Ken Erics- 10 Fascinating Facts About The Actor

The multi-talented Nigerian actor, writer, producer, and singer Ken Erics is one among many talents in Nollywood who have worked really hard to make a difference in the movie industry.

Ken Erics gained fame after he appeared in the movie, the illiterate as Ugo. Ever since he has continued to bless the screens with his acting skills and has even won several awards for his incredible acting and writing as well.

Ken Erics began his acting career in 2001 and had his first work as a writer published for use in several Nigerian tertiary institutions. He has acted alongside top actors like Desmond Elliot, Yul Edochie, Chinwetalu Agu, and many others.

Ken Erics’ Profile

• Full Name : Ekenedilichukwu Ugochukwu Eric Nwenweh
• Date of Birth: 28 February 1985
• Place of Birth: Kano State, Nigeria
• Nationality: Nigerian
• Occupation: Actor, Writer, Singer, and Producer
• Years Active: 2001- to date
• Marital Status: Divorced (M. 2017-2018)

Here Are 10 Fascinating Facts about Ken Erics

1.  Ken Erics’ Early Life and Background

Ekenedilichukwu Ugochukwu Eric Nwenweh is also known as Ken Erics was born on February 28, 1985, in Kano, Kano State in northern Nigeria to Eric Chukwuemeka Nwenweh and Grace Ifeyinwa Nwenweh.

His parents are both from Enugwu-Ukwu in Anambra state. He was raised in Kano alongside his six other siblings. He attended Binta Mustapha Science Nursery and Primary School, Kano and Dennis Memorial Grammar school (DMGS) Onitsha, Anambra State.

He later graduated with a degree in Theatre Arts from Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra state. He also earned a master’s degree in Theatre and Film Studies.

2. He has Been Acting for Close to Two Decades Now

Ken Erics began his acting career in 2001 while he was still in the university. The first movie he featured in is Holy Prostitute where he played a minor role as a medical doctor.

He then began to attend auditions and luckily for him he got a few roles before he landed his first hit movie.

For the past two decades, Ken Erics has appeared in quite a good number of Nollywood movies as well as Igbo language movies. Some of the movies he has starred in are:

·         A Better Tomorrow(2011)

·         Evil Intention(2010)

·         Silence Of The Gods (2006)

·         Days Of Gloom (2011)

·         Eran And Erak (2007)

·         Okafor’s Law (2016)

·         Crossed Path (2017)

·         Omugwo (2017)

·         Ordinary Fellows (2019)

3.  He has a Few Awards and Nominations to His Name

Ken Erics has been recognized for his outstanding performance both on stage and screen. In 2014, he won the award for The Best Supporting Actor at the City People Entertainment Award and later won the Best Lead Actor at the Afrifirmo Awards in the United States.

In 2015, erics won The Best Lead Actor at the City People Entertainment Award, and in 2017, he won The Best Actor of the Year at the City People Entertainment Awards.

4.  Ken Erics Released His First Single in 2018

The multi-talented actor is an occasional singer. He also plays the guitar and keyboard quite well. During his early years, he had a musical band before he decided on his career as an actor.

The actor cum singer released his first single titled Inozikwa Omee in 2018.

5.      Ken Erics has Produced Some Original Movie Soundtracks

As a singer, Erics has not just featured in movies but has also helped produce some original movie soundtracks which have been used in some Nollywood movies.

6.      The Actor’s Marriage Lasted For Only a Year

Ken Erics has been married before. He married his lover, Onyi Adada in a traditional ceremony in December 2017. Their wedding pictures flooded social media before it was reported that the marriage only survived for one year.

There were speculations that Ken Erics and his ex-wife only dated for one month which might have led to the divorce. The real reason for their separation was not shared but sources said his ex-wife reported he was abusing her physically even before they got married and she had thought he would stop.

Ken Erics kept everything about his marriage private until March 2019 when he announced they had separated due to some irreconcilable differences.

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7.      Ken Erics’ Net worth

The actor has acquired quite a lot from his career as a singer cum actor. His income keeps increasing by the day not just from his career but from his other side investments as well. Even though there is no reliable information about his net worth, it is speculated that Ken Erics is worth about $900,000 to $1.8 million.

8.      Ken Erics’ Height, Weight, and Body Measurements

The actor has good looks no wonder he is often referred to as the ladies’ man in the industry. Judging from the way he looks, Ken Erics is above average even though he has not revealed details about his height and weight.

9.  He was Allegedly Called Gay

After he separated from his wife, she began to grant interviews regarding their failed marriage. Onyi Adaba even said that Erics is gay. This allegation was made after she said her ex-husband never slept with her before and during their short-lived marriage.

She also claimed that he only married her to cover up his sexual orientation. The actor never responded to any of these allegations.

10.  Rumors about Him and Rachel Okonkwo

Ken Erics was rumored to be having an affair with an actress, Rachel Okonkwo. The latter was even accused of being the reason Erics’ marriage failed.

The beautiful actress Okonkwo refuted the news about her affairs with her colleague. None of these actors have affirmed the rumors about their relationship.