This article centers on a renowned Nollywood actor and politician, Kenneth Okonkwo, who has been very consistent in recent years. We will he harping on all you need to know about his family life, daughter, biography, age, movies, political inclination and current estimated net worth as at 2024.
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Kenneth Okonkwo’s Biography
Kenneth Arinzechukwu Okonkwo is his full name but popularly referred to as Kenneth Okonkwo (now a Barrister) is a seasoned Nigerian actor born 6th November 1968 from Nsuka, Enugu state. Kenneth obtained a degree in Business Administration from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) and further went on to acquire a postgraduate degree (Masters) in International Law and Diplomacy from UNILAG.
Real Name | Kenneth Arinzechukwu Okonkwo |
Date of Birth | 6 November 1968 (age 55 years) |
State of Origin | Enugu State |
Profession | Actor, Director, Lawyer/Businessman. |
Marital Status | Married |
Net Worth | 1.2Million USD |
His Career
Kenneth Okonkwo started his career in the early 90’s and rose to fame immediately after the release of one of the most successful Nigerian movies of all time Living in Bondage where he got the name Andy Okeke. Kenneth went on to win the Best Actor at the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA).
Kenneth has featured in more than three hundred Nollywood movies. His talent and dedication, towards his career cannot be questioned as he is known to have executed perfectly all roles and characters given to him. In fact, many of his fans stay glued to their TV screens upon seeing his name on screen.
Due to his versatility, Kenneth Okonkwo has acted alongside many new and veteran Nollywood acts including as Patience Ozokwor, Mercy Johnson, Olu Jacobs, Pete Edochie, Tonto Dikeh, Stephanie Linus, Ramsey Noah, Monalisa Chinda, Enebeli Elebuwa, Nkem Owoh, Chioma Okpotha, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, Emma Emordi and other top rated acts in the industry. He has since then went on to act in various successful blockbuster movies, one of which is Osu (Outcast).
Kenneth Okonkwo’s Wife, Daughter and Son
The prolific actors first got married in 2000 to Mrs. Ogechi Ezekiel who happens to be the only daughter of Pastor Ezekiel, General Overseer of Christian Pentecostal Mission International. His marriage to the GO’s only daughter lasted for only two (2) year and the union produced a lovely son.
Kenneth Okonkwo’s Wife and Daughter
Fast forward to 2007, Kenneth got married for the 2nd time to his now current wife, Ifeoma Okonkwo and the union produced a beautiful daughter after 9 years of childlessness at the University of Maryland, St. Joseph Medical Centre in the United States of America, on Saturday.
Kenneth Okonwo’s Movies till Date
s/n | Movie | Year |
1. | Living in Bondage: Breaking Free | 2019 |
2. | The British Expert | 2019 |
3. | iBelieve | 2018 |
4. | Wives on Strike: The Revolution | 2017 |
5. | 16th Anniversary | 2017 |
6. | Wives on Strike | 2016 |
7. | Amanda my Village Wife | 2015 |
8. | 41Love | 2015 |
9. | Heart of a Saint | 2012 |
10. | Heart of a Saint 2 | 2012 |
11. | Just in Case | 2012 |
12. | Heart of a Widow | 2011 |
13 | Heart of a Widow 2 | 2011 |
14. | Royal King | 2011 |
15. | Royal King 2 | 2011 |
16. | Weeping Soul | 2011 |
17. | Weeping Soul 2 | 2011 |
18. | King of Kings | 2009 |
19. | King of Kings 2 | 2009 |
20 | King of Kings 3 | 2009 |
21. | Final Tussle | 2008 |
22. | Kingdom of Men | 2008 |
23. | Kingdom of Men 2 | 2008 |
24. | The Return of Ogidi | 2008 |
25. | The Return of Ogidi 2 | 2008 |
26. | 666 (Beware the End Is at Hand) | 2007 |
27. | 666 (Beware the End Is at Hand) 2 | 2007 |
28 | African Soldier | 2007 |
29. | African Soldier 2 | 2007 |
30. | Divine Grace | 2007 |
31. | Divine Grace 2 | 2007 |
32. | Greatness | 2007 |
33. | Greatness 2 | 2007 |
34. | Sins of the Heart | 2007 |
35. | Sins of the Heart 2 | 2007 |
36. | The Last Tradition | 2007 |
37. | The Last Tradition 2 | 2007 |
38. | The Revelation | 2007 |
39. | The Revelation 2 | 2007 |
40. | The Signs of End Time | 2007 |
41. | The Signs of End Time 2 | 2007 |
42. | The Trinity | 2007 |
43. | The Trinity 2 | 2007 |
44. | Titanic Tussle | 2007 |
45. | Titanic Tussle 2 | 2007 |
46. | Trumpet of Death | 2007 |
47. | Trumpet of Death 2 | 2007 |
48. | Village Destroyers | 2007 |
49. | Village Destroyers 2 | 2007 |
50. | Across the River | 2006 |
51. | Across the River 2 | 2006 |
52. | Angel in Hell | 2006 |
53. | Angel in Hell 2 | 2006 |
54. | Explosion: Now or Never | 2006 |
55. | Explosion 2: Now or Never | 2006 |
56. | Explosion 3: Now or Never | 2006 |
57. | My Promise | 2006 |
58. | My Promise 2 | 2006 |
59. | Sacred Blood | 2006 |
60 | Sacred Blood | 2006 |
61. | The Biggest Boy in Town | 2006 |
62. | The Biggest Boy in Town 2 | 2006 |
63. | The Devil in Her | 2006 |
64. | The Devil in Her | 2006 |
65 | The Golden Fish | 2006 |
66. | The Golden Fish 2 | 2006 |
67. | The Hard Solution | 2006 |
68. | End of Money 1 & 2 | 2005 |
69. | Windfall 1& 2 | 2005 |
70. | A Million Madness | 2004 |
71. | Beyond Reason | 2004 |
72. | Government House 1 & 2 | 2004 |
73. | Inheritance | 2004 |
74. | My Desire 1 & 2 | 2004 |
75. | Treasure 1 & 2 | 2004 |
76. | World Apart 1& 2 | 2004 |
77. | Naomi | 2003 |
78. | To Love a Thief | 2003 |
79. | Holy Ghost Fire | 2001 |
80. | The Suitors | 2000 |
81. | Oganigwe | 1999 |
82. | Living in Bondage 2 | 1993 |
83. | Living in Bondage | 1992 |
How Old is Kenneth Okonkwo?
Kenneth Okonkwo was born on 6th of November 1968 in Nsukka, Nigeria. He is 55 years of age in 2024. He celebrates his birthday every year on the 6th of November every year with family, friends and fans.
His Political Inclination
He is the spokesperson for Labour party and has through his intelligence, deep knowledge of the political sphere, won the hearts of many Nigerians in various interviews with regards to his intelligent responses.
Kenneth Okonkwo’s Net Worth (2024) – $1.5 Million
Kenneth Okonkwo’s net worth has grown significantly in recent years. His net worth is estimated to be in the range of approximately 1.5 million USD. The talented actor have acted in several movies that are deeply rooted in culture. Probably one would say he that took after his father in terms of the type of movies he has featured in. Kenneth Okonkwo has greatly influenced positively in the younger colleagues. He will be always known widely as one of Nollywood finest actor even in years to come.
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