Amputated Nollywood Star Doris Samuel Akonanya Lands Her First Lead Role

Doris Samuel Akonanya, an amputee Nollywood actress who was involved in a ghastly motor accident as a teenager, is currently fulfilling her dream of becoming a star as she lands her first major lead role in a new movie “Susanna”.

Doris, who is referred to as a strong and determined lady that is passionate about acting by friends and family, is said to be a graduate of Theater Arts from Nnamdi Azikwe University.

Shot in the South-Eastern part of Nigeria, she worked alongside top Nollywood actors like Chinwe Owoh, Chiwetalu Agu and Harry B as she took to her Facebook to post some of the behind the scenes photos.

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