This article contains list of male actors from Anambra state and the name of the Town they Hail from
Anambra is a state in southeastern part of Nigeria. The capital and seat of government is Awka. Onitsha, a historic port city from pre-colonial times is the largest urban area in the state. The state’s theme is “Light of the Nation”, formerly known as the ” Home for all”.
In this article, I will be sharing with you 18 popular nollywood actors from the state:
#1. Pete Edochie
Chief Pete Edochie , MON, born March 7, 1947, Enugu , Nigeria but hails Nteje in Oyi Local Government Anambra state, Nigeria, is a Nigerian actor.
Edochie is considered one of Africa ’s most talented actors, being honored with an Industry Merit Award by Africa Magic and Lifetime Achievement by Africa Film Academy. Although a seasoned administrator and broadcaster, he came into prominence in the 1980s, when he played the lead role of Okonkwo in an NTA adaptation of Chinua Achebe ’s all-time best selling novel,Things Fall Apart.
Edochie descends from the Igbo people of Nigeria, and is a Catholic. In 2003, he was honored as a Member of the Order of the Niger by President Olusegun Obasanjo.
He got into radio broadcasting in 1967 at the age of 20, as a junior programmes assistant, after which he was elevated to the level of a Director. He was director of programmes, but doubling sometimes as Deputy Managing Director, and occasionally acting as Managing Director. He quit ABS because the government decided to politicise the affairs of their FM station, thereby resulting in the entire management being asked to move out, including him. He was to be the immediate successor to the MD, but had to leave and enrol into the movie industry.
Prior to that, he had featured in Things Fall Apart, and had won an International Award. The BBC flew into Nigeria to interview him for his role in Things Fall Apart.
In September 2017, Edochie endorsed Wikimedia movement in Nigeria, by appearing in a video to increase awareness, and use of Wikipedia among the older generations.
#2. Amaechi Muonagor
Amaechi Muonagor, born Idemili, Anambra State, is a Nigerian actor and producer. In 2016, he was nominated for AMVCA 2017 Best Actor In A Comedy.
Amaechi Monago is from Obosi village in Idemili, Anambra State in Nigeria. He attended St. Mary’s Primary School, Obosi, Oraifite Grammar School before he furthered his education at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) where he studied Economics and graduated in 1987.
In 1989, after his youth service , Amaechi started working for NAN (News Agency of Nigeria). He left his job a few years later for an acting role in his first movie as Akunatakasi in Taboo 1 , a Nigerian movie.
#3. Sambasa Nzeribe
Sambasa Nzeribe, born Chiedozie Nzeribe Siztus, is a Nigerian film and television actor, model and entertainer.
He hails from Anambra State of Nigeria, and has featured in a lot of successful Nigerian movies, including A Mile from Home (2013) Out of Luck (2015) , Just Not Married (2015), A Soldier’s Story (2015) ,Hotel Choco (2015), The Wedding Party (2016) ,The Island (2018), Slow Country (2018), Elevator Baby (2019), Kasala (2018) and The Ghost and the Tout (2018). In 2016, he won his second consecutive AMVCA for “Best Actor in a Drama”.
#4. Don Brymo
Don Brymo Uchegbu, popularly known as Don Brymo, is a famous Nollywood actor and a television personality. He acts mostly in action and epic movies alongside with Zubby Michael, Ken Erics, Yul Edochie, Ngozi Ezeonu, Chika Ike, Ini Edo, Tonto Dikeh and other top Nollywood celebrities. He was born on 24th November 1966 in Anambra State in the south eastern part of Nigeria. He is currently 53 years old.
Don Brymo acts mostly as a king, business tycoon and a father in Nollywood movies. He is currently married with beautiful kids.
Don Brymo is originally from Anambra State in the south eastern part of Nigeria, where he completed both his primary and secondary school education, and obtained both his First School Leaving Certificate, and West African Senior School Certificate.
Don Brymo is popularly known due to his various gangster roles in movies, which is not a real representation of his identity. He is a gentle man, very loving and caring. He is currently one of the hottest actors in Nollywood. Many people who watch his movies will believe with me in the assumption, that this talented actor is a force to reckon with in the Nigerian movie industry, Nollywood.
Don Brymo started acting at a very tender age when he was still in secondary school, where he was an active member of several dramatic clubs, and performed on different stage play and drama. In the late 2000s, Don Brymo joined the Nigerian movie industry, Nollywood, and since then till date he has featured in several Nollywood blockbuster movies, which include My God Never Sleep, No Mercy, The Gods will Fight for us, Oga Landlord, The Lion Girl, The Village Prostitute, Land of Fire, the Fish Girl, etc.
