Gregory Ojefua

Gregory Ojefua
Born
Igueben, Edo State, Nigeria
CitizenshipNigerian
Alma materAdekunle Ajasin University
OccupationActor, Voice Actor, Film Producer
Years active2009 – Present
Notable workGold Statue, It's Her Day, Dwindle (film), Òlòtūré

Gregory Ojefua (born on July 3) also known as Greg "Teddy Bear" Ojefua is a Nigerian actor, voice actor, and film producer.[1][2]

Early life and education

Ojefua was born in Igueben, Edo State, Nigeria. He completed his primary education in his hometown before attending the Adekunle Ajasin University in Ondo State where he studied Business Management and Administration.[3]

Career

Ojefua started acting at a young age but professionally broke into the scene in 2015 with his performance in various television series and films. Ojefua has played numerous roles in both film and television. He gained recognition for his portrayal of Odumegwu Ojukwu in the short film The Encounter.[4][5]

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes/Ref.
2014 Up Creek Without a Paddle Asari Dokubo Directed by Tarila Thompson, the cast includes; Van Vicker, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, Beverly Naya, and Michael Ihnow[6]
2015 The Banker Obi Directed by Ikechukwu Onyeka, other cast include; Belinda Effah, Mbong Amata, Seun Akindele[7][8]
The Encounter General Emeka Directed by Tolu Ajayi[9]
2016 It's Her Day Omonigho Directed by Aniedi Anwah and produced by Bovi[10][11]
The Arbitration Chijioke Utah Directed by Niyi Akinmolayan, other casts include; Somkele Iyamah, Ireti Doyle, OC Ukeje and Beverly Naya[12][13]
Just Not Married Ekun Directed by Uduak Obong Patrick, other casts include; Seun Aflabi, Ijeoma Grace Agu, Stan Nze and Rotimi Salami[14]
Suru L'ere Brume Directed by Mildred Okwo, other casts include; Kemi Lala Akindoju, Rita Dominic, Seun Ajayi[15][16]
Men In Trouble Nick Directed by Paul Omoruyi[17]
Virgin Bride Directed by Sobe Charles Umeh[18]
Jimi Bendel D.P.O John Directed by Ehizojie Ojesebholo[19]
2017 Omoye Reverend Father Directed by Uche Chukwu, other casts include; Kiki Omeili, Rotimi Salami, Omobola Akinde[20][21]
The Women Chubi Enweuzo Directed by Blessing Effiom Egbe, other casts include; Rita Dominic, Kate Henshaw, Omoni Oboli, and Femi Branch[22]
Bariga Sugar Soldier Directed by Ifeoma Nkiruka Chukwuogo, other casts include; Tina Mba, Lucy Ameh, Halima Olarewaju[23][24]
Trace Gebu Directed by Olu Alvin, other casts include; Blossom Chukwujekwu, Bhaira Mcwizu, and Yvonne Enakhena[25][26]
Pursuit Directed by Fiyin Gambo[27]
The Panic Room Encounters Chief Detective Tare Directed by Wayde Wonder[28]
2018 Oga Bolaji Omo Directed by Kayode Kasum, other cast include; Ikponmwosa Gold and Omowumi Dada
Nigerian Prince Henry Directed by Faraday Okoro, other cast include; Antonio J Bell, Chinaza Uche, Bimbo Manuel, Tina Mba
2019 The Coffin Salesman Uwem's Friend Imoh Umoren[29]
Truth & Tidings Emenike Directed by Emeka Bishop Nwabunze, other cast include; Frederick Leonard and Rachel Oniga
Three Thieves Rukevwe's Boss Directed by Udoka Oyeka, casts include; Angel Unigwe, Shawn Faqua, Enado Odigie, Odunlade Adekola[30][31]
Gold Statue Rambo Director by Tade Ogidan, other cast include; Gabriel Afolayan, Kunle Remi, Richard Mofe-Damijo, and Sola Sobowale
2020 Son of Mercy Biggie Directed by Amen Imasuen, cast include; Alex Ekubo, Linda Osifo and Kelvin Ikeduba
Soft Work Nonso Directed by Darasen Richards, cast include; Ik Ogbonna, Alex Ekubo and Shaffy Bello
Dear Bayo Mugabe Directed by Imoh Umoren, other cast include; Martha Ehinome and Kelechi Udegbe
2021 Finding Forever Kene Directed by Emeka Madu, cast include; Mike Godson and Debby Felix
What Happened at St James Directed by Marc Adebesin, cast include; Zack Orji, Ken Erics and Chimezie Imo
April Showers Directed by Richards Omos-Iboyi, other cast include; Kunle Remi, Pere Egbi and Lilian Esoro[32]
Country Hard Dinma's Landlord Directed by Paul Utomi, other cast include; Theresa Edem, Timini Egbuson and Kehinde Bankole[33]
Beautifool Directed by Richard Omos Iboyi, other cast include; Kunle Remi, Tana Adelana and Kelvin Ikeduba
Collision Course TARS Commander Director by Bolanle Austen-Peters, other cast include; Chioma Chukwuka, Daniel Etim Effiong and Zainab Balogun[34]
2022 The Hookup Directed by Uyoyou Adia[35][36]
Prayers For Nina Directed by Kabat Esosa Egbon[37]
Inside Life Directed by Clarence Peters, other cast include Jide Kosoko and Scarlet Gomez
Over Her Dead Body Rasco Directed by Sola Osofisan, other cast include; Nse Ikpe-Etim and Binta Ayo Mogaji[38]
2023 Fill in Station Cast include; Elma Mbadiwe[39]
The Trade Ebuka Directed by Jadesola Osiberu, other cast include; Blossom Chukwujekwu, Angel Unigwe, Shawn Faqua, and Chiwetalu Agu
Badcop Juma Directed by Abbey Abimbola, other cast include; Ali Nuhu, Etinosa Idemudia, Allwell Ademola, Geoff Andre Feyaerts
This Is Lagos Omo Dada Directed by Kenneth Gyang, other cast include; Mike Afolarin, Gabriel Afolayan, Kate Henshaw, and Enyinna Nwigwe
A Tribe Called Judah Pluto Directed by Funke Akindele, Adeoluwa Owu, Edited by Valentine Chukwuma[40]

Awards and nominations

Ojefua got a nomination for Best Actor in a Drama at the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCA) in 2017, He was awarded Best Actor at the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) in 2023.[41][42][43]

See also

References

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