Blossom Chukwujekwu
Blossom Chukwujekwu | |
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| Born | November 4, 1983 Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria |
| Citizenship | Nigerian |
| Alma mater | Benson Idahosa University |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 2009-present |
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| Awards | See below |
Blossom Chukwujekwu (born 1983) is a Nigerian actor, who made his professional acting debut in 2009. In 2015, he won the Best Supporting Actor Award[2] at the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards.[3][4]
Early life and education
Chukwujekwu was born on 4 November 1983 in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria to parents of Otolo, Nnewi in Anambra State origin.[5] He studied mass communications at Enugu State University of Science and Technology (then called Anambra State University of Science and Technology) for a year before transferring to Benson Idahosa University (BIU). He graduated in July 2008 with BSc in mass communications. He also served as President of the Association of Mass Communication Students (AMCOS) from 2007 to 2008.[6]
Career
In 2009 Chukwujekwu was auditioned to play a role in the Nigerian soap opera Portrait Of Passion. In the same year, he starred in his feature film Vivian Ejike's Private Storm alongside Omotola Jalade Ekeinde and Ramsey Nouah.[7] Africa Magic show Jara profiled Chukwujekwu as one of the top 5 actors to watch out for in 2013.[8] Nollywood director Charles Novia placed him 4th in his 2013 list of best actors.[9] In 2012 he was cast of Flower Girl directed by Michelle Bello and released in 2013.[10][11]
In 2014 Chukwujekwu starred as Moses in Knocking on Heaven's Door. Because of his role in the film, he won the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards for Best Supporting Actor in 2015.[12] Since then, he has starred in The Visit (2015),[13] A Place Called Happy (2015),[14] and Ghana Must Go (2016).[15] He has featured in a handful of TV dramas and series: in Tinsel as Mr. Akinlolu, in Shuga as Hart, among others. Others include: CATWALQ by Emem Isong and Monalisa Chinda, My Mum and I, About to Wed, Married, and as Kelechi Pepple in Taste of Love (2015).[16]
Personal life
Chukwujekwu had a secret wedding with Maureen Esisi on 19 December 2015 but later separated in September 2019.[17][18][19] He married Winifred Ehimome (née Akhuemokhan), a niece of pastor Chris Oyakhilome.[20]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Private Storm | Tony Gomez | Feature Film - Theatrical Release |
| 2010 | Dating Game | Doctor Joe | Feature Film - Straight To DVD |
| Crazy Player | Doctor Joe | Feature Film - Straight To DVD | |
| The Secretary | Doctor Joe | Feature Film - Straight To DVD | |
| One Voice Makes A Majority | Gabu | Short Film | |
| Passionate Envy | Sammy | Feature Film - Straight To DVD | |
| 2011 | Fate | Ray | Feature Film - Straight To DVD |
| Samantha | Morris | Feature Film - Unreleased | |
| Showgirl | Emeka | Feature Film - Straight To DVD | |
| King Solomon And Queen Of Sheba | Dayo | Feature Film - Straight To DVD | |
| Evil Cult | Sam | Feature Film - Unreleased | |
| Cobra | Ace | Feature Film - Unreleased | |
| Commandment 7 | Inspector Eze | Feature Film - Unreleased | |
| 2012 | Valour | Reginald Orji | Feature Film - Unreleased |
| 2013 | Flower Girl | Tunde Kulani | Feature Film - Theatrical Release |
| The Mirror | Zeus | Feature Film - Unreleased | |
| The Tarzan Monologues | Jairus | Feature Film | |
| The Return | Emeka | Feature Film | |
| Finding Mercy | Jato | Feature Film - Theatrical Release | |
| The Undertaking | Lead | TV movie - Africa Magic Original Film | |
| Mirror | Lead | TV movie - Africa Magic Original Films | |
| Stolen Waters | Lead | Feature Film - Internet Release | |
| Raging Passion | Lead | Feature Film - Internet Release | |
| 2014 | Forgetting June | Dr. George | Feature Film - Straight To DVD |
| Perfect Imperfections | Chuks | TV movie - Africa Magic Original Film | |
| Incorruptible | Charles | TV movie - Africa Magic Original Film | |
| Green Eyed | Gbubemi | Feature Film - Theatrical Release | |
