Kalu Egbui Ikeagwu is a British-Nigerian actor and a writer. As an actor he received many awards and nominations because of his performance on the screen.
Early life Kalu was born in England and his dad brought him back to Nigeria at the age of 9 for him not to forget his origin. He worked as a Computer Analyst before entering into Nollywood. He hails from Abia State.
Education He did his primary school education in England and Zambia then University of Nigeria wher he obtained his degree in English Literature. He also obtained his diploma in Business Management from the University of Nigeria Nsukka.
Career Ikeagwu started his acting for the first time in 2005 in Domino TV series. His first stage performance was in Put Out The Houselights and Esiaba Ironsi. He starred in classical memories Nigeria movies, some including "Major Lejoka Brown" in Ola Rotimi, Our Husband Has Gone Mad Again and a role as "RIP" in Esiaba Irobi's Hangmen Also Die. He starred in the movies shown at Edinburgh Festivals in 1995 and 1997. He acted in his first film as "David Salako" in For Real for Emem Isong's, after he completed the film, Kalu exclaimed ifa Danfo (Lagos metro bus) was to hit him, he will die with a smile on his face. He starred in so many films including 30 Days, The Wrong Woman, Distance Between, Between Two Worlds and Irish film production "Rapt In Éire". On television, he starred so many popular series some include Domino, 168 and Doctors' Quarters (MNet Production). He was also known as "Alahji Abubakar" a.k.a. Masters in Nigerian hit TV series Tinsel.
Kalu Ikeagwu has appeared in a number of films including 30 Days, Domino, Accident, Broken, Damage, Two Brides and a Baby and so many others.
In2019, Ikeagwu starred in "Three Thieves", where Sammy Egbemawei, Abba Makama, and Africa Ukoh; produce alongside Angel Unigwe. The movie was on cinemas in Nigeria 4 October, Babatunwa Aderinokun and Uche Okocha was Executive Producer and producer respectively.
Personal life He was an Atheist before he gave his life to Christ when he was 9 years.
One of his major challenges when he started acting was when he change from acting on stage to for everyone to see to acting of television. His wife left him and he was left with his family and friends.
Filmography Year Title Role 2014 Second Chances Osagie Kafa Coh 2006 30 Days Jerry Ehime 2008 The Distance Between Ike Between Two Worlds 2008 Love my way Richard The Wrong Woman 2005 Fragile Pain 2004 For Real David Games Men Play Insecurity Crisis In Paradise War Without End My Precious Son Beneath Her Veil 2012 Damage Taiwo Daniel's Destiny Plan 2018 Lionheart Samuel Akah 2005 Pretty Angels The Lost Maiden 2005 Darkest Night Freedom Bank 2010 The Waiting Years 2007 Ocean Deep 2011 Count On Me Mel 2011 Two Brides and a Baby Deji 2013 Broken Accident 2014 Blue Flames Emeka 2014 Musical Whispers David 2019 Heaven's Hell Efosa Elliots 2015 O-Town (film) Chairman 2014 My rich boyfriend 2019 Three Thieves Mr. Avworo 2019 Light in the Dark Emeka 2018 The Women 2020 Badamasi 2020 Nineteen Lugan 2021 September 23 Effiong 2021 This is how it ends Jide 2022 The Brightons Mr. Brighton 2023 Push Effiong 2023 King Mabutu King Mabutu 2023 The Other One 2024 In the Cold Frank 2025 Ms. Kanyin Principal Domino Doctors' Quarters 168 Circle Of Three Super Story Tinsel Diiche Cheta'M Roses and Ivy
Accolades YearAwardCategoryResultRef2018Nollywood Travel Film Festival AwardsBest Actor2014Best of Nollywood AwardsBest Supporting actorGolden Icons Academy Movie Awards Best Actor2013Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards Africa Magic Viewers Choice AwardsBest Supporting Actor 2012Ghana Movie Awards Best Actor (African Collaboration) 2011Best of Nollywood Awards Best Supporting Actor2006Africa Movie Academy Awards Best Upcoming Actor
References
External links
Kalu Ikeagwu's Blog http://africamagic.dstv.com/category/shows/tinsel/