Kalu Ikeagwu

Kalu Egbui Ikeagwu is a British-Nigerian actor and writer. 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. He was working as a computer analyst before joining Nollywood. He hails from Obunike in the Oyi Local Government area of Anambra State.

Education

He had his primary education in England and Zambia before proceeding to University of Nigeria to get a degree in English Literature. He also did a diploma course in Business Management in University of Nigeria Nsukka.

Career

Ikeagwu's first appearance on screen was in 2005 in the popular ''Domino'' TV series. 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. 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.

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.

Personal life

He was an Atheist before he gave his life to Christ at the age of 9 years.

The main challenge he had as an early actor was the point where he had to switch from acting on stage to television. 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
* '' Musical Whispers'' (2014) as David
*''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 series

* ''Domino''
* ''Doctors' Quarters''
* ''168''
* ''Circle Of Three''
* ''Super Story''
* '' ''Tinsel''''
* ''Diiche''
* ''Cheta'M''

Accolades

References

External links

*
Kalu Ikeagwu's Blog
*http://africamagic.dstv.com/category/shows/tinsel/

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Living people
1972 births
20th-century Nigerian male actors
21st-century Nigerian male actors
Black British male actors
British emigrants to Nigeria
English people of Igbo descent
English people of Nigerian descent
Igbo male actors
Nigerian male film actors
Nigerian male stage actors
Nigerian male television actors
People from Anambra State
University of Nigeria alumni