Uchenna "Conphidance" Echeazu is a

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, writer, comedian, musician, and producer. He began his entertainment career as a dancer and drummer. He is mostly known for starring and being the face of the Apple TV+ series '' Little America'', which earned him a nomination for Best Male Performance in a New Scripted Series. Other notable performances include '' Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul.'' (2022), a recurring guest star role as Pastor Balogun on ''

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'', playing Okoye in ''

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'', Curtis "CJ" Jackson in '' Complications'', and a supporting role in '' The Sacrament''.

Early life

Conphidance was born and raised in Nigeria. His family later moved to the United States.

Career

Conphidance played the recurring role of Curtis "CJ" James Thompson in '' Complications'' opposite

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and

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. Later that year, he was cast in ''

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'' opposite

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, and

Erica Ash Erica Chantal Ash (September 19, 1977 – July 28, 2024) was an American actress, comedian, singer, and model. She was a cast member on the sketch comedy programs ''MADtv'' and ''The Big Gay Sketch Show'', and she later starred in the Starz sit ...

. He guest-starred in ''

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'' and played supporting roles in ''

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'' on

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, '' Satisfaction'' on

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, and '' Good Behavior'' on

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. He appears as Okoye opposite

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fantasy series ''

'', based on the novel by

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as well as the History Channel's Navy SEAL drama, ''

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''. In films, he played supporting roles in ''

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'', '' The Sacrament'', and ''Klippers''.

Filmography

Film

Television

References

External links

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