Elijah Ogann Anighoro

EARLY LIFE

Elijah Ogann Anighoro was born on August 6, 1983, in Lagos, Nigeria. He comes from a mixed Nigerian background with Urhobo, Igbo, and Itsekiri roots, plus some German ancestry. He pursued higher education, earning a degree in Economics from Abia State University followed by a master's in Business. He developed a passion for the creative arts and entered the entertainment industry as a multi-talented performer.

Elijah Ogann Anighoro is a versatile creative who has written, developed, and acted in several pacesetting TV shows and movies in Africa. He has also appeared in high-profile commercials in London/United Kingdom. His known acting credits include, Friends Only (2021), Easter Desire (2025), Money Miss Road (2022), I Don't Care (2022 short film).

CAREER

Elijah Ogann Anighoro is a multi-talented creative in the Nigerian entertainment sphere. He began his career as a writer for TV shows such as Tinsel, Hustle, and The Johnsons. He transitioned into acting, making his mainstream Nollywood debut less than three years prior to February 2022 in the movie 'Find Me A Man,' which he co-wrote, starring alongside Princess Shyngle. He subsequently worked with Jackie Appiah and appeared in his own script 'Ruby'. Other notable projects include 'Blind Voice' with Efe Irele and Tina Mba, and an unreleased movie directed by Desmond Elliot. He is also actively working on a music album. He has written, developed, and acted in several pacesetting TV shows and movies in Africa, and has appeared in high-profile commercials in London/United Kingdom. His known acting credits include Friends Only (2021), Easter Desire (2025), Money Miss Road (2022), and I Don't Care (2022 short film).