Kelvin Ikeduba Biography, Education, Career, Controversies, And Net Worth

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Kelvin Ikeduba born on August 21, 1976, is a Nigerian actor known for his versatility in the Nigerian movie industry. He gained recognition in 2014 when he won the award for Best Cross-Over Actor at the Yoruba Movie Academy Awards (YMAA). Kelvin Ikeduba has appeared in both Nollywood movies, where English is predominantly spoken, and Yoruba-speaking movies produced by the Yoruba movie industry of Nigeria.

Although originally from Delta State, Ikeduba was born in Ebute-Meta, Lagos State, a southwestern region of Nigeria mainly inhabited by the Yoruba-speaking people. He grew up in Olokodana Street in Ebute-Metta, Lagos, where he spent his childhood and adulthood. He comes from a family of six, with two male and two female siblings, along with his parents. Ikeduba is the eldest among his siblings.

Kelvin Ikeduba Profile

Name	Kelvin Ikeduba
Real Name	Kelvin Ngozi Ikeduba
Date of Birth	21 August 1976
Age	47 years
Tribe	Igbo
State of Origin	Delta State
Nationality	Nigerian
Occupation	Actor
Religion	Christianity
Marital Status	Married
Net Worth	$350,000
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Educational Background

Kelvin Ikeduba received his primary and secondary education in Lagos State, Nigeria. However, in his pursuit of a university degree, he relocated to Benin City in the south-south geopolitical zone of Nigeria. He enrolled at the University of Benin, where he studied Economics and obtained a B.Sc. degree.

Career

Kelvin Ikeduba made his debut in the Nigerian movie industry in the year 2000. Initially, he stumbled into acting when he accompanied a friend to an audition and decided to audition himself. To his surprise, he was successful and landed a movie role.

Over the years, Kelvin Ikeduba has showcased his versatility by appearing in both Nollywood movies, where English is commonly spoken, and Yoruba movies produced by the Yoruba movie industry in Nigeria. Ikeduba’s ability to communicate effectively in Nigeria’s three major languages, namely Yoruba, Hausa, and Igbo, along with English, has been instrumental in his career.

Kelvin Ikeduba has gained recognition for his linguistic skills, which have allowed him to seamlessly transition between different movie industries within Nigeria. Ikeduba has often been typecast as the “Bad Boy” in the Nigerian movie industry due to his appearance. In numerous movies, he has portrayed antagonistic characters, earning him the reputation of playing the role of the villain.

Controversies

Kelvin Ikeduba has been at the centre of a few controversies throughout his career. In 2019, he took to social media to express his disappointment with some of his colleagues in the Nigerian movie industry for not supporting the late actor, Muna Obiekwe, during his battle with kidney disease. Ikeduba criticized the lack of solidarity and called for unity among actors in times of need.

Kelvin Ikeduba Social Media Handles

Kelvin Ikeduba can be found on social media @kevinikeduba.

Personal Life

Kelvin Ikeduba was born on 21 August 1976 in Ebute-Meta, Lagos State, Nigeria. He hails from Delta State and is the firstborn child in a family of four children. Ikeduba spent his formative years in Lagos, specifically on Olokodana Street in Ebute-Metta. He is happily married with children, but there is no information regarding his wife and children.