OC Ukeje facts for kids

Quick facts for kids OC Ukeje
Born	Okechukwu Ukeje (1981-07-15) 15 July 1981 (age 43) Lagos State, Nigeria
Education	University of Lagos
Occupation	Film actor, model, musician
Years active	2007— present
Television	Amstel Malta Box Office realiyTV Show
Spouse(s)	Senami Ibukunoluwa Togonu-Bickersteth ​ (m. 2014)​
Awards	2008 Africa Movie Academy Awards for Most Promising Actor

Okechukwu Ukeje, often called OC Ukeje, is a famous Nigerian actor, model, and musician. He became well-known after winning a TV show called Amstel Malta Box Office (AMBO).

OC Ukeje has won many awards for his acting. These include the Africa Movie Academy Awards and Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards. He has also starred in several popular films. Some of these movies are Two Brides and a Baby, Hoodrush, and Half of a Yellow Sun.

Early Life and Education

Okechukwu Ukeje was born and grew up in Lagos State, Nigeria. His family comes from Umuahia in Abia State, Nigeria. He is the second of three children in his family.

OC Ukeje went to Federal Government College Ijanikin in Lagos. He started acting during his first year at the University of Lagos. His first role was the main character in a stage play.

Career Highlights

OC Ukeje spent his first four years acting in stage plays. Then, he tried out for and won the reality TV show Amstel Malta Box Office (AMBO). His first movie role was in White Waters (2007). In this film, he acted alongside famous stars like Joke Silva and Rita Dominic.

In 2008, he won the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) for Most Promising Actor. He also won the City People's Award for Best New Act in 2010.

Besides acting, OC Ukeje also writes music. He has worked with Nigerian musicians and producers. He has also created radio jingles for different companies.

Between 2008 and 2012, he worked on many movies and TV shows. He was part of the TV series Wetin Dey (2007). This show was even shown at the International Emmy World Television Festival. He played important roles in films like Comrade and Confusion Na Wa.

He also appeared in Black November (2012). This movie featured international actors like Mickey Rourke and Kim Basinger. OC Ukeje was also in Half of a Yellow Sun (2013). This film was based on a famous book by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.

In 2012, he performed in three stage plays for Nigeria House. This was part of the London Cultural Olympiad. He also acted in the film Gone Too Far. He was a cast member in the TV series Gidi Up. In 2015, he was named one of the highest-earning actors in Nigeria for 2014.

In 2016, OC Ukeje and Somkele Iyamah were invited to the Toronto International Film Festival. They were recognized as "rising stars" in the film industry.

Personal Life

OC Ukeje lives in Lagos, Nigeria. He got married to Senami Ibukunoluwa Togonu-Bickersteth on November 8, 2014.

Filmography

Awards and Recognition

See also

In Spanish: OC Ukeje para niños