Early life Nwaka was born in London to Nigerian parents .
Career Fredi Nwaka started his career as a rapper, notably as the only British rapper to be signed to the Wu Tang Clan. Before that he was a bodyguard for many years for artists including Biggie Smalls, TLC, Donnel Jones, 50 Cent. Later, he began acting and has acted in several movies.
Fredi wrote, produced and directed several short films as well as two feature films. Fredi is also the CEO of Gridloc Enterprise Ltd which produces films and TV content as well an events agency Nwaka Nights.
Filmography Year Title Role 2015 A.W.O.L Absent Without Love Writer 2014 Some Things Director 2015 A.W.O.L Absent Without Love Director TBA Are We Dead Yet Producer / Director / Actor / Writer TBA Homeless Ashes Actor 2018 The Block Actor 2018 The Last Breath Actor 2018 Black Site Actor 2018 Bulletproof Actor 2016 The Diary Actor / Producer 2016 Deep It Actor 2016 Brotherhood Actor 2016 The Intent Actor 2016 The Forbidden Note Actor 2015 The Antwerp Dolls Actor 2015 Legacy Actor 2014 Plastic Actor 2012 Pusher Actor 2012 Outside Bet Actor 2012 StreetDance 2 Actor 2011 Victim Actor 2009 Dead Man Running Actor
Awards
| 2014 | Leadership and Community Work in Film Industry | NEL UK
| 2014 | Film Director of the Year | Ebony Business Recognition Award
| 2014 | Father of the Year | BYA
| 2016 | Best Film Director | International Achievers Award
| 2015 | Best International Film for AWOL | GI Film Festival
| 2016 | Featured Film: If Only | BEFTA
| 2015 | Best edited film for AWOL | 3rd Annual Las Vegas Black Film Festival
| 2017 | Film Mention Award | Romford Film Festival
| 2016 | Best Short Film | BEFFTA
| 2015 | Best Film Producer | C-Hub Awards
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