Zeal Chigozie Atuanya (born on 13 September 1980, Aba, Abia State) is a

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and entrepreneur.

Early life and education

Chigozie Atuanya was born in Aba,

Abia State Abia State ( ig, Ȯha Abia) is a state in the South-East geopolitical zone of Nigeria, it is bordered to the north and northeast by the states of Enugu, and Ebonyi, Imo State to the west, Cross River State to the east, Akwa Ibom State to the ...

but hails from Agu-Ukwu Nri in

Anambra State Anambra State is a Nigerian state, located in the southeastern region of the country. The state was created on August 27, 1991. Anambra state is bounded by Delta State to the west, Imo State to the south, Enugu State to the east and Kogi State ...

. He holds a B.Sc. in

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from Enugu State University of Science and Technology.

Career

He made his screen debut in a 1998 film titled ''King Jaja of Opobo'' and has since gone on to produce and star in several films. He was once a model for Delta Soap, appearing in one of their television commercials.

Selected filmography

*''Rattle Snake 3'' *''Evil Forest'' *''Ladies Men'' *''Ladies Gang'' *''Heavy Thunder'' *''Touch and Follow'' *''Sweet Potato'' *''Double Slap'' *''Royal Palace'' *''

Chetanna ''Chetanna'' is a 2014 drama film directed by Ikechukwu Onyeka and produced by Chigozie Atuanya. Background ''Chetanna'' is an Igbo language film shot in Enugu State, Southern Nigeria. It was screened at the 2014 World Igbo Festival of Arts an ...

'' *'' Brother's Keeper''

Awards and nominations

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