Amaechi Muonagor born on August 20, 1962, is a Nigerian actor, producer, director, entrepreneur, and also a great philanthropist. He is known for his roles in movies such as Igodo, Code of Silence, and My Village People.
Profile summary
Full name | Amaechi Muonagor |
Date of birth | August 20, 1962 |
Place of birth | Idemili North, Anambra, Nigeria |
State of origin | Anambra State |
Nationality | Nigerian |
Profession | Actor, Filmaker |
Gender | Male |
Net worth | $1 million |
Early life and education
On August 20, 1962, Amaechi Muonagor was born in Anambra State, Idemili Local Government Area. He comes from the small town of Obosi in Anambra State’s Idemili North.
For his elementary and senior school, he went to Oraifite Grammar School, Obosi, and St. Mary’s Primary School. Subsequently, Amaechi Muonagor enrolled at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, from where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Economics in 1987.
Parents and family
Amaechi was born into the family of mr and mrs Muonagor. Information about his siblings are unknown as he choose to keep his life private.
Career
Amaechi Muonagor started his career as a reporter for the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in 1989, after finishing his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). Amaechi Muonagor made his official debut in the film industry in 1989, when he performed the character of Chief Akunatakasi in the movie Taboo. He became well-known in 1999 after starring in the epic film Igodo, which is regarded as one of the best productions in Nollywood history.
Since then, Amaechi Muonagor has starred in so many movies in a variety of roles, most of them as a cruel and evil character. He is the founder and chief executive officer of the film production firm Amaechi Muonagor Productions.
Some of the films in which Amaechi has appeared in are: My Village People(2021), Most Wanted Kidnappers (2010), Village Rascal (2012), Rosemary (2016), Ugonma (2015), Igodo (1999), Jack and Jill (2011), Spirits (2016), His Last Action (2008), Aki na Ukwa 2002), Igodo (1999), Evil World (2015), Without Goodbye (2009), Code of Silence (2015), Karishika (1998), Taboo (1989)
Personal life
Hope Chikodi Muonagor is Amaechi’s wife. He has four children, although we are uncertain their names or any additional information about them.
Illness
In 2016, Amaechi was diagnosed with diabetes. Amaechi Muonagor experienced yet another illness in 2023, which was reported to be stroke and he was left paralysed in half of his body by this sickness. He is presently in the hospital and is looking for financial support from Nigerians to pay for his medical care.
Amaechi’s Net worth
Amaechi’s net worth is reportedly $1 million. He is financially successful in acting, directing, and other ventures.