Kenneth Okonkwo (born 6 November 1968) is a
Nigerian
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actor
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,
lawyer
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and
politician
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, known for his role in the movie ''
Living in Bondage'' as Andy Okeke. He was born in Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria, to Ozioko Francis Okonkwo and Beatrice Okonkwo.
Education
Okonkwo's educational journey began with his primary education, followed by his first higher learning qualifications from St. Theresa College. He then attended the
University of Nigeria
The University of Nigeria, commonly referred to as UNN, is a federal and public research university located in Nsukka, Enugu State, South-east Nigeria. Founded in 1955 by Nnamdi Azikiwe who was Governor-General of Nigeria between 1960 and 1963 ...
, where he earned a degree in Business Administration and Law (
LLB
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). Furthering his studies, he obtained a Master's degree in International Law and Diplomacy from the same institution, he also obtained a Fellowship from the Chartered Institute of Economics.
In addition to his formal education, Okonkwo also pursued theological studies at the Nigerian Bible School, earning a certificate in Theology and training as a Bible scholar and Minister of God.
Career
In 2013, he won the
Africa Movie Academy Award on a Special Recognition of Pillars of Nollywood. In 2015, he was given a special recognition award by the organisers of the
City People Entertainment Awards
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for his contribution to the growth of entertainment in Nigeria.
Personal life
He was first married to Ogechi Ezekiel, daughter of Pastor Ezekiel, General Overseer of Christian Pentecostal Mission International, in 2000. Their union was blessed with a son, Ifeanyi, but unfortunately ended in divorce two years later.
Okonkwo found love again and remarried Ifeoma, with whom he shares a son, Kenechukwu Isaac Chukwuchirimeze Okonkwo.
Filmography
See also
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9th Africa Movie Academy Awards
References
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Living people
Nigerian male film actors
University of Nigeria alumni
University of Lagos alumni
Igbo male actors
Nigerian actor-politicians
1968 births
Nigerian Law School alumni
20th-century Nigerian actors
21st-century Nigerian actors