Zulu Adigwe

Joseph Zulu Adigwe (27 June 1945 – 23 April 2024) was a Nigerian actor and singer, best known for paternal roles in Nollywood films. He first achieved fame as Mr. B in the sitcom Basi and Company, and later appeared in the 2019 film Living in Bondage: Breaking Free.

Early life Adigwe was born in Enugu where he spent most of his childhood but moved to Austria where he attended primary and secondary school. Prior to acting he studied French and German, worked as a teacher, and briefly studied medicine before returning to Nigeria after his father's death. He enrolled with the University of Ibadan where he studied theatre arts, graduating with first-class honours.

In 1991, Adigwe was among the original cast of Checkmate, playing lecherous university lecturer Monday Edem in the pilot episode, but the role was recast after production moved from Enugu to Lagos. His first film was Blood of the Orphan, which earned him acclamation and recognition. In 2004, he starred in Living Abroad, directed by Elvis Chuks and also featuring Ernest Asuzu, Emeka Enyiocha, and Anne Njemanze. In 2019, Adigwe appeared as Pascal Nworie in Living in Bondage: Breaking Free.

Filmography Film

Television Year Title Role Director Notes 1988–1990 Basi and Company "Mr B" 1991 Checkmate Professor Monday Edem #1