politics and governance | January 03, 2026

Kenneth Okonkwo Bio, Age, Wife, Songs, Movies, Daughter and Networth

Kenneth Okonkwo Biography and Wiki

Kenneth Okonkwo is a Nigerian, Nollywood actor well known for his role in the movie Living in Bondage as MR Andy. He is also known as a Lawyer and a PoliticianNigeria.

Kenneth Okonkwo Age

Kenneth was born on the 6th of November 1968 in Nsukka, Nigeria.  He celebrates his birthday on the 6th of November every year. He is 51 years old as of in 2019.

Kenneth Okonkwo  Education

He graduated with a degree in Business Administration from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka in Enugu State and later graduated with a Masters’s degree in International Law and Diplomacy from the University of Lagos, Akoka. Okonkwo later went on to study Theology at the Bible School.

Kenneth Okonkwo Height and Weight

Kenneth appears to be quite tall in stature if his photos, relative to his surroundings, are anything to go by. However, details regarding his actual height and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We are keeping tabs and will update this information once it is out.

Kenneth Okonkwo Family

Kenneth was raised up by both his parents, unfortunately, Together with his Sister, their parents at the age of 4-5years through CAR ACCIDENT. After their parent’s death,  Their wicked uncle and his wife inherited all my parent’s property since we were young and promised to cater to them. A few days later things became worst. They stopped schooling since he refused to pay their fees.

Kenneth Okonkwo Wife and Married

In 2000 Kenneth married his first wife, Ogechi Ezekiel, the only daughter of Pastor Ezekiel, General Overseer of Christian Pentecostal Mission International. Their marriage lasted for two years and it ended in 2002. The pair were blessed has a son, their divorce shook the movie industry as Kenneth had turned born again even before they got married.   Okonkwo later found love again and re-married in 2007 to his present wife, Ifeoma. The pair got married for nine years before they finally welcomed their first child together at the University of Maryland, St. Joseph Medical Centre in the United States of America, on Saturday, May 7, 2016.

Kenneth Okonkwo Children

His first marriage with Ogechi Ezekiel produced a son. For the second marriage, Kenneth Okonkwo and his wife Ifeoma Okonkwo had their first child on 7th May 2016.

Kenneth Okonkwo Facts and Body Measurements

  • Full Name: Kenneth Okonkwo
  • Age/ How Old?: 
  • Date of Birth: 6th of November 1968.
  • Place of Birth: Nsukka, Nigeria.
  • Birthday: 6th of November
  • Nationality: Nigerian
  • Siblings:  One Sister
  • Married?: Ogechi Ezekiel, Ifeoma
  • Children/ Kids: With Ogechi Ezekiel produced a son. For the second marriage, Kenneth Okonkwo and his wife Ifeoma Okonkwo had their first child on 7th May 2016.
  • Height: 6 feet 2 inches
  • Weight: 230 pounds

Kenneth Okonkwo Career and Acting

Kenneth started off his acting career in 1991 when he joined Nollywood. He began attending auditions and made his debut in soap operas. He had his big break in 1992 after starring in blockbuster movie ‘Living in Bondage’. The movie was big enough to put Nollywood on the map in the film industry. He was featured as  Andy in this film, he later won the  Best Actor at the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA), a platform that has celebrated talents like Kenneth for many years.

Okonkwo has starred in over two hundred and fifty Nollywood films. Through his talent and dedication, he has contributed greatly to the Nigerian film industry, earning him recognition and awards. He can fit in as any character. He plays it all, from a pauper to a wealthy man, monarch to a servant, protagonist to antagonist. He is known to become one with his character. He has thrilled screens along with other actors including as Patience Ozokwor, Mercy Johnson, Olu Jacobs, Pete Edochie, Tonto Dikeh, Stephanie Linus, Ramsey Noah, Norbert Young, Monalisa Chinda, Van Vicker, Ashley Nwosu, Enebeli Elebuwa, Nkem Owoh, Chioma Okpotha, Omoni Oboli, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, Uche Jumbo and more.

