Adesuwa Ogechi Udo

EARLY LIFE

Adesuwa Ogechi Udo was born on 14 February 1989 in Jos, Plateau State, northern Nigeria, into a Christian family. Her parents are Mr. J.I. Ogbeide and Mrs. Felicia Ogbeide. The family hails from Benin in Edo State. She was raised in a polygamous household and spent significant time in Kano.She attended Kwankwachi Special Primary School in Kano and Egba Grammar School in Benin City. She later studied at the University of Jos, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre and Media Art between 2007 and 2010.

CAREER

Adesuwa began acting in 2007 with a role as a cooper in the movie Obumneme, directed by Ifeanyi Azodo and featuring actors such as Kamela Imasuen, Kingsley Orji, Chinwetalu Agu, and Diewait Ikpechukwu. She has since appeared in over 100 Nollywood films, taking major roles in titles including Satanic Church, Ibu’s Wedding, My Mother’s Head, Mistaken Identity, Sisterhood of Darkness, Hammer House of Horror, Anaconda, and others.She is a multi-talented filmmaker who works across production roles as an actress, editor, scriptwriter, director, cinematographer, camerawoman, gaffer, costumer, and makeup designer. She is the CEO and producer at EL’s Movies (also referred to as ELS Movies Global and EL’s TV). The company has employed over 200 young people in various creative and technical capacities.In 2025 she served as executive producer of the Nollywood drama Madam Hoha (directed by Evans Orji), which features Patience Ozokwor (Mama G) in the title role alongside Adesuwa herself and other cast members. The film explores themes of cruelty, karma, and community resilience. She is also associated with projects such as Blind Is Love.Beyond film, she serves as Director of Sales & Business Development at El’s Structures Limited, a real-estate company, where she contributes to brand building, sales strategy, partnerships, and market growth, drawing on her communication skills and network from the entertainment industry.

PERSONAL LIFE

She is married to Daniel Ogechi Udo and lives in the United Kingdom with her family. Her hobbies include cooking and making a positive impact on others. She is noted for her strong work ethic, teamwork orientation, and commitment to creating opportunities for others.

Adesuwa is a dedicated philanthropist and founder/president of EL’s Empowerment Foundation. The foundation focuses on empowering women, youths, children, people with disabilities, and the elderly through skills-acquisition programmes (baking, cooking, soap and paint production, etc.), material support, and economic empowerment initiatives.