Ifeanyi Kalu
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| Born | Ifeanyi Kalu 13 February 1988 Surulere, Lagos, Nigeria |
| Citizenship | Nigerian |
| Occupations | Visual Storyteller, Actor, Film maker |
| Years active | 2010 – present |
| Spouse | Nicolette Ndigwe Kalu |
| Website | www |
Ifeanyi Kalu (ⓘ) Ifeanyi Kalu is a Nigerian actor, visual artist, filmmaker, and pastor known for his work in Nollywood film and television. He gained wider recognition for his performances in productions such as the Netflix original series, Wrath and Revenge which is the official spin-off series of the hit Nigerian political drama Sons of The Caliphate, FilmOne Entertainment’s Adire, and films including Mother’s Love, Remi and Nneoma, On Different Grounds, and Blood Sisters 2.
Beyond acting, Kalu’s work extends into photography and visual storytelling, where he explores atmosphere, everyday life, space, and the relationship between people and their environments through cinematic imagery. Based in Lagos, his visual work exists between documentary observation and cinema, often using texture, stillness, and mood to examine contemporary African life and cultural continuity.
In December 2025, he was ordained as a pastor at Celebration Church International, a role he has described as his highest calling — representing Jesus Christ and communicating His truth through ministry and culture.
Early life
[edit]Kalu was born in Surulere, a suburb in Lagos State, southwestern Nigeria. Kalu is of Igbo heritage from Imo State in the eastern part of Nigeria.[2] He studied Computer science in the university.[3]
Personal life
[edit]Kalu married filmmaker Nicolette Ndigwe in 2021.[4]
Career
[edit]Kalu began his career as a model, appearing in television and billboard commercials.[5] In 2011, he enrolled in the Royal Arts Academy to study acting.[3] His breakout screen role was in 2012, when he was cast in the role of Usen in the movie Kokomma produced by Uduak Isong Oguamanam and directed by Tom Robson. The movie received 3 nominations at the 9th Africa Movie Academy Awards.[6]
In 2014, his roles in the movies Lagos Cougars and Perfect Union earned him a City People Awards nomination for Most Promising Actor,[7] an award he was again nominated for in 2017.[8] In 2019 he received another nomination from City People Awards for Best Supporting Actor,[9] and in the same year, he was nominated for and won the Best Supporting Actor award at the United Kingdom-based Zulu African Film Academy Awards (ZAFAA), for his role in the movie Kuvana, where he starred alongside Wale Ojo, Sambasa Nzeribe and Ivie Okujaiye.[10][11]
In 2019, Kalu launched a "ready-to-wear" fashion line tagged Ifeanyi Kalu.[11]
In 2026, he participated in For This Cause, a group exhibition at Kokopelli Gallery, Ikoyi, Lagos, as part of the Parcours Récits Croisés Art Circuit, alongside Titilola Fagbemi, Chukwuemeka Anthony, Okenwa Chimaobi, and Femi Arogundade. [1]
Filmography
[edit]Selected movie roles
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Kokomma | Usen | Tom Robson | Feature Film featuring Belinda Effah, Ekere Nkanga, Ini Ekpe |
| 2013 | Lagos Cougars | Jite | Desmond Elliot | Feature Film starring Uche Jombo, Monalisa Chinda, Alexx Ekubo, Shawn Faqua, Daniella Okeke, Ben Touitou |
| 2014 | Perfect Union | Eke Agbai | Uzodinma Okpechi | Feature Film starring Wole Ojo, Brycee Bassey, Joju Muse |
| 2015 | The Banker | Kunle | Ikechukwu Onyeka | Feature Film featuring Seun Akindele, Mbong Amata, Belinda Effah, Maureen Okpoko, Nsikan Isaac |
| 2016 | Double Bind | Nosa | Emmanuel Akaemeh | Feature Film starring Kiki Omeili, Ujams Cbriel, Mary Chukwu |
| The Novelist | Joseph | Patience Oghre Imobhio | Feature Film featuring Rykardo Agbor, Bayray Mcnwizu, Kehinde Olorunyomi, Labelle Vitien, Frank Paladini | |
| 2017 | You, Me, and the Guys | Koje Williams | Esther Abah | Feature Film featuring Lota Chukwu, Linda Ejiofor, Seun Akindele, Abayomi Alvin, Jude Orhorha |
| 3 is a Crowd | Bayo | Desmond Elliot | Feature Film starring Tana Adelana, Desmond Elliot, Lilian Esoro, Alexx Ekubo, Eddie Watson, Cgris Akwarandu, Hauwa Allahbura | |