Don Brymo has acted alongside with top Nollywood celebrities such as Pete Edochie, Olu Jacobs, Jutus Esiri, Ngozi Ezeonu, Nkem Owoh, Patience Ozokwor, Ken Erics, Zubby Michael, Ebele Okaro, Chika Ike, Mery Johnson and other top Nollywood celebrities.
Don Brymo, in the cause of his career as an actor, has won several awards, which include Best Actor in a Leading Role at the City People Entertainment Awards, Most Promising Act to Watch at the Best of Nollywood Awards, Most Prominent Actor in Nigeria at the Africa Movie Academy Awards, Best Supporting Actor at the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards and the Award of Excellence by the Actors Guild of Nigeria.
#5. Chigozie Atuanya
Zeal Chigozie Atuanya is a Nigerian actor, producer and entrepreneur.
Chigozie Atuanya was born in Aba , Abia State but hails from Agu-Ukwu Nri in Anambra State . He holds a B.Sc. in Public Administration from Enugu State University of Science and Technology.
He made his screen debut in a 1998 film titled King Jaja of Opobo, and has since gone on to produce and star in several films. He was once a model for Delta Soap, appearing in one of their television commercials.
#6. Ken Erics
Ekenedilichukwu Ugochukwu Eric Nwenweh , professionally known as Ken Erics Ugo or simply Ken Erics, is a Nigerian film and television actor, writer and occasional musician. He is popularly known for his role as Ugo in the movie ‘The Illiterate.’
Erics was born in Kano State , Northwest Nigeria on 28 February 1985, and is the sixth of seven children of Eric Chukwuemeka Nwenweh, and Grace Ifeyinwa Nwenweh both of Enugwu-Ukwu in Anambra State, Southeast Nigeria. He is of Igbo descent. Erics had his primary education at Binta Mustapha Science Nursery and Primary School, Kano, and his secondary education at Dennis Memorial Grammar School (DMGS) Onitsha, Anambra State. As a young child, Erics showed a passion for the arts, and this culminated in his admission to the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State, where he graduated with a degree in Theatre Arts. He also holds a master’s degree in Theatre and Film studies.
In 2014, Erics won the award for Best Supporting Actor at the City People Entertainment Award, as well as the Best Lead Actor at the Afrifimo Awards in the United States. In 2015, he went on to win the Best Lead Actor award at the City People Entertainment Award.
In 2017, Erics won the City People Entertainment Awards 2017 for Best Actor of the Year and was also nominated for the Golden Movie Awards in 2018 for Best supporting Actor.
#7. Nonso Diobi
Nonso Diobi, born July 17, 1985, is a multiple award winning Nigerian actor and film director.
While studying Theatre Art at the University of Nigeria , he made his debut on-screen appearance in a 2001 film titled Border Line, followed by an outstanding performance in the movie tittled “Hatred”. Nonso diobi went on to give a sterling performance in the movie ‘Across the bridge,’ which gave him his major breakthrough, after which he became a house hold name across Africa. Diobi is a native of Nawfia, a small town in Anambra State , Nigeria. He is the founder and chairman of Goldentape media, a leading film/tv production company in Africa. Nonso Diobi is a UN peace ambassador as well as teachers without Borders ambassador. He has starred in over 76 films.
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#8. Jim Iyke
The famous movie star was born on September 25th, 1976 in Libreville, Gabon, but he originates from Ogwugwu Village in Enugu Agidi town of Anambra State. in Nigeria. He was born in the family of Stephen Esomugha, and he was one of eight children, among which he was the only boy. He has both older and younger sisters.
Jim Iyke received his education at the University of Jos in Plateau State. He obtained his bachelor degree in Philosophy and then succeeded in getting a diploma in Banking and Finance.
Aside starring in the movies, Jim Iyke also produces his own with the help of his production company. It was founded in 2007 and called “Untamed Productions”. So far, he produced two movies, which had mild success. They included some famous actresses, like Tangerine Martins and Judy Shekoni.
Jim Iyke has a lot of prestigious awards. He won Teenage Choice Awards three times. He has been acknowledged as the Best Actor at the Nigerian Entertainment Awards. And this is not the full list of his various “bests”.
Jim Iyke is labelled as “Nollywood’s bad boy,” because he is often engaged in some controversies. For instance, there was a viral video of his “deliverance”, which took place at the Synagogue. There was a rumour that Jim was possessed by some evil spirits, and that is why he is unable to get married. This video caused a lot of discussions and debates among his fans and movie lovers, because everyone wished to know the story behind the viral video.
