Julius Agwu (born April 7, 1973)// is a Nigerian stand-up comedian, actor, singer and MC.[1] Julius Agwu is the MD/CEO of Reellaif Limited, music, and movie production company. He is also an entertainment consultant and motivational speaker.[2] He is the producer behind comedy shows like Crack Ya Ribs, Laff 4 Christ's Sake and Festival of Love.[3][4][5]
Early life and career
editBorn in Port-Harcourt, Rivers State, south-south region of Nigeria to Chief Augustine Amadi Agwu and Mrs. Mary Agwu, Julius is the fifth child in a family of six children.[6] He started his acting career on stage in the city of Port-Harcourt where he grew up.[7] He acted in several television series and movies such as Badamasi (2021), Wives on Strike (2017), Dognapped (2017), Torn (2013), A Long Night (2014), After Count (2011) and Lagos Boys (2003).[8][9]
Education
editJulius Agwu started his education at Elementary State School and later UBE Primary School both in Choba, Port Harcourt, Rivers State where he obtained his First School Leaving Certificate. After his primary school education, he proceeded to Government Secondary School in Borokiri, Port-Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria and later completed his secondary school education in Akpor Grammar School in Ozuoba, Port Harcourt, Rivers State obtaining his West African Senior School Certificate in the process.[10]
While he was in Akpor Grammar School in Ozuoba, he was the Social Prefect and President of the Dramatic, Debating and Cultural Society. Upon the completion of his secondary school education, he later studied Theater Arts at Diploma level from the University of Port Harcourt with specialization in acting and followed suit with a degree programme (BA) in directing in the same institution.[11]
References
edit- ^ "RCCG to celebrate Julius Agwu's brain tumor recovery". March 30, 2018.
- ^ "Julius Agwu, Actor, Comedian, Nigeria Personality Profiles". www.nigeriagalleria.com. Retrieved 2020-05-27.
- ^ "I died but woke up on my way to mortuary –Julius Agwu". 10 February 2018.
- ^ "I didn't consult God before marrying ex-wife — Julius Agwu". The punch newspaper. Retrieved 20 August 2023.
- ^ "RCCG to celebrate Julius Agwu's brain tumor recovery". Vanguard newspaper. Retrieved 30 March 2018.
- ^ "Julius Agwu confirms split from wife". Pm newspaper. Retrieved 11 December 2022.
- ^ "How I sold pap to survive while growing up in Rivers village ― Julius Agwu". Vanguard newspaper. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
- ^ "Julius Agwu". IMDb.
- ^ "AY: I Want To Go To My Grave Without Talking To Julius Agwu, Basketmouth". Daily trust newspaper. Retrieved 19 July 2023.
- ^ "Julius Agwu was never on admission at UK hospital, Lewisham". The cable newspaper. Retrieved 29 August 2016.
- ^ "Julius Agwu, Actor, Comedian, Nigeria Personality Profiles". www.nigeriagalleria.com.
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