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Raymond Okafor
Place of Birth
Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria (grew up); Orumba South local government area, Anambra State, Nigeria (origin)
Occupations
Actor
Years Active
2019 - Present
Alma Mater
Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Anambra State; Benin Film Academy, Igbinedion University, Okada, Edo State
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Biography
Is a Nollywood actor known for The Hyena's Kingdom
EARLY LIFE
Raymond Okafor grew up in Benin City, lived with his grandmother in a village in Anambra State, and did business in Akure before settling in Lagos.
CAREER
Raymond Okafor is a Nollywood actor known for films such as 'A Good Man' (2023), 'Kiss or Kill' (2024), 'The Last Survivor' (2024), 'Osato' (2023), 'Almost' (2022), 'Destiny' (2022), 'Celebrity Crash' (2022), 'Missing' (2021), 'Blood of Enogie' (2021), and 'The Hyena's Kingdom'. He faced challenges early in his career due to his height and financial constraints but persevered with the support of his cousin. His acting career gained recognition around 2019.
PERSONAL LIFE
Raymond Okafor is known as the tallest man in Nollywood, standing at 6.8ft. He views his height as both a blessing and a challenge, attracting attention but also leading to difficulties with transportation in his early career.
Filmography
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Sacred Mission
2026
Roles in Sacred Mission
- Played the character of UMA.
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Let Heaven Fall
2026
Roles in Let Heaven Fall
- Played the character of KING.
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Clap Back
2025
Roles in Clap Back
- Played the character of Joe.
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No Where To Hide
2025
Roles in No Where To Hide
- Played the character of Jide.
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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