Akah Nnani is a Nigerian actor, TV host, content creator, and YouTuber, well known for his supporting role in Banana Island Ghost, which earned him a nomination at the 14th, and 15th editions of The AMA Awards in the Best Actor in a Supporting Role category in 2018 and 2019. In 2022, he returned to screen with a lead role in the Netflix Original movie, Man of God, as Samuel Obalolu.
Akah Nnani | |
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| Born | Akah Nnani 31 January |
| Citizenship | Nigerian |
| Education |
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| Alma mater | Covenant University |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2014 |
| Known for |
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| Spouse |
Claire Idera (m. 2019) |
Early life
editI had planned on becoming an actor but I wasn't confident enough and was discouraged, till Ric Hassani, talked me into auditioning for the Africa Magic Original Film "Redemption", where I got my first acting role
Akah Nnani hails from Imo State,[1] and was born on January 31, in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, with three siblings.[1] His father is an immigration officer and his mother is a businesswoman.[1] He attended Pampers Private School, in Surulere, for his elementary education, and had his secondary education, at Topgrade Secondary School, in Surulere.[1] He graduated with a B.Sc. in Mass Communication from Covenant University.[1]
Career
editIn September 2014, Akah Nnani started a vlog channel on YouTube, known as "Akah Bants",[2] and was in the lead role of One Chance[3] as the character of Sly in the Ndani TV web-series, released on July 15, 2015. In December 2015, he resigns as the co-host, of "Entertainment Splash",[4] a TV program on TVC Entertainment (formerly Television Continental), to focus on his YouTube Vlog channel. On 12 July 2016, he was in the cast of On the Real[5] as the character of Efosa in the EbonyLife television-series. Nnani, alongside Olu Jacobs, and Joke Silva's was in the cast of Heartbeat The Musical, a 19-day stage-play, written by Tosin Otudeko, and Debo Oluwatuminu.[6] On February 8, 2017, Accelerate TV premiered its first episode of Shade Corner, a web-TV show, hosted by Akah Nnani, alongside Makida Moka, Adebayo Oke-Lawal, King Cam and Noble Ezeala.[7]
On 24 May 2017, Nnani appeared in the cast of Isoken, as the character of Ifeayin. On 4 August 2017, he starred in Banana Island Ghost, in a minor role as a Sergeant, which earned him two nominations in the Best Actor in a Supporting Role category in the 14th, and 15th Africa Movie Academy Awards. He also starred in Ratnik, Lara and the Beat, The Royal Hibiscus Hotel, and Omo Ghetto: The Saga. In 2019, Funke Akindele recruited him to join Jenifa's Diary in its 14th season,[8] as the character of Anthony, playing the role of Jenifa's P.A. In 2021, Enterprise Life Nigeria, a subsidiary of Enterprise Group, recurred Akah Nnani as the host of This Is Life,[9] a YouTube podcast show, first premiered on 26 August, with guess appearance from Ric Hassani, Wana Udobang, Wofai Fada, and Precious Emmanuel. On 22 October 2021, he starred in Ghana Jollof, as Romanus in the Showmax Original comedy television series.[10] On 16 April 2022, he was in cast of Netflix Original Man of God, as the character of Samuel Obalolu.[11]
Personal life
editOn 29 January 2019, Akah Nnani, engaged Claire Idera.[12] They both had their traditional engagement[13] on 8 April 2019 and married on 12 April 2019.[14]
On 8 February 2021, they both welcome their first daughter, Chizaram Gabrielle Eriife Amaris Nnani.[15]
Filmography
editList of filmographies by Akah Nnani.
