If you’ve been following my articles and news updates, you may recall that last month, August, Nollywood actor, Desmond
Elliot was named EDESON Nollywood Legend of the Month while in the month of July 2012, Sexy actress Halima Abubakar emerged EDESON’s first ever NOLLYWOOD LEGEND of the month.
Well, after much scrutiny in the industry, Veteran actor, Zack Orji has been chosen as the EDESON NOLLYWOOD LEGEND for the month of September 2012. He was chosen because of his reputation and contributions in the Nollywood Industry.
Zack Orji is a success and a force to reckon with. He has impacted positively to the society and he is one of the few actors that are maintaining a good family life.
The ideal of EDESON NOLLYWOOD LEGENDS is aimed at celebrating our indigenous talents in the Nollywood-sphere. Every month, EDESON Online NEWS scrutinizes Nollywood actors and chose anyone that is worthy to be THE LEGEND OF THE MONTH.
NOW Let’s go back to the man, ZACK ORJI.
Zachee Ama Orji popularly known as Zack Orji was born in Libreville, Gabon in the 1960s. He is a Nigerian actor, director, producer and filmmaker. He is a graduate of University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Having grown up in Cameroon, Benin and Togo he speaks both English and French fluently. His first movie was in 1991, which is titled 'Unforgiven sin'. Since then, Zachee Ama Orji has been starring in different movies and is now a Nollywood legend. He is married to Ngozi Orji and blessed with promising children.
NOW, Let’s talk about ZACK ORJI and his son, LEO,NEL ORJI.
<< Leo’Nel Orji Rise to Fame- The ZACK orji Connection>>
Zack Orji is not only a good actor but he is also a good father, he is the brain behind the rising success of his son, LEO’NEL ORJI. In a bid to make LEO’NEL relevant, Zack sent him to University of Bradford, United Kingdom where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies/Television.
Today LEO’NEL ORJI is now ready to pursue his dream in music. He has released two hit songs entitled, “Baby Joor and Rockstar” which are currently enjoying massive airplay in radio stations across the country.
Although, ZACK ORJI wanted his son to be an actor but LEO’NEL chose to be a musician, despite the deviation, ZACK still supports his son’s dream and has been promoting his music within and outside the shores of Nigeria.
LEO’NEL ORJI told our reporters that he is now mentally and physically ready for the challenges of Nigeria ’s music industry and with God on his side, He will make his mark the way his dad made his on the acting turf.
LEO’NEL also added that his mother is just spectacular in terms of her support for him. She went out of her way to be with him at the music shows he has played so far . His mother is his ‘home manager’ because she keeps him on the toes at home. In an attempt to take his music career to the next level, LEO’NEL ORJI is talking to some big superstars to have a collaboration in some of his new songs.
NOW, let me brief you about the Biography of Leo’Nel Orji.
Lionel Chukwuemeka Orji widely known as Leo’Nel Orji is a proud son of Nollywood Legendry actor, ZACK ORJI. He is an indigene of Enugu State in Nigeria but was born and raised in Lagos state. He later moved to the UK to further his studies at the University of Bradford where he studied Media Studies with television.
He has been singing from a tender age but decided to go into it properly in 2007 by recording his first song in the studio and since then, he has been working hard towards achieving his dream and also making good music. The rising act has performed at different places in the UK, and also in Nigeria; from Basketmouth’s Lord of the Ribs in Manchester to MI’s album launch party in Huddersfield to different places such as Sheffield, Leeds, Glasgow, Liverpool, Bradford, the ZAFAA award nominations in Lagos, the Global News Awards in Lagos among others.
QUESTIONS:
• Do you like Zack Orji’s Movies?
• How would you describe ZACK ORJI? Is he worthy to be crowned as EDESON NOLLYWOOD LEGEND?
• Have you listened to the songs of LEO’NEL ORJI?
• Which actor or Actress do you want Edeson Online NEWS to celebrate as the Nollywood Legend for the Month of October?
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