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 Nigerian actor, producer, and entrepreneur. He was born on September 18, 1982. He is well-known for his roles as Nonso in The Wedding Party 2 and Tamuno in Black November.
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Early Life and Education
Enyinna Nwigwe was born on September 18, 1982. He grew up in Obiangwu, Ngor Okpala, in Imo State, Nigeria. He went to the University of Calabar in Cross River State, Nigeria. There, he earned a degree in economics.
Acting Career
Nwigwe started his career as a model. He worked 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 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 film won the award for Best Film, Southern Africa, at the AMVCA.
In 2019, Nwigwe played Obinna Omego in the 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 had the main role in Badamasi. This movie was about a former military President of Nigeria. He was nominated for Best Actor in a Leading Role at the Africa Movie Academy Awards for playing President Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida in the film.
A picture of Nwigwe, taken by Nigerian-American photographer Iké Udé, was chosen to be shown forever at the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of African Art.
Personal Life
Enyinna Nwigwe lives in Lagos State, which is in southwestern Nigeria. He holds the title of a Nigerian Chief.
Filmography
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 | ||
| 2011 | Black Gold | Tamuno | |
| 2012 | Turning Point | Steve | |
| Black November | Tamuno Alaibe | ||
| 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 | |
| 2023 | Pyramid Nigeria | Host |
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
