Okey Uzoeshi

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Okey Uzoeshi
Born (1983-04-08) April 8, 1983 (age 41)
NationalityNigerian
EducationFederal Polytechnic, Nekede
OccupationActor
Known forSomething Wicked, Couple of Days, Life of a Nigerian Couple

Okey Uzoeshi // is a musician and an actor. He is known for his roles in Two Brides and a Baby, Blood in the Lagoon, Love and War, Something Wicked and Couple of Days.[1][2][3][4]

Early life and education[edit]

He was born on April 8, 1983, in Imo State. He attended Birrel Avenue High School for his post primary education and attended Federal Polytechnic Nekede Owerri for his post secondary education[5]

Career[edit]

He started his career as a musician before he ventured into acting where he made his debut in a movie called Fatal Imagination. Since then, he has featured in several family and advocacy movies such as something Wicked, StrainCouple of Days and others.[3][5]

Award and nominations[edit]

He has received nominations from the Best of Nollywood Awards (BON), Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards (GIAMA), and the African Movie Academy Awards (AMAA).[5]

Filmography[edit]

  • Fatal Imagination
  • Couple of Days
  • Life of A Nigerian Couple
  • Apasaye
  • Something Wicked[3]
  • Obsession
  • Blood in the Lagoon [1]
  • Sweet Tomorrow
  • Battleground (African Magic Series) [5]
  • Blood sisters[6]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "Nollywood's Generation Next Actors (2)". Punch Newspapers. 2016-08-06. Retrieved 2022-08-02.
  2. ^ Okonofua, Odion (2021-07-27). "Pulse List: 5 Nigerian celebrities who used to be musicians". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-08-02.
  3. ^ a b c izuzu, chibumga (2017-02-15). ""Something Wicked" packs a punch with a satisfying jolting end". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-08-02.
  4. ^ "Marriage is a partnership ― Okey Uzoeshi". Vanguard News. 2021-05-09. Retrieved 2022-08-02.
  5. ^ a b c d Writer, Rita (2021-04-30). "Okey Uzoeshi Biography– Life and Career of The Star". Pearlsnews – Top Entertainment News and Gossip in Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-08-02.
  6. ^ "Sisters Bound By Blood- Blood Sisters: A Netflix Nigerian Thriller". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2022-05-01. Retrieved 2022-08-04.