Okechukwu Anthony Onyegbule, popularly known as Okey Bakassi, was born on 23 October 1969.
Okey has made a career off stand-up comedy and acting in Nigeria. He clearly has done so well for himself – his numerous accolades attest to this fact. Check out these top facts you never knew about Okey.
Fact 1
Okey and his friends at university (River State University of Science & Technology) formed the very first theatre arts group in River State University -since they enjoyed acting.
Fact 2
Okey’s first acting break was in 1993. He played the minor role of a bodyguard in a series titled, ‘Fortunes’.
Fact 3
He studied agricultural engineering but had much interest in Theatre Arts.
Fact 4
Okey has an estimated net worth of $5million. This makes him one of the richest entertainers in Nigeria.
Fact 5
Okey had an idea for a comedy show. This idea birthed the now popular comedy show, ‘ Night Of a Thousand Laughs’.