetalu Agu, Chizzy Alichi
2009	Heavy Heart	Johnson	Pascal Chinedu, Halimar Abubakar
2007	Blood Apart	Johnpaul	Pat Asore, Oge Chukwuka

References

1. "I nye Odumeje otito Chukwu, Chukwu eweere gị iwe – Zubby Michael". 22 November 2019. Retrieved 12 December 2019.
2. "Zubby Michael: Check out photos of actor's newly completed mansion". Pulse Nigeria. 26 September 2018. Retrieved 12 December 2019.
3. "Tuface taught me humility – Zubby Michael, actor". The Sun Nigeria. 17 February 2017. Retrieved 12 December 2019.
4. "Nollywood Actor, Zubby Michzel, in Love With P Square's Little Sister Mary". Nigerian Voice. Retrieved 12 December 2019.
5. "10 Nollywood Actors Who Started Out Well But Haven't Really Kicked On". Nigerian Entertainment Today. 25 January 2018. Retrieved 5 May 2019.
6. "Tuface taught me humility – Zubby Michael, actor". The Sun Nigeria. 17 February 2017. Retrieved 5 May 2019.
7. "12 Rising And Promising Nollywood Actors" . Retrieved 5 May 2019.
8. Alabi, Temitope (25 November 2019). "Obiano Appoints Actor Zubbby Michael As Special Adviser On Media". Information Nigeria. Retrieved 12 December 2019.
9. Nseyen, Nsikak (26 November 2019). "Nollywood actor, Zubby Micheal gets political appointment". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 12 December 2019.
10. Black, Henry (2 February 2022). "Atiku's Daughter, Nana Gives A Plot Of Land To Nolloywood Actor, Zubby Michael". Nigeriafilms. Retrieved 13 June 2024.
11. Salami, Oluwadamilare (4 October 2019). "Nomination List for 2019 City People Movie Awards (Igbo)". City People Magazine. Retrieved 29 December 2019.
12. Salami, Oluwadamilare (4 October 2019). "Nomination List for 2019 City People Movie Awards (English)". City People Magazine. Retrieved 29 December 2019.
13. "Nigeria Achievers Awards/NWAA on Instagram: "Nomination Alert!! Dear highly esteemed nominee, this is to formally bring to your notice your nomination in this year's Nigeria Achievers…"". Instagram. Retrieved 29 December 2019.
14. "Nominnees 2019 – South South Achievers Awards" . Retrieved 5 May 2019.
15. Reporter (8 September 2018). "Nominees For 2018 City People Movie Awards [Full List]". City People Magazine. Retrieved 5 May 2019.
16. "Music stars bag nominations for NEA Awards". www.pulse.ng. 12 June 2015. Retrieved 5 May 2019.
17. Blog, Judith Audu (9 June 2014). "Judith Audu's Blog: City People Entertainment Awards 2014, Complete Movie Categories Nominees List..." Judith Audu's Blog. Retrieved 5 May 2019.
18. Eribake, Akintayo (27 May 2011). "Ini Edo, Yemi Blaq to host BON awards". Vanguard News. Retrieved 5 May 2019.
19. "A New Touch of Africa". A New Touch of Africa. Retrieved 29 December 2019.
20. "Zubby Michael "I Am Scared of Women" (Prime Talks on Kinsprimetv) - YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 11 February 2021.
21. Gịnị na-afịọ nke Zubby Michael , retrieved 29 December 2019
22. ANTOA Exclusive Interview with Actor Zubby Michael , retrieved 29 December 2019
23. Writer, Guest (18 March 2025). "Why 'Owambe Thieves' is a must-watch". TheCable Lifestyle. Retrieved 28 April 2025.

External links

• Zubby Michael at IMDb