Nkechi Blessing Sunday // (born 14 February 1989)[1] is an America-based Nigerian actor, film producer, film director, and screenwriter, born and raised in Surulere, Lagos State. She produced her first movie, Omoge Lekki[2] in 2015, starring herself, alongside Yinka Quadri. In 2016, Omoge Lekki won MAYA Awards and she was nominated for Revelation of the Year at Best of Nollywood Awards.
Nkechi Blessing Sunday | |
|---|---|
| Born | Nkechi Blessing Sunday 14 February 1989 |
| Citizenship | Nigerian |
| Education | Olu Abiodun Nursery and Primary school Barachel Model College |
| Alma mater | Lagos State University Houdegbe North American University |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2008 |
| Known for | Kafila omo ibadan (2012) omoege lekki (2015) The Ghost and the Tout (2018) Fate of Alakada (2020) |
| Notable work | NBS Foundation Nkechi films production |
| Spouse | Single |
| Children | 1 |
| Mother | Gloria Obasi Sunday |
| Website | https://instagram.com/nkechi_blessing_sunday?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= |
She also serves as the director and chief executive officer of Nkechi films production, and NBS Foundation.[3]
Early life
editNkechi Blessing Sunday is from one of the communities in the 17 local government areas in Abia,[4] a State in the Southeast region of Nigeria. She had her primary education at Olu Abiodun Nursery and Primary school, Lagos and her secondary education at Barachel Model College, Lagos.[5] She did a six-month diploma in theatre arts at the Lagos State University, and studied International Relations at Houdegbe North American University.[6]
In 2008, after she graduated from Lagos State University, her friend "Kemi Korede" discovered Nkechi passion for acting and featured her in her movie "Omo Bewaji".[6] Omo Bewaji became a minor break for her career and led to her meeting with Emeka Duru, who offered her a supporting role in Emem Isong movie; Through The Fire & Entanglement in 2009.[6]
She rose to prominence in 2012, with a lead role on Kafila Omo Ibadan, after her meeting with the producer, Temitope Bali in South Africa, who offered her the role on Kafila Omo Ibadan.[6] On 1 February 2017, The Nigeria Carnival USA, unveiled her as one of its ambassadors at the second edition of the yearly Nigeria music, cultural and comedy event in the United States of America.[7] In 2018, she played the role "Dora" in the ghost film The Ghost and the Tout, which also landed her an award at the 2018 City People Movie Award for Most Promising Actress of the Year.[8] In 2020, Nkechi Blessing co-hosted[9] the 2020 edition of the African Entertainment Awards USA with Seun Sean Jimoh. Same year, she was in the cast of Fate of Alakada[10] as the character of Bisi. She starred with a lead role on Tanwa Savage, The Cleanser, Omo Emi, and Ise Ori, and a supporting role on Breaded Life, and Olori Amolegbe. She is a brand ambassador to Folasade Omotoyinbo’s poshglow skincare.[11]
Personal life
editDivorce rate is so high because people are ready for weddings, not marriage… Ya all waiting for me to post my wedding pictures before you believe I am married…LMAO! I NBS wants marriage and not a wedding ain’t ready to make my relationship your entertainment
On 10 June 2021, Nkechi Blessing, confirmed her marriage between her, and the Ekiti politician, Falegan Opeyemi David, after she shared photos from their wedding on his birthday via her Instagram Story.[12] On 23 September 2021, she lost her mum Gloria Obasi Sunday, while on the verge of launching her premium movies in Lagos biggest theatre.[13]
On 6 April 2022, Nkechi Blessing posted on her Instagram handle that she had ended her 10-month-old marital relationship with Falegan Opeyemi David. [14]
Filmography
editList of filmographies by Nkechi Blessing Sunday.
