Blossom Chukwujekwu Explained

Blossom Chukwujekwu
Birth Date:1983 11, mf=yes
Birth Place:Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria
Nationality:Nigerian
Citizenship:Nigerian
Alma Mater:Benson Idahosa University
Years Active:2009-present
Spouse:
Awards:See below

Blossom Chukwujekwu is a Nigerian actor, who made his professional acting debut in 2009. In 2015, he won the Best Supporting Actor Award[2] at the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards.[3] [4]

Early life and education

Born Chukwudi Echezona Chukwujekwu on 4 November 1983, in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria to Dr I.E and Evangelist J.C Chukwujekwu, Blossom Chukwujekwu[5] is the first of two sons. He is a native of Otolo, Nnewi North in Anambra State, Southeast Nigeria. He attended Greater Tomorrow Primary School and Greater Tomorrow Comprehensive College both in Benin City, Edo State. For his tertiary education, Chukwujekwu opted to study Mass Communications at Anambra State University of Science and Technology.[6] where he spent a year. He completed his studies at the Benson Idahosa University,[7] Benin City, Edo State after a brief stint at the Enugu State University of Science and Technology. While in BIU, he was President of the Association of Mass Communication Students (AMCOS) in the 2007/2008 session. He was also an active member of the popular House of Theatre (H.O.T) where he played the lead in the stage drama, Godless: The path to dawn. Blossom maintains that playing Ukemu in Godless was his eureka moment. In July 2008, he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mass Communications from the Benson Idahosa University, Benin City, Edo State. He moved to Lagos, Nigeria a few months after graduating to perform his National Youth Service Corps obligations. Blossom stayed back in Lagos to pursue his acting ambitions.

Career

In 2009, after several auditions Chukwujekwu[8] landed the lead role in the yet to be released Nigeria soap opera; Portrait Of Passion. That same year he was cast in his first feature film, Vivian Ejike's Private Storm[9] alongside Omotola Jalade Ekeinde and Ramsey Nouah. Chukwujekwu was profiled on Africa Magic's Nollywood show, Jara,[10] as one of the top 5 actors to watch out for in 2013. He was number 4 on ace Nollywood director, Charles Novia's, list of the best actors of 2013,[11] In 2012, Chukwujekwu landed a role in Flower Girl[12] which was his breakout movie. Released in 2013,[13] it achieved critical and commercial success in Nigeria, Ghana, the United Kingdom and film festivals in the United States and Canada. Chukwujekwu's next block buster feature film,[14] Finding Mercy,[15] was one of the most anticipated[16] and successful movies of 2013. It was the closing film at the African International Film Festival (AFRIFF 2013).[17] In 2014, Knocking on Heaven's Door[18] opened in cinemas nationwide on April 18. Chukwujekwu's performance as the abusive and emotionally volatile "Moses" earned him the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice 2015 Best Supporting Actor award. Chukwujekwu's most notable film credits include Flower Girl (2013),[19] Finding Mercy (2013)[15] alongside Rita Dominic, Knocking on Heaven's Door (2014)[20] with Majid Michel, The Visit[21] (2015) with Nse Ikpe-Etim, A Place Called Happy (2015)[22] and Ghana Must Go[23] (2016) with Yvonne Okoro. He has featured in a handful of TV dramas & series, such as Tinsel on MNET, where he played Mr. Akinlolu Hart, MTVBASE's HIV themed Shuga,[24] CATWALQ by Emem Isong and Monalisa Chinda, Greg Odutayo's My Mum and I, About to Wed and Married. Chukwujekwu plays the lead role of Kelechi Pepple in Nigeria's first indigenous telenovela; Taste of Love.[25] (2015)

