Swanky JKA explained

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Swanky JKA
Birth Name:Jideofor Kenechukwu Achufusi
Birth Place:Enugu
Nationality:Nigerian
Citizenship:Nigeria
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.

Jideofor is not yet married although it’s popularly rumored but he said it was a mere photoshoot.

He is best known for his portrayal of Nnamdi Okeke in ,[2] as well as Chidi in .[3] He won the Trailblazer award at the 2020 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCA).[4]

Career

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 made his breakthrough in 2019 by playing the charismatic Nnamdi Okeke in the movie ,[5] which earned him a Best Actor nomination and a Trailblazer award, both at the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards in 2020.

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotesRef
2014Burning BridgesMannyAlongside Ken Erics, Ivie Okujaye
2015Lost PrideJuiceAlongside Tana Adelana, Eucharia Anunobi Ekwu
2017Pretty Little ThingMichaelAlongside Jide Kosoko, Ngozi Ezeonu[6]
2018Black RoseNeloAlongside Blossom Chukwujekwu[7]
2018Crazy, Lovely, CoolNeoRomance[8]
2018Big MessComedy
2018LionheartReporterAlongside Genevieve Nnaji, Nkem Owoh, Pete Edochie[9]
2019OfuobiJideAlongside Victoria Dijey, Chioma Idigo[10]
2019Nnamdi OkekeBreakthrough role[11]
2020ChidiAlongside Mawuli Gavour, Nancy Isime[12]
2020A Bride with the GunPopeAlongside Avira Akpobi, Ifeanyi Anike
2021DwindleChineduLead alongside Broda Shaggi[13]
2022Money Miss RoadJoeAction / Comedy[14]
2022I am NazzyComedy / Romance[15]
2022BrotherhoodSimonAlongside Mercy Aigbe, Adebowale Adetayo
2021LockdownSamAlongside Omini Aho, Chioma Chukwuka Akpotha[16]
2016Poka MessiahXavierAlongside Jude Thomas Dawam, Yul Edochie[17]
2021Bad Boys & BridesmaidOlisaAlongside Rosemary Abazie, Ademola Adedoyin[18]
2022Luckily Unfortunate Alongside Uzor Arukwe, Emmanuel Blaq[19]
2021DiceYomi TaiwoAlongside Imoudu Ayonote, Femi Branch[20]
2021Ejiro's LustBobbyAlongside Tana Adelana, Abayomi Alvin
2021Dear SisterJideAlongside Eucharia Anunobi Ekwu, Jude Thomas Dawam
2022My Oyibo Queen[21]
2022Ije AweleDubem / DubarAlongside Victoria Nwogu, Onyeka Onwenu, [22]
2017A Lonely Lane KellyAlongside Uju Anikwe, Juliet Ekeson[23]
2015Lost PrideJuiceDrama[24]
2023A Tribe Called JudahEmeka JudahAlongside Funke Akindele[25]
Blood VesselBomaAdventure / Drama / Thriller[26]
2023IfedicheChiwetalu Agu, Pete Edochie
2023Bleeding ButterflyJideDirected by Ernest Obi
2023Special AssistantJoelAlongside Kameel Audu, Aderinoye Babatunde
2023Flip SideChikeIfeanyi Anike, Chinenye Chukwu
2024JapaMezuLead alongside Adesua Etomi[27]
2024I Love You RegardlessAlongside Lateef Adedimeji, Francis Atela
2024Break of DawnDirected by Umanu Elijah

