Kenneth Okonkwo biography, family, career, education, lifestyle, politics, life story
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Kenneth Okonkwo is a renowned Nollywood actor, movie producer, politician and legal expert. He was brought to limelight after playing the character of Andy Okeke in the movie, “Living in Bondage”.
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Name: Kenneth Okonkwo
Born: 6th November, 1968
Occupation: Actor, Politician
Tribe: Igbo
Education: University of Nigeria, Nsukka
Political party: Labour Party( LP)
Biography
Kenneth Okonkwo belongs to the Igbo tribe, he was born in the ancient city of Nsukka, Enugu state on 6th November,1968.
His parents, Mr Ozioko Francis and Mrs Beatrice Okonkwo had him after the Biafran war.
He is a father of two sons, Ifeanyi and Kenechuku Okonkwo from his first wife, Ogechi Ezekiel (espoused) and his present wife Ifeoma Okonkwo respectively.
Education
Kenneth has a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
He studied for a Master’s in International Law and Diplomacy from the University of Lagos after which he was called to Bar.
He is also a trained clergy with a certificate in Theology from the Nigerian Bible School.
Career
Over the years, he has made a name for himself by featuring in home screens and playing lead roles in romantic, ritual as well as comic movies.
His debut was when he played the character of Captain John Mark in the soap opera “Ripples.” However, he did not gain much recognition until he starred in the hit film “Living In Bondage” which brought him to limelight and since then has featured in different roles in various home movies alongside other actors.
His passion and commitment to his career has earned him national and international recognitions.
Some notable movies he has featured includes;
Living in Bondage, Devil in her, Dumebi the Dirty Girl, Angel in hell, Village destroyers, World apart, Oganigwe, Kingdom of men, Divine grace, Heart of a king, Weeping soul, Amanda my village wife, Royal king, Sins of the heart, Signs of the endtime, The Revelation, Wives on strike, 16th anniversary, Trumpet of death amongst others.
Political History
Owing to a burning desire to grow Nollywood, Kenneth Okonkwo joined politics in 2014 when he ran for the Nsukka/Igbo Eze South Federal Constituency position in the House of Representatives on the People’s Democratic party (PDP) platform.
However, in 2022, he switched to the Labour party where he was appointed the presidential aspirant spokesperson.
Awards
The Africa Movie Academy Award on a Special Recognition of Pillars of Nollywood, 2013.
Special recognition award by the City People Entertainment Awards for his contribution to the growth of entertainment in Nigeria, 2015.
Net Worth
Kenneth Okonkwo has an estimated net worth of $5 Million earned from career as an actor and a legal expert.