| Knocking On Heaven's Door | Moses | Feature Film - Theatrical Release | |
| 2015 | The Visit | Lanre Shagaya | With Nse Ikpe Etim & Femi Jacobs |
| Gbomo Gbomo Express | Rotimi | With Ramsey Nouah | |
| Mr&Mrs Onoja | Ramsey Onoja | Feature Film - Post Production | |
| Ghana Must Go | Olanrewaju "El-Shagz" Shagaya | Feature Film - Expected Release: June 10, 2015 | |
| A Place Called Happy | Dimeji | Feature Film - Internet & TV Release | |
| Falling | Dr Yemi | with Desmond Elliot | |
| 2016 | Okafor's Law (film) | Chuks Okafor (a.k.a. Terminator) | with Omoni Oboli |
| My Name is Kadi | Kwem | ||
| 2018 | Black Rose | Desmond | Feature film directed by Okey Oku, also starring Nollywood actors Ebele Okaro, Lilian Echelon, Betty Bellor, and J.K.A Swanky |
| 2019 | The Big Fat Lie | James | with Rita Dominic, Tana Adelana[21] |
| The Millions (film) | Jerome | Feature film directed by Toka Mcbaror[22] starring Ramsey Nouah, Ayo Makun, Ali Nuhu | |
| Òlòtūré | Emeka | FEATURE FILM & NETFLIX ORIGINALS | |
| Joba | Lami | ||
| 2020 | Unroyal | Supporting role | Feature Film - Directed by Moses Inwang, also starring nollywood heavyweights like Pete Edochie, Shaffy Bello, Ik Ogbonna and Matilda Lambert |
| Who's the Boss | Lekan | Produced, written and directed by Chinaza Onuzo. Also in lead roles Sharon Ooja, Funke Akindele, and Ini Dima-Okojie.[23] | |
| 2021 | Omo Ghetto: The Saga | Gang Member | with Funke Akindele, Chioma Akpotha, Nancy Isime |
| Day of Destiny | Young Bankole | with Jide Kosoko, Toyin Abraham, Norbert Young | |
| Sanitation Day | Inspector Hassan | with Nse Ikpe Etim, Belindah Effah, Oga Bello | |
| 2022 | The Set Up 2 | Igwe Mackintosh | with Seun Akindele, Grace Abah, Uzor Arukwe |
| 2023 | The Trade | Eric | with Rita Dominic, Chiwetalu Agu, Shawn Faqua, Stan Nze |
| 2024 | JAPA | Tope | with Adesua Etomi, Mofe Duncan, Chinyere Wilfred, Layi Wasabi |
| 2025 | Radio Voice | with Nancy Isime, Richard Mofe-Damijo, Deyemi Okanlawon, Damilola Adegbite | |
| Gingerrr | with Wumi Toriola, Lateef Adedimeji, Bisola Aiyeola |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Portrait Of Passion | Michael Umeh | Soap Opera - Unreleased |
| About To Wed | Scorpion | Sitcom | |
| Tinsel | Doctor Akinlolu Hart | Soap Opera | |
| 2010 | Bella's Place | Mr. Mccarthy | Sitcom |
| My Mum&I | Conman/Angel | Sitcom | |
| Catwalq | Alvin | Soap Opera | |
| Married | Allen | Series | |
| 2013 | Festac Town | Franklin | Web Series |
| Shuga | Coach | Series | |
| Surulere | Husband | Music Video | |
| 2015 | Desperate Housewives Africa | Lekan | Series |
| Taste of Love | Kelechi Pepple | Telenovella | |
| 2016 | Shampaign | Francis Peters | Series |
| Castle & Castle | |||
| 2025 | Iyanu: Child of Wonder | Toye | Animated series |
Theatre
| YEAR | TITLE | ROLE | NOTES |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Godledd: The Path to Dawn | Ukemu | University production |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Best Of Nollywood Awards | Best Actor In A Lead Role | Nominated | |
| Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards | Best New Actor | Nominated | ||
| Abuja International Film Festival | Most Outstanding Male Actor | Nominated | ||
| 2014 | Nollywood Movie Awards | Best Rising Star | Nominated | |
| Best Lead Male | Nominated | |||
| Golden Icons Academy Awards | Most Promising Actor | Nominated | ||
| Best Of Nollywood Awards | Revelation Of The Year | Nominated | ||
| 2015 | Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Won | [24] |
| Golden Movie Awards | Golden Actor In A Lead Role | Nominated | ||
| 2019 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Actor | Nominated | [25] |
| 2020 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Supporting Actor –English | Nominated | [26] |
| 2021 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Actor | Nominated | [27] |
| 2023 | Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards | Best Actor In A Drama, Movie Or TV Series | Nominated | [28][29] |
References
- ↑ Onu Stephen (8 June 2024). "Why I'm technically still married to Blossom Chukwujekwu- Ex-wife Maureen Esisi". Premium Times. Archived from the original on 24 September 2024. Retrieved 17 November 2024.
