Kenneth Okonkwo Bio, Political Career, Acting and Net Worth
Kenneth Okonkwo is an entrepreneur, actor, lawyer, and film producer. He rose to prominence as a result of his acting abilities and is regarded as one of Nollywood’s founding members.
Kenneth Okonkwo Profile Summary
- Stage Name: Kenneth Okonkwo
- Real Name: Kenneth Okonkwo
- Occupation: Actor, Producer, Lawyer, Politician, Entrepreneur
- Date Of Birth: 6 November 1968
- Place of Birth: Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Nigerian
- Marital Status: Ogechi Ezekiel (2000-2002)
- Ifeoma Okonkwo (m2007)
- Education: University of Nigeria, Nsukka
- University of Lagos
- Net Worth: $5M
Kenneth Okonkwo Early Life
Kenneth Okonkwo was born on November 6, 1968, under the sign of Scorpio.
The actor is from Nigeria and has Nigerian nationality. He was born in the Nigerian town of Nsukka, Enugu State. His ethnicity is Igbo (Black).
Ozioko Francis is the actor’s father, while Beatrice is his mother. Anita and Princess are his known siblings. Both are practising lawyers.
Kenneth continued his studies at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration.
He eventually went on to study International Law and Diplomacy at the University of Lago. He was then summoned to the Nigerian bar.
Kenneth also holds a Theology certificate from the Nigerian Bible School and has been taught as a bible scholar and Minister of God.
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Kenneth Okonkwo Career
Kenneth began his acting career in 1991. After multiple tryouts, he was given the opportunity to star in his first major production, “Living in Bondage,” which catapulted him to fame.
He has since acted in a number of additional films, becoming a household name. He is widely regarded as one of Nigeria’s most brilliant and versatile performers.
Living in Bondage, Ripple, Dumebi, Silent King, World Apart, Helplessly in Love with My Wife, Royal Secret, Billionaires Club, The Power of Money, and Husband Material are among his highlighted films.
Patience Ozokwor, Mercy Johnson, Olu Jacobs, Pete Edochie, Tonto Dikeh, Stephanie Linus, Ramsey Noah, Norbert Young, Monalisa Chinda, Van Vicker, Ashley Nwosu, Enebeli Elebuwa, Nkem Owoh, Chioma Okpotha, Omoni Oboli, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, and Uche Jumbo, among others, have appeared alongside Kenneth.
He began his political career in 2014 when he ran for the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) House of Representatives member seat representing Nsukka/Igboeze South Federal Constituency.
He later stated his intention to run for governor of Enugu State under the All People’s Congress (APC) in 2019.
Kenneth Okonkwo defected to the Labour Party in 2022 to protest the All Progressive Congress’s decision to field a Muslim presidential and vice presidential candidate in the 2023 general election.
Filmography
- Living in Bondage
- The British Expert
- iBelieve
- Wives On Strike: The Revolution
- 16th Anniversary
- Wives on Strike
- Amanda my Village Wife
- 41Love
- Heart of a Saint
- Just in Case
- Heart of a Widow
- Royal King
- Weeping Soul
- King of Kings
- Final Tussle
- Kingdom of Men
- The Return of Ogidi
- 666 (Beware the End Is at Hand)
- African Soldier
- Divine Grace
- Greatness
- Sins of the Heart
- The Last Tradition
- The Revelation
- The Signs of End Time
- The Trinity
- Titanic Tussle
- Trumpet of Death
- Village Destroyers
- Across the River
- Angel in Hell 2006
- Explosion: Now or Never
- My Promise
- Sacred Blood
- The Biggest Boy in Town
- The Devil in Her
- The Golden Fish
- The Hard Solution
- End of Money
- Windfall
- A Million Madness
- Beyond Reason
- Government House
- Inheritance
- My Desire
- Treasure
- World Apart
- Naomi
- To Love a Thief
- Holy Ghost Fire
- The Suitors
- Oganigwe
- Living in Bondage
Achievements
Kenneth Okonkwo has received numerous accolades, including Best Actor in Nigeria at the Africa Movie Academy Awards, Most Prominent Actor in Nigeria at the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, and Best Actor in a Leading Role at the City People Entertainment Awards.
Personal Life
Kenneth Okonkwo married Ogechi Ezekiel before divorcing in 2002 owing to a misunderstanding.
In 2017, he married Ifeoma Okonkwo, with whom he has a son.
Net Worth
Kenneth Okonkwo is reputedly one of the wealthiest Nollywood actors, with a net worth of $5 million, although Gistreel cannot officially confirm this.