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Isoken | Ifeayin | Drama/Comedy/Romance |
| 2017 | Banana Island Ghost | Sergeant | Action/Comedy/Fantasy |
| 2017 | The Royal Hibiscus Hotel | Tobem | Comedy/Romance |
| 2018 | Lara and the Beat | G Diddy | Drama/Music/Romance |
| 2019 | Makate Must Sell | Pius Chukwuka | Comedy/Romance |
| 2020 | Ratnik | Seargent | Action |
| 2020 | Omo Ghetto: The Saga | Mario | Gangster Comedy |
| 2021 | Ghana Jollof | Romanus | Comedy Drama |
| 2021 | My Village people | Village Driver | Comedy Drama[16] |
| 2022 | Man of God | Samuel Obalolu | Drama |
| 2022 | Becoming Abi | Daniel | Tv Series[17] |
Television
edit| Year | Show | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-2015 | Entertainment Splash | Host | TVC Entertainment |
| 2016 | One Chance | Sly | Ndani TV |
| 2016-2017 | On the Real | Efosa | EbonyiLife TV |
| 2017 | Shade Corner | Host | Accelerate TV |
| 2019 | Jenifa's Diary | Recruited | Africa Magic Showcase |
| 2022 | Laces | Supporting Role | with . Ini Edo |
| 2023 | She Must Be Obeyed | Sisqo | with. Funke Akindele
5 episodes |
Stage
edit| Title | Year | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heartbeat The Musical | 2016 | Muson Centre |
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award | Category | Nominee/Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | The Future Awards Africa | Prize for Acting | Himself | Nominated |
| 2018 | Africa Movie Academy Awards | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Himself / "B.I.G" | Nominated |
| 2019 | Africa Movie Academy Awards | Nominated |
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f "I can't watch the first movie I acted in, it was horrible — Akah Nnani". Punch Newspapers. 22 December 2018. Retrieved 5 May 2022.
- ^ Tv, Bn (26 January 2022). "Catch the Latest Episode of "Akah Bants" on BN TV". BellaNaija. Retrieved 4 May 2022.
- ^ "One Chance". ndani.tv. Retrieved 4 May 2022.
- ^ Esene, Isime (18 August 2016). "The Media Blog: Akah Nnani is probably, finally coming into his own » YNaija". YNaija. Retrieved 5 May 2022.
- ^ "'On the real' a new youth drama series debuts". The Guardian Nigeria. 16 July 2016. Retrieved 4 May 2022.
- ^ quadri, zainab (14 November 2016). "Actors to feature in Lufodo productions 'Heartbeat The Musical'". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 4 May 2022.
- ^ Tv, Bn (8 February 2017). "It's Here! WATCH Episode 1 of AccelerateTV's "Shade Corner" with Akah Nnani, Makida Moka, Adebayo Oke-Lawal, King Cam & Noble Ezeala". BellaNaija. Retrieved 4 May 2022.
- ^ Bada, Gbenga (27 February 2019). "Akan Nnani joins Funke Akindele's 'Jenifa's Diary' as Jenifa's PA". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 5 May 2022.
- ^ Tv, Bn (26 August 2021). "The First Episode of Akah Nnani's "This Is Life" Podcast features Ric Hassani, Wofai Fada & more". BellaNaija. Retrieved 5 May 2022.
- ^ "Nollywood Actor Akah Nnani drops verdict on "Ghana Jollof"". P.M. News. Retrieved 5 May 2022.
- ^ Salami, Adeyinka (21 April 2022). "Akah Nnani: On Becoming 'Man of God' and Living His Purpose". THISDAYLIVE. Archived from the original on 5 May 2022. Retrieved 5 May 2022.
- ^ "Akah Nnani And Girlfriend, Claire Idera Are Engaged!". TRYBE Movie Channel. 30 January 2019. Retrieved 10 May 2022.
- ^ Weddings, BellaNaija (8 April 2019). "First Look at Akah Nnani & Claire Idera's Traditional Engagement! #AkahandClaire". BellaNaija. Retrieved 10 May 2022.
- ^ "Akah Nnani & Claire Idera's White Wedding will Leave you Lovestruck ?". BellaNaija Weddings. 12 April 2019. Retrieved 10 May 2022.
- ^ "Akah Nnani welcomes baby with wife Claire". P.M. News. Retrieved 10 May 2022.
- ^ "Netflix". Netflix.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Becoming Abi (Comedy), Stan Nze, Biodun Stephen, Ifeanyi Kalu, Evolving Light Studios, 2022-10-28, retrieved 2024-06-19
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External links
edit- Akah Nnani at IMDb