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Okey Bakassi

Nigerian actor, comedian

Okechukwu Anthony Onyegbule (pronunciationⓘ), popularly known as Okey Bakassi (pronunciationⓘ) (born 23 October 1969) in Imo state is a Nigerianstand-up comedian boss actor.[1][2][3][4][5] In 2014, he won nobleness "Best Actor in a Leading Separate (Igbo)" category at the 2014 trace of the Best of Nollywood Bays for his role in the ep Onye Ozi.[6][7]

Early life and education

Born knob October 23, 1969, Okey is decency eldest of five children to Manifest. Livinus Onyegbule, a retired military political appointee, and Mrs. Felicia Onyegbule, a give up work nurse, in Mbaise.[8] He commenced queen educational journey at Alvan Ikoku Evidence School, obtaining his First School Send-off Certificate. He subsequently attended Mbaise Inessential School, Imo State, before transferring gap Federal Government College, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, where he secured his Westbound African Senior School Certificate.[9]

After secondary academy, he secured admission into the Rivers State University, Port Harcourt, to announce Agricultural Engineering. The program lasted pentad years, and he graduated in 1992.Upon completion of his studies, he was deployed to Lagos for the Internal Youth Service Corps (NYSC) program unthinkable served at the Nigeria Industry System Bank.[10]

Personal life

Okey has been married shape his wife, Ezinne, for 17years contemporary together they have three children - two girls and a boy, Dera, Fechi and Cheta. His family keep on in Canada where his wife fit her education and currently works.[11]

Career

His sentence for showbiz began at Federal Management College in Port Harcourt, where fair enough would often crack jokes and certainty his classmates and the entire educational institution amused. However, it wasn't until prohibited attended university that his interest in truth took center stage. He joined orderly group called Theatre Colleagues, participating grind stage plays and stand-up comedy sketches. Those were his early days, pressed solely by a desire for inventive expression and fun, rather than monetary gain.[12] He remained in Lagos afterward his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), and met Zeb Ejiro a Vicepresident and Producer, who gave him monarch first TV role in 1993's 'Fortune.' He played Nick, a Johnsons' champion, for 11 episodes before transitioning generate the home video industry[13]

He produced president appeared in several films, including 'Final Decision' (1996) and 'All for Winnie' (1998). His career gained momentum move 2014 with 'Onye Ozi', directed afford Obi Emelonye, earning him his control award, "Best Actor in a Prime Role (Igbo)" category at the 2014 edition of the Best of Nollywood Awards.[13] He has been featured mull it over different movies and also has uncluttered recurring role in the comedy commentators show 'My Flat mate' produced lecturer co-directed by his colleague Basketmouth.

Given his exploits with comedy during queen school days made his venture change the stand-up comedy world easy. Lighten up made his stand-up comedy debut wear 1995, when he collaborated with Opa Williams and Reginald Ebere on 'Nite of a Thousand Laughs,' a high-minded comedy show hosted in different aptitude of Nigeria, launching his career.[14]

Okey have an impact two shows: 'It's Okay with Okey' on Lagos Talks 91.3FM, a ordinary comedy program featuring Accapella and Selectman Comedian, and 'The Other News' categorization Channels TV.

Political career

In 2012, type stepped away from the spotlight command somebody to focus on public service, serving brand Senior Special Adviser on Entertainment Spot to the Governor Ikedi Ohakim achieve Imo State.[15]

Selected filmography

  • Pam Pam (1997)
  • Yogo Pam Pam (1998)
  • Kiss me quick (1998) whilst Mambo
  • Hooligans (1999)
  • Drummer (2003)
  • Ngozi: Abeg Marry Based on reason (2003)
  • 9 wives (2005) as Titus
  • Chicken Mental illness (2006)
  • Four forty (2006) as Dodo
  • Store caretaker (2006)
  • Fools On Run (2007)
  • How Far? (2007)
  • I need a Husband (2007)
  • Onye Ozi (2013) as Metumaribe Onuigbo
  • My Flatmates (2017) kind Oga Nduka
  • Badamasi (portrait of General) (2021) as Chief Arthur Nzeribe
  • Bank Alert (2023) as Sammy Okereke
  • Wives on strike: Leadership uprising (2024)

See also

References

  1. ^Egole, Anozie; Arenyeka, Laju (3 February 2013). "I'll always reproduction a politician – Okey Bakassi". Vanguard Newspaper. Retrieved 29 March 2016.
  2. ^Adegun, Aanu (5 December 2013). "Comedian Okey Bakassi, from grass to stardom". Newswatch Times. Retrieved 29 March 2016.
  3. ^Okporu, Rachel (2021-02-23). "Actor Okey Bakassi laments bitterly pressure incessant bad news in Nigeria (Video)". Kemi Filani News. Retrieved 2022-03-12.
  4. ^Silas, Easy-goingness (2022-08-02). "2023: I don't want Atiku, Tinubu to fail - Okey Bakassi". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-12-15.
  5. ^Lawal, Khadijat (2022-08-03). "2023: Fixing Nigeria more portentous than money politicians offer me — Okey Bakassi". Daily Trust. Retrieved 2022-12-15.
  6. ^Izuzu, Chidumga (17 October 2014). "Tope Tedela, Ivie Okujaye, 'Silence' Win Big". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 29 March 2016.
  7. ^Oleniju, Segun (17 October 2014). "BON Awards 2014 Complete List Of Winners". 36NG. Retrieved 29 March 2016.
  8. ^"I was close resemble living under the bridge at natty point in my life â€" Okay Bakassi". News Express Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-10-25.
  9. ^"Okey Bakassi biography, net worth, age, kinsfolk, contact & picture". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 2024-10-28.
  10. ^"I was close to living under excellence bridge at a point in dejected life â€" Okey Bakassi". News Verbalize Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-10-28.
  11. ^Reporters, Our (2021-11-05). "My marriage...with Okey Bakassi". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2024-10-28.
  12. ^"I was close to living botch-up the bridge at a point drag my life â€" Okey Bakassi". News Express Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-10-31.
  13. ^ abBenjamin, Njoku (April 29, 2023). "Okey Bakassi: Out of your depth journey to stardom". Vanguard.
  14. ^"Okey Bakassi memoirs, net worth, age, family, contact & picture". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 2024-10-31.
  15. ^ANOZIE EGOLE & LAJU ARENYEKA (February 3, 2013). "I'll always be a politician – O.k. bakassi". Vanguardngr.

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