Mike Godson

Mike Godson
Born
Michael Godson Ifeanyichukwu

(1985-10-10) October 10, 1985 (age 39)
Kano State, Nigeria
NationalityNigerian
EducationTheater and Film Arts, University of Jos.
Alma materUniversity of Jos
OccupationActor
Years active2009–present
Notable work7 Books of Moses
Websitewww.mikegodson.org

Michael Godson Ifeanyichukwu, better known as Mike Godson (born October 10, 1985) is a Nigerian actor. He was born in Kano State, located in the northwestern region of Nigeria but hails from Imo State, southeastern Nigeria.

Early life and education

Godson studied at the University of Jos, Plateau State and holds a bachelor's degree in theater and film arts.[1]

Career

Mike Godson began acting in 2009 and has since become known for interpreting love roles in Nollywood. Godson has appeared in over 100 films. He has featured alongside actors such as Pete Edochie, Clem Ohameze, Kenneth Okonkwo, Van Vicker and John Dumelo. He got noticed in 2015 after he did the movie titled 7 Books of Moses.[2] In 2018, Godson signed a deal with a Bollywood production team linked to Zee World.[3] Godson invested in a venture business in 2018, which at the time exported agriculture products to Ivory Coast.[4] Although his acting career did provide him his basic needs, Godson has repeatedly suggested that it might not granted him financial security.[5][6] He was appointed youth ambassador by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in 2015.[7]

Controversy

In April 2020, Godson was criticized for ridiculing poor Nigerians during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns.[8]

Filmography

  • Secret Of Riches[9]
  • Love and Jealousy (2023)
  • Dirty Reflection (2022) as Rebel
  • Greener Lawn (2022) as Chiedu
  • A Soldier's Heart (2022) as Bayo
  • Missing (2021) as Nedu
  • Fading Blues (2020) as Steve
  • 7 Book Of Moses
  • 6 Months Madness (2018) as Alex
  • The Shop Girl (2019) as Emeka
  • Guilty (2019) as Daniel
  • London Fever (2017) as Ade
  • Put a Ring on It (2017) as Toba
  • Circle of Trust (2016) as Mike
  • Mama's Love (2015) as Tata
  • Lost Pride (2015) as Mark
  • Caught in the Act (2014) as Yinka
  • The Real Deal (2015)
  • Amuma (2015)

Awards and nominations

Year Award ceremony Prize Result Ref
2018 Best of Nollywood Awards Best Actor in a Lead Role - English Nominated [10]

References

  1. ^ "Is he the most handsome Nollywood so far?". News in Nigeria. 22 May 2014. Archived from the original on 3 September 2014. Retrieved 2015-03-01.
  2. ^ "NOLLYWOOD ACTOR MICHEAL GODSON SHOT DEAD ON MOVIE SET? [PHOTO]". Talk Of Naija. 12 August 2015. Archived from the original on 3 January 2015. Retrieved 2015-03-01.
  3. ^ "Nollywood Actor, Mike Godson Signs New Deal with Bollywood". Modern Ghana. 2018-11-07.
  4. ^ "Actor, Mike Godson Ventures in Agriculture, Begins Export to Cote D'Ivoire". The Nigerian Voice. 2018-02-18.
  5. ^ "In Nigeria, Acting Provides for Basic Needs, Not Financial Security". THISDAYLIVE. 2020-06-13. Retrieved 2021-12-31.
  6. ^ "It's hard surviving on acting alone – Mike Godson". 26 December 2021.
  7. ^ "INEC Youth Ambassadors". INEC Nigeria.
  8. ^ "COVID-19 palliatives: Nollywood actor, Mike Godson under fire - P.M. News".
  9. ^ https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4653065/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 [user-generated source]
  10. ^ Augoye, Jayne (2018-12-10). "BON Awards 2018: Tope Oshin, Tana Adelana win big". Retrieved 2021-10-09.