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Nigerian actor
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Enyinna Nwigwe |
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| Born | 18 September 1982 |
| Citizenship | Nigerian |
| Education | Economics, University of Calabar |
| Alma mater | University of Calabar |
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| Years active | 2005 — present |
| Notable work | Games Men Play The Wedding Party 2 |
Chief Enyinna Nwigwe (born 18 September 1982) is a Nigerian actor, producer, and entrepreneur. He is best known for playing Nonso in The Wedding Party 2[1][2] and Tamuno in Black November.[3]
Early life and education
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Nwigwe was born on 18 September 1982,[4] and raised in Obiangwu, Ngor Okpala, in Imo State to Nigerian parents. He studied at the University of Calabar, in Cross River State, Nigeria and holds a degree in economics.[5]
Nwigwe began his career as a print and runway model before transitioning to professional acting.[6]
His first feature was in the 2004 film Wheel of Change.[7][8]
In 2012, he joined the cast of Black November opposite Kim Basinger, Vivica A. Fox, Akon, and Wyclef Jean. In 2017, he played the lead role in the South African movie, All About Love which won the best film, Southern Africa, at the AMVCA. In 2019, Nwigwe played the role of Obinna Omego in the remake of the Nigerian film, Living in Bondage: Breaking Free,[9] and also played the role of Nura Yusuf in Nigeria’s first military-based film, Eagle Wings.[10] Nwigwe also played the lead in Badamasi, a biopic on the former military President of Nigeria.[11] He got the Best Actor in a Leading Role nomination at the Africa Movie Academy Awards, for his portrayal of President Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida in the film.[12]
Nwigwe’s portrait by Nigerian-American photographer Iké Udé was selected to permanently be on exhibition[13] at the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of African Art.[14]
Nwigwe lives in Lagos State, southwestern Nigeria.[15] He is a Nigerian Chief.[16]
Awards and nominations
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- ^ “The Wedding Party 2″: Taking Nollywood Global”. The Guardian Life. 17 December 2017.
- ^ “This Nollywood Star Is On a Mission to Become a Master Actor—and He’s Well On His Way”. Okay Africa. 26 February 2018.
- ^ Izuzu, Chidumga. “Enyinna Nwigwe: 10 things you didn’t know about “Black November” actor”. Pulse Nigeria. Archived from the original on 1 August 2017. Retrieved 4 July 2017.
- ^ “All About Enyinna Nwigwe’s Marriage”. Dnbstories.com. Retrieved 30 March 2023.
- ^ “Biography/Profile/History Of Nollywood actor Enyinna Nwigwe – Daily Media Nigeria”. Daily Media Nigeria.[permanent dead link]
- ^ “Enyinna Nwigwe – Runway model to award-winning actor”. Guardian Nigeria. 9 June 2017. Archived from the original on 30 June 2017. Retrieved 5 July 2017.
- ^ “Meet Enyinna Nwigwe – The talented and good-looking Nigerian born Nollywood Actor and Producer on an impressive climb to stardom”. Talk Media Africa. 22 December 2014.
- ^ “Enyinna Nwigwe: Here’s everything you need to know about actor’s “unusual” character in “Suru L’ ere”“. Pulse Nigeria. Archived from the original on 1 August 2017. Retrieved 5 July 2017.
- ^ “‘Living in Bondage: Breaking Free’ Premiers on Netflix”. Thisday Nigeria.
- ^ “Nigeria’s first-ever military movie ‘Eagle Wings’ premieres in Lagos”. Premium Times Nigeria. 8 March 2021.
- ^ “Filmmaker tells IBB’s story in biopic film ‘Badamasi: Portrait of a General’“. Premium Times Nigeria. 18 October 2019.
- ^ a b “Film on IBB gets AMAA 2020 nominations”. News Express Nigeria. Archived from the original on 13 June 2024. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
- ^ “Moving Nigerian filmmaking beyond Nollywood”. CNN.com. 2 October 2018.
- ^ “Nollywood actor Enyinna’s portrait selected for American museum”. The Nation Online. 3 February 2021.
- ^ “Enyinna Nwigwe talks acting in Borno, not leaving Nigeria for Hollywood”. The Cable Lifestyle. 28 March 2021.
- ^ “Nollywood Star, Enyinna Nwigwe, Gets Chieftaincy Title For Philanthropic Activities”. The Leadership. 29 May 2022. Archived from the original on 19 March 2022. Retrieved 19 March 2022.
- ^ Chinepoh, Cosson (26 February 2022), Love Trap (Romance), Tati Amie, Denise Valérie Ayena, Kacy Banks, Mandh Filmhouse, retrieved 20 June 2024
- ^ Ebrechi, Kennedy. “Sony Pictures Television Unveils Enyinna Nwigwe As Host For “Pyramid Game Show Nigeria”“. The Nigerian Voice. Retrieved 9 October 2023.
- ^ “Oprah Winfrey, Vivica Fox, RMD, AY & Others make Nollywood & African Film Critics’ Awards (NAFCA) Nominees List”. Nollywood Observer.[permanent dead link]
- ^ “City People Entertainment Awards 2016: “Suru L’ere,” “Tinsel,” Adeniyi Johnson, Mide Martins among nominees”. Pulse Nigeria. Archived from the original on 21 July 2017. Retrieved 5 July 2017.
- ^ “Behold hot steppers and winners at BON awards 2020”. Vanguard News. 12 December 2020. Retrieved 11 October 2021.
- ^ Edeme, Victoria (11 September 2021). “BBNaija Pere bags ‘Best Actor’ nomination in 2021 BON Awards”. Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 17 September 2021.
- ^ “2022 Africa Magic Awards Nominees don land- See who dey list”. BBC News Pidgin. Retrieved 26 March 2022.
