Enyinna Nwigwe facts for kids
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Chief
Enyinna Nwigwe
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| Born | September 18, 1982 Ngor Okpala, Nigeria
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| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Citizenship | Nigerian |
| Education | Economics,University of Calabar |
| Alma mater | University of Calabar |
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| Years active | 2005 — present |
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Notable work
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Games Men Play The Wedding Party 2 |
Chief Enyinna Nwigwe is a famous Nigerian actor, producer, and businessman. He was born on September 18, 1982. Many people know him for his roles as Nonso in the movie The Wedding Party 2 and as Tamuno in Black November.
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Early Life and School
Enyinna Nwigwe grew up in Ngor Okpala, a place in Imo State, Nigeria. He went to the University of Calabar and earned a degree in Economics.
His Career in Movies
Enyinna Nwigwe started his career as a model, appearing in print ads and on fashion runways. Later, he decided to become a professional actor.
His first movie role was in a film called Wheel of Change in 2004.
In 2012, he joined the cast of the movie Black November. He acted alongside famous stars like Kim Basinger, Vivica A. Fox, Akon, and Wyclef Jean. In 2017, he played the main character in a South African movie called All About Love. This movie won an award for the best film from Southern Africa at the AMVCAs.
In 2019, Enyinna Nwigwe played Obinna Omego in a new version of the Nigerian film Living in Bondage: Breaking Free. He also played Nura Yusuf in Eagle Wings, which was Nigeria's first movie about the military. Nwigwe also starred in Badamasi, a movie about the life of a former military President of Nigeria. For his role as President Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida in Badamasi, he was nominated for Best Actor at the Africa Movie Academy Awards.
A picture of Enyinna Nwigwe, taken by Nigerian-American photographer Iké Udé, is now shown permanently at the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of African Art.
His Personal Life
Enyinna Nwigwe lives in Lagos State, which is in southwestern Nigeria. He holds the title of a Nigerian Chief.
Movies and TV Shows
Movies
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2005 | Wheel of Change | Tony | |
| Last Game | Gubabi | ||
| 2006 | Games Men Play | Attorney | |
| The Amazing Grace | Etukudo, Associate Producer | ||
| 2011 | Black Gold | Tamuno, Co-producer | |
| 2012 | Turning Point | Steve | |
| Black November | Tamuno Alaibe, Associate Producer | ||
| 2015 | Silver Rain | Bruce | |
| Love Struck | Actor | TV movie | |
| 2016 | Put a Ring on It | Robert | |
| Hell or High Water | Actor | Short Film | |
| When Love Happens Again | Enyinna | ||
| Dinner | Adetunde George Jnr. | ||
| The Wedding Party | Nonso Onwuka | ||
| 2017 | Hire A Man | Jeff | |
| Red Code | Charles | ||
| Atlas | Osas | ||
| The Wedding Party 2 | Nonso | ||
| 2018 | Bound | Elochukwu | |
| 2019 | Living in Bondage: Breaking Free | Obinna Omego | |
| Cold Feet | Tare | ||
| 2020 | Dear Affy | Micheal | |
| Badamasi | Ibrahim Babangida | ||
| 2021 | Eagle Wings | Nura Yusuf | |
| 2021 | The Silent Baron | Anselm | |
| 2022 | Love Trap | Young Stephen Tanui | Romance |
| 2023 | Teni's Big Day | Jeff | Romance |
| 2023 | What No One Knows | Efosa Akenuwa | Drama |
Television Shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2008 | Mary Slessor | Prince, Producer | |
| 2023 | Pyramid Nigeria | Host |
Awards and Nominations
Enyinna Nwigwe has been recognized for his acting with several awards and nominations.
| Year | Award | Category | Film | Result | Ref |
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| 2015 | Nollywood and African Film Critics Award | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Black November | Nominated | |
| 2016 | City People Entertainment Awards | Best Supporting Actor of the Year (English) | Nominated | ||
| 2020 | Africa Movie Academy Awards | Best Actor in a Leading Role | Badamasi | Nominated | |
| Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Actor in a Lead role – English | Dear Affy | Nominated | ||
| 2021 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Badamasi | Pending | ||
| 2022 | Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards | Best Actor in A Drama | Dear Affy | Pending |
See also
In Spanish: Enyinna Nwigwe para niños
