Swanky JKA

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Swanky JKA
Swanky JKA at AMVCA 2020
Born
Jideofor Kenechukwu Achufusi

Enugu
NationalityNigerian
Other names
  • Swanky JKA
CitizenshipNigeria
Occupations
  • Actor
  • Model
Years active2015–present
AwardsTrailblazer award at the 2020 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards.

Jideofor Kenechukwu Achufusi (born 17 October 1991) is a Nigerian actor[1] and model, known professionally as Swanky JKA.

He is best known for his portrayal of Nnamdi Okeke in Living in Bondage: Breaking Free,[2] as well as Chidi in Kambili: The Whole 30 Yards.[3] He won the Trailblazer award at the 2020 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCA).[4]

Career

Originally a model, Achufusi began his acting career by playing supporting roles in Nollywood films Poka Messiah, Black Rose, Pretty Little Thing, Ofu Obi and A Lonely Lane. He made his breakthrough in 2019 by playing the charismatic Nnamdi Okeke in the movie Living in Bondage: Breaking Free,[5] which earned him a Best Actor nomination and a Trailblazer award, both at the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards in 2020.

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes Ref
2014 Burning Bridges Manny Alongside Ken Erics, Ivie Okujaye
2015 Lost Pride Juice Alongside Tana Adelana, Eucharia Anunobi Ekwu
2017 Pretty Little Thing Michael Alongside Jide Kosoko, Ngozi Ezeonu [6]
2018 Black Rose Nelo Alongside Blossom Chukwujekwu [7]
2018 Crazy, Lovely, Cool Neo Romance [8]
2018 Big Mess Comedy
2018 Lionheart Reporter Alongside Genevieve Nnaji, Nkem Owoh, Pete Edochie [9]
2019 Ofuobi Jide Alongside Victoria Dijey, Chioma Idigo [10]
2019 Living in Bondage: Breaking Free Nnamdi Okeke Breakthrough role [11]
2020 Kambili: The Whole 30 Yards Chidi Alongside Mawuli Gavour, Nancy Isime [12]
2020 A Bride with the Gun Pope Alongside Avira Akpobi, Ifeanyi Anike
2021 Dwindle Chinedu Lead alongside Broda Shaggi [13]
2022 Money Miss Road Joe Action / Comedy [14]
2022 I am Nazzy Comedy / Romance [15]
2022 Brotherhood Simon Alongside Mercy Aigbe, Adebowale Adetayo
2021 Lockdown Sam Alongside Omini Aho, Chioma Chukwuka Akpotha [16]
2016 Poka Messiah Xavier Alongside Jude Thomas Dawam, Yul Edochie [17]
2021 Bad Boys & Bridesmaid Olisa Alongside Rosemary Abazie, Ademola Adedoyin [18]
2022 Luckily Unfortunate Alongside Uzor Arukwe, Emmanuel Blaq [19]
2021 Dice Yomi Taiwo Alongside Imoudu Ayonote, Femi Branch [20]
2021 Ejiro's Lust Bobby Alongside Tana Adelana, Abayomi Alvin
2021 Dear Sister Jide Alongside Eucharia Anunobi Ekwu, Jude Thomas Dawam
2022 My Oyibo Queen [21]
2022 Ije Awele Dubem / Dubar Alongside Victoria Nwogu, Onyeka Onwenu, [22]
2017 A Lonely Lane Kelly Alongside Uju Anikwe, Juliet Ekeson [23]
2015 Lost Pride Juice Drama [24]
2023 A Tribe Called Judah Emeka Judah Alongside Funke Akindele [25]
Blood Vessel Boma Adventure / Drama / Thriller [26]
2023 Ifediche Chiwetalu Agu, Pete Edochie
2023 Bleeding Butterfly Jide Directed by Ernest Obi
2023 Special Assistant Joel Alongside Kameel Audu, Aderinoye Babatunde [27]
2023 Flip Side Chike Ifeanyi Anike, Chinenye Chukwu
2024 Japa Mezu Lead alongside Adesua Etomi [28]
2024 I Love You Regardless Alongside Lateef Adedimeji, Francis Atela
2024 Break of Dawn Directed by Umanu Elijah

Awards

Year Award Category Film Result Ref
2018 Best of Nollywood Awards Best Actor in a Leading Role (Igbo) A Lonely Lane Won [29]
Best Actor in a Leading Role (Igbo) Ofu Obi Nominated [10]
2020 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards Best Actor Living in Bondage: Breaking Free Nominated
Trailblazer Award Won [9]
Best of Nollywood Awards Best Actor in a Leading Role (English) Living in Bondage: Breaking Free Won [30]
Revelation of the Year (Male) Won
Best Actor in a Lead role (Igbo) Nne Nominated [31]
Best Kiss in a Movie Living in Bondage: Breaking Free Nominated
2021 Net Honours Most Popular Actor Won [32]

