CELEBRITY BIRTHDAY: OC UKEJE

Hip Hip Hooray! Today (July 15) is the birthday of award winning actor, Okechukwu Chukwudi Ukeje, popularly known as OC Ukeje. He was born July 15, 1981 in Lagos (Nigeria). He attended the University of Lagos, where he studied Marine Science. Some of his movies are White Waters, Two Brides and a Baby, HoodRush, Alan Poza, and Confusion Na Wa. In 2011, he won the AMAA award for Best Upcoming Actor. In 2013 and 2015 he won the the AMVCA award for Best Actor in a Drama. Join us in wishing him a happy birthday.

DOLAPO ONI, OC UKEJE, ALEXX EKUBO, LIZ BENSON, STAR IN 'DIARY OF A LAGOS GIRL'

Parables Entertainment, the studio that brought Tunnel (Waje, Femi Jacobs, Patrick Doyle) is gearing up to release their brand new film, Diary of a Lagos Girl. The romantic comedy was directed by Jumoke Olatunde, and produced by Nike Erinle. It stars Dolapo Oni, OC Ukeje, Alexx Ekubo, Liz Benson, Linda Ejiofor, Paul Adams, Adunni Adewale (aka Adunni Ade), and Femi Amusan. See behind-the-scenes pictures, and a teaser, below.

PHOTOS FROM KIKI OMEILI'S BIRTHDAY PARTY

Nollywood actress, Kiki Omeili, was a year older last Sunday (May 31, 2015). The actress held a birthday party, which took place at Cotton Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. It was attended by many of her colleagues. Some of those who were at the party are OC Ukeje, Lilian Esoro, Gideon Okeke, Belinda Effah, Diana Yekinni, Stanlee Ohikhuare, Adesua Etomi, Meg Otanwa, Oyekunle Oluwaremi, Daniel K. Daniel, and Grace Oboba Edwin-Okon. Check out some pictures from the party after the cut ...

AYO ADESANYA, OC UKEJE, BIDEMI KOSOKO, ATTEND OLAITAN OGUNGBILE'S BIRTHDAY DINNER

Nollywood actress, Olaitan Ogungbile, was a year older, last Tuesday (May 7, 2015). The actress had a celebratory birthday dinner, which was attended by among others. Ayo Adesanya, OC Ukeje, Adediwura Adesegha, and Bidemi Kosoko. Check out some pictures from the dinner, after the cut ...

WOW! MUYIWA ADEMOLA SAYS HE'S A HUGE FAN OF OC UKEJE

Popular actor, Muyiwa Ademola, has revealed that he is a huge fan of AMVCA winner, OC Ukeje. The two met for the first time on the TV show, Who Deserves To Be A Millionaire.  The actor posted a picture he took with OC Ukeje on Instagram, and in the caption, he wrote  "O.C Ukeje... Raw talent... He never knew I am a huge fan until a few hours ago. I adore his humility and simplicity." Now, that's a huge endorsement!

WATCH: '3 IS COMPANY' TRAILER - STARRING OC UKEJE, YVONNE JEGEDE, WOLE OJO

3 Is Company is a romantic comedy starring OC Ukeje, Yvonne Jegede, Wole Ojo, and Peggy Ovire. The movie was produced by Yvonne Jegede and directed by Ernest Obi. It is scheduled for release this year. Check out the synopsis and the trailer of the movie, after the cut ... 

[PHOTOS] OMOTOLA, OC UKEJE, LANRE DA SILVA AJAYI, IYANYA, OTHERS AT ADEBOLA'S BIRTHDAY PARTY

Media entrepreneur, Adebola Williams hosted close friends and family to an exclusive birthday dinner in his home as he turned 29 last weekend. Present at the glam dinner were some Nollywood stars like Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, OC Ukeje, Enyinna Nwigwe, Lala Akindoju and others. Other celebrated members of the society; Iyanya, Lanre Da Silva Ajayi, Owawunmi Megbele, Noble Igwe and more also attended. A look at the photos below...

AMSTEL MALTA REWARDS KUNLE AFOLAYAN, UC UKEJE, OTHERS WITH N1 MILLION EACH AT AMVCA 2015

Nigeria’s leading low-sugar malt brand and official sponsor of the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA), Amstel Malta, last night gave a million each to some stars for winning  at the AMVCA 2015. Those rewarded were also given access to Amstel Malta supply for 6 months. See pictures below...

OC UKEJE, WOLE OJO, YVONNE JEGEDE STAR IN '3 IS COMPANY'

Nollywood actress, Yvonne Jegede, is producing her first movie, which is titled 3 is Company. The movie stars OC Ukeje, Wole Ojo, Peggy Ovire, and Yvonne Jegede herself. The movie is being directed by Ernest Obi. Check out some set pictures from the production after the cut ...