- ↑ "AMVCA's N51 million spectacular show rocks (9): Winners speak – 'It feels great' – Blossom Chukwujekwu (Best Supporting Actor)". Encomium Magazine. Archived from the original on 2015-06-02. Retrieved 2015-05-31.
- ↑ "AMVCA 2015: Complete winners list". Olisa.tv. Archived from the original on 2015-05-09. Retrieved 2015-05-31.
- ↑ Kemi Fadeyi. "OC Ukeje Loses Africa's Best Supporting Actor Award To Blossom Chukwujekwu". olorisupergal.com. Archived from the original on 2016-10-18. Retrieved 2015-05-31.
- ↑ "Blossom Chukwujekwu". irokotv.com. Archived from the original on 2021-11-29. Retrieved 2015-05-31.
- ↑ "Blossom Chukwujekwu delves into filmmaking with 'Finding Dorothy'". Premium Times. Retrieved 2026-03-14.
- ↑ "John Dumelo, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, Ufuoma Ejenobor and Genevieve Nnaji grace the Lagos premiere of Vivian Ejike's "A Private Storm"". BellaNaija. Archived from the original on 2015-09-23. Retrieved 2015-05-31.
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- ↑ "Nollywood Director Charles Novia names the Best 5 Nollywood Actors of 2013". BellaNaija. Archived from the original on 2015-05-11. Retrieved 2015-05-31.
- ↑ "Flower Girl wins big at Nollywood Movie Awards". Premium Times. Archived from the original on 2015-08-07. Retrieved 2015-05-31.
- ↑ Damilare Aiki. "Michelle Bello's Movie "Flower Girl" starring Damilola Adegbite, Chris Attoh & Eku Edewor to Premiere Today! Opens in Cinemas on Valentine's Day". BellaNaija. Archived from the original on 2015-05-02. Retrieved 2015-05-31.
- ↑ "Ini Edo, Majid Michel & Blossom Chukwujekwu Show Off Singing Chops in "Knocking on Heaven's Doors"". BellaNaija. Archived from the original on 2015-05-16. Retrieved 2015-05-31.
- ↑ "Nse Ikpe-Etim, Femi Jacobs feature in 4-cast movie, 'The Visit'". The NET. Lagos, Nigeria. Archived from the original on 2015-05-30. Retrieved 2015-05-31.
- ↑ "Watch the Trailer for 'A Place Called Happy' – Starring Sika Osei, Deyemi Okanlawon, Kiki Omeili, Mawuli Gavor, Blossom Chukwujekwu - Directed by LowlaDee". BellaNaija. Archived from the original on 2015-05-25. Retrieved 2015-05-31.
- ↑ Chidumga Izuzu (30 April 2015). "'Ghana Must Go': Nkem Owoh, Blossom Chukwujekwu star in Yvonne Okoro's movie". Pulse Nigeria. Archived from the original on 19 July 2017. Retrieved 31 May 2015.
- ↑ "Blossom Chukwujekwu and Makida Moka Star in New TV Series, 'A Taste of Love'". nollywoodmindspace.com. Archived from the original on 2015-03-19. Retrieved 2015-05-31.
- ↑ Bodunrin, Sola. "Top Nollywood Actor Holds Secret Wedding (PHOTOS)". Naij.com - Nigeria news. Archived from the original on 2017-02-11. Retrieved 2017-02-09.
- ↑ "Blossom Chukwujekwu's marriage to Maureen Esisi reportedly crashes". Pulse Nigeria. September 6, 2019. Archived from the original on August 5, 2020. Retrieved October 9, 2020.
- ↑ Itodo, Sunny Green (2024-06-10). "'I regret marrying Blossom Chukwujekwu' - Ex-wife, Maureen Esisi". Daily Post. Lagos, Nigeria. Archived from the original on 2024-06-22. Retrieved 2024-06-22.
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- ↑ Alabi, Tope (2023-05-20). "AMVCA 2023: Tobi Bakre wins Best Actor for 'Brotherhood'". The Punch. Retrieved 2023-06-10.