Kingsley Nkemjika Abasili // (born June 30, 1984[1]) is a Nigerian actor and lecturer at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Anambra State, Nigeria.[2] He is known for his striking resemblance to veteran actor Pete Edochie.[3] Both actors are from Anambra State but they are not related.[4]
Kingsley Abasili | |
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| Born | Kingsley Nkemjika Abasili 30 June 1984 |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Alma mater | University of Port Harcourt Ebonyi State University |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2019-Present |
| Known for | Resemblance to Pete Edochie |
| Awards | Anambra through a lens recognition award |
Biography
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Abasili is from Igbo-Ukwu, a town in Aguata local government area of Anambra State in the Southeastern region of Nigeria.[5] He was born in Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria.[5]
Education
editHe has a bachelor's degree in Public Administration, from Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki.[5] On March 25, 2017, he convocated alongside other postgraduate students in the department of Political and Administrative Studies - International Relations (master's degree), faculty of Social Sciences, University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State.[6]
Career
editIn 2019, Abasili attracted media attention for his resemblance to the veteran actor Pete Edochie. Abasili looks like the younger version of Edochie and has been called his doppelganger.[4]
Subsequently, Abasili joined the Nigeria film industry in the same year and has since featured alongside Nollywood actors such as Gentle Jack and Emmanuel Ehumadu, known as Labistar.[3] In 2019, he featured in Try Me as School Principal in Mark Angel's short comedy skit alongside Dominion Uche and others.[7]
Filmography
edit| Date | Title | Genre | Role | Selected cast | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Throne of Madness | Drama | Ichie Odinaka |
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[8] |
| 5G Network | Drama | Derrick |
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[9] | |
| Unroyal | Comedy Romance |
Elder in Council | [10] | ||
| Behind the Chaplet | Drama | Presido |
|
[11] | |
| 2019 | Try Me | YouTube Video Short Comedy |
School Principal |
|
[7] |
| 2020 | Anambra Through a Lens | Talk show | Guest | [12] |
Recognition
editAbasili was invited to the Akaraka event as a guest and was honored with a recognition award by Anambra Through a Lens in 2020 alongside other recipients, including Chief Press Secretary to Anambra state Governor and Sir James Eze.[13] Honourable Commissioner for Youth and Digital Economy, Hon. Afam Mbanefo presented the award to the recipients.[1][14][15]
Publications
edit- Glocalization and the Politics of Poverty Alleviation in Nigeria's Covid-19 Era[16]
References
edit- ^ a b "Nollywood Actor, Kingsley Abasili is plus one today". 2020-06-30. Retrieved 2021-11-25.
- ^ "Kingsley Abasili". scholar.google.com. Retrieved 2023-04-14.
- ^ a b "Pete Edochie's Look-alike Joins Nollywood | Nigeria Newspaper - Latest Nigeria News paper". www.nigerianewspaper.com.ng. Retrieved 2021-11-25.
- ^ a b Durojaiye, Seun (2019-01-03). "Actor Pete Edochie's lookalike spotted in Port Harcourt". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 2021-11-25.
- ^ a b c "Nollywood Actor Kingsley Abasili to attend Anambra Through a lens". 2019-12-28. Retrieved 2021-11-25.
- ^ "31st Convocation ceremony- Award of degrees and prices" (PDF). University of Port Harcourt: 384. 2017-03-05.
- ^ a b Try Me: Mark Angel Comedy Episode 229 (Short 2019) - IMDb, retrieved 2021-11-25
- ^ Throne of Madness (2020) - IMDb, retrieved 2021-11-25
- ^ Olisemeka, Val Sunny; Moses, Wisdom (2020-12-21), 5G Network (Drama), retrieved 2021-11-27
- ^ Unroyal (2020) - IMDb, retrieved 2021-11-25
- ^ Behind the Chaplet (2020) - IMDb, retrieved 2021-11-26
- ^ Straight Talk with Benneth (TV Series 2020– ) - IMDb, retrieved 2021-11-25
- ^ Okafor, Izunna (2020-02-11). "Akaraka Photo Exhibition Showcases Anambra's Beauty And Scenic Sites". P.M.EXPRESS. Retrieved 2021-11-27.
- ^ Uwandu, Elizabeth (2020-01-29). "Akaraka sets to promote cultural heritage, tourism via exhibition of over 100 images of Anambra City". Vanguard (Nigeria) News. Retrieved 2021-11-27.
- ^ Okafor, Izunna. "Akaraka Exhibition Showcases Anambra's Beauty Through Photos". Nigerian Voice. Retrieved 2021-11-27.
- ^ Chioke, Stephen Chinedu; Umeokafor, Chibuike Chris; Abasili, Nkemjika Kingsley (2021). "Glocalization and the Politics of Poverty Alleviation in Nigeria's COVID-19 Era". International Journal of Public Administration and Management Research. 7 (3): 22–30. ISSN 2350-2231.
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