Chigozie Atuanya

Zeal Chigozie Atuanya
Born	(1980-09-13) September 13, 1980 (age 44) Agu-Ukwu Nri in Anambra
Nationality	Nigerian
Alma mater	Enugu State University of Science and Technology
Known for	Directing and production
Spouse	Jennifer Obianuju Atuanya (nee Oranika) ​ ​ (m. 2013)​

Zeal Chigozie Atuanya// ^ⓘ (born 13 September 1980) is a Nigerian actor, producer and entrepreneur.[1][2] He is also the CEO of Skybridimpex roof and Uncle Lala’sTV.[3]

Early life

Atuanya was born in Aba, Abia State, but hails from Agu-Ukwu Nri in Anambra State, into the family of Dominic Nonyelum Atuanya. His father, who was popularly known as Nnabuenyi, died after a brief illness on 5 February 2015.[4]

Education

Atuanya finished his primary and secondary school education in Aba, Abia State, where he got his SSCE and WAEC certificates, respectively.[4] He then earned a B.Sc. in Public Administration from Enugu State University of Science and Technology.[5]

Career

Atuanya made his screen debut in a 1998 film titled King Jaja of Opobo and has since gone on to produce and star in several films.[5] He was once a model for Delta Soap, appearing in one of their television commercials.[6]

Personal life

Atuanya is married to Jennifer Obianuju Oranika, a law graduate from Igbinedion University, Edo State. The couple's traditional marriage took place on 31 March 2013, followed by a white wedding on 3 August 2013.[7] They welcomed their first child, a baby girl name Kaima, on 6 September 2014.[8]

Awards and Achievements

In 2014, Atuanya received the Best Indigenous Film award at the Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards (GIAMA) held in Houston on October 25. In recognition of his work on the Igbo-language film Chetanna[9]

Selected filmography

• Last warning (2002)
• Miserable wealth (2003)
• Great mother
• My Angel (2004)
• Floating Feelings (2005)
• Rattle Snake 3
• Evil Forest
• Lumba Boys (2008)
• Ladies Gang (2011) as Mike
• White Hunters (2010)
• Floating Feelings (2005) as Robert
• My Sweet Sister (2006)
• Double Slap (2006)
• Royal Palace (2005)
• Chetanna (2015) as Emeka
• Brother's Keeper (2014) as Assassin
• Native Girl (2018) as Chike
• Stolen (2019)
• Nkem (2020)
• Disunion (2020) as Kalu
• Obidike(2022) as Obidike
• Save The Princess (2022) as Nkemjika
• Passionate Encounter (2022)
• Mr Wife (2023) as Chibuzor

Awards and nominations

Year	Award ceremony	Prize	Result	Ref
2011	2011 City People Entertainment Awards	Best Actor	Won	[10]
2015	2015 Zulu African Film Academy Awards	Best Actor Indigenous (Male)	Won	[11]
2016	4th Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards	Producer of Best Indigenous Language Film (Igbo)	Nominated	[12]

See also

• List of Nigerian actors

References

1. Ezeh/Nigeriafilms.com, Maryjane. "Chigozie Atunaya Leaving The Movies For The Field? - nigeriafilms.com". Archived from the original on 5 June 2016. Retrieved 6 June 2016.
2. "Nigeria: I'll Preserve Igbo Culture With Movies - Atuanya". Retrieved 6 June 2016.
3. danivert (2023-04-23). "Chigozie Atuanya bags Miles Star Excellence Award for his contribution to Nollywood". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-10-25.
4. Staff, Uyo Gist (2024-08-18). "Chigozie Atuanya Biography And Net Worth". Uyo Money Gist. Retrieved 2024-10-28.
5. "Happy birthday to Chigozie Atuanya, born September 13!". 13 September 2015. Retrieved 6 June 2016.
6. "Birthday Mates: Chigozie Atuanya and Monalisa Chinda (Born September 13) - Nigeria Movie Network". Retrieved 6 June 2016.
7. Weddings, BellaNaija (2013-08-03). "Nollywood Actor Chigozie Atuanya Ties the Knot with his damsel Jennifer Oranika". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2024-10-25.
8. Chioma, Rita (7 September 2016). "Chigozie Atuanya, wife celebrate daughter's birthday in a special way (Exclusive Photos)". Vanguard Allure. Retrieved 9 November 2024.
9. izuzu, chibumga (2014-10-29). "Chigozie Atuanya's Movie Wins Best Indigenous Film". Pulse Ghana. Retrieved 2024-10-25.
10. stephen. ""With God, nothing is impossible," says Nollywood Actor Chigozie Atuanya". Archived from the original on 10 August 2016. Retrieved 6 June 2016.
11. "Photos: Queen Nwokoye & Chigozie Atuanya Win Best Igbo Actress & Actor Of 2015 Awards At Zafaa - Nollywood, Nigeria, News, Celebrity, Gists, Gossips, Entertainment". Retrieved 6 June 2016.
12. "Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards 2016: The full winners' list". Archived from the original on 30 July 2019. Retrieved 6 June 2016.

External links

• Chigozie Atuanya at IMDb