Blossom Chukwujekwu Biography

Blossom Chukwujekwu is a talented Nigerian actor who has been doing well in the Nollywood movie industry. Due to his acting prowess, he received the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Award for Best Supporting Actor in 2015.

Full Name	Blossom Chukwudi Echezona Chukwujekwu
Date of Birth	November 4, 1983
Place of Birth	Edo State, Nigeria
Highest Qualification	B.Sc
Occupation	Actor
Parent	Dr I.E Chukwujekwu (Father) Evangelist J.C Chukwujekwu (Mother)
Net Worth	$1.3 million
Social Media Handles	Instagram: blossomchukwujekwu Twitter: Blossom Chukwujekwu

Early Life & Education

Blossom Chukwudi Echezona Chukwujekwu was born on the 4th of November, 1983, in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria, into the family of Dr I.E and Evangelist J.C Chukwujekwu. He is the older of the two male children in his family. He hails from Otolo, Nnewi North, in the state of Anambra, in southeast Nigeria. Blossom attended Greater Tomorrow Primary School and Greater Tomorrow Comprehensive College for his primary and secondary education respectively.

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Blossom chose to pursue mass communications as his field of study for his tertiary education, spending a year there at the Enugu State University of Science and Technology. After a brief spell, he finished his education at the Benson Idahosa University in Benin City, Edo State. He served as the Association of Mass Communication Students’ (AMCOS) President for the 2007–2008 academic year while attending BIU. Additionally, he was an active participant in the well-known House of Theatre (H.O.T), where he portrayed the title role in the stage production of Godless: The Path to Dawn.

Career

After Blossom Chukwujekwu completed his tertiary education in 20118, he relocated to Lagos to fulfill his National Youth Service Corps requirements. He chose to remain in Lagos in order to pursue his acting passion. Following multiple interviews, Chukwujekwu was offered the lead role in the Nigerian soap opera series Portrait Of Passion in 2009. Alongside Omotola Jalade Ekeinde and Ramsey Nouah, he was cast in Vivian Ejike‘s Private Storm, his debut featured film, in the same year. Blossom was highlighted as one of the top 5 actors to watch out for in 2013 on Africa Magic’s Nollywood program. He ranked fourth on renowned Nollywood director Charles Novia‘s list of the year’s top actors.

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Chukwujekwu’s breakthrough performance came in Flower Girl, which was released in 2012. When it was released, it received mainstream audiences in Nigeria, Ghana, and the United Kingdom, as well as in film festivals in the United States and Canada. Finding Mercy, Chukwujekwu’s follow-up significant movie, was one of the most eagerly awaited and successful films of 2013. The Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice 2015 Best Supporting Actor honor went to Chukwujekwu for his role as the violent and emotionally volatile “Moses.” in the 2014 Knocking on Heaven’s Door movie.

Personal Life

On December 19, 2015, Blossom Chukwujekwu and Maureen were united in traditional marriage. But after four years of being together, the couple decided to break up. He got engaged to his new wife, Ehinome in February 2022.

Selected Filmography

2022 Nigerian Trade
2022 Loving Amanda
2022 Brother
2022 The Rise of Igbinogun
2022 All We Ever Wanted
2022 Nightmare at Dusk
2021 Day of Destiny
2021 Come Alive
2021 Love Unusual
2021 De Wedding Gift
2021 Downhill
2021 Easy Gold
2021 Sin
2020 Who’s the Boss
2020 Quam’s Money
2020 Omo Ghetto: The Saga
2020 Unroyal
2020 Sanitation Day
2019 Òlòtūré
2019 Mad About You
2019 The Millions
2019 Let Karma
2019 Makate Must Sell
2019 Made in Heaven
2019 Joba
2019 Smoke Screen
2019 Loving Daniella
2019 The Big Fat Lie
2019 Unfounded
2019 Done with You
2018 Castle & Castle
2018 Black Rose
2018 Dirty Dirtier
2018 New Money
2018 Memoirs of 4
2018 Trace (III)
2018 The Housewife
2018 Castle & Castle
2016 Okafor’s Law
2015 The Visit
2014 Forgetting June
2013 Flower Girl
2012 Valour
2011 Fate
2010 Dating Game
2009 Private Storm

TV Series

2021 Hope Springs Eternal
2019 Malika – Warrior Queen Pilot
2016 Shampaign
2015 Desperate Housewives Africa
2013 Festac Town
2010 Bella’s Place
2009 Portrait Of Passion

Awards and Nominations

Year	Event	Prize	Result
2021	Best of Nollywood Awards	Best Actor	Nominated
2020	Best of Nollywood Awards	Best Supporting Actor–English	Nominated
2019	Best of Nollywood Awards	Best Actor	Nominated
2015	Golden Movie Awards	Golden Actor In A Lead Role	Nominated
2015	Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards	Best Supporting Actor	Won
2014	Best Of Nollywood Awards	Revelation Of The Year	Nominated
2014	Golden Icons Academy Awards	Most Promising Actor	Nominated
2014	Golden Icons Academy Awards	Best Lead Male	Nominated
2014	Nollywood Movie Awards	Best Rising Star	Nominated
2013	Abuja International Film Festival	Most Outstanding Male Actor	Nominated
2013	Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards	Best New Actor	Nominated
2013	Best Of Nollywood Awards	Best Actor In A Lead Role	Nominated

Net Worth

Blossom is one of the top-rated Nollywood stars. According to different sources online, he has an estimated net worth of $1.3 million.

Social Media Handles

Aside from being a Nollywood celebrity, Blossom also has a huge social media presence. He has over 393,000 followers on Instagram, while he also has over 21,000 followers on Instagram. You can follow him on the following handles.

Instagram: blossomchukwujekwu

Twitter: Blossom Chukwujekwu

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