Okechukwu Ukeje, known as OC Ukeje, is a Nigerian actor, model, and musician. Born and raised in Lagos, he hails from Umuahia in Abia State. He is the second of three children. He attended Federal Government College Ijanikin in Lagos and later earned a degree in Marine Sciences from the University of Lagos, where he also began acting in stage plays.
Profile Summary
| Full Name | Okechukwu Ukeje |
| Date of Birth | July 15, 1981 |
| Place of Birth | Lagos State, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| State of Origin | Abia State (Umuahia) |
| Partner | Senami Ibukunoluwa Togonu-Bickersteth (married November 8, 2014) |
| Children | N/A |
| Occupations | Actor, Model, Musician |
| Net Worth | Estimated between $3.7 million and $4.5 million |
Career
OC began his career acting in theater productions before gaining nationwide attention which culminated in his winning the Amstel Malta Box Office (AMBO) reality TV contest.
His first film role was in the 2007 movie “White Waters” directed by Izu Ojukwu. Subsequently, he starred in several acclaimed films such as “Two Brides and a Baby,” “Confusion Na Wa,” “Half of a Yellow Sun,” among others.
He also performed on stage internationally and participated in prestigious film festivals including the London Cultural Olympiad and the Toronto International Film Festival as a rising star.
OC has won numerous prestigious awards in Nigerian cinema
Personal Life
He married Senami Ibukunoluwa Togonu-Bickersteth in 2014. Information about children has not been publicly disclosed. He currently resides in Lagos.
Selected Filmography
- White Waters (2007) as Melvin
- Comrade (2008) as Hakeem
- Black Gold (2011) as Peter Gadibia
- Two Brides and a Baby (2011) as Badmus
- Black November (2012) as Peter Gadibia
- Hoodrush (2012) as Shez Jabari
- Confusion Na Wa (2013) as Charles Duka
- Alan Poza (2013) as Alan Poza
- Half of a Yellow Sun (2013) as Aniekwena
- Gone Too Far (2013) as Iku
- When Love Happens (2014) as Dare
- Gidi Up (TV Series) (2014) as Obi
- Potato Potahto (2017) as Mr. Tony Wilson
- Shine Your Eye (2020) as Amadi
- Black Mail (2022) as Ray Chinda
- Orah (2023) as Agent Uche Odi
Awards and Nominations
- Africa Movie Academy Award for Most Promising Actor (2008) for White Waters
- Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards for Best Actor in a Drama for Two Brides and a Baby
- Best Lead Actor in a Film at Nigeria Entertainment Awards for Alan Poza
- Best Lead Actor at Best of Nollywood Awards for Alan Poza
- Nollywood Movies Awards Best Actor in Lead Role for Hoodrush
- Multiple nominations across Africa Movie Academy Awards and Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards for best actor roles
