Kalu Ikeagwu
Kalu Ikeagwu | |
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 Kalu Ikeagwu at AMA Award 21 | |
| Born | Kalu Egbui Ikeagwu 18 May[1] England[1] |
| Citizenship | Nigeria |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Known for | 30 Days, Domino, Accident, Broken, Damage, Two Brides and a Baby |
| Television | Tinsel, Domino, 168, Doctors' Quarters |
Kalu Egbui Ikeagwu ⓘ is a British-Nigerian actor and a writer.[2] As an actor he received many awards and nominations because of his performance on the screen.
Early life
[edit]Kalu was born in England and his dad brought him back to Nigeria at the age of 9 for him not to forget his origin.[3][1] He worked as a Computer Analyst before entering into Nollywood.[4] He hails from in Oyi Local Government area in Anambra State. [5]
Education
[edit]He did his primary school education in England and Zambia then University of Nigeria wher he obtained his degree in English Literature.[3] He also obtained his diploma in Business Management from the University of Nigeria Nsukka.[6]
Career
[edit]Ikeagwu started his acting for the first time in 2005 in Domino TV series.[3] His first stage performance was in Put Out The Houselights and Esiaba Ironsi. He starred in classical memories Nigeria movies, some including "Major Lejoka Brown" in Ola Rotimi, Our Husband Has Gone Mad Again and a role as "RIP" in Esiaba Irobi's Hangmen Also Die. He starred in the movies shown at Edinburgh Festivals in 1995 and 1997. He acted in his first film as "David Salako" in For Real for Emem Isong's, after he completed the film, Kalu exclaimed ifa Danfo (Lagos metro bus) was to hit him, he will die with a smile on his face.[citation needed] He starred in so many films including 30 Days, The Wrong Woman, Distance Between, Between Two Worlds and Irish film production "Rapt In Éire". On television, he starred so many popular series some include Domino, 168 and Doctors' Quarters (MNet Production). He was also known as "Alahji Abubakar" a.k.a. Masters in Nigerian hit TV series Tinsel.
Kalu Ikeagwu starred in so many films recently. As a talented actor he starred in 30 Days, Domino, Accident, Broken, Damage, Two Brides and a Baby and so many others.[7]
In2019, Ikeagwu starred in "Three Thieves", where Sammy Egbemawei, Abba Makama, and Africa Ukoh; produce alongside Angel Unigwe. The movie was on cinemas in Nigeria 4 October, Babatunwa Aderinokun and Uche Okocha was Executive Producer and producer respectively.[8]
Personal life
[edit]He was an Atheist before he gave his life to Christ when he was 9 years. [9]
One of his major challenges when he started acting was when he change from acting on stage to for everyone to see to acting of television.[10] His wife left him and he was left with his family and friends.
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Second Chances | Osagie |
| Kafa Coh | ||
| 2006 | 30 Days | Jerry Ehime |
| 2008 | The Distance Between | Ike |
| Between Two Worlds | ||
| 2008 | Love my way | Richard |
| The Wrong Woman | ||
| 2005 | Fragile Pain | |
| 2004 | For Real | David |
| Games Men Play | ||
| Insecurity | ||
| Crisis In Paradise | ||
| War Without End | ||
| My Precious Son | ||
| Beneath Her Veil | ||
| 2012 | Damage | Taiwo |
| Daniel's Destiny Plan | ||
| 2018 | Lionheart | Samuel Akah |
| 2005 | Pretty Angels | |
| The Lost Maiden | ||
| 2005 | Darkest Night | |
| Freedom Bank | ||
| 2010 | The Waiting Years | |
| 2007 | Ocean Deep | |
| 2011 | Count On Me | Mel |
| 2011 | Two Brides and a Baby | Deji |
| 2013 | Broken | |
| Accident | ||
| 2014 | Blue Flames | Emeka |
| 2014 | Musical Whispers | David |
| 2019 | Heaven's Hell | Efosa Elliots |
| 2015 | O-Town (film) | Chairman |
| 2014 | My rich boyfriend | |
