Benson Okonkwo

• Benson Okonkwo is an actor and a model from Enugu Ukwu in Njikoka local government, Anambra state.

• He tells Nollywoodgossip: “I have featured in about 30 movies and still counting.”

• He says: “I have been acting since 2008 till date, although I have not been consistent.”

• He says: “The names of some of my movies are War in the palace, A better tomorrow, Strippers in love, Total love, Indian doctor, No man’s land, Evil mission, and World of prince”

• He says: “I have modeled for top brands like Zain telecommunication, Wema bank, Rainbow net, and Gold circle condom.”

• “I intend to open a modelling agency and a clothing line called Mr packaging.”

• “I love modelling. In fact, I started it when I was just 16.”

• “Modelling is good, less stressful and it pays better.”

• “You know when you’re still upcoming as an actor it takes some time to break in.”

• “I have done 11 movies since January this year.”

• “I just finished a movie with Uche Nancy in Asaba.”

By Sandra Oyeudo (Downtown With Sandra).

Please kindly introduce yourself to our users.

I’m Benson Okonkwo, an actor and a model. I’m a graduate of business management, from a Christian family of 6, four boys, no girl. My hobbies are dancing, swimming and acting. I’m from Enugu Ukwu in Njikoka local government, Anambra state. I love fashion a whole lot. I have featured in about 30 movies and still counting. I have been acting since 2008 till date, although I have not been consistent. The names of my movies are War in the palace, A better tomorrow, Strippers in love, Total love, Indian doctor, No man’s land, Evil mission, World of prince and more.

I have modeled for top brands like Zain telecommunication, Wema bank, Rainbow net, Gold circle condom, etc. I intend to open a modelling agency and clothing line called Mr packaging, in other to help upcoming models to achieve their dreams. I’ll love to act In Hollywood in years to come.

My favourite colors are red and blue. My favorite food is rice with chicken. My form of exercise is jogging and swimming… that’s how I maintain my physic. I’m not single, I’m in a relationship.

Tells us more about your career as a model and an actor.

I love modelling. In fact, I started it when I was just 16. Modelling is good, less stressful and it pays better. You know when you’re still upcoming as an actor it takes some time to break in. Although they don’t pay up comers well but with time the lord is our power. But as for modelling, once it is one Billboard job, you’ll start laughing to the bank. Modelling and acting is what I have passion for. Another thing that gives me joy is when I meet a fan and they tell me that they love my movies.

What are you working on at the moment?

I have done 11 movies since January this year. And I’m still doing more. Our lord has been faithful. I currently finished a movie with Uche Nancy in Asaba. It’s a royal movie and will soon hit the market. I also will be working with Solo Amaco soon in Asaba, it’s a campus movie. That’s all for now.

Tell us something about Nollywood of today.

Well for our Nollywood of today, our scriptwriters are doing well. Our directors of photos (DOPs) are doing well. Better equipment is being used. Even locations look great. The costumers too are doing a great job. I know that with time we’ll be greater than Hollywood. I love my job.

Nollywoodgossip wishes you the best.

Thank you very much and Good luck to you all too.

Benson Okonkwo

Benson Okonkwo