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Raymond Umenze (born 10 July 1997) is a talented Nollywood actor, commercial model and lifestyle influencer from Nigeria.
He rose to international fame after being cast as Denrele in the Netflix original series Far From Home.
Raymond Umenze plays the supporting role of Kofo in the African Magic series Brethren.
Nigerian actor
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| First and last name: | Raymond Umenze |
| Born: | July 10, 1997 (age 27) |
| Place of birth: | Lagos, Nigeria |
| State of origin: | Southeast State |
| Nationality: | Nigerian |
| Height: | 1.52 meters |
| Parents: | Mr. and Mrs. Umenze |
| Siblings: | Do not have |
| Couple: | Not married |
| Girlfriend • Partner: | Do not have |
| Children: | Do not have |
| Job: | Actor • TV Personality |
| Net asset value: | $100,000-$250,000 |
Early life
Raymond Umenze was born to Mr. and Mrs. Umenze on July 10, 1997. He was born at a private medical center in Lagos.
Although born and raised in Lagos, Raymond Umenze has his roots in the Southeast. He is an Igbo from one of the Southeast states. He speaks English, Igbo and Pidgin English fluently.
He was raised as a Catholic and lived in a middle-class neighborhood in the Lagos State mainland. He came from a close-knit family of five and had two older sisters. From a young age, Raymond Umenze aspired to be involved in the film industry. He wanted to be an actor or a filmmaker.
Education
Raymond Umenze’s middle-class background allowed him to receive quality formal education. He attended top private schools in Lagos for his primary and secondary education.
After graduating from high school with high SSCE scores, he was admitted to Regent University College of Science and Technology in Accra, Ghana. The university is a Christian institution located in the West African country.
Raymond Umenze then obtained his Bachelor of Multimedia Journalism from Aptech, an India-based Management Education Institute, in 2019.
Career
While still a college student, Raymond Umenze learned graphic design and video editing skills. A self-taught graphic designer, he set up a one-man design company and offered his services to clients in Nigeria.
While working as a designer, he pursued his dream of becoming an actor. He began attending live auditions held in Lagos, recording monologues and networking with other actors. Soon, he began landing supporting roles in short films produced in Nigeria.
Raymond Umenze first came to attention after being cast as Kofo in Africa Magic’s Brethren series. He previously appeared in the 2016 film Hell or High Water and the 2017 film Alter Ego. He also landed a role in Africa Magic’s original film We Tha Boyz in 2018.
In 2022, Raymond Umenze rose to international fame following the release of the Netflix original series Far From Home. He played the supporting role of Denrele in the series.
Aside from his work as an actor, Raymond Umenze is also a successful commercial model who has worked with many creatives over the years. He has appeared in numerous television commercials for Nigerian brands. Notable names include Oriamo, Bet King and Glo Mifi. As a lifestyle influencer, he has been hired by many brands to promote their products and services.
Raymond Umenze is a successful businessman. He runs Safe Space Party, a party entertainment service based in Lagos. He co-founded the brand with actress Ruby Okezie (Ruby Precious Okezie), whose full name is Okezie Precious Ruby. He is also the founder of Kage Homes, a serviced apartment business.
Social Media
Raymond Umenze has over 73.3k followers on Instagram and over 9k followers on Twitter.
- Instagram Name: @kagetheactor
- Twitter Username: @kagetheactor
Filming
- Away from home
- Brothers
- Other Self
- We are the boys
- Hell or high water
Personal life
Raymond Umenze is currently 27 years old. The handsome actor has a slightly tanned skin and is five feet tall. He lives in a serviced apartment in Lekki, Lagos. He has attracted hundreds of female fans since the release of the Far From Home series in December 2022.
Raymond Umenze’s current relationship status is still unknown, although there are speculations that he may be dating a female colleague in the Nollywood industry. On the contrary, some believe that the talented actor will reveal his love interest when he has one.
The Lagos-born creator is the producer of an online series called Opinions. He is also the creator of the YouTube show – Its About Time. He spends his free time editing videos and improving his acting skills.
Net asset value
Raymond Umenze makes a good living from his work as an actor, model and running two businesses.
His current net worth is estimated to be between US$100,000 and US$250,000.
