Kalu Egbui Ikeagwu is a British-Nigerian actor and writer.[2] As an actor, he has received several awards and nominations for his performances on screen.
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| 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 |
Early life
editKalu was born in England but was relocated to Nigeria by his dad at the age of 9 due to fears from his parents that he might abandon his Igbo roots.[3][1] He was working as a computer analyst before joining Nollywood.[4] He hails from Obunike in the Oyi Local Government area of Anambra State. [5]
Education
editHe had his primary education in England and Zambia before proceeding to University of Nigeria to get a degree in English Literature.[3] He also did a diploma course in Business Management in University of Nigeria Nsukka.[6]
Career
editIkeagwu's first appearance on screen was in 2005 in the popular Domino TV series.[3] His first stage performance was in Put Out The Houselights by Esiaba Ironsi. He has gone on to act in some of Nigeria's memorable classics, such as "Major Lejoka Brown" in Ola Rotimi's, Our Husband Has Gone Mad Again and as "RIP" in Esiaba Irobi's Hangmen Also Die. He went on to perform in various plays at the Edinburgh Festivals of 1995 and 1997. His first feature film was the role of "David Salako" in Emem Isong's For Real, After completion of the film, Kalu claimed that if a Danfo (Lagos metro bus) were to hit him, he would die with a blissful smile on his face.[citation needed] He has featured in many films including 30 Days, The Wrong Woman, Distance Between, Between Two Worlds and the Irish film production "Rapt In Éire". On television, he has starred in many popular series including Domino, 168 and Doctors' Quarters (MNet Production). He is also known for his role as "Alahji Abubakar" a.k.a. Masters in the Nigerian hit TV series Tinsel.
Kalu Ikeagwu has starred in many movies recently. He is a talented actor who has appeared in movies like 30 Days, Domino, Accident, Broken, Damage, Two Brides and a Baby and a host of other movies. A recap of the trailers of his top five movies he acted in.[7]
In 2019, Ikeagwu featured in “Three Thieves”, written by the trio Sammy Egbemawei, Abba Makama, and Africa Ukoh; and featuring Angel Unigwe. The movie released to cinemas in Nigeria on 4 October had Babtunwa Aderinokun and Uche Okocha as the Executive Producer and producer respectively.[8]
Personal Life
editHe was an Atheist before he gave his life to Christ at the age of 9 years. [9]
The main challenge he had as an early actor was the point where he had to switch from acting on stage to television.[10] His wife left him unpanned but kept on to his family and friends.
Filmography
editFilms
edit- Second Chances(2014) as Osagie
- Kafa Coh
- 30 Days (2006) as Jerry Ehime
- The Distance Between (2008) as Ike
- Between Two Worlds
- Love my way (2008) as Richard
- The Wrong Woman
- Fragile Pain (2005)
- For Real (2004) as David
- Games Men Play
- Insecurity
- Crisis In Paradise
- War Without End
- My Precious Son
- Beneath Her Veil
- Damage (2012) as Taiwo
- Daniel's Destiny Plan
- Lionheart (2018) as Samuel Akah
- Pretty Angels (2005)
- The Lost Maiden
- Darkest Night (2005)
- Freedom Bank
- The Waiting Years (2010)
- Ocean Deep (2007)
- Count On Me (2011) as Mel
- Two Brides and a Baby (2011) as Deji
- Broken (2013)
- Accident
- Blue Flames (2014) as Emeka
- Heaven's Hell (2019) as Efosa Elliots
- O-Town (film) (2015) as Chairman
- My rich boyfriend (2014)
- Three Thieves (2019) as Mr. Avworo
- Light in the Dark (2019) as Emeka
- The Women (2018)
- Badamasi (2020)
- Nineteen (2020) as Lugan
- September 23 (2021) as Effiong
- This is how it ends (2021) as Jide
- The Brightons (2022) as Mr. Brighton
- Push (2023) as Effiong
- King Mabutu (2023) as King Mabutu
- The Other One (2023)
- In the Cold (2024) as Frank
Television
edit- Domino
- Doctors' Quarters
- 168
- Circle Of Three
- Super Story
- Tinsel
- Diiche
- Cheta'M
Accolades
edit| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. 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. 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, ISBN 978-0-203-79114-1, retrieved 28 October 2024
- ^ "Best Of Nollywood Awards Nominees For The Year 2014 | Jaguda.com". 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". 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.