Kenneth Okonkwo (; born 6 November 1968) is a Nigerian actor, lawyer and politician, known for his role in the movie Living in Bondage as Andy Okeke. He was born in Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria, to Ozioko Francis Okonkwo and Beatrice Okonkwo.
Education Okonkwo's educational journey began with his primary education, followed by his first higher learning qualifications from St. Theresa College. He then attended the University of Nigeria, where he earned a degree in Business Administration and Law (LLB). Furthering his studies, he obtained a Master's degree in International Law and Diplomacy from the same institution, he also obtained a Fellowship from the Chartered Institute of Economics.
In addition to his formal education, Okonkwo also pursued theological studies at the Nigerian Bible School, earning a certificate in Theology and training as a Bible scholar and Minister of God.
Career In 2013, he won the Africa Movie Academy Award on a Special Recognition of Pillars of Nollywood. In 2015, he was given a special recognition award by the organisers of the City People Entertainment Awards for his contribution to the growth of entertainment in Nigeria.https://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/05/reasons-controversial-letter-gov-ugwuanyi-kenneth-okonkwo/ - vanguard nigeria newspaperhttps://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/05/actor-kenneth-okonkwo-zenith-ingratitude/ - vanguard nigeria newspaperhttp://www.informationng.com/2017/10/chiwetalu-agu-believes-qualified-run-affairs-nollywood.html - informationng.comthenet.ng - thenet.ng
In October 2022, the Labour Party (Nigeria) announced Okonkwo, alongside Ndi Kato, Nana Kazaure, Yunusa Tanko, Dele Fatorimi, and Ime Ufot, as the official spokespersons for the Peter Obi and Yusuf Datti presidential campaign.https://www.legit.ng/politics/1497751-2023-6-spokespersons-obidatti-presidential-campaign/ In February 2025, Okonkwo announced his exit from the Labour Party, claiming it was not ready for the 2027 elections.https://punchng.com/kenneth-okonkwo-quits-lp-says-party-not-ready-for-2027-election/?amp=
Personal life He was first married to Ogechi Ezekiel, daughter of Pastor Ezekiel, General Overseer of Christian Pentecostal Mission International, in 2000. Their union was blessed with a son, Ifeanyi, but unfortunately ended in divorce two years later.
Okonkwo found love again and married his current wife, Ifeoma, with whom he shares a son, Kenechukwu Isaac Chukwuchirimeze Okonkwo.
Filmography +s/nMovieYearRole1.Ploy (Etan)2021Chibuike2.Dear Affy2020Additional Crew3Living in Bondage: Breaking Free2019Andy Okeke4.The British ExpertHarry5. iBelieve2018Buchi6.Wives On Strike: The Revolution2017Baba Ngozi7.16th AnniversaryJeffery8.Wives on Strike2016Baba Ngozi9.Amanda my Village Wife2015Chinemelum10.41LovePhilip11.Heart of a Saint2012Charles12.Heart of a Saint 2Charles13.Just in CaseAlex14Heart of a Widow2011Nuel15.Heart of a Widow 2Nuel16.Royal King17.Royal King 218.Weeping SoulMartins19.Weeping Soul 2Martins20.King of Kings200921.King of Kings 222.King of Kings 323.Final Tussle200824.Kingdom of MenDike25.Kingdom of Men 226.The Return of OgidiOgidi27The Return of Ogidi 228.666 (Beware the End Is at Hand)2007Pastor Chucks29.666 (Beware the End Is at Hand) 230.African Soldier31.African Soldier 232.Divine GraceBob33.Divine Grace 234.Greatness35.Greatness 236Sins of the Heart37.Sins of the Heart 238.The Last Tradition39.The Last Tradition 240The RevelationGeorge41The Revelation 2George42.The Signs of End TimePastor Chucks43.The Signs of End Time 244.The Trinity45.The Trinity 246.Titanic TussleOwolabi47.Titanic Tussle 248.Trumpet of DeathNwabueze49.Trumpet of Death 2Nwabueze50.Village DestroyersNwabueze51Village Destroyers 2Nwabueze52.Across the River2006Mike53.Across the River 2Mike54Angel in HellKen55.Angel in Hell 256.Explosion: Now or NeverSteve57.Explosion 2: Now or Never58.Explosion 3: Now or Never59.My Promise60My Promise 261Sacred BloodFred62Sacred Blood 262.The Biggest Boy in Town63.The Biggest Boy in Town 264.The Devil in Her65.The Devil in Her 266.The Golden FishBen67.The Golden Fish 268.The Hard Solution69.End of Money 1 & 22005Charles70.Windfall 1& 271.A Million Madness2004Gentility72.Beyond ReasonBen73.Government House 1 & 274.InheritanceOgbonna75.My Desire 1 & 276.Treasure 1 & 277.World Apart 1& 2Promise78Naomi2003Nduka79.To Love a ThiefRaymond80.Holy Ghost Fire2001Daniel81.The Suitors200082.Oganigwe1999Prince Onyema83.Arusi-Iyi1998Chief Danco84.Living in Bondage 21993Andy85Living in Bondage1992Andy
See also 9th Africa Movie Academy Awards
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