Jideofor Kenechukwu Achufusi (born 17 October 1991) is a Nigerian actor and model, known professionally as Swanky JKA.
He is best known for his portrayal of Nnamdi Okeke in Living in Bondage: Breaking Free, as well as Chidi in Kambili: The Whole 30 Yards. He won the Trailblazer award at the 2020 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCA).
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 gained wider recognition in 2019 for portraying Nnamdi Okeke in Living in Bondage: Breaking Free, which earned him a nomination for Best Actor and a Trailblazer award at the 2020 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards.
Filmography YearTitleRoleNotes2014Burning BridgesMannyAlongside Ken Erics, Ivie Okujaye2015Lost PrideJuiceAlongside Tana Adelana, Eucharia AnunobiLost PrideJuiceDrama2016Poka MessiahXavierAlongside Jude Thomas Dawam, Yul Edochie2017Pretty Little ThingMichaelAlongside Jide Kosoko, Ngozi EzeonuA Lonely LaneKellyAlongside Uju Anikwe, Juliet Ekeson2018Black RoseNeloAlongside Blossom ChukwujekwuCrazy, Lovely, CoolNeoRomanceBig MessComedyLionheartReporterAlongside Genevieve Nnaji, Nkem Owoh, Pete Edochie2019OfuobiJideAlongside Victoria Dijey, Chioma IdigoLiving in Bondage: Breaking FreeNnamdi Okeke2020Kambili: The Whole 30 YardsChidiAlongside Mawuli Gavour, Nancy IsimeA Bride with the GunPopeAlongside Avira Akpobi, Ifeanyi Anike2021DwindleChineduAlongside Broda ShaggiLockdownSamAlongside Omini Aho, Chioma ChukwukaBad Boys & BridesmaidOlisaAlongside Rosemary Abazie, Ademola AdedoyinDiceYomi TaiwoAlongside Imoudu Ayonote, Femi BranchEjiro's LustBobbyAlongside Tana Adelana, Abayomi AlvinDear SisterJideAlongside Eucharia Anunobi Ekwu, Jude Thomas Dawam2022BrotherhoodSimonAlongside Mercy Aigbe, Adebowale AdetayoMoney Miss RoadJoeAction / comedyI am NazzyComedy / romanceLuckily Unfortunate Alongside Uzor Arukwe, Emmanuel BlaqMy Oyibo QueenIje AweleDubem / DubarAlongside Victoria Nwogu, Onyeka Onwenu2023A Tribe Called JudahEmeka JudahAlongside Funke AkindeleBlood VesselBomaAdventure / drama / thrillerIfedicheChiwetalu Agu, Pete EdochieBleeding ButterflyJideDirected by Ernest ObiSpecial AssistantJoelAlongside Kameel Audu, Aderinoye Babatunde2023Flip SideChikeIfeanyi Anike, Chinenye Chukwu2024JapaMezuLead alongside Adesua EtomiI Love You RegardlessAlongside Lateef Adedimeji, Francis AtelaBreak of DawnDirected by Umanu Elijah2026Aba Blues
Awards YearAwardCategoryFilmResultRef2018Best of Nollywood AwardsBest Actor in a Leading Role (Igbo)A Lonely LaneBest Actor in a Leading Role (Igbo)Ofu Obi2020Africa Magic Viewers' Choice AwardsBest ActorLiving in Bondage: Breaking Free Trailblazer Award Best of Nollywood AwardsBest Actor in a Leading Role (English)Living in Bondage: Breaking FreeRevelation of the Year (Male)Best Actor in a Lead role (Igbo)Nne Best Kiss in a MovieLiving in Bondage: Breaking Free 2021Net HonoursMost Popular Actor
Personal life Achufusi married his partner, Ifeoma, in a private wedding ceremony in Milan, Italy, on 11 April 2026.
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