| 2018 | Drowning | Kay | Charles Brain Nnoshiri | Feature Film starring Mary Lazarus, Nazo Ekezie, Jide Kosoko, Jibola Dabo |
| Almost a Virgin | Ricardo Phillips | Akin – Tijani Balogun | Feature Film starring Bimbo Ademoye, Emem Ufot, Chioma Okafor, Nonso Kalango, Gifty Powers | |
| Will You Marry Me | Uzor | Emmanuel Mang Eme | Feature Film featuring Ruth Kadiri, Wole Ojo, Stella Udeze, Peggy Ovire | |
| 2019 | Lurikos | Michael | Edward Uka | Feature Film featuring Bolanle Ninalowo, Tamara Eteimo, Christian Paul |
| Tea Room | Billy | Okey Ifeanyi | Feature Film starring Kenneth Okolie, Lota Chukwu, Calista Nwajide | |
| Kuvana | Mendas | Edward Uka | Feature Film featuring Wale Ojo, Sambasa Nzeribe, Ivie Okujaye, Stella Udeze | |
| Red Obsession | Temisan | Esosa Egbon | Feature Film starring Yvonne Jegede, Moyo Lawal, Georgina Ibeh, Wole Ojo | |
| 2020 | Just Before Dark | Tolu | Okey Ifeanyi | Also starring Nazo Ekezie, Ella Mercy, Sammy Umoren |
| 2021 | Black Friday | Morris | Ozioma B. Nwughala | Also starring Bimbo Ademoye, Adams Hope |
| 2022 | Judas | Tony | Chukwuma Emma-Ogbangwo | Also starring Tamara Eteimo, Joel Evans, Stan Nze |
| 2023 | Adire | Thomas | Adeoluwa Owu | Also starring Kehinde Bankole, Yvonne Jegede |
| School Run | Timilehin | Edward Uka | Also starring Ogbolu Bobby, Greatness Ewurum, Amanda Iriekpen |
Television roles
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Allison's Stand | Allison (Lead) | Peace Osigbe, Yemi Morafa (film boy) | TV series |
| 2016 | Desperate Housegirls | Shawn (Lead) | Sunkanmi Adebayo, Akin – Tijani Balogun | TV series on IrokoTV featuring Ini Edo, Belinda Effah, Deyemi Okanlawo, Bimbo Ademoye, Uzor Osimkpa, Uzor Arukwe |
| 2017 | Cougars | Dubem | Ikechukwu Onyeka, Akin – Tijani Balogun | TV series with Nse Ikpe Etim, Joselyn Dumas, Empress Njamah, Ozzy Agu, Monalisa Chinda |
| Head over Heels | Lead | Ejiro Onobrakpor | TV series | |
| 2021 | The Anomalous | Chinedu Obajuru | Chinedu Omorie | TV series |
| Becoming Abi | MD | Bolu Essien, Terrel Ejem | Netflix Series | |
| 2023 | WAR: Wrath and Revenge | Buba Koda | Dimbo Atiya | Netflix Series |
Awards
[edit]| Year | Event | Prize | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Nollywood Movie Awards | Best rising star | Nominated |
| 2014 | City People Awards | Most promising actor | Nominated |
| 2015 | Zaris Fashion and Style Academy | Hall of Fame | Won |
| 2017 | Royal Arts Academy | Award of Excellence | Won |
| City People Awards | Most promising actor | Nominated | |
| 2018 | HYPP Festival of Talents | Recognition Award | Won |
| 2019 | City People Awards | Best supporting actor | Nominated |
| ZAFAA Awards | Best supporting actor | Won[11] |
References
[edit]- 1 2 Lovable. "Ifeanyi Kalu: For This Cause". parcoursrecitscroises.com. Retrieved 22 May 2026.
- ↑ "Ifeanyi Kalu has a Crush on Genevieve Nnaji". Thisday Newspaper. Lagos, Nigeria. 30 June 2018. Retrieved 6 December 2019.
- 1 2 "Lessons Laernt from Acting". The Punch. Lagos, Nigeria. 24 February 2019. Retrieved 6 December 2019.
- ↑ "Actor Ifeanyi Kalu ties the knot with Nicolette Ndigwe". P.M. News. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2 August 2022.
- ↑ "Ifeanyi Kalu". This Day. Lagos, Nigeria. 30 June 2018. Retrieved 8 December 2019.
- ↑ "To represent Jesus and to communicate His truth is the highest form of calling". BusinessDay. Lagos, Nigeria. 26 April 2026.
- ↑ "Meet the Nominees for City People Awards". Pulse Nigeria. Lagos, Nigeria. 6 September 2014. Archived from the original on 25 June 2022. Retrieved 6 December 2019.
- ↑ "City People Releases Nomination List For 2017 Movie Awards". City People Magazine. Lagos, Nigeria. 8 September 2017. Retrieved 6 December 2019.
- ↑ "Nominations for City People Awards (English)". city people magazine. Lagos, Nigeria. 24 October 2019. Retrieved 6 December 2019.
- ↑ "Zafaa 2019 Nominees". zafaa.org. Lagos, Nigeria. 6 November 2019. Retrieved 6 December 2019.
- 1 2 3 "Ifeanyi Kalu's Strides Across Facets". This Day. Lagos, Nigeria. 21 December 2019. Retrieved 23 December 2019.
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