Swanky JKA
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Swanky JKA | |
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Born | Jideofor Kenechukwu Achufusi |
Nationality | Nigerian |
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Citizenship | Nigeria |
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Years active | 2015–present |
Awards | Trailblazer award at the 2020 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards. |
Jideofor Kenechukwu Achufusi (born 17 October 1991) is a Nigerian actor[1] and model, known professionally as Swanky JKA.
Jideofor is not yet married although it’s popularly rumored but he said it was a mere photoshoot.
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 (AMVCA).[4]
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 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
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
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2014 | Burning Bridges | Manny | Alongside Ken Erics, Ivie Okujaye | |
2015 | Lost Pride | Juice | Alongside Tana Adelana, Eucharia Anunobi Ekwu | |
2017 | Pretty Little Thing | Michael | Alongside Jide Kosoko, Ngozi Ezeonu | [6] |
2018 | Black Rose | Nelo | Alongside Blossom Chukwujekwu | [7] |
2018 | Crazy, Lovely, Cool | Neo | Romance | [8] |
2018 | Big Mess | Comedy | ||
2018 | Lionheart | Reporter | Alongside Genevieve Nnaji, Nkem Owoh, Pete Edochie | [9] |
2019 | Ofuobi | Jide | Alongside Victoria Dijey, Chioma Idigo | [10] |
2019 | Living in Bondage: Breaking Free | Nnamdi Okeke | Breakthrough role | [11] |
2020 | Kambili: The Whole 30 Yards | Chidi | Alongside Mawuli Gavour, Nancy Isime | [12] |
2020 | A Bride with the Gun | Pope | Alongside Avira Akpobi, Ifeanyi Anike | |
2021 | Dwindle | Chinedu | Lead alongside Broda Shaggi | [13] |
2022 | Money Miss Road | Joe | Action / Comedy | [14] |
2022 | I am Nazzy | Comedy / Romance | [15] | |
2022 | Brotherhood | Simon | Alongside Mercy Aigbe, Adebowale Adetayo | |
2021 | Lockdown | Sam | Alongside Omini Aho, Chioma Chukwuka Akpotha | [16] |
2016 | Poka Messiah | Xavier | Alongside Jude Thomas Dawam, Yul Edochie | [17] |
2021 | Bad Boys & Bridesmaid | Olisa | Alongside Rosemary Abazie, Ademola Adedoyin | [18] |
2022 | Luckily Unfortunate | Alongside Uzor Arukwe, Emmanuel Blaq | [19] | |
2021 | Dice | Yomi Taiwo | Alongside Imoudu Ayonote, Femi Branch | [20] |
2021 | Ejiro's Lust | Bobby | Alongside Tana Adelana, Abayomi Alvin | |
2021 | Dear Sister | Jide | Alongside Eucharia Anunobi Ekwu, Jude Thomas Dawam | |
2022 | My Oyibo Queen | [21] | ||
2022 | Ije Awele | Dubem / Dubar | Alongside Victoria Nwogu, Onyeka Onwenu, | [22] |
2017 | A Lonely Lane | Kelly | Alongside Uju Anikwe, Juliet Ekeson | [23] |
2015 | Lost Pride | Juice | Drama | [24] |
2023 | A Tribe Called Judah | Emeka Judah | Alongside Funke Akindele | [25] |
Blood Vessel | Boma | Adventure / Drama / Thriller | [26] | |
2023 | Ifediche | Chiwetalu Agu, Pete Edochie | ||
2023 | Special Assistant | Joel | Alongside Kameel Audu, Aderinoye Babatunde | [27] |
2023 | Flip Side | Chike | Ifeanyi Anike, Chinenye Chukwu | |
2024 | Japa | Mezu | Lead alongside Adesua Etomi | [28] |
2024 | I Love You Regardless | Alongside Lateef Adedimeji, Francis Atela |
Awards
Year | Award | Category | Film | Result | Ref |
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2018 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Actor in a Leading Role (Igbo) | A Lonely Lane | Won | [29] |
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 | [30] | |
Revelation of the Year (Male) | Won | ||||
Best Actor in a Lead role (Igbo) | Nne | Nominated | [31] | ||
Best Kiss in a Movie | Living in Bondage: Breaking Free | Nominated | |||
2021 | Net Honours | Most Popular Actor | Won | [32] |
References
- ^ 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.
- ^ I am Nazzy (2022) | Comedy, Romance. Retrieved 9 July 2024 – via m.imdb.com.
- ^ "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.
- ^ A Tribe Called Judah (2023) ⭐ 5.7 | Comedy. Retrieved 9 July 2024 – via m.imdb.com.
- ^ Blood Vessel (2023) ⭐ 4.5 | Adventure, Drama, Thriller. Retrieved 9 July 2024 – via m.imdb.com.
- ^ Edochie, Great Valentine (22 December 2023), Special Assistant (Drama, Romance), Jide Kene Achufusi, Kameel Audu, Aderinoye Babatunde, Bossteewo Studio, retrieved 20 June 2024
- ^ JAPA (2024) ⭐ 7.2 | Comedy, Fantasy. Retrieved 9 July 2024 – via m.imdb.com.
- ^ "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.
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