Emeka Duru stands as a key figure in the Nigerian film industry, celebrated for his broad contributions in production, acting, and creative capacities. Since the early 2000s, he has worked on close to 100 production management projects, more than 70 acting appearances, and numerous producing ventures across films and TV series.
Profile Summary
| Full name | Emeka Duru |
| Date of birth | N/A |
| Place of birth | Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Partner | Married |
| Children | Yes |
| Occupations | Production Manager, Actor, Producer |
| Net worth | $500,000 – $1 Million |
Early Life and Education
Public information on Emeka Duru’s early years, birth date, or education remains scarce. He originates from Nigeria, consistent with his Nollywood involvement, but specifics on his birthplace or academic background are not widely documented.
Career
Duru entered the industry around 2004 in property and production roles for films like Last Girl Standing and Masterstroke.
He gained prominence managing productions for titles such as Cooked Up Love (2018), Ordinary People (2017), and Four Wives and a Mistress (2019), totaling 98 credits by 2025.
In acting, he appeared in recent works including History (2025), Do You See Me Now? (2024), and Beautifully Impaired (2024); as a producer, notable projects include A Christmas Miracle (2024) and In Her Dreams (2023).
Personal Life
Emeka Duru, the Nigerian actor and filmmaker, is married and has shared insights into his marriage through various interviews. He maintains privacy around his wife’s identity, rarely disclosing her full name publicly.
Net Worth
Estimates place Emeka Duru’s net worth around $500,000 to $1 million, based on typical Nollywood production professionals’ earnings from multiple credits.
Filmography
Expanded list of credits (production management unless noted):
Production Management (additional selections):
- Hidden Flaws (2022)
- Comfort Me (2022)
- It’s Complicated (2021)
- Manifestation (2021)
- Tomorrow Can Wait (2018)
- Bound (2018)
- Atlas (2017)
Acting Roles:
- Til Death Do Us Part (2024)
- Truth in Reverse (2023)
- Double Dekoi (2023, as Larry)
- Scripted in the Stars (2023, as Landlord)
- 4:4:44 (2022, as Theresa’s Father)
- The Rejected Stone (2023)
- Pain and Beyond (2022)
- Imposter (2021, as Pastor)
- New Money (2018, as Uncle Tony)
- Holding Hope (2010, as Manager)
- Reloaded (2009, as Gabriel)
Producing Roles:
- Backfired Game (2024)
- Man & Ghost (2024, co-producer)
- Loving an Angry Heart (2024)
- A Christmas Miracle (2024, also listed as A Christmas Story)
- The Mantle (2023)
- Side Kick (2023)
- The Prince’s Heart (2022)
- Stale (2022)
- The Diary of A Crazy Nigerian Woman (2017)
- Emem And Angie (2017)
- Finding Mercy (2013, also writer)
- Games Women Play (2005)
Over 200 total credits available on full profiles.
