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In this post, you will see the Nollywood Actor Chigozie Atuanya’s Biography And Net Worth, his age, family, house, Cars, marital status, kids, and other interesting facts you probably don’t know about him, so keep reading.
Chigozie Atuanya whose real name is Chigozie Zeal Atuanya is a Nigerian actor, producer, Director, businessman, Model and a great Television personality.
He is the CEO of Skybridimpex roof, his roofing business and is also the owner of UncleLalaTv.
Chigozie Atuanya Date Of Birth And Age
He was born on September 13th, 1980 in Aba, Abia state, south East Nigeria. Chigozie Atuanya is currently 44 years old.
Chigozie Atuanya Origin
He hails from Nri, Nri kingdom,Akamkpisi Agbani Village, Nri, Aniocha LGA,in Anambra State but was born in Abia state.
While his mother is from Agukwu in Nri. Nri is a small town. Chigo is an igbo by tribe and speaks his native Language fluently together with the English language.
Chigozie Atuanya Parents
Chigozie was born into the family of Elder / Mrs Dominic Nonyelum Atuanya of Agu-Ukwu Nri in Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State.
His father popularly called (Nnabuenyi) died on 5th February 2015 after a brief illness.
Chigozie Atuanya has six brothers with no sister, his elder brother, named Charles Atuanya and a younger brother named Emie, who is a songwriter and producer and others.
He was very excited to have a baby girl as his first child because he grew up among his six brothers.
Chigozie Atuanya Education
This handsome actor completed both his primary and secondary school education in Aba, Abia state where he obtained both his First School Leaving Certificate and West African Senior School Certificate.
After this, he proceeded to Enugu State University of Science and Technology, in Enugu state, where he obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration.
Chigozie Atuanya Career
Chigo joined Nollywood, the Nigerian movie industry In 1998. He began to attend movie auditions, accepted to take and feature in many minor movies roles until he became famous.
He rose to fame after acting in the Nollywood hit movie titled, King Jaja of Opobo.Since then Chigozie has acted and has also produced many Nollywood films.
He acts mostly in action and romantic movies alongside top actors like Yul Edochie, Chacha Eke, Chika Ike, Queen Nwokoye, and others.
Some of his romantic and action movies include, Ladies Men, Touch and Follow, Double Slap, Chetanna, Brother’s Keeper, etcetera.
Chigozie was honour with a chieftaincy title Oyi Na-atu Mba 1″ Of Igboland by Igwe JN Gwuye for his tremendous efforts in promoting the Igbo language home and abroad.
Especially when his self-produced movie, titled Chetanna made history in the United States and Anambra State.
For being honoured, he promised to keep doing his best to uphold the culture and tradition of his people.His movie Cheetanna was the first igbo movie to be premiere abroad.
Chigozie Atuanya Marriage
This handsome Nollywood star got married to his long time Abuja based girlfriend, Jennifer Obianuju Oranika traditionally on 31st March 2013,and also held their white wedding On August 3rd, 2013,
Afterwards, the couple welcomed their first child, a cute baby girl On Saturday September 6th, 2014 in a Chicago Hospital .
Chigozie Atuanya’s wife, Jennifer, is a graduate of Law from Igbinedion University, Edo state.
She is the daughter of Chief G. .C Oranika ( Ochendo Of Abatete , Onwa Idemmili), a one-time director of the Federal Capital Development Agency (FCDA)..
They met at her cousin’s marriage few years ago and it was love at first sight.
Chigo is a jealous lover who believes that being jealous shows that you hold what you have in high esteem and wouldn’t want any intruder around.
And maintains that even God doesn’t want us worshipping other gods because he is a jealous God.
He also believes in the importance of is saying “I am sorry” in a relationship,because these 3 words heal every wound, reveals genuine humbleness and re-affirms one’s commitment to his or her partner.
Chigozie Atuanya Children
Atuanya has only one child for now who’s name is ChiKaima Atuanya. Chikaima means (we only Know God).
The actor was very happy to have a baby girl in their family because he grew up with his six brothers.
Chigozie Atuanya Networth
He has an estimated net worth of $800,000 and is one of the richest actors in nollywood.
Chigozie Atuanya Lifestyle
This cute Nollywood actor is a man of class and swag. He loves quality wears so much.
Chigozie Atuanya Endorsement Deals
He was a one time model for Delta Soap, and appeared in one of their television commercials.
He was also unveiled as a royal dream insecticide brand ambassador.
Also In August 2023, Chigozie Atuanya and Racheal Okonkwo were made brand ambassadors for Luter,Luter is an anti-malaria drug made by Phamatex Nigeria Limited a leading pharmaceutical company in Nigeria.
The excited Chigozie said this and I quote
“I am someone who believes in action, and I must say that I’m ready to take up this mantle. I will do what is right to make sure that we deliver. We’ll pass the message to wherever they really want us to take it. Thank you very much.”
Chigozie Atuanya Awards
Chigozie Atuanya, was honoured with Miles Star Excellence Award for his excellent contribution to Nollywood the Nigerian movie industry.
Chigozie Atuanya House
Chigo is a proud Landlord in lagos precisely on Lagos Island.
He had lived in the city for over 18 years now and doesn’t fail to testify that Lagos has favoured him.
Atauanya revealed that he loves the hustling spirit of Lagos.
Chigozie Atuanya Cars
Chigozie Atuanya drives around in many luxurious cars that befit his celebrity and businessman status. These are some of the cars I am talking about.
Chigozie Atuanya Controversy
Two fake pages was created on Facebook with Chigozie atuanyan’s photos and name but he quickly notified his fans that he wasn’t the owner.
He wrote: “Please, my people beware of these two fake Facebook accounts. I’m not from Imo State, neither do i live nor base there, biko.
They have been scamming and defrauding my innocent fans of their hard earned money in the guise of making them popular.
My hand no dey ooo. I have reported to Facebook million times, but they refused to act up.
One of them has been toasting girls up and down, asking them to meet ‘him’ in a hotel.
They go and end up been robbed off all they have. This is ridiculous! Please, kindly help spread the word. Thank you my people!”
Over the years, Chigozie has maintained a clean name in the industry, no baby mama drama, cheating or flaiting on set. He doesn’t combine business with pleasure.
For those looking for Chigozie Atuanya’s phone number, am sorry to be the one to tell you that you can’t get it from any where on the internet for security reasons. All you have to do is to follow him on his social media Handles.
Chigozie Atuanya Social Media Handles
These are the legit handles to follow, his instagram page name is atuanya chigozie, and he has over 400 thousand followers so far on this verified instagram page. .
His Facebook page name is Chigozie Atuanya, he equally has over 400 thousand follower with the blue tick.
His tiktok account name is @Zealchigozieatuanya. Choose any of this social media handles and follow him to get his latest post and updates.
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