Kevin Nkem Nwankwor (born 15 August 1976) is a

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-born

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and producer. Kevin gained fame after he wrote and produced the movies '' Enemy Within'' and '' A Mother's Love'' which went on to be among the official film selection at Gwinnett Center Film Festival and

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Early life and career

Kevin Nwankwor was born in Issele Ukwu, an

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city in Aniocha North local government area of

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where he went on to finish his primary and secondary school education. In 2000, he earned a

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degree in

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from the

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. While in the university, he starred in Nollywood movies ''Enemies'' and ''Heartless'' which also starred veteran actors Kanayo O. Kanayo, Saint Obi and

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. He also formed a Christian drama group "The Heavenly Theater" and went on to write short plays like ''In The Den of Agbalakwem I & II'' and ''Ashes of Regret''. Kevin relocated to

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in 2008 where he earned an MBA degree in

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and then obtained a

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in filmmaking from the

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. After writing and producing '' Enemy Within'' and '' A Mother's Love'', he went on to make his directing debut in the award-winning film '' Tempting Fate''. He is the C.E.O of KevStel Group LLC, a faith-based entertainment company he founded with the aim “to provide quality content based on faith, hope and love through visuals and print”.

Filmography

* ''In The Den of Agbalakwem I'' (1996) (writer) * ''In The Den of Agbalakwem II'' (1996) (writer) * ''Enemies'' (1997) (actor) * ''Heartless'' (1997) (actor) * ''Ashes of Regret'' (1998) (writer) * '' Enemy Within'' (2012) (writer, producer) * '' A Mother's Love'' (2012) (writer, producer) * '' Tempting Fate'' (2015) - (writer, producer, director) * ''

Muna Muna may refer to: Arts and entertainment *Muna (band), an American pop band * ''Muna'' (Markéta Irglová album) * ''Muna'' (Muna album) * ''Muna'' (2019 film), a Nigerian film by Kevin Nwankwor * ''Muna'' (2023 film), a British short film Pl ...

'' (2019) (director and producer)

Personal life

Kevin Nwankwor is married to Unoma Nwankwor, a Christian author who is known for her writings of ''Unexpected Blessing'', ''When You Let Go'' and ''The Christmas Ultimatum''. They reside in Atlanta with their two children.

References

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1976 births Living people Nigerian expatriates in the United States Federal University of Technology Owerri alumni New York Film Academy alumni Nigerian male film actors Igbo male actors Nigerian media executives Nigerian film producers Nigerian film directors Nigerian chief executives {{Nigeria-actor-stub