Swanky JKA

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Swanky JKA
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Swanky JKA at AMVCA 2020
Born
Jideofor Kenechukwu Achufusi

Enugu
Other names
  • Swanky JKA
Occupation
  • Actor
  • Model
Years active2015–present

Jideofor Kenechukwu Achufusi (born 17 October 1991) is a Nigerian actor[1] and model, known professionally as Swanky JKA. He is 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] 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.

Filmography[]

Year Title Role Notes Ref
2017 Pretty Little Thing Michael [6]
2018 Blackrose Nelo [7]
2018 Crazy, Lovely, Cool Neo [8]
2018 Lionheart Reporter [9]
2019 Ofuobi Jide [10]
2019 Living in Bondage: Breaking Free Nnamdi Okeke Played the lead role [11]
2020 Kambili: The Whole 30 Yards Chidi [12]
2021 Dwindle Lead alongside Broda Shaggi [13]

Awards[]

Year Award Category Film Result Ref
2018 Best of Nollywood Awards Best Actor in a Leading Role (Igbo) A Lonely Lane Won [14]
Best Actor in a Leading Role (Igbo) Ofu Obi Nominated [10]
2020 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards Best Actor Living in Bondage: Breaking Free Nominated
Trailblazer Award Won [9]
Best of Nollywood Awards Best Actor in a Leading Role (English) Living in Bondage: Breaking Free Won [15]
Revelation of the Year (Male) Won
Best Actor in a Lead role (Igbo) Nne Nominated [16]
Best Kiss in a Movie Living in Bondage: Breaking Free Nominated
2021 Most Popular Actor Won [17]

References[]

  1. ^ Augoye, Jayne (6 May 2020). "COVID-19: Nigerian filmmaker premieres film directed via Zoom". Premium Times. Retrieved 24 May 2020.
  2. ^ "Swanky JKA: Making History As A Trailblazer". The Guardian – Nigeria and World News. 22 March 2020. Retrieved 24 May 2020.
  3. ^ ""Crazy, Lovely, Cool (CLC)" Debuts On Netflix". The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News. 17 December 2019. Retrieved 24 May 2020.
  4. ^ "Swanky JKA wins AMVCA trailblazer award – P.M. News". www.pmnewsnigeria.com. Retrieved 25 May 2020.
  5. ^ "'Living in Bondage: Breaking Free' to begin streaming on Netflix from May 22". Pulse Nigeria. 15 May 2020. Retrieved 25 May 2020.
  6. ^ "Their excellencies… Best of Nollywood leading men file out today". guardian.ng. 5 December 2020. Retrieved 20 February 2021.
  7. ^ nollywoodreinvented (3 June 2018). "Black Rose". Nollywood Reinvented. Retrieved 20 February 2021.
  8. ^ Okechukwu, Daniel (13 December 2019). "'Crazy, Lovely, Cool' is Nollywood's first TV show on Netflix". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014). Retrieved 21 February 2021.
  9. ^ a b BellaNaija.com (14 March 2020). "And the Winner of #AMVCA7 Trailblazer Award is… Swanky JKA ??". BellaNaija. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
  10. ^ a b "BON Awards 2018: Mercy Aigbe, Tana Adelana shine at 10th edition". Pulse Nigeria. 9 December 2018. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
  11. ^ BellaNaija.com (23 October 2019). "Kenneth Okonkwo, Swanky JKA, Kanayo O. Kanayo… Meet the Cast of "Living In Bondage: Breaking Free"". BellaNaija. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
  12. ^ ""Kambili: The Whole 30 Yards" New Teaser Stars Nancy Isime, Mawuli Gavor & Swanky JKA". The Lagos Review. 4 April 2020. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
  13. ^ Nwogu, Precious (3 June 2021). "Check out the new teaser for Kayode Kasum & Dare Olaitan's 'Dwindle!'". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 10 June 2021.
  14. ^ "Full list of winners at BON Awards 2018". The Nation. 11 December 2018. Retrieved 25 May 2020.
  15. ^ Augoye, Jayne (7 December 2020). "BON Awards: Laura Fidel, Kunle Remi win Best Kiss (Full List of Winners)". Retrieved 13 June 2021.
  16. ^ "Behold hot steppers and winners at BON awards 2020". Vanguard News. 12 December 2020. Retrieved 11 October 2021.
  17. ^ "Net Honours - The Class of 2021". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 21 July 2021.
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