Swanky JKA

Jideofor Kenechukwu Achufusi (born 17 October 1991) is a Nigerian actor[1] and model, best known for his portrayal of Nnamdi Okeke in Living in Bondage: Breaking Free,[2] as well as Neo in Trace TV’s campus drama series Crazy, Lovely, Cool.[3] Also known professionally as Swanky JKA, he won the Trailblazer award at the 2020 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards.[4]

Swanky JKA
Swanky JKA at AMVCA 2020
Born
Jideofor Kenechukwu Achufusi

Enugu
Other names
  • Swanky JKA
Occupation
  • Actor
  • Model
Years active2015–present

Career

Originally a model, Achufusi began his acting career by playing supporting roles in Nollywood films Poka Messiah, Black Rose, Pretty Little Thing, Ofu Obi and A Lonely Lane. He made his breakthrough in 2019 by playing the charismatic Nnamdi Okeke in the movie Living in Bondage: Breaking Free,[5] which earned him a Best Actor nomination and a Trailblazer award, both at the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards in 2020.

Awards
Year Award Category Film Result
2018 Best of Nollywood Awards Best Actor in a Leading Role (Igbo)[6] A Lonely Lane Won
Best of Nollywood Awards Best Actor in a Leading Role (Igbo) Ofu Obi Nominated
2020 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards Best Actor Living in Bondage: Breaking Free Nominated
Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards Trailblazer Award Won

References
  1. Augoye, Jayne (6 May 2020). "COVID-19: Nigerian filmmaker premieres film directed via Zoom". Premium Times. Retrieved 24 May 2020.
  2. "Swanky JKA: Making History As A Trailblazer". The Guardian – Nigeria and World News. 22 March 2020. Retrieved 24 May 2020.
  3. ""Crazy, Lovely, Cool (CLC)" Debuts On Netflix". The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News. 17 December 2019. Retrieved 24 May 2020.
  4. "Swanky JKA wins AMVCA trailblazer award – P.M. News". www.pmnewsnigeria.com. Retrieved 25 May 2020.
  5. "'Living in Bondage: Breaking Free' to begin streaming on Netflix from May 22". Pulse Nigeria. 15 May 2020. Retrieved 25 May 2020.
  6. "Full list of winners at BON Awards 2018". The Nation. 11 December 2018. Retrieved 25 May 2020.


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