Kenneth Okonkwo Politics

Kenneth is also a politician who first showed interest in politics in 2014. He decided to represent the Nsukka/Igboeze South Federal Constituency, on the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Platform. He expressed his desire to run for the governorship of Enugu state come 2019 general election. He also announced that he will be contesting on the platform of the All People’s Congress (APC) Party. His objective is to push Nollywood forward. If he wins, he will join the league of Nollywood actors now in politics.

Kenneth Okonkwo Salary

We do not have the exact salary of Keneth but we’ll keep tabs and update once it is available. Nollywood actors‘ incomes are low. Even the most popular get paid between $1,000 and $3,000 per film. Only a few can claim higher earnings.

Kenneth Okonkwo Net worth

Kenneth is regarded as one of the richest and most influential Nollywood actors. He has an estimated net worth is of $5 million.

Kenneth Okonkwo Faithfulness in Marriage

Kenneth Okonkwo revealed that he is not like most men who cheat on their partners. According to the actor, between the time he became born again and the time he married his first wife, he never had carnal knowledge of any other woman, and neither did he ever cheated on his present wife.

Kenneth Okonkwo Movies

  • Living in Bondage
  • Living in Bondage 2
  • Arusi-Iyi
  • Oganigwe
  • The Suitors
  • Holy Ghost Fire
  • Naomi
  • To Love a Thief
  • A Million Madness
  • Beyond Reason
  • Government House
  • Government House 2
  • Inheritance
  • My Desire
  • My Desire 2
  • Treasure
  • Treasure 2
  • World Apart
  • World Apart 2
  • End of Money
  • End of Money 2
  • Windfall
  • Windfall 2
  • Across the Rive
  • Across the River 2
  • Angel in Hell
  • Angel in Hell 2
  • Explosion 2: Now or Never
  • 3 Explosion: Now or Never
  •  4 Explosion: Now or Never
  • My Promise
  • My Promise 2
  • Sacred Blood
  • Sacred Blood 2
  • The Biggest Boy in Town
  • The Biggest Boy in Town 2
  • The Devil in Her
  • The Devil in Her 2
  • The Golden Fish
  • The Golden Fish 2
  • The Hard Solution
  • 666 (Beware the End Is at Hand)
  • 666 (Beware the End Is at Hand) 2
  • African Soldier
  • African Soldier 2
  • Divine Grace
  • Divine Grace 2
  • Greatness
  • Greatness 2
  • Sins of the Heart
  • Sins of the Heart 2
  • The Last Tradition
  • The Last Tradition 2
  • The Revelation
  • Revelation 2
  • The Signs of End Time
  • The Signs of Endtime 2
  • The Trinity
  • The Trinity 2
  • Titanic Tussle
  • Titanic Tussle 2
  • Trumpet of Death
  • Trumpet of Death 2
  • Village Destroyers
  • Village Destroyers 2
  • Final Tussle
  • Kingdom of Men
  • Kingdom of Men 2
  • The Return of Ogidi
  • The Return of Ogidi 2
  • King of Kings 1
  • 2 King of Kings 2
  • King of Kings 3
  • Heart of a Widow
  • Heart of a Widow 2
  • Royal King
  • Royal King 2
  • Weeping Soul
  • Weeping Soul 2
  • Heart of a Saint
  • Heart of a Saint 2
  • Just in Case

Frequently Asked Questions About Kenneth Okonkwo

Who is Kenneth Okonkwo?

He is a Nigerian, Nollywood actor well known for his role in the movie Living in Bondage as MR Andy. He is also known as a Lawyer and a PoliticianNigeria.

How old is Kenneth Okonkwo?

Kenneth is 51 years old as of 2019, born on 6 November 1968.

How tall is Kenneth Okonkwo?

He stands tall at a height of 6 feet 2 inches.

Is Kenneth Okonkwo married?

Okonkwo is married to his lovely wife Ifeoma.

How much is Kenneth Okonkwo worth?

He has an estimated net worth of $5 million. This amount has been accrued from his leading roles in the entertainment industry.

How much does Kenneth Okonkwo make?

We do not have the exact salary of Keneth but we’ll keep tabs and update once it is available.

Where does Kenneth Okonkwo live?

He lives in the village of Umuofia

Is Kenneth Okonkwo dead or alive?

He is still alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.

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