Emma Ehumadu
Emma Ehumadu
Emma Ehumadu (Age 45 years old) is a movie producer, movie director, television personality and philanthropist.
Early life
Emma was born in Anambra State, south-eastern part of Nigeria. He started acting in primary school where he participated in stage play and drama.
Relationship
Emma Ehumadu is married to a European based Nigerian lady Amaka Linsy Ikemefuna, aka “Dunno”. The marriage ceremony took place at Obosi in Anambra State and was attended by various notable personnel in Nigeria. Their marriage is blessed with a cute son – Denzel Ehumadu who is currently eight years old.
Education
Emma had his primary and secondary education in Lagos and obtained both his first school leaving certificate and secondary education certificates. Thereafter, he obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication at Lagos State University.
Career
Emma Ehumadu's professional acting career began in 2000 when he joined Nollywood. He started out small, just like everyone going into something new, he took on minor roles but later rose to fame, taking major lead roles in movies.
He has shared scenes with the likes of Jim Iyke, Zubby Michael, Ernest Asuzu, Sylvester Madu, Junior Pope Odonwodo, Jerry Amilo and many others. Emma has featured in over several Nollywood movies including; “The Mafia”, “The Assassinator”, “Men in Action”, “Four Sisters”, “Labista”, “Gangster Paradise” and many more. His breakthrough in his career came in the movie he was features in with “Labista”, a Nollywood blockbuster movie where he played the role of a hitman.
The miracle
Emma Ehumadu almost lost his life in 2014 in a motor accident while acting a robbery scene in Asaba, Delta State. He was in the vehicle with Sylvester Madu and Jim Iyke as the driver, however, the artists survived the accident without harm.
Awards
Throughout his career, Emma Ehumadu has won several notable movie awards.
He won the; “Most promising actor in Nigeria – City People Entertainment Awards”, “Best actor in a leading role – African Movie Academy Awards”, “Best actor of the year – African Magic Viewers Choice Awards”, and “Most prominent actor in Nigeria – best of Nollywood”.