Personal life

Chukwujekwu got married traditionally [26] to Maureen, on 19 December 2015 and separated [27] [28] from her in September 2019. Three years later, Chukwujekwu married Winifred Ehimome (née Akhuemokhan) a niece of popular preacher and philanthropist, Chris Oyakhilome[29]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2009 Private StormTony Gomez Feature Film - Theatrical Release
2010 Dating GameDoctor Joe Feature Film - Straight To DVD
Crazy PlayerDoctor Joe Feature Film - Straight To DVD
The SecretaryDoctor Joe Feature Film - Straight To DVD
One Voice Makes A MajorityGabu Short Film
Passionate EnvySammy Feature Film - Straight To DVD
2011 FateRay Feature Film - Straight To DVD
SamanthaMorris Feature Film - Unreleased
ShowgirlEmeka Feature Film - Straight To DVD
King Solomon And Queen Of ShebaDayo Feature Film - Straight To DVD
Evil CultSam Feature Film - Unreleased
CobraAce Feature Film - Unreleased
Commandment 7Inspector Eze Feature Film - Unreleased
2012 ValourReginald Orji Feature Film - Unreleased
2013 Flower GirlTunde Kulani Feature Film - Theatrical Release
The MirrorZeus Feature Film - Unreleased
The Tarzan MonologuesJairus Feature Film
The ReturnEmeka Feature Film
Finding MercyJato Feature Film - Theatrical Release
The UndertakingLead TV movie - Africa Magic Original Film
MirrorLead TV movie - Africa Magic Original Films
Stolen WatersLead Feature Film - Internet Release
Raging PassionLead Feature Film - Internet Release
2014 Forgetting JuneDr. George Feature Film - Straight To DVD
Perfect ImperfectionsChuks TV movie - Africa Magic Original Film
IncorruptibleCharles TV movie - Africa Magic Original Film
Green EyedGbubemi Feature Film - Theatrical Release
Knocking On Heaven's DoorMoses Feature Film - Theatrical Release
2015 The Visit Lanre Shagaya With Nse Ikpe Etim & Femi Jacobs
Gbomo Gbomo Express RotimiWith Ramsey Nouah
Mr&Mrs OnojaRamsey Onoja Feature Film - Post Production
Ghana Must GoOlanrewaju "El-Shagz" Shagaya Feature Film - Expected Release: June 10, 2015
A Place Called HappyDimeji Feature Film - Internet & TV Release
Falling Dr Yemi with Desmond Elliot
2016 Okafor's Law (film) Chuks Okafor (a.k.a. Terminator) with Omoni Oboli
My Name is KadiKwem
2018 Black Rose DesmondFeature film directed by Okey Oku, also starring Nollywood actors Ebele Okaro, Lilian Echelon, Betty Bellor, and J.K.A Swanky
2019 The Big Fat Lie James with Rita Dominic, Tana Adelana[30]
The Millions (film) Jerome Feature film directed by Toka Mcbaror[31] starring Ramsey Nouah, Ayo Makun, Ali Nuhu
Òlòtūré Emeka FEATURE FILM & NETFLIX ORIGINALS
2020 UnroyalSupporting role Feature Film - Directed by Moses Inwang, also starring nollywood heavyweights like Pete Edochie, Shaffy Bello, Ik Ogbonna and Matilda Lambert
Who's the Boss Lekan Produced, written and directed by Chinaza Onuzo. Also in lead roles Sharon Ooja, Funke Akindele, and Ini Dima-Okojie.[32]
2021 Gang Member
Day of DestinyYoung Bankolewith Jide Kosoko, Toyin Abraham, Norbert Young
Sanitation Day Inspector Hassan with Nse Ikpe Etim, Belindah Effah,Oga Bello
2022The Set Up 2Igwe Mackintoshwith Seun Akindele, Grace Abah, Uzor Arukwe
2023The TradeEricwith Rita Dominic, Chiwetalu Agu, Shawn Faqua, Stan Nze
2024JAPATopewith Adesua Etomi, Mofe Duncan, Chinyere Wilfred, Layi Wasabi

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2009 Portrait Of PassionMichael Umeh Soap Opera - Unreleased
About To WedScorpion Sitcom
TinselDoctor Akinlolu Hart Soap Opera
2010 Bella's PlaceMr. Mccarthy Sitcom
My Mum&IConman/Angel Sitcom
CatwalqAlvin Soap Opera
MarriedAllen Series
2013 Festac TownFranklin Web Series
ShugaCoach Series
SurulereHusband Music Video
2015 Desperate Housewives AfricaLekan Series
Taste of LoveKelechi Pepple Telenovella
2016 ShampaignFrancis PetersSeries
Castle & Castle

Theatre

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category ResultRef
2013 Best Of Nollywood AwardsBest Actor In A Lead Role
Golden Icons Academy Movie AwardsBest New Actor
Abuja International Film Festival Most Outstanding Male Actor
2014 Nollywood Movie AwardsBest Rising Star
Best Lead Male
Golden Icons Academy Awards Most Promising Actor
Best Of Nollywood Awards Revelation Of The Year
2015 Africa Magic Viewers Choice AwardsBest Supporting Actor [33]
Golden Movie AwardsGolden Actor In A Lead Role
2019Best of Nollywood AwardsBest Actor[34]
2020Best of Nollywood AwardsBest Supporting Actor –English[35]
2021 Best of Nollywood AwardsBest Actor[36]
2023Africa Magic Viewers' Choice AwardsBest Actor In A Drama, Movie Or TV Series[37] [38]