| 2019 | Three Thieves | Mr. Avworo |
| 2019 | Light in the Dark | Emeka |
| 2018 | The Women | |
| 2020 | Badamasi | |
| 2020 | Nineteen | Lugan |
| 2021 | September 23 | Effiong |
| 2021 | This is how it ends | Jide |
| 2022 | The Brightons | Mr. Brighton |
| 2023 | Push | Effiong |
| 2023 | King Mabutu | King Mabutu |
| 2023 | The Other One | |
| 2024 | In the Cold | Frank |
| 2025 | Ms. Kanyin | Principal |
| Domino | ||
| Doctors' Quarters | ||
| 168 | ||
| Circle Of Three | ||
| Super Story | ||
| Tinsel | ||
| Diiche | ||
| Cheta'M |
Accolades
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Nollywood Travel Film Festival Awards | Best Actor | Won | |
| 2014 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Supporting actor | Nominated | [11] |
| Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards | Best Actor | Nominated | [12] | |
| 2013 | Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards | Nominated | [13] | |
| Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Nominated | [14] | |
| 2012 | Ghana Movie Awards | Best Actor (African Collaboration) | Nominated | [15] |
| 2011 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Nominated | [16] |
| 2006 | Africa Movie Academy Awards | Best Upcoming Actor | Nominated |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Kalu Ikeagwu Biography". gistus.com. Retrieved 21 September 2014.
- ^ "Exclusive Interview with Nollywood Star Actor, Kalu Ikeagwu". modernghana.com. Retrieved 21 September 2014.
- ^ a b c "At age ten, I had lived in four different countries – Kalu Ikeagwu". vanguardngr.com. 27 January 2012. Retrieved 21 September 2014.
- ^ Florence, Amagiya (27 January 2012). "At the age of ten i had lived in four different countries". Vanguard.
- ^ Godwin, Amarachi (31 October 2024). "Kalu Ikeagwu Biography: Age, Family, Education and Career". NaijaTraffic News. Retrieved 25 November 2024.
- ^ "Girls pester me for marriage, but… – Kalu Ikeagwu". My Daily Newswatch. 10 August 2013. Archived from the original on 30 September 2013. Retrieved 30 September 2013.
- ^ "Kalu Ikeagwu: Top 5 movies of the talented 'Tinsel' actor". Pulse Nigeria. Chidumga Izuzu. Archived from the original on 20 July 2015. Retrieved 18 May 2015.
- ^ "Light in The Dark hits cinemas January 25". The Sun Nigeria. 7 December 2018. Retrieved 10 November 2021.
- ^ Benjamin, Njoku (30 August 2019). "Kalu Ikeagwu's Startling Revelation I Grew Up Not Believing in God". Vanguard.
- ^ Granach, Alexander; Lewis, Herbert S., eds. (5 July 2017), "He Could Not Read the Bible. But Neither Had He Heard the Sermon of the Village Priest", From the Shtetl to the Stage, Routledge, pp. 30–33, doi:10.4324/9780203791141-8, ISBN 978-0-203-79114-1, retrieved 28 October 2024
- ^ "Best Of Nollywood Awards Nominees For The Year 2014 | Jaguda.com". Archived from the original on 3 July 2015. Retrieved 6 September 2015.
- ^ "List of Nominees: Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards | Nollywood by Mindspace". Retrieved 6 September 2015.
- ^ "Ini Edo, Ramsey Nouah, "Phone Swap", Omawumi, "Contract", Ireti Doyle & Hlomla Dandala Make the 2013 GIAMA Nominees List | See Who Else Made the List". BellaNaija. 20 August 2013. Retrieved 6 September 2015.
- ^ "Genevieve Nnaji, OC Ukeje, Funke Akindele & Kalu Ikeagwu Make the 2013 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards Nominees List | First Photos from the Announcement in Lagos". BellaNaija. 29 January 2013. Retrieved 6 September 2015.
- ^ "Ghana Movie Awards: List of Nominees". Archived from the original on 14 July 2014. Retrieved 6 September 2015.
- ^ "The 2011 Best Of Nollywood (BON) Awards hosted by Ini Edo & Tee-A – Nominees List & "Best Kiss" Special Award". BellaNaija. 14 September 2011. Retrieved 6 September 2015.