Swanky JKA

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Swanky JKA
Swanky JKA at AMVCA 2020
Born
Jideofor Kenechukwu Achufusi

Enugu
NationalityNigerian
Other names
  • Swanky JKA
CitizenshipNigeria
Occupations
  • Actor
  • Model
Years active2015–present
AwardsTrailblazer 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.[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]
2023 A Tribe Called Judah Emeka Judah
Blood Vessel Boma

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]

  1. ^ Augoye, Jayne (6 May 2020). "COVID-19: Nigerian filmmaker premieres film directed via Zoom". Premium Times. Retrieved 24 May 2020.
  2. ^ "Swanky JKA: Making History As A Trailblazer". The Guardian – Nigeria and World News. 22 March 2020. Retrieved 24 May 2020.
  3. ^ "KAMBILI: THE WHOLE 30 YARDS". ROTTEN TOMATOES. 25 February 2021. Retrieved 24 September 2021.
  4. ^ "Swanky JKA wins AMVCA trailblazer award – P.M. News". www.pmnewsnigeria.com. Retrieved 25 May 2020.
  5. ^ "'Living in Bondage: Breaking Free' to begin streaming on Netflix from May 22". Pulse Nigeria. 15 May 2020. Retrieved 25 May 2020.
  6. ^ "Their excellencies... Best of Nollywood leading men file out today". guardian.ng. 5 December 2020. Retrieved 20 February 2021.
  7. ^ nollywoodreinvented (3 June 2018). "Black Rose". Nollywood Reinvented. Retrieved 20 February 2021.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ a b BellaNaija.com (14 March 2020). "And the Winner of #AMVCA7 Trailblazer Award is... Swanky JKA ??". BellaNaija. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
  10. ^ a b "BON Awards 2018: Mercy Aigbe, Tana Adelana shine at 10th edition". Pulse Nigeria. 9 December 2018. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
  11. ^ 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.
  12. ^ ""Kambili: The Whole 30 Yards" New Teaser Stars Nancy Isime, Mawuli Gavor & Swanky JKA". The Lagos Review. 4 April 2020. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
  13. ^ Nwogu, Precious (3 June 2021). "Check out the new teaser for Kayode Kasum & Dare Olaitan's 'Dwindle!'". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 10 June 2021.
  14. ^ "'Money Miss Road' unveils weekend goodies for cinema lovers". Vanguard News. 29 July 2022. Retrieved 30 July 2022.
  15. ^ "Lockdown (2021 Nigerian film)". IMDb. Retrieved 19 July 2022.
  16. ^ "Poka Messiah". IMDb. Retrieved 19 July 2022.
  17. ^ "Bad Boys and Bridesmaids". IMDb. Retrieved 19 July 2022.
  18. ^ "Luckily Unfortunate". IMDb. Retrieved 19 July 2022.
  19. ^ "Dice Film". IMDb. Retrieved 19 July 2022.
  20. ^ "My Oyibo Queen Film". IMDb. Retrieved 19 July 2022.
  21. ^ Alade, Abiodun (30 October 2022). "Onyeka Onwenu leads strong cast in new movie 'Ije Awele'". Daily Trust. Retrieved 5 March 2023.
  22. ^ "A Lonely lane Film". IMDb. Retrieved 19 July 2022.
  23. ^ "Lost Pride Film". IMDb. Retrieved 19 July 2022.
  24. ^ "Full list of winners at BON Awards 2018". The Nation. 11 December 2018. Retrieved 25 May 2020.
  25. ^ Augoye, Jayne (7 December 2020). "BON Awards: Laura Fidel, Kunle Remi win Best Kiss (Full List of Winners)". Retrieved 13 June 2021.
  26. ^ "Behold hot steppers and winners at BON awards 2020". Vanguard News. 12 December 2020. Retrieved 11 October 2021.
  27. ^ "Net Honours - The Class of 2021". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 21 July 2021.



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