Gregory Ojefua
Nigerian actor
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Gregory Ojefua (born on July 3) also known as Greg "Teddy Bear" Ojefua is a Nigerian actor, voice actor, and film producer.[1][2]
Gregory Ojefua | |
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| Citizenship | Nigerian |
| Alma mater | Adekunle Ajasin University |
| Occupations | Actor, voice actor, film producer |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Notable work | Gold Statue, It's Her Day, Dwindle, Òlòtūré |
Early life and education
Ojefua hails from Igueben, Edo State, Nigeria but was born in Lagos, Nigeria, where he completed his primary and high school education in his hometown before attending the Adekunle Ajasin University in Ondo State where he studied Business Management and Administration.[3]
Career
Ojefua started acting at a young age but professionally broke into the scene in 2015 with his performance in various television series and films. Ojefua has played numerous roles in both film and television. He gained recognition for his portrayal of Odumegwu Ojukwu in the short film The Encounter.[4][5]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes/Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Up Creek Without a Paddle | Asari Dokubo | Directed by Tarila Thompson, the cast includes; Van Vicker, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, Beverly Naya, and Michael Ihnow[6] |
| 2015 | The Banker | Obi | Directed by Ikechukwu Onyeka, other cast include; Belinda Effah, Mbong Amata, Seun Akindele[7][8] |
| The Encounter | General Emeka | Directed by Tolu Ajayi[9] | |
| 2016 | It's Her Day | Omonigho | Directed by Aniedi Anwah and produced by Bovi[10][11] |
| The Arbitration | Chijioke Utah | Directed by Niyi Akinmolayan, other casts include; Somkele Iyamah, Ireti Doyle, OC Ukeje and Beverly Naya[12][13] | |
| Just Not Married | Ekun | Directed by Uduak Obong Patrick, other casts include; Seun Aflabi, Ijeoma Grace Agu, Stan Nze and Rotimi Salami[14] | |
| Suru L'ere | Brume | Directed by Mildred Okwo, other casts include; Kemi Lala Akindoju, Rita Dominic, Seun Ajayi[15][16] | |
| Men in Trouble | Nick | Directed by Paul Omoruyi[17] | |
| Virgin Bride | Directed by Sobe Charles Umeh[18] | ||
| Jimi Bendel | D.P.O John | Directed by Ehizojie Ojesebholo[19] | |
| 2017 | Omoye | Reverend Father | Directed by Uche Chukwu, other casts include; Kiki Omeili, Rotimi Salami, Omobola Akinde[20][21] |
| The Women | Chubi Enweuzo | Directed by Blessing Effiom Egbe, other casts include; Rita Dominic, Kate Henshaw, Omoni Oboli, and Femi Branch[22] | |
| Bariga Sugar | Soldier | Directed by Ifeoma Nkiruka Chukwuogo, other casts include; Tina Mba, Lucy Ameh, Halima Olarewaju[23][24] | |
| Trace | Gebu | Directed by Olu Alvin, other casts include; Blossom Chukwujekwu, Bhaira Mcwizu, and Yvonne Enakhena[25][26] | |
| Pursuit | Directed by Fiyin Gambo[27] | ||
| The Panic Room Encounters | Chief Detective Tare | Directed by Wayde Wonder[28] | |
| 2018 | Oga Bolaji | Omo | Directed by Kayode Kasum, other cast include; Ikponmwosa Gold and Omowumi Dada |
| Nigerian Prince | Henry | Directed by Faraday Okoro, other cast include; Antonio J Bell, Chinaza Uche, Bimbo Manuel, Tina Mba | |
| 2019 | The Coffin Salesman | Uwem's Friend | Imoh Umoren[29] |
| Truth & Tidings | Emenike | Directed by Emeka Bishop Nwabunze, other cast include; Frederick Leonard and Rachel Oniga | |
| Three Thieves | Rukevwe's Boss | Directed by Udoka Oyeka, casts include; Angel Unigwe, Shawn Faqua, Enado Odigie, Odunlade Adekola[30][31] | |
| Gold Statue | Rambo | Director by Tade Ogidan, other cast include; Gabriel Afolayan, Kunle Remi, Richard Mofe-Damijo, and Sola Sobowale | |
| 2020 | Son of Mercy | Biggie | Directed by Amen Imasuen, cast include; Alex Ekubo, Linda Osifo and Kelvin Ikeduba |
| Soft Work | Nonso | Directed by Darasen Richards, cast include; IK Ogbonna, Alex Ekubo and Shaffy Bello | |
| Dear Bayo | Mugabe | Directed by Imoh Umoren, other cast include; Martha Ehinome and Kelechi Udegbe | |
| 2021 | Finding Forever | Kene | Directed by Emeka Madu, cast include; Mike Godson and Debby Felix |
| What Happened at St James | Directed by Marc Adebesin, cast include; Zack Orji, Ken Erics and Chimezie Imo | ||
| April Showers | Directed by Richards Omos-Iboyi, other cast include; Kunle Remi, Pere Egbi and Lilian Esoro[32] | ||
| Country Hard | Dinma's Landlord | Directed by Paul Utomi, other cast include; Theresa Edem, Timini Egbuson and Kehinde Bankole[33] | |
| Beautifool | Directed by Richard Omos Iboyi, other cast include; Kunle Remi, Tana Adelana and Kelvin Ikeduba | ||
| Collision Course | TARS Commander | Director by Bolanle Austen-Peters, other cast include; Chioma Chukwuka, Daniel Etim Effiong and Zainab Balogun[34] | |
| Dwindle | Oga Landlord | Directed by Kayode Kasum | |
| 2022 | The Hookup | Directed by Uyoyou Adia[35][36] | |
| Prayers For Nina | Directed by Kabat Esosa Egbon[37] | ||
| Inside Life | Directed by Clarence Peters, other cast include Jide Kosoko and Scarlet Gomez | ||
| Over Her Dead Body | Rasco | Directed by Sola Osofisan, other cast include; Nse Ikpe-Etim and Binta Ayo Mogaji[38] | |
| 2023 | Fill in Station | Cast include; Elma Mbadiwe[39] | |
| The Trade | Ebuka | Directed by Jadesola Osiberu, other cast include; Blossom Chukwujekwu, Angel Unigwe, Shawn Faqua, and Chiwetalu Agu | |
| Badcop | Juma | Directed by Abbey Abimbola, other cast include; Ali Nuhu, Etinosa Idemudia, Allwell Ademola, Geoff Andre Feyaerts | |
| This Is Lagos | Omo Dada | Directed by Kenneth Gyang, other cast include; Mike Afolarin, Gabriel Afolayan, Kate Henshaw, and Enyinna Nwigwe | |
| A Tribe Called Judah | Pluto | Directed by Funke Akindele, Adeoluwa Owu, Edited by Valentine Chukwuma[40] |
Awards and nominations
Ojefua got a nomination for Best Actor in a Drama at the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCA) in 2017, He was awarded Best Actor at the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) in 2023.[41][42][43]
