Kelechi Udegbe is a Nigerian film actor and voice over artist.[1] He is best known for starring as the lead character in Officer Titus.[2] Since his screen debut in 2009, Kelechi has starred in several films and soaps including Behind The Smile, Ojuju, Taxi Driver: Oko Ashewo, Horn Free Day and Kpians: The Feast of Souls.[3]
Kelechi Udegbe | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Occupation | Actor . voice over artist |
| Notable work | Ojuju |
Filmography
edit| Film | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
| 2007 | The Faculty | Jude | |
| 2008 | Sleepwalker | Ben | |
| 2010 | Bursting Out | Daniel | — |
| 2013 | Misfit | Orji | |
| 2014 | Kpians: The Feast of Souls | as Dan Mudiagha | Lead role |
| Horn Free Day | as Aloysius | — | |
| Ojuju | as Emmy | ||
| 2015 | Stupid Movie | as Aloysius | |
| Taxi Driver: Oko Ashewo | as Bashar | ||
| 2016 | Men in Trouble | Obinna | |
| 2017 | Love Lost | Tunji | |
| 2018 | Nigerian Prince | Officer Femi | |
| 2019 | The Herbert Macaulay Affair [4] | ||
| 2020 | The Father | Bimbo | |
| 2021 | Cordelia | Major Kawale | |
| 2022 | Man of God | Inspector | |
| 2023 | Orah | Haggard-faced guard | |
| 2024 | KM17 | Officer Risi | |
| 2024 | Shina | Jimoh | |
| 2024 | The Hard Conversations | Asher | |
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award ceremony | Prize | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards | Best Actor in a Comedy | Nominated | [5] |
| 2016 | Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards | Nominated | [6] | |
| 2017 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Supporting Actor - English | Won | [7] |
| 2018 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Actor in a Lead Role - English | Won | [8] |
| 2019 | Nominated | [9] | ||
| Best Supporting Actor - English | Nominated | |||
| 2021 | Africa Movie Academy Awards | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Won | [10] |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Ekpo, Nathan Nathaniel (12 November 2015). "WHY I CAN'T BE CAUGHT IN SCANDALS…ACTOR, KELECHI UDEGBE". Nigeria Films. Archived from the original on 3 June 2016. Retrieved 18 May 2016.
- ^ "Officer Titus is in a Hot Mess! Watch on NdaniTV". BellaNaija. 28 July 2015. Retrieved 18 May 2016.
- ^ "Kelechi Udegbe Biography". Film Village. Retrieved 18 May 2016.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Olowoyo, Ganiyah (1 October 2020). "NigeriaAt60: Seven movies that tell Nigeria's history". Retrieved 19 October 2021.
- ^ "Nominees Announced for 2015 AMVCAs". Africa Magic. 12 December 2014. Retrieved 22 April 2016.
- ^ "AMVCA 2016: Full nomination list". Africa Magic. 11 December 2015. Archived from the original on 13 April 2016. Retrieved 22 April 2016.
- ^ "BON Awards 2017: Kannywood's Ali Nuhu receives Special Recognition Award". Daily Trust. 23 November 2017. Retrieved 7 October 2021.
- ^ Augoye, Jayne (10 December 2018). "BON Awards 2018: Tope Oshin, Tana Adelana win big". Retrieved 9 October 2021.
- ^ Bada, Gbenga (15 December 2019). "BON Awards 2019: 'Gold Statue', Gabriel Afolayan win big at 11th edition". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 10 October 2021.
- ^ Banjo, Noah (29 October 2021). "FULL LIST: Ayinla, Omo Ghetto: The Saga bag multiple nominations at AMAA 2021". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 30 October 2021.