Kalu Ikeagwu
British-Nigerian actor and writer From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Kalu Egbui Ikeagwu ⓘ is a British-Nigerian actor and writer.[2] As an actor, he has received several awards and nominations for his performances on screen.
Early life
Kalu was born in England but was relocated to Nigeria by his dad at the age of 9 due to fears from his parents that he might abandon his Igbo roots.[3][1] He was working as a computer analyst before joining Nollywood.[4] He hails from Obunike in the Oyi Local Government area of Anambra State. [5]
Education
He had his primary education in England and Zambia before proceeding to University of Nigeria to get a degree in English Literature.[3] He also did a diploma course in Business Management in University of Nigeria Nsukka.[6]
Career
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Perspective
Ikeagwu's first appearance on screen was in 2005 in the popular Domino TV series.[3] His first stage performance was in Put Out The Houselights by Esiaba Ironsi. He has gone on to act in some of Nigeria's memorable classics, such as "Major Lejoka Brown" in Ola Rotimi's, Our Husband Has Gone Mad Again and as "RIP" in Esiaba Irobi's Hangmen Also Die. He went on to perform in various plays at the Edinburgh Festivals of 1995 and 1997. His first feature film was the role of "David Salako" in Emem Isong's For Real, After completion of the film, Kalu claimed that if a Danfo (Lagos metro bus) were to hit him, he would die with a blissful smile on his face.[citation needed] He has featured in many films including 30 Days, The Wrong Woman, Distance Between, Between Two Worlds and the Irish film production "Rapt In Éire". On television, he has starred in many popular series including Domino, 168 and Doctors' Quarters (MNet Production). He is also known for his role as "Alahji Abubakar" a.k.a. Masters in the Nigerian hit TV series Tinsel.
Kalu Ikeagwu has starred in many movies recently. He is a talented actor who has appeared in movies like 30 Days, Domino, Accident, Broken, Damage, Two Brides and a Baby and a host of other movies. A recap of the trailers of his top five movies he acted in.[7]
In 2019, Ikeagwu featured in “Three Thieves”, written by the trio Sammy Egbemawei, Abba Makama, and Africa Ukoh; and featuring Angel Unigwe. The movie released to cinemas in Nigeria on 4 October had Babatunwa Aderinokun and Uche Okocha as the Executive Producer and producer respectively.[8]
Personal Life
He was an Atheist before he gave his life to Christ at the age of 9 years. [9]
The main challenge he had as an early actor was the point where he had to switch from acting on stage to television.[10] His wife left him unpanned but kept on to his family and friends.
Filmography
Films
- Second Chances(2014) as Osagie
- Kafa Coh
- 30 Days (2006) as Jerry Ehime
- The Distance Between (2008) as Ike
- Between Two Worlds
- Love my way (2008) as Richard
- The Wrong Woman
- Fragile Pain (2005)
- For Real (2004) as David
- Games Men Play
- Insecurity
- Crisis In Paradise
- War Without End
- My Precious Son
- Beneath Her Veil
- Damage (2012) as Taiwo
- Daniel's Destiny Plan
- Lionheart (2018) as Samuel Akah
- Pretty Angels (2005)
- The Lost Maiden
- Darkest Night (2005)
- Freedom Bank
- The Waiting Years (2010)
- Ocean Deep (2007)
- Count On Me (2011) as Mel
- Two Brides and a Baby (2011) as Deji
- Broken (2013)
- Accident
- Blue Flames (2014) as Emeka
- Heaven's Hell (2019) as Efosa Elliots
- O-Town (film) (2015) as Chairman
- My rich boyfriend (2014)
- Three Thieves (2019) as Mr. Avworo
- Light in the Dark (2019) as Emeka
- The Women (2018)
- Badamasi (2020)
- Nineteen (2020) as Lugan
- September 23 (2021) as Effiong
- This is how it ends (2021) as Jide
- The Brightons (2022) as Mr. Brighton
- Push (2023) as Effiong
- King Mabutu (2023) as King Mabutu
- The Other One (2023)
- In the Cold (2024) as Frank
Television
- Domino
- Doctors' Quarters
- 168
- Circle Of Three
- Super Story
- Tinsel
- Diiche
- Cheta'M
Accolades
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Supporting actor | Nominated | [11] |
| Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards | Best Actor | Nominated | [12] | |
| 2013 | Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards | Nominated | [13] | |
| Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Nominated | [14] | |
| 2012 | Ghana Movie Awards | Best Actor (African Collaboration) | Nominated | [15] |
| 2011 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Nominated | [16] |
| 2006 | Africa Movie Academy Awards | Best Upcoming Actor | Nominated |
References
External links
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