Enyinna Nwigwe has worked alongside some of the most respected producers and directors in Nigeria, Africa and beyond. He graduated with a degree in Economics from the University of Calabar, Nigeria. Where he began his career in the arts and modeling.
He made his first acting debut in “Wheel of Change” (2004). Enyinna adapted to more roles in the industry through his endearing character and optimal physique. His career propelled after his role in Wheel of Change, and it launched him to take on a range of characters between the year 2000 and 2010, such as the lead role in Amata’s “Mary Slessor” in (2004), the flirty bachelor in “Bachelors” (2006), the role of a gay attorney in “Reloaded” (2007), Black Gold (2012), Turning Point (2012), Silver Rain (2015) and many more.
Enyinna starred in a political thriller, “Black November (2014)” alongside Oscar winner, Kim Basinger, Mickey Rourke, Vivica A. Fox, Akon, Wyclef and Anne Heche. It was this film that introduced him to the American audience and world stage. His most recent and record-breaking film “The Wedding Party” (2016) is the highest grossing West African film to date (N400 million). It is needless to say that the Wedding Party 2 might soon shatter this record after the thriller made N73 in its opening weekend.
Photo Credit: Enyinna Nwigwe