#9. Tony Umez
Tony Umez is a Nigerian actor . He has acted in more than 200 Nollywood films of both English and Yoruba languages, since his debut in the 1994 film Died Wretched: Buried in N2.3m Casket.
Tony Umez was born in Ogidi, Anambra State . His mother is from Cross River State while his father is from Ogidi, the same place he was born. Despite his Igbo origin, he doesn’t speak Igbo but can fluently speak Efik , his mother’s language. Umez grew up in Lagos, where he had his primary and secondary education. He also has a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in English, and international law, and diplomacy respectively from the University of Lagos.
He started acting from his secondary days, where he performed on stage play and drama. In 1993, the actor joined Nollywood . He did not get a dime from his two movies which made him leave the industry for a few years.
He returned to the industry in 1997 and featured in the movie,”The Princess,” but it was the movie,” Died Wretched,” which was released in 1998 that made him popular.
#10. Emeka Ike
Emeka Ike is of an Igbo origin. He was born on March 22, 1967, to a family of Mr. Nickolas Ike and his wife whose name was not saved for the history.
Emeka studied mechanical engineering at the University of Lagos. However, quite soon he felt a burning passion for the art of acting and thus found himself a major role in “Deadly Affair” in 1987. This was the beginning of his career.
Emeka’s career in movies began when Ernest Obi, one of his colleagues in acting, introduced the young passionate would-be actor to Charles Owoyemi, a producer of then popular TV series titled “Fortunes”. At that time, soap operas were at the peak of their popularity, outshining big movies, and even having acted in “Deadly Affair” in 1987, Emeka gained a big popularity only after his appearance in Nollywood TV series.
Since the beginning of his career, Emeka acted in more than 200 movies. In the majority of them, he plays the roles of brutes who are utterly physical and often abuse women.
#11. Ernest Obi
Ernest Obi is a famous Nollywood actor, director, producer, television personality, entrepreneur, investor and a philanthropist. He was born on 21 June 1970 in Anambra State into a royal family. His father is the Oba 1 of Ukpor in the south eastern part of Nigeria.
Ernest Obi is originally from Anambra State in the south eastern part of Nigeria, but grew up in Lagos State in south western Nigeria. He is currently married to Evi Oki, who hails from Isoko, a small village in Delta State in the south southern part of Nigeria, and the marriage is blessed with beautiful kids.
He has directed and acted in more than 200 Nollywood movies, which include Daytime Lovers, Love Crime, Italian Deal, Last True Sacrifice, All I Have, Idemili, Calabash, Blood Money, Deep Bondage, My Angel, etc. He is one of the most creative, most gifted, most skillful and talented actor in Nigeria. He has the ability to interpret his role very well.
Ernest Obi, in the cause of his acting career, has won several awards which include Most Prominent Actor in Nigeria at the Africa Movie Academy Awards, Best Creative Director at the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Award, Best Actor in a Supporting Role at the Best of Nollywood Awards and Most Promising Act to Watch at the City People Entertainment Awards.
#12. Zubby Michael
Azubuike Michael Egwu professionally known as Zubby Michael, born 1 February 1985 in Ozubulu Anambra State , Nigeria, is a Nigerian film actor and movie producer. He is known for his role in Three Windows , 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.
Zubby was born in Ekwusigo Local Government Area in Anambra State, but grew up in Adamawa where he completed his elementary education. He attended Nnamdi Azikiwe University where he obtained a degree in Mass Communication.
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He began acting in Yola at a young age. His first movie appearance was in a movie titled Missing Rib, but became popular for his lead role in The Three Windows . Zubby has appeared in several other films.
#13. Chidi Mokeme
Chidi Mokeme, born 17 March 1972 is a Nigerian actor and reality show host.
He hails from Oba in idemili south LGA of Anambra state, south east Nigeria. He was the host of Gulder Ultimate Search Reality-show.
#14. Chris Okagbue
Chris Okagbue, born Okechukwu Christopher Ofala Okechukwu Okagbue , 23 June 1987, is a Nigerian model, actor, movie producer and reality television star. He was the winner of the Gulder Ultimate Search season 8 reality show. He is of the Igbo tribe and is the son of the former Obi of Onitsha.
