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Enyinna Nwigwe
Born September 18, 1982
Ngor Okpala, Nigeria
Nationality Nigerian
Citizenship Nigerian
Education Economics,University of Calabar
Alma mater University of Calabar
Occupation
  • Actor
  • film producer
  • entrepreneur
Years active 2005 — present
Notable work
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.

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
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
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
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

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