Alex Usifo Biography: Early Life, Career, Films, Awards, Wife, Children & Net Worth

Alex Usifo Omiagbo, born April 16, 1953, is a well-known Nigerian actor who has played key roles in a number of Nollywood films.

Alex Usifo Biography

Alex was born on April 16, 1953, in Edo State to his parents, but grew up in Lagos State. Alex is the son of Barnabas Omiagbo, the father, and Patricia Anobi Omiagbo, the mother. Usifo has Nigerian nationality and citizenship. He is a Christian of African descent and black race. However, information regarding his brothers and sisters is absent and has to be added.

Alex began his career when he appeared in Without Love. Usifo rose to prominence in the industry after starring in the film Ripples.

Usifo has been featured in Nollywood movies alongside renowned industry legends like Ugezu J Ugezu, Cinenye Ubah, Olu Jacobs, Chinenye Nnebe, Ken Erics Ugo, Pete Edochie, Yul Edochie, Mike Ezuruonye, Leo Ewuzie, Zubby Michael, Chika Ike, Chacha Eke, Genevieve Nnaji, Funke Akindele, and Olu Jacobs, among others.

Career

Usifo auditioned for several media outlets, including Radio Nigeria Lagos, Voice of Nigeria, and NTA Ilorin. He made the top list but was dropped due to the ‘Quota System’. He was unemployed for several years. Alex attended a Deeper Life Crusade at the invitation of his friend/brother Peter Okun, where he frantically sought God for a change in his situation and received the following response: ‘search inwardly’.

His acting career began in 1984, when he performed a key role in the telefilm The Return of the Native. He played lead roles in Natas and Two People. He began attending NTA on Victoria Island to participate in the weekly series At Your Service. He took part in NTA shows such as Echoes of Life and Turning Wheel between 1984 and 1987.

In 1988, he gained recognition for his role in Zeb Ejiro’s soap opera Ripples. Usifo represented Talaab Abass. There were few soap operas on television at the time; therefore, the show was groundbreaking. Talaab Abass was the villain. Alex portrayed the role with bulging eyes and a baritone voice.

Usifo was well-known before Nollywood existed. He performed in several stage plays, including Awero. This was performed in the National Theatre in Iganmu. He appeared in Ola Rotimi’s Our Husband Has Gone Mad Again!, which was staged at the National Theatre. He appeared on the radio and in film.

Awards and Recognition

Usifo received accolades both locally and abroad, including:

• Best Actor – African Collaboration; RLG Ghana Movie Awards 2012
• Best Actor – Ripples; Legends of Nollywood Awards
• AETV London and EHIGLAD Entertainment Presentation
• Lifetime Achievement Award; Nollywood Christian Fellowship 2012
• Excellent Achievement in the Movie Industry; Niger Delta Awards [2009]
• Outstanding Achievement in Nollywood; Bells University Awards
• Award for Excellence in Artistic Creativity; Achievers’ Intl. University and Educational Network
• Peace and Development Award 2013; YELL/Advocacy Magazine & Partnership for Women and Justice
• Distinguished Award for Excellence; Rotaract Club of Sagamu
• Inspirational Award; United Nations Council of Churches & Ministerial Fellowship
• Award for Excellence and Exemplary Living; Omega Fire Ministries
• The Snapshots Award; Covenant Christian Centre
• Award of Recognition; Calvary Bible Church
• Bridge Builder Awards; Winners’ Youth Ministry, Badagry
• Award for Leadership Excellence in Nollywood Movies – El Shaddai Ministries Intl.
• Nollywood Icons Award – Nigerian Film Corporation.

Filmography

• Silent Night (1996) as Stephen Odame
• Captive (1998)
• Endtime (1999)
• End of the Wicked (1999) as Beelzebub
• Executive Crime (2000) as Vice President
• Desperadoes (2001)
• My Love (2002)
• Lean on Me (2003)
• Dangerous Sisters (2004) as Festus (with Genevieve Nnaji and Dakore Akande)
• Azima (2005)
• Final Point (2006)
• The Guilty (2006) as Odili
• Strong Men at Work (2007) as Tony
• Trumpet of Death (2007) as Ekene
• Who am I? (2007)
• Classical Fraud (with Ufuoma Ejenobor)
• Kiss the Dust (2008) as Peter Uche
• Felicima: One Gift (2009) as Andrew
• Tango with Me (2010) as Uzo’s Father
• Lovelorn (2012)
• Okoro the Prince (2013) as Oba Ozuola
• Royal Mission (2015)
• Silence (2016)
• Code Wilo (2019)
• Enakhe (2020) as Osasere ‘Epa’ Iwinosa
• Strain (2020) as Grandpa Ezeji
• Where Men Rule (2021) as Okonkwo
• Love & Justice (2022) as Cyril
• The Black Book (with Richard Mofe-Damijo and Sam Dede) (2023) as General Isa
• Home Coming (2023)

Alex Usifo Wife

In 1993, Alex Usifo married his wife, Princess Usifo. Their marriage has produced four children: Sarah, Isaac, David, and Osedebame.

Alex Usifo Net Worth

Usifo is estimated to be worth $5.5 million, which includes his earnings, investments, and assets. Alex’s vast wealth comes primarily from Nigerian film acting, among other interests. Usifo is one of Nollywood’s most sought-after and well-paid performers. He is expected to earn $28,000 for each film role or television drama series episode.

Social Media

Instagram: @alexusifo_official