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Omo Bewaji | Drama | |
| 2009 | Through The Fire & Entanglement | Drama | |
| 2012 | Kafila Omo Ibadan | Drama | |
| 2015 | Omoge Lekki | Oluchi | Drama |
| 2016 | Fiditi | Chioma | Comedy |
| 2017 | Alakada Reloaded | Comedy film | |
| Yanga | Niniola | Drama | |
| Asiko-Time | Nkechi | Drama | |
| 2018 | The Ghost and the Tout | Dora | Ghost |
| Judasi | Ojooluwa | Drama | |
| Unsane | Esther | Drama | |
| Anniversary | Bose | Drama | |
| Olori Amolegbe | Iyalode Ladies | Drama | |
| Soulmate | Azeezat | Drama | |
| Jadesola | Mofe | Drama | |
| Fatherhood | Drama | ||
| Aye Sokunkun | Drama | ||
| Imoran Advice | Drama | ||
| Aje | Drama | ||
| Ebiti | Drama | ||
| Broken Soul | Tunrayo | Drama | |
| Orogun Aladie | Chioma | Drama | |
| Lekki Guyz | Joy | Drama | |
| Alagbawi 1 & 2 | Detective Ola | Drama | |
| Aje | Himan | Drama | |
| Ile Wa | Kate | Drama | |
| Duro | Nurse Tope | Drama | |
| Dokita Miracle | Cynthia | Drama | |
| Alaamu | Judith | Drama | |
| 2019 | Ise Ori | Drama | |
| Akwa Ndu | Ihuoma | Drama | |
| Wound | Rosemary | Drama | |
| Plastic Girls | Bolu | Drama | |
| Agidi Okan | Tunmise | Drama | |
| Olopa Olorun | Joke | Drama | |
| Babeje | Fadekemi | Drama | |
| Broken Crown | Sayo | Drama | |
| Hostel Babes | Drama | ||
| Akanda | Derayo | Drama | |
| Omo Emi | Funmi | Drama | |
| 2020 | Fate of Alakada | Bisi | Action Comedy |
| 2021 | Tanwa Savage | Ngozi | Comedy-Drama |
| The Cleanser | Thriller | ||
| Breaded Life | Risky Baby | Dramedy | |
| Amerah | Amerah | Drama | |
| 2022 | City Hustlers | Ramulta | Comedy |
| 2023 | Ada Omo Daddy | Ndidi | Drama / Thriller |
Produced
edit| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Omoege Lekki | Producer |
| 2018 | Judasi | Producer |
| Unsane | Producer | |
| 2021 | Amerah[15] | Producer |
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Event | Prize | Recipient | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Revelation of the Year (female) | Herself | Nominated |
| 2018 | City People Movie Award | Fastest Rising Actress of the Year (Female) | Nominated | |
| Most Promising Actress of the Year (Yoruba) | Nominated | |||
| Best Actress of the Year (Yoruba) | Nominated | |||
| Most Promising Actress of the Year (Yoruba) | Won | |||
| 2019 | Best Supporting Actress of the Year (Yoruba) | Nominated | ||
| 2020 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Actress in a Lead role –Yoruba | Nominated |
References
edit- ^ Adigun, Sunday (18 February 2019). "How NKECHI BLESSING Celebrated Her 30th Birthday". City People Magazine. Retrieved 8 May 2021.
- ^ "Why I gave Yinka Quadri a lap dance in Omoge Lekki — Nkechi Blessing". Vanguard News. 18 September 2015. Retrieved 7 May 2021.
- ^ "Star Actress, NKECHI BLESSING, Holds 3-In-1 Party". City People Magazine. 31 August 2019. Retrieved 8 May 2021.
- ^ Ukwuoma, Newton-Ray (9 February 2019). "With N500m, You Can Tame Me —Actress, Nkechi Blessing Sunday". tribuneonlineng.com. Retrieved 8 May 2021.
- ^ "Nkechi Blessing Sunday Biograph". FabWoman Magazine. 14 February 2020. Retrieved 8 May 2021.
- ^ a b c d Adigun, Sunday (3 September 2018). "How My Curvy Shape Has Boosted My Movie Career – Star Actress, NKECHI BLESSING". City People Magazine. Retrieved 8 May 2021.
- ^ Daniel, Eniola (February 2017). "Nigeria Carnival USA gets ambassadors". guardian.ng. Retrieved 8 May 2021.
- ^ People, City (24 September 2018). "Winners Emerge @ 2018 City People Movie Awards". City People Magazine. Retrieved 7 May 2021.
- ^ "Actress, Nkechi Blessing, Seun Jimoh unveiled as hosts of African Entertainment Awards USA 2020". Vanguard News. 16 December 2020. Retrieved 7 May 2021.
- ^ "Toyin Abraham features Sanyeri, Broda Shaggi in 'Fate of Alakada: The Party Planner'". Pulse Nigeria. 17 December 2019. Retrieved 7 May 2021.
- ^ People, City (7 October 2019). "Why Poshglow Is The No 1 Skincare Brand In NIGERIA – CEO, Yeye FOLASADE OMOTOYINBO Reveals". City People Magazine. Retrieved 8 April 2023.
- ^ a b Yinka, Ade (10 June 2021). "Nkechi Blessing finally shares wedding photos with her politician boyfriend". Kemi Filani. Retrieved 29 September 2021.
- ^ "How my mother died of stomach pain: Actress Nkechi Blessing mourns - P.M. News". P.M. News. Retrieved 29 September 2021.
- ^ "The Reason Why Nkechi Blessing and Her Husband Falegan Broke up". 7 April 2022.
- ^ "Nkechi Blessing Sunday Set To Release An Islamic Movie "Amerah"". TRYBE Movie Channel. 30 November 2020. Retrieved 8 May 2021.