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Elijah Ogann Anighoro
Born
1983-08-06 (age 42)
Place of Birth
Lagos, Nigeria
Occupations
Actor, Producer, Writer, Model, Creative Artiste
Alma Mater
Abia State University
Also known as
Elijah Ogann, Chukwuebuka
Biography
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).
Filmography
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Chaos Next Door
2026
Roles in Chaos Next Door
- Played the character of Iyke.
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Roles in A Place In Your Heart
- Played the character of Tife.
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Roles in Special Assistant
- Played the character of Isaac.
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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