Biography
Udoka Oyeka is a Nigerian-American actor, director, and producer known for his impactful storytelling in Nollywood. Born in Dallas, Texas, he moved to Nigeria at age two and later returned to the U.S. to earn an accounting degree from the University of Texas at Arlington. A theater elective ignited his passion for acting, leading him to study at the Theresa Bell Actors Studio. Oyeka's directorial debut, ZR-7: The Red House Seven (2011), was followed by acclaimed works like Down and Out and Living Funeral, both earning Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards nominations. His filmography includes Three Thieves (2019) and The Razz Guy (2021).
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | AMVCA 2 | Best Movie Director | Nominee |
Filmography
Cast in movies
| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Kofa | acting | — |
| 2019 | Coming from Insanity | acting | — |