Kingsley Abasili

Kingsley Nkemjika Abasili is a Nigerian actor and lecturer at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Anambra State, Nigeria. He is known for his striking resemblance to veteran actor Pete Edochie. Both actors are from Anambra State but they are not related. He was born in Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria.

Career In 2019, Abasili attracted media attention for his resemblance to the veteran actor Pete Edochie. Abasili looks like the younger version of Edochie and has been called his doppelganger.

Subsequently, Abasili joined the Nigeria film industry in the same year and has since featured alongside Nollywood actors such as Gentle Jack and Emmanuel Ehumadu, known as Labistar.

Filmography

+ FilmographyDateTitleGenreRoleSelected castRef.2020Throne of MadnessDramaIchie OdinakaChizzy Alichi Joyce Kalu Stephen Odimgbe 5G NetworkDramaDerrickChiwetalu Agu Chinyere Nwabueze Segun Success Jude Oolnoriode UnroyalComedyRomanceElder in CouncilPete Edochie Emem Inwang Shaffy Bello Blossom Chukwujekwu Behind the ChapletDramaPresidoPatience Ozokwor Francis Odok Kenneth Kanu 2019Try Me YouTube VideoShortComedySchool PrincipalDominion Uche Mark Angel

Recognition

Abasili was invited to the Akaraka event as a guest and was honored with a recognition award by Anambra Through a Lens in 2020 alongside other recipients, including Chief Press Secretary to Anambra state Governor and Sir James Eze. Honourable Commissioner for Youth and Digital Economy, Hon. Afam Mbanefo presented the award to the recipients.

Publications Glocalization and the Politics of Poverty Alleviation in Nigeria's Covid-19 Era