CHECK OUT OC UKEJE IN EARLY UNIVERSITY DAYS

The picture on the left is Nollywood actor, OC Ukeje back in his university days, now transformed into the humble and award winning faculty on the right. He actually started his acting career from his first year in the university. Some serious face he had there. See full picture...

MORE BTS PHOTOS OF NOLLYWOOD STARS FOR MANIA MAGAZINE PHOTOSHOOT; AMVCA 2015 EDITION

Check out more behind the scene photos of Nollywood stars like OC Ukeje, Ireti Doyle, Gideon Okeke, Linda Ejiofor, Kehinde Bankole, Blossom Chukwujekwu and many more from photoshoot session for Mania Magazine cover (AMVCA 2015 Edition). Check on it...

PHOTOS FROM TANA ADELANA'S VISIT AT THE ARROW OF GOD ORPHANAGE ON VAL'S DAY

Nollywood actress & T.V personality Tana Adelana decided to spend her Val’s Day (February 14, 2015) in a very unique way. She spent it with the children at Arrow of God Orphanage, Ajah, Lekki! With her to lend their support were some of her celebrity friends such as Annie Idibia, Anthony Monjaro, OC Ukeje, Oma Iyasara, Nancy Eta, Ejemen, Ene Lawani. Check out the pictures below...

MEET THE CHARACTERS IN THE TV SERIES 'BEFORE 30'; COMING THIS MARCH

Here are the characters 'Before 30', a Nigerian Tv series coming your way this March. Damilola Adegbite as Kemi, Beverly Naya as Nkem, Meg Otanwa as Aisha, Anee Icha as Ama, OC Ukeje as Ayo, Karibi Faburu as Akin, Patrick Diabuah as Sheriff...

NOLLYWOOD STARS COVER THE AMVCA 2015 EDITION OF MANIA MAGAZINE

12 of Africa's best when you talk acting made the cover of the AMVCA 2015 Edition of Mania Magazine . Yes they stand for the best, hence their nominations for awards at the forth coming Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards. See more photos below...

NOLLYWOOD STARS SHOOT FOR MR. NIGERIA 'PROJECT RAW'

Current Mr Nigeria, Emmanuel Ikubese, launched an awareness campaign against domestic violence and women abuse called Project RAW. The acronym RAW stands for Respect A Woman. He featured some Nollywood stars in a photoshoot for the awareness like OC Ukeje, Adesua Etomi, Bryan Okwara, Blossom Chukwujekwu, Kiki Omeili...

OC UKEJE, JULIET ECHE, DIDI EKANEM, OTHERS STAR IN EMEM ISONG'S NEW MOVIE 'GLASS SLIPERS'

Check set pictures of the new movie 'Glass Slippers' coming from Royal Arts Academy. Starring OC Ukeje, Nsikan Isaac, Juliet Eche, Didi Ekanem and others. Produced by Emem Isong and directed by Ikechukwu Onyeka. See pictures below...

MORE NOLLYWOOD STARS AT THE PREMIERE OF 'SELMA' MOVIE

Many stars of Nollywood were handy at the premiere of Hollywood movie 'Selma' at the Rock Cathedral in Lekki, Lagos. Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, Olu Jacobs, Joseph Benjamin, Chidi Mokeme, OC Ukeje and many more. Check out pictures...

OC UKEJE SHOWS OFF HIS AWARD FROM GHANA

Okechukwu (OC) Ukeje displays his Ghana Movies Award. He was one of the winners at the Ghana Movies Award held December 30, in Ghana. He won the Best Actor African Collaborations...

PHOTOS FROM 'THE DEPARTMENT' MOVIE PREMIERE

'The Department' movie was premiered at the Silverbird Cinema in VI, January 24. It was written by Chinaza Onuzo, directed by the legendary Remi Vaughan-Richards, and produced by Chinaza Onuzo and Uduak Isong Oguamanam. The premiere had in attendance Nollywood stars like OC Ukeje, Lala Akindoju, Belinda Effah, Enyinna Nwigwe, Osas Ighodaro, Kenneth Okolie and many more. Check out photos below... 

OC UKEJE AND WIFE, LALA, OTHERS STEPPED OUT IN GRAND STYLE FOR 'GONE TOO FAR' PREMIERE

The premiere of 'Gone Too Far' held recently at Genesis Cinema, Lekki, Lagos. Produced by Poisson Rouge Pictures and co-funded by the BFI, it is one of the much-anticipated movies that has graced the cinemas this year. Check out photos below…