Ejike Asiegbu

Ejike Asiegbu (born 8 November 1959) is a Nigerian actor and filmmaker who served as president of the Actors Guild of Nigeria from 2005 to 2009. He previously worked as a personal assistant to former Biafran leader Odumegwu Ojukwu during the 1994 National Constitutional Conference held in Abuja.

Early life and education Asiegbu was born on 8 November 1959 in Umuahia. He began his primary education at Constitution Crescent Primary School, Aba and completed it at St. Mary's Primary School, Lokoja. He attended Abdul Azeez Attah Memorial College, Okene, before completing his secondary education at Christ the King College, Onitsha, in 1980. He later graduated from the University of Port Harcourt in 1993 with a bachelor's degree in theatre arts.

Career Asiegbu joined the Nigerian film industry (Nollywood) in 1996 and made his acting debut in the film Silent Night, which brought him to prominence. He is known for appearing mainly in action films alongside Pete Edochie, Clem Ohameze, Kanayo O Kanayo and Kenneth Okonkwo.

Awards Asiegbu has won several awards, including: Best Actor of the Year at the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCA) Best Actor in Nigeria at the City People Entertainment Awards Best Actor in a Leading Role at the Best of Nollywood Awards Most Prominent Actor in Nigeria at the Africa Movie Academy Awards

Personal life Asiegbu is married to Ogechi Asiegbu and they have four children.

Filmography Christmas in Lagos (2024) as Nonso Sword of God (2024) as Chief Alex Zarz End (2023) Glamour Girls (2022) as Chief Nkem Ije Awele (2022) Pushback (2021) as Papa The Silent Baron (2021) RattleSnake: The Ahanna Story (2020) as politician Eyimofe (2020) as Goddey She Is (2019) as Chief Anyaoku Gossip Nation (2012) as Kabaka's father-in-law The Wrong Money (2008) as Mr. Benson Silent Whispers (2007) Be My Val (2006) as Smith Last Kiss (2006) Power Must Change Hands (2006) The Wolves (2006) as faculty officer Squad Twenty-Three (2005) as Bimbo Executive Connection (2005) End of Money (2005) as Collins The Barons (2005) Too Much Money (2005) A Time to Die (2005) Abuja Boys (2004) Beyond Reason (2004) as Dr. Mike When God Says Yes (2003) as Martin Borderline (2001) State of Emergency (2000) as chief inspector Elastic Limit (2000) as Jimmy The Price (1999) as Charles Holy Crime (1999) as Prophet Mazumba Oracle (1998) Dirty Game (1998) Blood Money (1997) as boss Rituals (1997) Silent Night (1996) Nneka the Pretty Serpent 2 (1995)