Swanky JKA
Swanky JKA | |
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 Swanky JKA at AMVCA 2020 | |
| Born | Jideofor Kenechukwu Achufusi |
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| Years active | 2015–present |
Jideofor Kenechukwu Achufusi (born 17 October 1991) is a Nigerian actor[1] and model, best known for his portrayal of Nnamdi Okeke in Living in Bondage: Breaking Free,[2] as well as Neo in Trace TV’s campus drama series Crazy, Lovely, Cool.[3] Also known professionally as Swanky JKA, he won the Trailblazer award at the 2020 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards.[4]
Career
Originally a model, Achufusi began his acting career by playing supporting roles in Nollywood films Poka Messiah, Black Rose, Pretty Little Thing, Ofu Obi and A Lonely Lane. He made his breakthrough in 2019 by playing the charismatic Nnamdi Okeke in the movie Living in Bondage: Breaking Free,[5] which earned him a Best Actor nomination and a Trailblazer award, both at the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards in 2020.
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Film | Result |
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| 2018 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Actor in a Leading Role (Igbo)[6] | A Lonely Lane | Won |
| Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Actor in a Leading Role (Igbo) | Ofu Obi | Nominated | |
| 2020 | Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards | Best Actor | Living in Bondage: Breaking Free | Nominated |
| Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards | Trailblazer Award | Won |
References
- ^ Augoye, Jayne (6 May 2020). "COVID-19: Nigerian filmmaker premieres film directed via Zoom". Premium Times. Retrieved 24 May 2020.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Swanky JKA: Making History As A Trailblazer". The Guardian – Nigeria and World News. 22 March 2020. Retrieved 24 May 2020.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ ""Crazy, Lovely, Cool (CLC)" Debuts On Netflix". The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News. 17 December 2019. Retrieved 24 May 2020.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Swanky JKA wins AMVCA trailblazer award – P.M. News". www.pmnewsnigeria.com. Retrieved 25 May 2020.
- ^ "'Living in Bondage: Breaking Free' to begin streaming on Netflix from May 22". Pulse Nigeria. 15 May 2020. Retrieved 25 May 2020.
- ^ "Full list of winners at BON Awards 2018". The Nation. 11 December 2018. Retrieved 25 May 2020.
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