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Swanky JKA
Jideofor Kenechukwu Achufusi (born 17 October 1991) is a Nigerian actor[1] and model, known professionally as Swanky JKA. He is best known for his portrayal of Nnamdi Okeke in Living in Bondage: Breaking Free,[2] as well as Chidi in Kambili: The Whole 30 Yards.[3] He won the Trailblazer award at the 2020 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards.[4]
Career edit
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 made his breakthrough in 2019 by playing the charismatic Nnamdi Okeke in the movie Living in Bondage: Breaking Free,[5] which earned him a Best Actor nomination and a Trailblazer award, both at the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards in 2020.
Filmography edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Pretty Little Thing | Michael | [6] | |
| 2018 | Black Rose | Nelo | [7] | |
| 2018 | Crazy, Lovely, Cool | Neo | [8] | |
| 2018 | Lionheart | Reporter | [9] | |
| 2019 | Ofuobi | Jide | [10] | |
| 2019 | Living in Bondage: Breaking Free | Nnamdi Okeke | Breakthrough role | [11] |
| 2020 | Kambili: The Whole 30 Yards | Chidi | [12] | |
| 2021 | Dwindle | Lead alongside Broda Shaggi | [13] | |
| 2022 | Money Miss Road | [14] | ||
| 2022 | I am Nazzy | |||
| 2021 | Lockdown | [15] | ||
| 2016 | Poka Messiah | [16] | ||
| 2021 | Bad Boys & Bridesmaid | [17] | ||
| 2022 | Luckily Unfortunate | [18] | ||
| 2021 | Dice | [19] | ||
| 2022 | My Oyibo Queen | [20] | ||
| 2022 | Ije Awele | [21] | ||
| 2017 | A Lonely Lane | [22] | ||
| 2015 | Lost Pride | [23] |
Awards edit
| Year | Award | Category | Film | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Actor in a Leading Role (Igbo) | A Lonely Lane | Won | [24] |
| Best Actor in a Leading Role (Igbo) | Ofu Obi | Nominated | [10] | ||
| 2020 | Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards | Best Actor | Living in Bondage: Breaking Free | Nominated | |
| Trailblazer Award | Won | [9] | |||
| Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Actor in a Leading Role (English) | Living in Bondage: Breaking Free | Won | [25] | |
| Revelation of the Year (Male) | Won | ||||
| Best Actor in a Lead role (Igbo) | Nne | Nominated | [26] | ||
| Best Kiss in a Movie | Living in Bondage: Breaking Free | Nominated | |||
| 2021 | Net Honours | Most Popular Actor | Won | [27] |
References edit
- ^ Augoye, Jayne (6 May 2020). "COVID-19: Nigerian filmmaker premieres film directed via Zoom". Premium Times. Retrieved 24 May 2020.
- ^ "Swanky JKA: Making History As A Trailblazer". The Guardian – Nigeria and World News. 22 March 2020. Retrieved 24 May 2020.
- ^ "KAMBILI: THE WHOLE 30 YARDS". ROTTEN TOMATOES. 25 February 2021. Retrieved 24 September 2021.
- ^ "Swanky JKA wins AMVCA trailblazer award – P.M. News". www.pmnewsnigeria.com. Retrieved 25 May 2020.
- ^ "'Living in Bondage: Breaking Free' to begin streaming on Netflix from May 22". Pulse Nigeria. 15 May 2020. Retrieved 25 May 2020.
- ^ "Their excellencies... Best of Nollywood leading men file out today". guardian.ng. 5 December 2020. Retrieved 20 February 2021.
- ^ nollywoodreinvented (3 June 2018). "Black Rose". Nollywood Reinvented. Retrieved 20 February 2021.
- ^ Okechukwu, Daniel (13 December 2019). "'Crazy, Lovely, Cool' is Nollywood's first TV show on Netflix". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014). Retrieved 21 February 2021.
- ^ a b BellaNaija.com (14 March 2020). "And the Winner of #AMVCA7 Trailblazer Award is... Swanky JKA ??". BellaNaija. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
- ^ a b "BON Awards 2018: Mercy Aigbe, Tana Adelana shine at 10th edition". Pulse Nigeria. 9 December 2018. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
- ^ BellaNaija.com (23 October 2019). "Kenneth Okonkwo, Swanky JKA, Kanayo O. Kanayo... Meet the Cast of "Living In Bondage: Breaking Free"". BellaNaija. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
- ^ ""Kambili: The Whole 30 Yards" New Teaser Stars Nancy Isime, Mawuli Gavor & Swanky JKA". The Lagos Review. 4 April 2020. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
- ^ Nwogu, Precious (3 June 2021). "Check out the new teaser for Kayode Kasum & Dare Olaitan's 'Dwindle!'". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 10 June 2021.
- ^ "'Money Miss Road' unveils weekend goodies for cinema lovers". Vanguard News. 29 July 2022. Retrieved 30 July 2022.
- ^ "Lockdown (2021 Nigerian film)". IMDb. Retrieved 19 July 2022.
- ^ "Poka Messiah". IMDb. Retrieved 19 July 2022.
- ^ "Bad Boys and Bridesmaids". IMDb. Retrieved 19 July 2022.
- ^ "Luckily Unfortunate". IMDb. Retrieved 19 July 2022.
- ^ "Dice Film". IMDb. Retrieved 19 July 2022.
- ^ "My Oyibo Queen Film". IMDb. Retrieved 19 July 2022.
- ^ Alade, Abiodun (30 October 2022). "Onyeka Onwenu leads strong cast in new movie 'Ije Awele'". Daily Trust. Retrieved 5 March 2023.
- ^ "A Lonely lane Film". IMDb. Retrieved 19 July 2022.
- ^ "Lost Pride Film". IMDb. Retrieved 19 July 2022.
- ^ "Full list of winners at BON Awards 2018". The Nation. 11 December 2018. Retrieved 25 May 2020.
- ^ Augoye, Jayne (7 December 2020). "BON Awards: Laura Fidel, Kunle Remi win Best Kiss (Full List of Winners)". Retrieved 13 June 2021.
- ^ "Behold hot steppers and winners at BON awards 2020". Vanguard News. 12 December 2020. Retrieved 11 October 2021.
- ^ "Net Honours - The Class of 2021". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 21 July 2021.