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Enyinna Nwigwe

Nigerian actor

Chief

Enyinna Nwigwe

BornSeptember 18,

Ngor Okpala, Nigeria

NationalityNigerian
CitizenshipNigerian
EducationEconomics,University of Calabar
Alma&#;materUniversity of Calabar
Occupations
  • Actor
  • film producer
  • entrepreneur
Years&#;active — present
Notable workGames Men Play
The Wedding Party 2

ChiefEnyinna Nwigwe (born September 18, ) is a Nigerian actor, producer, and entrepreneur. He is best known for playing Nonso in The Wedding Party 2,[1][2] and playing Tamuno in Black November.[3]

Early life and education

Nwigwe was born on September 18, ,[4] and raised in Obiangwu, Ngor Okpala, in Imo State to Nigerian parents. He studied at the University of Calabar, in Cross River State, Nigeria and holds a degree in economics.[5]

Career

Nwigwe began his career as a print and runway model before transitioning to professional acting.[6]

His first feature was in a film, Wheel of Change,[7][8]

In , he joined the cast of Black November opposite actors Kim Basinger, and Vivica A. Fox, Akon, and Wyclef Jean. In , he played the lead role in the South African movie, All About Love which won the best film, Southern Africa, at the AMVCA. In , Nwigwe played the role of Obinna Omego in the remake of the Nigerian film, Living in Bondage: Breaking Free,[9] and also played the role of Nura Yusuf in Nigeria's first military-based film, Eagle Wings.[10] Nwigwe also played the lead in Badamasi, a biopic on the former military President of Nigeria.[11] He got the Best Actor in a Leading Role nomination at the Africa Movie Academy Awards, for his portrayal of President Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida in the film.[12]

Nwigwe's portrait by Nigerian-American photographer Iké Udé was selected to permanently be on exhibition[13] at the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of African Art.[14]

Personal life

Nwigwe lives in Lagos State, southwestern Nigeria.[15] He is a Nigerian Chief.[16]

Filmography

Film

Television

Awards and nominations

References

  1. ^"The Wedding Party 2": Taking Nollywood Global". The Guardian Life. 17 December
  2. ^"This Nollywood Star Is On a Mission to Become a Master Actor—and He's Well On His Way". Okay Africa. 26 February
  3. ^Izuzu, Chidumga. "Enyinna Nwigwe: 10 things you didn't know about "Black November" actor". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 4 July
  4. ^"All About Enyinna Nwigwe's Marriage". . Retrieved 30 March
  5. ^"Biography/Profile/History Of Nollywood actor Enyinna Nwigwe – Daily Media Nigeria". Daily Media Nigeria.[permanent dead link&#;]
  6. ^"Enyinna Nwigwe – Runway model to award-winning actor". Guardian Nigeria. 9 June Archived from the original on 30 June Retrieved 5 July
  7. ^"Meet Enyinna Nwigwe - The talented and good-looking Nigerian born Nollywood Actor and Producer on an impressive climb to stardom". Talk Media Africa. 22 December
  8. ^"Enyinna Nwigwe: Here's everything you need to know about actor's "unusual" character in "Suru L' ere"". Pulse Nigeria. Archived from the original on 1 August Retrieved 5 July
  9. ^"'Living in Bondage: Breaking Free' Premiers on Netflix". Thisday Nigeria.
  10. ^"Nigeria's first-ever military movie 'Eagle Wings' premieres in Lagos". Premium Times Nigeria. 8 March
  11. ^"Filmmaker tells IBB's story in biopic film 'Badamasi: Portrait of a General'". Premium Times Nigeria. 18 October
  12. ^ ab"Film on IBB gets AMAA nominations". News Express Nigeria.
  13. ^"Moving Nigerian filmmaking beyond Nollywood". . 2 October
  14. ^"Nollywood actor Enyinna's portrait selected for American museum". The Nation Online. 3 February
  15. ^"Enyinna Nwigwe talks acting in Borno, not leaving Nigeria for Hollywood". The Cable Lifestyle. 28 March
  16. ^"Nollywood Star, Enyinna Nwigwe, Gets Chieftaincy Title For Philanthropic Activities". The Leadership. 29 May
  17. ^Chinepoh, Cosson (26 February ), Love Trap (Romance), Tati Amie, Denise Valérie Ayena, Kacy Banks, Mandh Filmhouse, retrieved 20 June
  18. ^Ebrechi, Kennedy. "Sony Pictures Television Unveils Enyinna Nwigwe As Host For "Pyramid Game Show Nigeria"". The Nigerian Voice. Retrieved 9 October
  19. ^"Oprah Winfrey, Vivica Fox, RMD, AY & Others make Nollywood & African Film Critics' Awards (NAFCA) Nominees List". Nollywood Observer.[permanent dead link&#;]
  20. ^"City People Entertainment Awards "Suru L"ere," "Tinsel," Adeniyi Johnson, Mide Martins among nominees". Pulse Nigeria.
  21. ^"Behold hot steppers and winners at BON awards ". Vanguard News. 12 December Retrieved 11 October
  22. ^Edeme, Victoria (11 September ). "BBNaija Pere bags 'Best Actor' nomination in BON Awards". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 17 September
  23. ^" Africa Magic Awards Nominees don land- See who dey list". BBC News Pidgin. Retrieved 26 March

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