Ejike Asiegbu

Ejike Asiegbu // ^ⓘ (born 8 November 1959) is a Nigerian actor and filmmaker who served as president of the Actors Guild of Nigeria from 2005 to 2009.^[1][2][3] He previously worked as a personal assistant to former Biafran leader Odumegwu Ojukwu during the 1994 National Constitutional Conference held in Abuja.^[4]

Ejike Asiegbu
Born	Ejike Asiegbu (1959-11-08) 8 November 1959 (age 65) Nigeria
Nationality	Nigerian
Alma mater	University of Port Harcourt
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1996-present

Early life and education

Asiegbu was born on 8 November 1959 in Umuahia.^[5] He began his primary education at Constitution Crescent Primary School, Aba and completed it at St. Mary's Primary School, Lokoja. He attended Abdul Azeez Attah Memorial College, Okene, before completing his secondary education at Christ the King College, Onitsha, in 1980. He later graduated from the University of Port Harcourt in 1993 with a bachelor's degree in theatre arts.

Career

Asiegbu joined the Nigerian film industry (Nollywood) in 1996 and made his acting debut in the film Silent Night, which brought him to prominence. He is known for appearing mainly in action films alongside Pete Edochie, Clem Ohameze, Kanayo O Kanayo and Kenneth Okonkwo.

Awards

Asiegbu has won several awards, including:

• Best Actor of the Year at the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCA)
• Best Actor in Nigeria at the City People Entertainment Awards
• Best Actor in a Leading Role at the Best of Nollywood Awards
• Most Prominent Actor in Nigeria at the Africa Movie Academy Awards

Personal life

Asiegbu is married to Ogechi Asiegbu and they have four children.

Filmography

• Christmas in Lagos (2024) as Nonso
• Sword of God (2024) as Chief Alex
• Zarz End (2023)
• Glamour Girls (2022) as Chief Nkem
• Ije Awele (2022)
• Pushback (2021) as Papa
• The Silent Baron (2021)
• RattleSnake: The Ahanna Story (2020) as politician
• Eyimofe (2020) as Goddey
• She Is (2019) as Chief Anyaoku
• Gossip Nation (2012) as Kabaka's father-in-law
• The Wrong Money (2008) as Mr. Benson
• Silent Whispers (2007)
• Be My Val (2006) as Smith
• Last Kiss (2006)
• Power Must Change Hands (2006)
• The Wolves (2006) as faculty officer
• Squad Twenty-Three (2005) as Bimbo
• Executive Connection (2005)
• End of Money (2005) as Collins
• The Barons (2005)
• State of Emergency (2005) as chief inspector
• Too Much Money (2005)
• A Time to Die (2005)
• Abuja Boys (2004)
• Beyond Reason (2004) as Dr. Mike
• When God Says Yes (2003) as Martin
• Borderline (2001)
• Elastic Limit (2000) as Jimmy
• The Price (1999) as Charles
• Oracle (1998)
• Dirty Game (1998)
• Blood Money (1997) as boss
• Rituals (1997)
• Silent Night (1996)