Notes and References

  1. News: Why I'm technically still married to Blossom Chukwujekwu- Ex-wife Maureen Esisi. Onu Stephen. Premium Times. 8 June 2024. 17 November 2024. 24 September 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240924203814/https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/naija-fashion/702008-why-im-technically-still-married-to-blossom-chukwujekwu-ex-wife-maureen-esisi.html. live.
  2. Web site: AMVCA’s N51 million spectacular show rocks (9): Winners speak – ‘It feels great’ – Blossom Chukwujekwu (Best Supporting Actor). Encomium Magazine. 2015-05-31. 2015-06-02. https://web.archive.org/web/20150602181909/http://encomium.ng/amvcas-n51-million-spectacular-show-rocks-9-winners-speak-it-feels-great-blossom-chukwujekwu-best-supporting-actor/. live.
  3. Web site: AMVCA 2015: Complete winners list. Olisa.tv. 2015-05-31. https://web.archive.org/web/20150509050815/http://www.olisa.tv/2015/03/08/amvca-2015-winners-list/. 2015-05-09. dead.
  4. Web site: OC Ukeje Loses Africa’s Best Supporting Actor Award To Blossom Chukwujekwu. Kemi Fadeyi. olorisupergal.com. 2015-05-31. 2016-10-18. https://web.archive.org/web/20161018095915/http://olorisupergal.com/oc-ukeje-loses-africas-best-supporting-actor-award-to-blossom-chukwujekwu. dead.
  5. Web site: Blossom Chukwujekwu on iROKOtv - Number One Home For Nollywood & Ghanaian Movies. irokotv.com. 2015-05-31. 2021-11-29. https://web.archive.org/web/20211129124314/https://irokotv.com/actor/3048/blossom-chukwujekwu. dead.
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  9. Web site: John Dumelo, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, Ufuoma Ejenobor and Genevieve Nnaji grace the Lagos premiere of Vivian Ejike’s "A Private Storm". BellaNaija. 2015-05-31. 2015-09-23. https://web.archive.org/web/20150923183856/http://www.bellanaija.com/2010/12/21/john-dumelo-omotola-jalade-ekeinde-ufuoma-ejenobor-and-genevieve-nnaji-grace-the-lagos-premiere-of-vivian-ejikes-a-private-storm/. live.
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  13. Web site: Michelle Bello’s Movie "Flower Girl" starring Damilola Adegbite, Chris Attoh & Eku Edewor to Premiere Today! Opens in Cinemas on Valentine’s Day. Damilare Aiki. BellaNaija. 2015-05-31. 2015-05-02. https://web.archive.org/web/20150502080649/http://www.bellanaija.com/2013/02/13/michelle-bellos-movie-flower-girl-starring-damilola-adegbite-chris-attoh-eku-edewor-to-premiere-in-cinemas-on-valentines-day/. live.
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  17. Web site: Rita Dominic, Kate Henshaw & Lynn Whitfield At The Film Premiere Of Finding Mercy AFRIFF 2013. Wedding Digest Naija. 2015-05-31. 2020-12-09. https://web.archive.org/web/20201209174021/https://www.weddingdigestnaija.com/rita-dominic-kate-henshaw-lynn-whittield-at-the-film-premiere-of-finding-mercy-afriff-2013/. dead.
  18. Web site: Ini Edo, Majid Michel & Blossom Chukwujekwu Show Off Singing Chops in "Knocking on Heaven’s Doors". BellaNaija. 2015-05-31. 2015-05-16. https://web.archive.org/web/20150516220755/http://www.bellanaija.com/2014/03/19/ini-edo-majid-michel-blossom-chukwujekwu-show-off-singing-chops-in-knocking-on-heavens-doors/. live.
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  22. Web site: Watch the Trailer for ‘A Place Called Happy’ – Starring Sika Osei, Deyemi Okanlawon, Kiki Omeili, Mawuli Gavor, Blossom Chukwujekwu - Directed by LowlaDee. BellaNaija. 2015-05-31. 2015-05-25. https://web.archive.org/web/20150525103506/http://www.bellanaija.com/2015/03/25/watch-the-trailer-for-a-place-called-happy-starring-sika-osei-deyemi-okanlawon-kiki-omeili-mawuli-gavor-blossom-chukwujekwu-directed-by-lowladee/. live.
  23. Web site: 'Ghana Must Go': Nkem Owoh, Blossom Chukwujekwu star in Yvonne Okoro's movie. Chidumga Izuzu. 30 April 2015. pulse.ng. 31 May 2015. 19 July 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170719024117/http://www.pulse.ng/movies/ghana-must-go-nkem-owoh-blossom-chukwujekwu-star-in-yvonne-okoros-movie-id3712496.html. dead.
  24. Web site: "Shuga" Shine Eye (TV Episode 2013). IMDb. 2018-07-01. 2017-02-12. https://web.archive.org/web/20170212120008/http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3354886/. live.
  25. Web site: Blossom Chukwujekwu and Makida Moka Star in New TV Series, ‘A Taste of Love’. nollywoodmindspace.com. 2015-05-31. 2015-03-19. https://web.archive.org/web/20150319001832/http://nollywoodmindspace.com/2014/08/17/blossom-chukwujekwu-and-makida-moda-star-in-new-tv-series-a-taste-of-love/. live.
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  27. Web site: Blossom Chukwujekwu's marriage to Maureen Esisi reportedly crashes. September 6, 2019. Pulse Nigeria. October 9, 2020. August 5, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200805170932/https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/celebrities/blossom-chukwujekwus-marriage-reportedly-crashes/xgj4wj2. live.
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