Nkechi Blessing Sunday is an award-winning, talented Nigerian Nollywood actress known for her in-depth acting skills.
She is an American based Nigerian Actor, Film Producer, Film director, and Writer who was born and raised in Surulere, Lagos State.
Below are 10 things Nigerian women should know about the outspoken lady:
1. Nkechi Blessing Sunday was born on February 14, 1989.
2. She is a native of Abia State in the South East region of Nigeria.
3. She had her primary education at Olu Abiodun Nursery and Primary school, Lagos and her secondary education at Barachel Model College, Lagos.
4. She did a six-month diploma in Theatre Arts at Lagos State University, and studied International Relations at Houdegbe North American University.
5. In 2008, after she graduated from Lagos State University, her friend “Kemi Korede” discovered Nkechi passion for acting and featured her in her movie “Omo Bewaji”. Omo Bewaji became a minor break for her career and led to her meeting with Emeka Duru, who offered her a supporting role in Emem Isong movie; Through The Fire & Entanglement in 2009.
6. She rose to prominence in 2012, with a lead role on Kafila Omo Ibadan, after her meeting with the producer, Temitope Bali in South Africa, who offered her the role on Kafila Omo Ibadan.
7. On 1 February 2017, The Nigeria Carnival USA, unveiled Nkechi Blessing as one of its ambassadors at the second edition of the yearly Nigeria music, cultural and comedy event in the United States of America.
8. In 2018, she played the role “Dora” in the ghost film The Ghost and the Tout which also landed her an award at the 2018 City People Movie Award for Most Promising Actress of the Year.
9. In 2020, Nkechi Blessing co-hosted the 2020 edition of the African Entertainment Awards USA with Seun Sean Jimoh. She was in the cast of Fate of Alakada as the character of Bisi.
10. Nkechi Blessing also serves as the Director and Chief Executive Officer of Nkechi films production, and NBS Foundation.
She has a two year old son called King Elijah Success who is popularly known as Novah Success. The little boy has a huge number of followers on social media and has already an ambassadorial deal.
