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Chris Okagbue
Born
1987-06-23 (age 39)
Place of Birth
Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria
Occupations
Model, Movie Producer, Reality Tv Star, Tv Presenter
Alma Mater
University of Lagos
Also known as
Okechukwu Christopher Ofala Okechukwu Okagbue
Biography
EARLY LIFE
Chris Okagbue (born Okechukwu Christopher Ofala Okechukwu Okagbue, 23 June 1987) is from Onitsha in Anambra state. He is a twin and was born into the royal family of the former Obi of Onitsha, the late H.R.H. Obi Ofala Okechukwu Okagbue and Ogechukwu Clara Okagbue. He has an elder sister, Sandra Okagbue, a twin brother Christian, and three younger sisters, Jane, Christabel and Bella. He has a degree in sociology from the University of Lagos.
CAREER
Chris Okagbue began his journey in the entertainment industry in 2004 as a model at the age of 17, appearing in commercials for brands like Cadbury Plc, MTN, Nigerian Breweries, Coca-Cola and Airtel. He moved into acting in 2007 with a part in the TV series The Station, followed by The Maze. He also had a short spell as a TV presenter. His breakthrough in acting came with the role of Emil Haruna in the M-NET TV series Tinsel. He made his first appearance in a cinema film with a small role in A Wish, followed by Playing Safe. His biggest role is as the lead character in Lotanna. In 2012, Okagbue was made a brand ambassador for Passion Energy Drink. He was also announced as an official Festival Ambassador for the Nollywood Travel Film Festival in 2018. He won season 8 of the reality show Gulder Ultimate Search in 2011, receiving seven million Nigerian naira, an SUV, and a ₦500,000 wardrobe allowance. He returned to Gulder Ultimate Search season 9 as a Gatekeeper.
PERSONAL LIFE
Okagbue has an unreserved love for the city of Paris and French people in general. He explained in an interview with The Punch newspaper about his experience during a family vacation to France that he believes Paris is called the 'City of Love' because the French people are friendly and romantic.
Filmography
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Roles in If Wall Could Speak
- Played the character of Okslade.
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Roles in Behind Holy Doors
- Played the character of Mr Britus.
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Strong
2026
Roles in Strong
- Played the character of Sota.
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Fanta Money
2026
Roles in Fanta Money
- Played the character of Kosi.
Box Office
Weekly Top Grossing1
3 Cold Dishes
₦5,331,351.00
Week 51
2
Gingerrr
₦12,727,775.00
Week 47
3
Gingerrr
₦21,139,500.00
Week 46
4
The Herd
₦16,977,673.00
Week 46
5
3 Cold Dishes
₦15,261,240.00
Week 46
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