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Christian Ogbonna Chiwetalu Agu (born March 5, 1956), known by his stage name Chiwetalu Agu, is a legend and iconic figure in Nigeria’s Nollywood.
He is a veteran Nigerian Nollywood actor, comedian and television personality.
He is a screen character who has carved out a niche for himself. Although vulgar yet funny, Chiwetalu Agu’s slang is an inside joke from the roles he plays in Nigerian films.
Nigerian actors
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| full name: | Christian Ogbonna Chiwetalu Agu |
| stage name: | Chiwetalu Agu, Okpantucha |
| date of birth: | March 5, 1956 (73 years old) |
| place of birth: | Enugu Oji, Nigeria |
| country of origin: | Enugu State |
| Country of Citizenship: | Nigeria |
| high: | not applicable |
| parents: | not applicable |
| brothers and sisters: | not applicable |
| Wife • Spouse: | Nkechi Agu |
| Girlfriend • Partner: | not applicable |
| children: | Christian Agu, Emeka Agu |
| Profession: | Actor • Comedian |
| net worth: | $800,000 |
Early life and education
Christian Ogbonna Chiwetalu Agu is a veteran actor and comedian in the Nigerian film industry. He is known for his ability to speak fluent Igbo and use slang in his films.
He was born in Enugu, Nigeria on March 5, 1956. He is still alive.
Chiwetalu Agu received his primary education at the Auji Municipal Council School and St. Luke’s Primary School, Auji.
He received his secondary education at the Immaculate Conception College, Uwani and obtained his WASSCE certificate in 1977. In 1981, he obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre Arts from the University of Munich, Germany.
Profession
Like other actors, Chiwetalu Agu started showing his talent at a very young age. He underwent a one-year compulsory military service in Jos.
After retiring, he presented numerous shows with the Inspirers Theatre Group, which he founded in 1983. He also worked at the National Arts Authority (NTA) in Enugu before embarking on a full-time career in acting.
Chiwetalu Agu has starred in many films including the movie Things Fall Apart, the famous novel by the late great writer Chinua Achebe, Sunrise, Old School and many more.
He has worked with many stars including Ireti Doyle, Patience Ozokwor (popularly known as Mama G), Pete Edochie and many more.
He was recognized as a Nollywood developer by Professor Femi Shaka of the University of Port Harcourt for his skills and professionalism.
Chiwetalu Agu has also won some awards like the Best Actor in an Indigenous Film Award. He won the award for speaking the Igbo dialect in the film Nkwocha and has been nominated for a few.
personal life
Chiwetalu Agu is married to his wife Nkechi Agu. They have five children – three sons and two daughters. The names of his two sons are Christian Agu and Emeka Agu while the names of his daughters are unknown.
He is a native of Amokwe, Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State, Nigeria.
Awards and nominations
Chiwetalu Agu has won or been nominated for several awards, including:
- In 2012, he was nominated for the Nigerian Movie Awards for Best Native Film Actor for his performance in the movie Nkwocha. The actor won the award.
- He was also nominated for the Best Supporting Actor in the 2011 Zulu Africa Movie Academy Awards (ZAFAA London) for his performance in the film Girls.
- In 2008, the actor was nominated for the Best Supporting Actor at the 4th African Movie Academy Awards for his outstanding performance in the film “Crossing the Niger”.
- He received the Most Popular Actor Award from the Catholic Church in Nigeria.
Filmography
It is recorded that Chiwetalu Agu has acted in at least 150 films.
- The Last of O’Falla
- taboo
- Everything is falling apart
- ripple
- The Fire of Justice Returns
- Traditional Marriage
- Fire on the mountain
- The price of evil
- English Editor: Dr. Thomas
- The priest must die
- The price of sacrifice
- missionary
- Police Recruitment
- sunrise
- Old School
- Dear
- The Sound of Love
- Nkwocha
- Across Niger
- Simple Facts
- The Sound of Love
- Church people
- Holy Wrath
- Evil Twins
- beauty and the Beast
- Royal Messenger
- Royal Destiny
- Burning Kingdom
- Girls
- Clash of the Titans
- Wedding Party 2
net worth
When talking about the highest paid bigwigs in the Nigerian movie industry, we cannot fail to mention Chiwetalu Agu. His net worth is estimated to be $800,000.
social media
- Instagram: @chiwetaluagu
- Facebook: Chiwetalu Agu
- Twitter: @AguChiwetalu
