Nnenna Rachael Okonkwo (born 26 May 1987), popularly known as Nkoli Nwa Nsukka, is a Nigerian film actress. She is best known for her leading role in the film of the same name. She serves as a brand ambassador for Aquadon Water.
Education Okonkwo is from Ukpata in Uzo Uwani Local Government Area of Enugu State, Nigeria. She studied at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
Career Okonkwo began acting as a child, but due to a lack of movie roles she switched to dancing. Okonkwo joined Nollywood in 2007 playing very minor roles. In 2008, she played a supporting role to Ini Edo and Van Vicker in Royal War 2, and in 2010, she featured alongside Patience Ozokwor and John Okafor in Open and Close 1&2. Her first major role and subsequent breakthrough came in 2014, where she played the lead character, Nkoli, in Nkoli Nwa Nsukka. Okonkwo and Chigozie Atuanya were unveiled as Luter Ambassadors at a ceremony in Lagos.
Humanitarian activities Children's Easter Carnival Okonkwo hosts an annual carnival which aimed providing free gifts to children and entertainment to the people. She says it enables her to interact with her fans. In 2015, Okonkwo hosted the first edition of the children's Easter Carnival aimed at giving free gifts to kids during the Easter celebration in Enugu. In 2016, the second edition which was held in Onitsha had even more turnout as she was accompanied by fellow actors like Ken Erics among others to the event. The 2017 edition which was held in her city of birth Nsukka was able to gather over 5,000 people, featured even more celebrities like Angela Okorie, Nonso Diobi, Slowdog, Ken Erics, Nani Boi, Eve Esin and supported by top brands enabled it to be an even bigger event than its predecessors.
Personal life Okonkwo received an endorsement deal with Phamatex Industries Limited. She hosts her charity event in Nsukka, Enugu State. In an interview, Okonkwo stated that she loves Nigerian men. She lost her mother in July 2020.
Awards YearAwardCategoryResultNotes2016 City People Entertainment Awards Best Supporting Actress 2015Karis Media Awards.Best Comic Actress of the Year City People Entertainment Awards Best Supporting Actress of the year (English) 2018Department of English And Literary Studies (University of Nigeria, Nsukka)Award of RecognitionNominated
Selected filmography Year Film Role Notes2022Head Over BillsOluchi2020The Miracle CentreSmall Chops Uzo 2019 The Ghost and the Tout NimbeMiraSurvival of Jelili 2017Teri TeriArthur One EyeAmandaOnwa Na SouthLeft OverStarring Regina DanielsZee World MadnessKasarachiStarring Eve Esin, Nonso Diobi 2016University GirlsJoyStarring Queen Nwokoye, Eve EsinVale of TearsOlaStarring Yul Edochie, Chiwetalu AguNot My Child Nneka Jnr Starring Walter AngaOjawa-Nwa Orjiugo 2015Justify My LoveMaryStarring Tonto DikehEno my calabar lovePeaceStarring Ini Edo, Osita IhemeIjele the princess of fireIjeleLocal Prostitute ChinweStarring Patience OzokworPlease leave my husband MercyStarring Ken Erics, Eve Esin Tears Of Betrayal AsanwaStarring Diamond Okechi The Gods Anger ChinweStarring Patience Ozokwor, Ogidi Olamma Zack Orji, Ebele Okaro 2014Bloody WarJanetStarring Ken Erics, Ngozi EzeonuPaw Paw the guitar boy AdaStarring Osita Iheme, Michael GodsonNkoli Nwa NsukkaNkoli 2013Sister EstherLoveth 2010Open & Close Anulika Starring John Okafor, Patience Ozokwor 2008Royal War 2 AmakaStarring THOMPSON, Van Vicker
References
External links
Rachael Okonkwo official website