Ugezu Jideofor Ugezu professional known as Ugezu J. Ugezu is a Nigerian director, actor, screenwriter and producer. Ugezu is also a Highlife composer and singer.[1][2]

Ugezu J. Ugezu
Ugezu J. Ugezu
Born
Ugezu Jideofor Ugezu

(1970-10-19) 19 October 1970 (age 53)
NationalityNigerian
Alma materEnugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu
Occupations
  • Actor
  • writer
  • producer
  • musician
Years active2000 — present

Early life edit

Ugezu was born in Enugwu Ukwu, Anambra state, Nigeria on 19 October 1970.[3]

After he completed his primary school education, he went to Community Secondary School, Umueze Anam from 1982 to 1985 and also went to Fr. Joseph High School, Aguleri from 1986 to 1988 where he completed his secondary school education and obtained his senior school certificate.[4]

Ugezu J. Ugezu got admission into the Enugu State University of Science and Technology popularly known as ESUT. In this institution was were he acquired bachelor's degree in Public Administration.[citation needed]

Career edit

Ugezu J. Ugezu has been active in the Nollywood industry since 2000 and has starred in more than 100 movies.[5][6]

Ugezu writes, stars or directs movies that focused on the promotion of Igbo culture and tradition.[7]

Filmography edit

  • Made in Cambridge (2006)
  • Fools on the Run (2007)
  • The Gods are Wise (2008)
  • The Rainmakers (2009)
  • Jewels of the Sun (2011)
  • Bridge of Contract (2012)
  • The End is Near (2012)
  • Hour of Salvation (2014)
  • The Grave Dust (2015)
  • Echoes of Love (2016)
  • Akweke (2016)
  • Circle of Fire (2017)
  • Pretty Little Thing (2017)
  • Agony of a Sister (2018)
  • Loyal King (2020)
  • The Prime Minister (2022)
  • Princess is Mine (2022)

References edit

  1. ^ Gift, Ama (21 August 2020). "A Woman who Dresses Naked in the name of Fashion is Classless and Stupid - Actor Ugezu". Gistreel. Retrieved 21 August 2020.
  2. ^ Tawio, Okanlawon (5 January 2022). "Actor Ugezu shares best way to handle social media trolls". PMNewsNigeria. Retrieved 5 January 2022.
  3. ^ Trophy, Boy (17 May 2022). "Ugezu J Ugezu Biography". NaijaSabi. Retrieved 17 May 2022.
  4. ^ Sundiata, Post (18 January 2018). "2019 Nollywood Actor Ugezu J Ugezu declares for president". SundiataPost.
  5. ^ Oluwatimileyin, Adebanjo (21 February 2022). "Doing DNA Test Is Not African- Actor, Ugezu J. Ugezu". Independent.ng. Retrieved 21 February 2022.
  6. ^ Mcdonald, Harrison (20 April 2021). "Actor, Ugezu J. Ugezu opposes Tonto Dikeh's call for Nigerians to get involved in Akuapem Poloo's case l". Gistreel. Retrieved 20 April 2021.
  7. ^ Yinka, Obey (29 January 2022). "Actor Ugezu Ugezu and his family survive ghastly automobile crash photos of severely damaged car". Legit.ng. Retrieved 29 January 2022.