Ken Eric is a multi-talented Nigerian entertainer with an estimated net worth of $600,000 (₦252,198,000.00).
Ken Erics Biography and Net Worth
Ken Erics Biography and Early Life
Ekenedilichukwu Ugochukwu Eric Nwenweh, also known as Ken Erics Ugo or just “Ken Erics”, was born on February 28th, 1985 in Kano State, Nigeria.
His parents, Mr. Eric Chukwuemeka Nwenweh and Mrs. Grace Ifeyinwa Nwenweh have seven children, and Ken is the sixth child.
Ken hails from Enugwu-Ukwu, Anambra State, Nigeria. Ken had his primary and secondary schooling at Binta Mustapha Science Nursery and Primary School, Kano State, and Dennis Memorial Grammar School (DMGS), Onitsha, respectively. He loved art so much that he became so committed to it.
Ken proceeded to Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, and obtained a degree in Theatre Arts. He didn’t stop there, however, and also holds a Master’s degree in Theatre Arts.
Ken Erics Career and Net Worth
Ken began his acting path in his first year at university by acting in his debut movie role as a medical doctor in the movie “Holy Prostitute”. He appeared in three scenes in the movie.
After graduating from the university, Ken attended auditions and got some other cameo roles in home movies. His movie role as “Ugo” in the movie “The Illiterate” shot him to stardom and opened up more movie role opportunities in the Nigerian movie industry.
Ken is also a prolific writer whose works have achieved remarkable success.His work “Cell 2” gained traction in universities and polytechnics in stage productions and academic programs.
The multi-talented entertainer is also good with musical instruments like guitar and keyboard. He once owned a musical band that produced a number of original movie soundtracks.
Ken has appeared with popular movie stars like Ngozi Ezeonu, Yul Educhie, Desmond Eliot, Chinwetalu Agu, Regina Daniels, and more.
Ken has got a lot of credits and recognition, and some of them are listed below:
- 2014 City People Entertainment Award for Best Supporting Actor
- At the 2014 Prominent Awards, he was named Best Lead Actor in the United States.
- The Best Lead Actor award at the 2015 City People Entertainment Award
- Best Actor at the 2017 People’s Entertainment Awards 2017.
- At the 2018 Golden Globes, he was nominated for Best Supporting Actor.
Ken is also a singer, and his melodious voice is very soothing. In December 2018, Ken released his debut music single “Inozikwa Omee” and it gained a lot of listens and appraisals.
The multi-talented artist has no intention of slowing down and, for the record, is doing extremely well in the Nigerian entertainment industry.