Awards

YearAwardCategoryFilmResultRef
2018Best of Nollywood AwardsBest Actor in a Leading Role (Igbo)A Lonely Lane[28]
Best Actor in a Leading Role (Igbo)Ofu Obi
2020Africa Magic Viewers' Choice AwardsBest Actor
Trailblazer Award
Best of Nollywood AwardsBest Actor in a Leading Role (English)Living in Bondage: Breaking Free[29]
Revelation of the Year (Male)
Best Actor in a Lead role (Igbo)Nne[30]
Best Kiss in a MovieLiving in Bondage: Breaking Free
2021Net HonoursMost Popular Actor[31]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: COVID-19: Nigerian filmmaker premieres film directed via Zoom. Augoye. Jayne. 6 May 2020. Premium Times. en-GB. 24 May 2020.
  2. Web site: Swanky JKA: Making History As A Trailblazer. 22 March 2020. The Guardian – Nigeria and World News. en-US. 24 May 2020.
  3. Web site: 25 February 2021 . KAMBILI: THE WHOLE 30 YARDS . 24 September 2021 . ROTTEN TOMATOES . en-US.
  4. Web site: Swanky JKA wins AMVCA trailblazer award – P.M. News. www.pmnewsnigeria.com. 25 May 2020.
  5. Web site: 'Living in Bondage: Breaking Free' to begin streaming on Netflix from May 22. 15 May 2020. Pulse Nigeria. en-US. 25 May 2020.
  6. Web site: Their excellencies... Best of Nollywood leading men file out today. 2021-02-20. guardian.ng. 5 December 2020.
  7. Web site: nollywoodreinvented. 2018-06-03. Black Rose. 2021-02-20. Nollywood Reinvented. en-US.
  8. Web site: Okechukwu. Daniel. 2019-12-13. 'Crazy, Lovely, Cool' is Nollywood's first TV show on Netflix. 2021-02-21. The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014). en-US.
  9. Web site: BellaNaija.com. 2020-03-14. And the Winner of #AMVCA7 Trailblazer Award is... Swanky JKA ??. 2021-02-21. BellaNaija. en-US.
  10. Web site: 2018-12-09. BON Awards 2018: Mercy Aigbe, Tana Adelana shine at 10th edition. 2021-02-21. Pulse Nigeria. en-US.
  11. Web site: BellaNaija.com. 2019-10-23. Kenneth Okonkwo, Swanky JKA, Kanayo O. Kanayo... Meet the Cast of "Living In Bondage: Breaking Free". 2021-02-21. BellaNaija. en-US.
  12. Web site: 2020-04-04. "Kambili: The Whole 30 Yards" New Teaser Stars Nancy Isime, Mawuli Gavor & Swanky JKA. 2021-02-21. The Lagos Review. en-US.
  13. Web site: Nwogu. Precious. 2021-06-03. Check out the new teaser for Kayode Kasum & Dare Olaitan's 'Dwindle!'. 2021-06-10. Pulse Nigeria. en.
  14. Web site: 2022-07-29 . 'Money Miss Road' unveils weekend goodies for cinema lovers . 2022-07-30 . Vanguard News . en-GB.
  15. I am Nazzy (2022) Comedy, Romance . en-US . 2024-07-09 . m.imdb.com.
  16. Web site: Lockdown (2021 Nigerian film). . 2022-07-19.
  17. Web site: Poka Messiah. . 2022-07-19.
  18. Web site: Bad Boys and Bridesmaids. . 2022-07-19 .
  19. Web site: Luckily Unfortunate. . 2022-07-19.
  20. Web site: Dice Film . . 2022-07-19.
  21. Web site: My Oyibo Queen Film. . 2022-07-19.
  22. Web site: Alade . Abiodun . 2022-10-30 . Onyeka Onwenu leads strong cast in new movie 'Ije Awele' . 2023-03-05 . Daily Trust . en-GB.
  23. Web site: A Lonely lane Film . . 2022-07-19 .
  24. Web site: Lost Pride Film. . 2022-07-19 .
  25. A Tribe Called Judah (2023) ⭐ 5.7 Comedy . en-US . 2024-07-09 . m.imdb.com.
  26. Blood Vessel (2023) ⭐ 4.5 Adventure, Drama, Thriller . en-US . 2024-07-09 . m.imdb.com.
  27. JAPA (2024) ⭐ 7.2 Comedy, Fantasy . en-US . 2024-07-09 . m.imdb.com.
  28. Web site: 11 December 2018. Full list of winners at BON Awards 2018. 25 May 2020. The Nation. en-US.
  29. Web site: Augoye. Jayne. 2020-12-07. BON Awards: Laura Fidel, Kunle Remi win Best Kiss (Full List of Winners). 2021-06-13. en-GB.
  30. Web site: 2020-12-12. Behold hot steppers and winners at BON awards 2020. 2021-10-11. Vanguard News. en-US.
  31. Web site: Net Honours - The Class of 2021. 2021-07-21. Nigerian Entertainment Today. en-US.

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