Jideofor Kenechukwu Achufusi (born 17 October 1991) is a
Nigerian
Nigerians or the Nigerian people are citizens of Nigeria or people with ancestry from Nigeria. The name Nigeria was derived from the Niger River running through the country. This name was allegedly coined in the late 19th century by British jo ...
actor and model, known professionally as Swanky JKA.
He is best known for his portrayal of Nnamdi Okeke in ''
Living in Bondage: Breaking Free'', as well as Chidi in ''
Kambili: The Whole 30 Yards''. He won the
Trailblazer award at the 2020
Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards
The ''Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards'' (AMVCA) are a set of accolades presented by MultiChoice recognizing outstanding achievement in television and film across Africa,, through an annual ceremony hosted in the Exhibition Center of the Eko ...
(AMVCA).
Career
Originally a model, Achufusi began his acting career by playing supporting roles in
Nollywood
Nollywood, a portmanteau of Nigeria and Hollywood, is a sobriquet that originally referred to the Nigerian film industry. The origin of the term goes back to the early 2000s, traced to an article in ''The New York Times''. Due to the history ...
films ''Poka Messiah, Black Rose, Pretty Little Thing, Ofu Obi'' and ''A Lonely Lane''. He made his breakthrough in 2019 by playing the charismatic Nnamdi Okeke in the movie ''
Living in Bondage: Breaking Free'',
which earned him a Best Actor nomination and a Trailblazer award, both at the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards in 2020.
Filmography
Awards
References
1991 births
Living people
Nigerian male film actors
Nigerian film directors
Nigerian male models
Nigerian television actors
Igbo actors
21st-century Nigerian male actors
AMVCA Trailblazer Award winners
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