Kanayo O. Kanayo

Kanayo O. Kanayo
MFR
Kanayo O. Kanayo at the Aka Ikenga dinner event in Lagos, Nigeria, 2008
Born
Anayo Modestus Onyekwere

(1962-03-01) 1 March 1962 (age 62)
Mbaise, Imo State, Nigeria
Alma materUniversity of Lagos, University of Abuja
Occupation(s)Actor, Lawyer
Years active1982- till date
SpouseNneka Onyekwere (married 1999–present)
Children4
AwardsAMVCA Best Actor in a Drama

Anayo Modestus Onyekwere MFR[1][2] // ⓘ popularly known as Kanayo O. Kanayo // ⓘ (born 1 March 1962)[3] is a Nigerian actor and lawyer.[4] In 2006, he won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for his performance in the movie Family Battle.[5][6]

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  2. ^ "Official Website". kanayookanayo.com. Archived from the original on 1 July 2010. Retrieved 18 January 2011.
  3. ^ AMatus, Azuh (2 March 2007). "Why Nollywood must recapitalise – Kanayo O. Kanayo". Daily Sun. Lagos, Nigeria. Archived from the original on 4 March 2007. Retrieved 18 January 2011.
  4. ^ Okporu, Rachel (26 January 2022). "'This is disgusting' Actor Kanayo O. Kanayo dragged after rubbishing s€x for role claims in Nollywood". Kemi Filani News. Retrieved 14 March 2022.
  5. ^ "AMAA 2006 - List of Winners". Africa Movie Academy Awards. Archived from the original on 12 February 2008. Retrieved 11 September 2010.
  6. ^ "Kanayo O. Kanayo Celebrates His 59th Birthday (Photos) – Igbere TV". igberetvnews.com. Retrieved 23 July 2022.