References

  1. ^ Augoye, Jayne (6 May 2020). "COVID-19: Nigerian filmmaker premieres film directed via Zoom". Premium Times. Retrieved 24 May 2020.
  2. ^ "Swanky JKA: Making History As A Trailblazer". The Guardian – Nigeria and World News. 22 March 2020. Retrieved 24 May 2020.
  3. ^ "KAMBILI: THE WHOLE 30 YARDS". ROTTEN TOMATOES. 25 February 2021. Retrieved 24 September 2021.
  4. ^ "Swanky JKA wins AMVCA trailblazer award – P.M. News". www.pmnewsnigeria.com. Retrieved 25 May 2020.
  5. ^ "'Living in Bondage: Breaking Free' to begin streaming on Netflix from May 22". Pulse Nigeria. 15 May 2020. Retrieved 25 May 2020.
  6. ^ "Their excellencies... Best of Nollywood leading men file out today". guardian.ng. 5 December 2020. Retrieved 20 February 2021.
  7. ^ nollywoodreinvented (3 June 2018). "Black Rose". Nollywood Reinvented. Retrieved 20 February 2021.
  8. ^ Okechukwu, Daniel (13 December 2019). "'Crazy, Lovely, Cool' is Nollywood's first TV show on Netflix". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014). Retrieved 21 February 2021.
  9. ^ a b BellaNaija.com (14 March 2020). "And the Winner of #AMVCA7 Trailblazer Award is... Swanky JKA ??". BellaNaija. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
  10. ^ a b "BON Awards 2018: Mercy Aigbe, Tana Adelana shine at 10th edition". Pulse Nigeria. 9 December 2018. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
  11. ^ BellaNaija.com (23 October 2019). "Kenneth Okonkwo, Swanky JKA, Kanayo O. Kanayo... Meet the Cast of "Living In Bondage: Breaking Free"". BellaNaija. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
  12. ^ ""Kambili: The Whole 30 Yards" New Teaser Stars Nancy Isime, Mawuli Gavor & Swanky JKA". The Lagos Review. 4 April 2020. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
  13. ^ Nwogu, Precious (3 June 2021). "Check out the new teaser for Kayode Kasum & Dare Olaitan's 'Dwindle!'". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 10 June 2021.
  14. ^ "'Money Miss Road' unveils weekend goodies for cinema lovers". Vanguard News. 29 July 2022. Retrieved 30 July 2022.
  15. ^ I am Nazzy (2022) | Comedy, Romance. Retrieved 9 July 2024 – via m.imdb.com.
  16. ^ "Lockdown (2021 Nigerian film)". IMDb. Retrieved 19 July 2022.
  17. ^ "Poka Messiah". IMDb. Retrieved 19 July 2022.
  18. ^ "Bad Boys and Bridesmaids". IMDb. Retrieved 19 July 2022.
  19. ^ "Luckily Unfortunate". IMDb. Retrieved 19 July 2022.
  20. ^ "Dice Film". IMDb. Retrieved 19 July 2022.
  21. ^ "My Oyibo Queen Film". IMDb. Retrieved 19 July 2022.
  22. ^ Alade, Abiodun (30 October 2022). "Onyeka Onwenu leads strong cast in new movie 'Ije Awele'". Daily Trust. Retrieved 5 March 2023.
  23. ^ "A Lonely lane Film". IMDb. Retrieved 19 July 2022.
  24. ^ "Lost Pride Film". IMDb. Retrieved 19 July 2022.
  25. ^ A Tribe Called Judah (2023) ⭐ 5.7 | Comedy. Retrieved 9 July 2024 – via m.imdb.com.
  26. ^ Blood Vessel (2023) ⭐ 4.5 | Adventure, Drama, Thriller. Retrieved 9 July 2024 – via m.imdb.com.
  27. ^ Edochie, Great Valentine (22 December 2023), Special Assistant (Drama, Romance), Jide Kene Achufusi, Kameel Audu, Aderinoye Babatunde, Bossteewo Studio, retrieved 20 June 2024
  28. ^ JAPA (2024) ⭐ 7.2 | Comedy, Fantasy. Retrieved 9 July 2024 – via m.imdb.com.
  29. ^ "Full list of winners at BON Awards 2018". The Nation. 11 December 2018. Retrieved 25 May 2020.
  30. ^ Augoye, Jayne (7 December 2020). "BON Awards: Laura Fidel, Kunle Remi win Best Kiss (Full List of Winners)". Retrieved 13 June 2021.
  31. ^ "Behold hot steppers and winners at BON awards 2020". Vanguard News. 12 December 2020. Retrieved 11 October 2021.
  32. ^ "Net Honours - The Class of 2021". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 21 July 2021.



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