Kenneth Okonkwo Biography, Career, Cars, House & Net Worth

Kenneth Okonkwo is a Nollywood veteran actor and a Nigerian politician. He has been consistent with pursuing these two career paths over the years. In the Nigerian movie scene, he is one of the most renowned actors and is also a household name in Nigeria.

Here is an article that contains some interesting details about the actor-politician who has remained relevant in Nigerian pop culture and is currently in politics.

Kenneth Okonkwo Biography

Kenneth Okonkwo goes by the full name of Kenneth Arinzechukwu Okonkwo. He is a seasoned Nigerian actor born on the 6th of November 1968 in Nsukka, Enugu State. Kenneth obtained his degree from the University of Nigeria Nsukka and a postgraduate degree (Master) in International Law and Diplomacy from Unilag.

 

The 55-year-old actor got married in 2000 to Mrs Ogechi Ezekiel, who happens to be the only daughter of Pastor Ezekiel, the General Overseer of Christain Pentecostal Mission International. However, the marriage lasted only two years, and the union produced a son.

In 2007, Kenneth Okonkwo remarried his now-current wife, Ifeoma Okonkwo, and the union produced a beautiful daughter after nine years of waiting.

Kenneth Okonkwo Career

Kenneth started his acting career in the early 90s. He rose to fame immediately after releasing one of the most successful Nigerian movies of all time, Living In Bondage, where he got the name, Andy Okeke. Kenneth went on to win Best Actor at the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA).

Since then, Kenneth has been featured in hundreds of Nollywood movies. He is one of the most talented Nollywood actors, and here are some of the movies in his filmography:

• Living In Bondage
• Living In Bondage 2
• The British Expert
• Worlds Apart
• Oganigwe
• Holy Ghost Fire
• To Love a Thief
• Treasure 1&2
• My Desire 1& 2
• The Suitors
• Inheritance
• A Million Madness
• End of Money 1& 2
• The Hard Solution
• The Biggest Boy in Town 1 & 2
• Sacred Blood
• My Promise 1 &2

Currently, Kenneth Okonkwo is a Labor Party spokesperson and has won the hearts of many Nigerians in various interviews through his intelligence and deep knowledge of the political sphere.

Kenneth Okonkwo Cars

Kenneth Okonkwo does not share his cars on his social media page, but the actor is believed to have some of the most luxurious cars you’ll find in Nigeria.

Here’s an old car he’s been spotted with.

Kenneth Okonkwo House

There are no public announcements about Kenneth Okonkwo’s house, but the actor and political figure certainly have a few of his own houses in some of the high-rise areas in the country.

Kenneth Okonkwo Net Worth

Kenneth Okonkwo is not just an actor, a lawyer, and a politician by profession, through these other various mediums, the actor makes money. His net worth is estimated at $2 million.

Conclusion

Kenneth Okonkwo is a popular Nigerian actor, a household name not just in the movies but also in current politics. The actor is also the spokesperson for the Labour Party and a staunch supporter of Peter Obi’s Presidency.