The Most Outstanding Nollywood Actor 2023

Nollywood is currently one of the biggest movie industries in the world. The industry has shaped many talents and brought many young men and women and even children into lime light, who ordinarily would not have been known today.

Today, we have many talented Nigerian actors who are doing very well in the industry, featuring in Hollywood, winning laurels internationally and projecting the good image of the country as well as increasing the gross domestic product of the country’s economy.

Arriving at this judgement is not an easy task as certain perimeters are put into consideration like consistency, skills and global recognitions and others.

The most outstanding Nollywood actor 2023 is Blossom Chukwujekwu.

 

 

In this post, we will look at Blossom Chukwujekwu’s biography, family, educational background, career, personal life and net worth.

Blossom Chukwudi Echezona Chukwujekwu is his full name. He is a renowned Nollywood actor who has played stunning roles in movies.

Blossom was born in Benin City, Edo State Nigeria on the 4th of November, 1983 to Dr I.E and Evangelist J.C Chukwujekwu. Blossom hails from Otolo, Nnewi North in Anambra State, South East Nigeria.

He is the first son of the family and has a younger brother.

Blossom Educational Background

Blossom Chukwujekwu attended Greater Tomorrow Primary School and Greater Tomorrow Comprehensive College both in Benin City, Edo State.

He first attended Anambra State University of Science and Technology where he studied  Mass Communications for a year.

Blossom finally completed his studies at the Benson Idahosa University,  Benin City, Edo State .

While in Benson Idahosa University, he was President of the Association of Mass Communication Students (AMCOS) in the 2007/2008 session.

He was also an active member of the popular House of Theatre (H.O.T) where he played the lead in the stage drama, Godledd: The path to dawn.

In July 2008, he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mass Communications from the Benson Idahosa University, Benin City, Edo State.

He then moved to Lagos, Nigeria a few months after graduating to perform his National Youth Service Corps obligations.

Blossom stayed back in Lagos to pursue his acting ambitions.

Blossom Chukwujekwu’s Career

Blossom Chukwujeku made entry into Nollywood some years ago and has proved to be an outstanding and talented actor.

Blossom became professionally known in 2009, after he got a lead role in the yet to be released Nigeria soap opera; Portrait Of Passion.

That same year he was cast in his first feature film, Vivian Ejike’s “Private Storm” alongside Omotola Jalade Ekeinde and Ramsey Nouah.

Blossom was profiled on Africa Magic’s Nollywood show, “Jara” as one of the top 5 actors to watch out for in 2013.

He was number 4 on ace Nollywood director, Charles Novia’s, list of the best actors of 2013.

In 2012 Chukwujekwu landed a role in “Flower Girl” which was his breakout movie.

Released in 2013, it achieved critical and commercial success in Nigeria, Ghana, the United Kingdom and film festivals in the United States and Canada.

Chukwujekwu’s next block buster feature film, “Finding Mercy”, was one of the most anticipated and successful movies of 2013.

It was the closing film at the African International Film Festival (AFRIFF 2013).

In 2014 “Knocking on Heaven’s Door” opened in cinemas nationwide on April 18.

Chukwujekwu’s performance as the abusive and emotionally volatile “Moses” earned him the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice 2015 Best Supporting Actor award.

Blossom has so far starred in several hit Nollywood movies, some of which are:

• Blossom’s most notable film credits include Flower Girl (2013),
• Finding Mercy (2013) alongside Rita Dominic,
• Knocking on Heaven’s Door (2014) with Majid Michel,
• The Visit (2015) with Nse Ikpe-Etim,
• A Place Called Happy (2015)
• and Ghana Must Go (2016) with Yvonne Okoro among many others.

Blossom has also featured in a handful of TV dramas & series, such as Tinsel on:

• MNET, where he played Mr. Akinlolu Hart,
• MTVBASE’s HIV themed Shuga,
• CATWALQ by Emem Isong and Monalisa Chinda,
• Greg Odutayo’s My Mum and I,
• About to Wed and Married.

Chukwujekwu plays the lead role of Kelechi Pepple in Nigeria’s first indigenous telenovela; Taste of Love (2015).

Blossom Chukwujekwu’s Awards

The talented Nollywood star has been nominated for several prestigious awards, notably as:

• 2013 Most Outstanding Male Actor at Abuja International Film Festival
• 2015 Best Supporting Actor at the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards and several nominations in the industry.

Blossom Chukwujekwu’s Personal Life

Blossom Chukwujekwu got married traditionally to his wife, Maureen, on 19 December 2015 and sadly separated from her in September 2019.

Blossom Chukwujekwu’s Net Worth

Blossom Chukwujekwu is rated the most outstanding Nollywood actor 2023 with an estimated net worth of over $1.5 million.

He is very active on social with large followers of over 500,000 on Instagram. You can reach or follow him on:

Instagram: @blossomchukwujekwu

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