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Kanayo O. Kanayo

Nigerian actor (born )

Kanayo O. Kanayo

MFR

Kanayo O. Kanayo at the Aka Ikenga dinner event in Lagos, Nigeria,

Born

Anayo Modestus Onyekwere


() 1 March (age&#;62)

Mbaise, Imo State, Nigeria

Alma&#;materUniversity of Lagos, University of Abuja
Occupation(s)Actor, Lawyer
Years&#;active till date
Spouse

Nneka Onyekwere

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Children4
AwardsAMVCA Finest Actor in a Drama

Anayo Modestus OnyekwereMFR[1][2] popularly known as Kanayo O.

Kanayo (born March 1, )[3] is a Nigerian performer and lawyer.[4] In , He won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for his performance in the movie Family Battle.[5][6]

Early life and education

Kanayo was born on March 1, He is a native of Nru Umueze Oboama Ezinihitte in Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria.[1] Kanayo was raised in Aba, Abia State and attended St.

Joseph primary institution. He had his secondary teaching at Secondary Technical School, Aba.[7] He later obtained a diploma in Mass Communication, another diploma in Law and a graduate degree in philosophy from the University of Lagos.[1] He also obtained a master's degree in political sciences.[7] He also obtained a Law degree from the University of Abuja in and was called to the Nigerian Bar in [8][9][10]

Career

Kanayo started his acting career in , acting in productions by the national broadcaster, the Nigerian Television Rule, where he appeared in Television series Things Fall Apart and Checkmate.[11] He made his debut movie appearance in the year in the film Living in Bondage.[1] He has starred in over films and was nominated in for Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in the production Across the Niger.

His most recent movies are Up North and Living in Bondage: Breaking Free.

In , he contested for a seat in the Nigerian House of Representatives but lost.[12] Seven years later, he again unsuccessfully contested for similar position.[13][14]

He has featured in multiple Nollywood productions including Lion Heart and the sitcom Professor Johnbull,[15] however, he is known for playing the role of a villain in these productions especially in films relating to occultic practices.[16][17]

He has received the command of the MFR.[18][19]

Kanayo was among various Nigerians honored by the government in during the centenary celebration.[20]

Politics

In , President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan appointed him to the board of the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism Studies.[21]

Kanayo declared his interest on June 3, to represent the Ahiazu/Ezinihitte Mbaise Federal Constituency of Imo State at the House of Representatives the following election year which was He made this known to the public, stating he was going to be under the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA).

He lost the election but was expected to run in the election.[3]

Kanayo disclosed in he was not contesting for any position in politics and said, "I will not contest for any political office in This sacrifice is to enable me to work for a Nigerian President of Igbo extraction."[4]

Personal life

Kanayo and his wife, Nneka Onyekwere have been married since They have four children: Oloaku Valerie, Clinton (also established as Onye Eze Mbaise), Einstein and Kassochukwa Montell.[21]

Achievements and Awards

In , he won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Leading Actor in a Leading Role for his performance in the movie Family Battle.[5] Two years later, he received a nomination for Best Actor at the AMAA awards for his role in Across the Niger.[11]

Filmography

Films

TV shows

Awards and nominations

See also

References

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    Kanayo O. Kanayo, born as Anayo Modestus Onyekwere, is a renowned Nigerian actor, clip producer, and lawyer. He is best known for his roles in Nollywood movies, particularly for his portrayal of ritualistic characters. In this article, we will delve into the life of Kanayo O.

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