Okagbue is from Onitsha in Anambra state . He is a twin. He was born into the royal family of the former Obi of Onitsha, the late H.R.H. Obi Ofala Okechukwu Okagbue and Ogechukwu Clara Okagbue, on 23 June 1987. His parents have six children, namely his elder sister Sandra Okagbue, who is a former model and beauty queen, his twin brother Christian, and three younger sisters, Jane, Christabel and Bella. He has a degree in sociology from the University of Lagos.
He made his first appearance in a cinema film, with a small role in the movie A Wish , followed by the movie Playing Safe , both directed by Elvis Chuks. His biggest role is as the lead character in the critically acclaimed movie, Lotanna . He played the role of Lotanna in the film which starred the Ghanaian actress Ama K. Abebrese , Jide Kosoko , Bimbo Manuel , Victor Olaotan and Liz Benson. He made his debut on stage acting in a comedy play titled Election Fever, which depicted the Nigerian government and its electoral system. The play was directed by Bolanle Austen-Peters, and was sponsored by The Ford Foundation, British Council and the Lagos Theatre Festival.
Okagbue has starred in movies with Joke Silva, Fella Makafui, Tonto Dike , Ini Edo , Ama K. Abebrese , Jide Kosoko , Martha Ankomah, Bimbo Manuel , Ngozi Ezeonu , Victor Olaotan and Liz Benson amongst others, and has worked extensively with directors like Obi Emelonye, Elvis Chuks, Toka Mcbaror, Victor Sanchez Aghahowa, Achor Yusuf, James Omokwe and Moses Inwang.
#15. Laz Ekwueme
Lazarus Edward Nnanyelu Ekwueme, born 28 January 1936, also known as Laz Ekwueme is a Nigerian musicologist , composer, scholar and actor.
He is one of the pioneer lecturers of music in Nigeria and also a prolific writer. He is a scholar who has written numerous articles, and books on music especially the role of music in the lives of Africans, and Africans in diaspora.
Lazarus Ekwueme was born in Oko, Anambra State . He attended Government College ,Umuahia for secondary education and the Royal College of Music , London, where he majored in composition and was under the direction of Gordon Jacob. In London, he earned a total of 10 diplomas in music, Speech and Drama, and he also obtained a bachelor’s degree from the University of Durham . In 1962, he obtained the professional teaching diploma, Licentiate of the Guildhall School of Music.
He left Britain in 1964, and returned to Nigeria, where he took up a faculty position at the University of Nigeria , Nsukka. As a lecturer of Music composition, Theory, History, Singing and Conducting, he was an important member in the pioneering Nigerian music department at Nsukka , which was the first to award music degrees in the country.
16. Bob-Manuel Udokwu
Bob-Manuel Obidimma Udokwu, born 18 April, is a Nigerian actor, director, producer and politician. In 2014, he received the Lifetime Achievement award at the 10th Africa Movie Academy Awards. He was nominated for Best Actor in a supporting role at the 2013 Nollywood Movies Awards for his role in Adesuwa.
He is from Nkwelle-Ogidi, Idemmili North LGA of Anambra State , Nigeria. He is Igbo by tribe. The name of his father is Geoffrey Nwafor Udokwu, and the name of his mother is Ezelagbo Udokwu. He was born in Enugu State . He is the fourth child in a family of 6 children. He is also the second son. He comes from a family which consists of three male and three female children.
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#17. Linc Edochie
Linc Edochie is a Nigerian Actor, Director, and Scriptwriter. He is son to veteran Nollywood actor Pete Edochie, and brother to actor Yul Edochie. His career as an actor started in 1995 taking up a role in the drama, and so far he has appeared in many movies.
Linc Edochie has starred in multiple Nigerian movies including “one life”, “my wicked uncle”, and “tears of sacrifices” among many others. In most of the movies he has been featured, Linc has managed to execute his role properly – at least according to his loyal fans.
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#18. Yul Edochie
Yul Edochie, born Yul Chibuike Daniel Edochie 7 January 1982, is a Nigerian actor, named after popular Russian actor Yul Brynner.
Take a look at Yul Edochie’s beautiful family “Yul Edochie Squad”
He is from Anambra state Nigeria, the son of Nigerian actor Pete Edochie. He was raised both in Lagos and Enugu . He is the last of 6 children. He got married at the age of 22. He attended the University of Port Harcourt , where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Dramatic Arts.
He Joined Nollywood in 2005 in his first film titled “The Exquires,” alongside the Late Justus Esiri and Enebeli Elebuwa . He got his break in 2007 after featuring alongside Genevieve Nnaji and Desmond Elliot in the movie “Wind Of Glory”.
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