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Swanky JKA | |
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 Swanky JKA at AMVCA 2020 | |
| Born | Jideofor Kenechukwu Achufusi October 17, 1991 Enugu, Nigeria |
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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.
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
[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 gained wider recognition in 2019 for portraying Nnamdi Okeke in Living in Bondage: Breaking Free,[5] which earned him a nomination for Best Actor and a Trailblazer award at the 2020 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards.
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Burning Bridges | Manny | Alongside Ken Erics, Ivie Okujaye |
| 2015 | Lost Pride | Juice | Alongside Tana Adelana, Eucharia Anunobi |
| Lost Pride | Juice | Drama | |
| 2016 | Poka Messiah | Xavier | Alongside Jude Thomas Dawam, Yul Edochie |
| 2017 | Pretty Little Thing[6] | Michael | Alongside Jide Kosoko, Ngozi Ezeonu |
| A Lonely Lane | Kelly | Alongside Uju Anikwe, Juliet Ekeson | |
| 2018 | Black Rose[7] | Nelo | Alongside Blossom Chukwujekwu |
| Crazy, Lovely, Cool[8] | Neo | Romance | |
| Big Mess | Comedy | ||
| Lionheart[9] | Reporter | Alongside Genevieve Nnaji, Nkem Owoh, Pete Edochie | |
| 2019 | Ofuobi[10] | Jide | Alongside Victoria Dijey, Chioma Idigo |
| Living in Bondage: Breaking Free[11] | Nnamdi Okeke | ||
| 2020 | Kambili: The Whole 30 Yards[12] | Chidi | Alongside Mawuli Gavour, Nancy Isime |
| A Bride with the Gun | Pope | Alongside Avira Akpobi, Ifeanyi Anike | |
| 2021 | Dwindle[13] | Chinedu | Alongside Broda Shaggi |
| Lockdown | Sam | Alongside Omini Aho, Chioma Chukwuka | |
| Bad Boys & Bridesmaid | Olisa | Alongside Rosemary Abazie, Ademola Adedoyin | |
| Dice | Yomi Taiwo | Alongside Imoudu Ayonote, Femi Branch | |
| Ejiro's Lust | Bobby | Alongside Tana Adelana, Abayomi Alvin | |
| Dear Sister | Jide | Alongside Eucharia Anunobi Ekwu, Jude Thomas Dawam | |
| 2022 | Brotherhood | Simon | Alongside Mercy Aigbe, Adebowale Adetayo |
| Money Miss Road[14] | Joe | Action / comedy | |
| I am Nazzy | Comedy / romance | ||
| Luckily Unfortunate | Alongside Uzor Arukwe, Emmanuel Blaq | ||
| My Oyibo Queen | |||
| Ije Awele[15] | Dubem / Dubar | Alongside Victoria Nwogu, Onyeka Onwenu | |
| 2023 | A Tribe Called Judah | Emeka Judah | Alongside Funke Akindele |
| Blood Vessel | Boma | Adventure / drama / thriller | |
| Ifediche | Chiwetalu Agu, Pete Edochie | ||
| Bleeding Butterfly | Jide | Directed by Ernest Obi | |
| Special Assistant | Joel | Alongside Kameel Audu, Aderinoye Babatunde | |
| 2023 | Flip Side | Chike | Ifeanyi Anike, Chinenye Chukwu |
| 2024 | Japa | Mezu | Lead alongside Adesua Etomi |
| I Love You Regardless | Alongside Lateef Adedimeji, Francis Atela | ||
| Break of Dawn | Directed by Umanu Elijah | ||
| 2026 | Aba Blues |
Awards
[edit]| 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 | [16] |
| 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 | [17] | |
| Revelation of the Year (Male) | Won | ||||
| Best Actor in a Lead role (Igbo) | Nne | Nominated | [18] | ||
| Best Kiss in a Movie | Living in Bondage: Breaking Free | Nominated | |||
| 2021 | Net Honours | Most Popular Actor | Won | [19] |
Personal life
[edit]Achufusi married his partner, Ifeoma, in a private wedding ceremony in Milan, Italy, on 11 April 2026.[20][21]
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. Lagos, Nigeria. 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". P.M. News. Lagos, Nigeria. 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". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. 5 December 2020. Retrieved 20 February 2021.
- ↑ "Black Rose". Nollywood Reinvented. 3 June 2018. Retrieved 20 February 2021.
- ↑ Okechukwu, Daniel (13 December 2019). "'Crazy, Lovely, Cool' is Nollywood's first TV show on Netflix". The Culture Custodian. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
- 1 2 BellaNaija.com (14 March 2020). "And the Winner of #AMVCA7 Trailblazer Award is... Swanky JKA ??". BellaNaija. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
- 1 2 "BON Awards 2018: Mercy Aigbe, Tana Adelana shine at 10th edition". Pulse Nigeria. 9 December 2018. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
- ↑ "Kenneth Okonkwo, Swanky JKA, Kanayo O. Kanayo... Meet the Cast of "Living In Bondage: Breaking Free"". BellaNaija. 23 October 2019. 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. Lagos, Nigeria. 29 July 2022. Retrieved 30 July 2022.
- ↑ Alade, Abiodun (30 October 2022). "Onyeka Onwenu leads strong cast in new movie 'Ije Awele'". Daily Trust. Retrieved 5 March 2023.
- ↑ "Full list of winners at BON Awards 2018". The Nation. Lagos, Nigeria. 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)". Premium Times. Retrieved 13 June 2021.
- ↑ "Behold hot steppers and winners at BON awards 2020". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. 12 December 2020. Retrieved 11 October 2021.
- ↑ "Net Honours - The Class of 2021". The NET. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 21 July 2021.
- ↑ Omotere, Samuel (13 April 2026). "PHOTOS: Nollywood actor Jide Kene ties the knot in Italy". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 15 April 2026.
- ↑ Precious, Ozaveshe (13 April 2026). "Jide Kene weds partner in intimate Milan ceremony (PHOTOS)". Premium Times. ISSN 2360-7688. Retrieved 15 April 2026.
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