Age, Biography and Wiki
Chiwetalu Agu was born on 1956 in Enugu State, Nigeria, is a Nigerian actor (born 1956). Discover Chiwetalu Agu's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 68 years old?
| Popular As |
Chiwetalu Agu |
| Occupation |
Actor |
| Age |
68 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
N/A |
| Born |
1956 |
| Birthday |
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| Birthplace |
Enugu State, Nigeria |
| Nationality |
Nigeria
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He is a member of famous Actor with the age 68 years old group.
Chiwetalu Agu Height, Weight & Measurements
At 68 years old, Chiwetalu Agu height not available right now. We will update Chiwetalu Agu's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Chiwetalu Agu's Wife?
His wife is Nkechi
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Nkechi |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
5 |
Chiwetalu Agu Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Chiwetalu Agu worth at the age of 68 years old? Chiwetalu Agu’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from Nigeria. We have estimated Chiwetalu Agu's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Actor |
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Timeline
Chiwetalu Agu (born 1956) is a Nigerian actor.
He won the 2012 Nollywood award for 'best actor in indigenous movie (non-English speaking language)'.
His usage of specific language slangs, phrases or clichés in many films has made him uniquely a household name in Nigeria and among Nollywood fans in general.
While asserting that comic genres is a unique vehicle in projecting Nigerian culture globally as well as establishing the Nollywood brand, Agu is listed as one of the outstanding comedians who have contributed to the development of Nollywood comic genres by Prof. Femi Shaka of the University of Port Harcourt.
Agu is married to Nkechi and has three sons and two daughters.
Agu's versatility dates back to the transition of Nigerian television soap operas to Nollywood movies.
Before the inception of Nollywood, about 31 years ago, television soap opera was the order of the day and Agu featured in Nigerian Television Authority Channel 8 Enugu's Ikoro, produced by Joe Onyekwelu.
He also featured in ETV Channel 50, now ESBS.
in soaps like Baby Come Now and Ripples (in Lagos), produced by Chico Ejiro's brother, Zeb; in the latter he played the character of Chief Abunna.
There is a record of at least about 150 movies in which Agu has been cast.
Agu has raised controversies with comments where he has said that he will act for a good price and described the sexual harassment alleged in Nollywood as an issue with a general phenomenon.
He added "Nollywood actresses are well endowed".
See also interview in The Daily Independent.
On 7 October 2021, Chiwetalu Agu was arrested by soldiers at Iweka Bridge in Onitsha, and spent a night in custody before the National President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria secured his release from the Nigerian Army after questioning.
He was arrested after he was spotted wearing an outfit depicting the flag of Biafra.
