O.C. Ukeje

Okechukwu Ukeje is a Nigerian actor known for roles in Nigerian films and television, including the films Two Brides and a Baby and Half of a Yellow Sun.

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The Figurine: A 2009 Nigerian supernatural thriller directed by Kunle Afolayan. Ukeje appeared in this film, an early marker of the New Nigerian Cinema movement.
Kunle Afolayan: A Nigerian filmmaker and actor known for directing films including The Figurine. Afolayan directed Ukeje in The Figurine.
Amstel Malta Box Office: A Nigerian reality television acting competition sponsored by Amstel Malta. Ukeje won its first season in 2006, bringing him national attention.
Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actor: An Africa Movie Academy Award recognizing a leading performance by an actor in an African film. Ukeje received the award for Confusion Na Wa in 2014.
Two Brides and a Baby: A Nigerian romantic comedy-drama directed by Teco Benson. Ukeje starred in this film, a prominent role in his feature-film career.
Kenneth Gyang: A Nigerian film director and screenwriter whose films include Confusion Na Wa. Gyang directed Ukeje in the award-winning ensemble film Confusion Na Wa.
Nollywood: The Nigerian film industry, one of the world's largest film-producing industries by volume. Ukeje built his screen career within this industry.
Nigerian theatre: Live theatrical performance in Nigeria, spanning indigenous traditions and modern stage drama. Ukeje began his acting career on stage before establishing himself on screen.
Half of a Yellow Sun: A 2013 film adaptation of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's novel about the Nigerian Civil War. Ukeje played Madu in this international adaptation.
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: A Nigerian writer whose novel Half of a Yellow Sun was adapted for film. Ukeje acted in the screen adaptation of her novel.