Biography
Ken Erics (born February 28, 1985), whose real name is Ekenedilichukwu Ugochukwu Eric Nwenweh, is an award-winning Nigerian actor, musician, television producer, and writer.
He started his career in acting in 2001, and since 2001 till date, Ken Erics has featured in over a hundred movies, released ten singles, produced over five films, and author a book.
Besides being an actor or writer, he has engaged in some charitable and organized events and touching several lives through his engagement.
| Ken Erics: History, Bio, Photo | |
| Full Name: | Ekenedilichukwu Ugochukwu Eric Nwenweh |
| Stage Name: | Ken Erics |
| Born: | 28 February 1985 |
| Age: | 36 years old |
| Place of Birth: | Kano, Nigeria |
| State Of Origin: | Enugu State |
| Nationality: | Nigerian |
| Parents: | Eric Chukwuemeka Nwenweh, Grace Ifeyinwa Nwenweh |
| Children: | N/A |
| Height: | N/A |
| Siblings: | N/A |
| Girlfriend • Wife: | Rachael Okonkwo (rumored), Onyi Adada (m. 2017) |
| Occupation: | Actor • Filmmaker |
| Net Worth: | $800,000 – $1 million |
Early Life
Ken Erics was born in Kano State, Northwest Nigeria, in 1985. He hails from Enugu State.
He is the sixth of seven children of Eric Chukwuemeka Nwenweh and Grace Ifeyinwa Nwenweh, but he is originally from Anambra State.
Since his childhood days in Kano, he has been showing the vast talents he possesses.
He was the best of his class in primary school before he left Kano to Onitsha.
Education
The talented actor, Ken Erics had his primary education at Binta Mustapha Science Nursery and Primary School, Kano, and his secondary education at Dennis Memorial Grammar School (DMGS) Onitsha, Anambra State.
He got admitted into the prestigious Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, where he graduated with a degree in Theatre Arts. Ken holds a master’s degree in Theatre and Film studies.
Career
XYZ can date Ken Erics‘ acting career back to 2001 when he was still a first-year student at Nnamdi Azikwe University.
Ken Erics got his first movie role in the Chris Ubani directed ‘direct-to-DVD movie, ‘Holy Prostitute,’ where he played a minor role as a medical doctor. Since he showed his acting talent, Ken Erics has featured in over a hundred movies and has personally produced over six films.
As a prolific writer, Ken Erics first published work Cell 2, which was the talk of the town when it was released. As a singer, Ken Erics has released over ten singles, making him a complete entertainer that can write, act and sing.
Filmography
- Holy Prostitute
- Silence of the gods
- Eran and Erak
- Evil intention
- Gold, not Silver
- A Better Tomorrow
- Days of Gloom
- The Illiterate
- Release me, oh Lord
- Father Muonso
- Burning Bridges
- Sugarcane
- Trials of Igho
- Echoes of Love
- Omalicham
- Almost Perfect
- Within these walls
- Valerie
- The Vengeance
- Okafor’s Law
- Crossed Path
- What Lies Within
- Omugwo
- Body Language
- The Bridge
- Fate of Amanda
- You Are My Light
- Love Melody
- Ordinary Fellows
- Discography
- Inozikwa Omee (2018)
- Thank You, Baba (2019)
- Mama (2019)
- Many Mysteries (2019)
- Sugarcane Baby (2019)
- Pretence (2019)
- Anom Gi N’aka (2019)
- Love is Life (2019)
Social Media
Ken Erics has many followers on his Instagram and Twitter page. He can boast over 2.3 Million followers on Instagram and over 73K followers on Twitter.
- Instagram handle – @KenErics
- Twitter handle – @Kenerics
Personal Life
The talented actor, Ken Erics had a struggling background which made him struggle a lot before coming to the limelight.
He was quoted to have said that he slept in a car park in Lagos when things when getting hard for him then, but today, he is a millionaire with a lot of impact on society.
The charming actor, Ken Erics is yet to get married; Sources rumored some months ago that he was dating another actor, Rachael Okonkwo. The two parties later debunked that he had nothing with Rachael Okonkwo but the rumored. Ken Erics is presently based in Nigeria.
Ken Erics is married to his long time girlfriend, Onyi Adada. The marriage took place in 2017. Their wedding was attended by notable individuals from the industry.
Net Worth
Ken Erics is one of the most loved Nigerian actors in the Nollywood scene, Ken Erics is estimated to be blazing with a net worth between $800,000 – $1 million.