Julius Agwu (born April 7, 1973) is a Nigerian stand-up comedian,

actor An actor or actress is a person who portrays a character in a performance. The actor performs "in the flesh" in the traditional medium of the theatre or in modern media such as film, radio, and television. The analogous Greek term is (), li ...

, singer and MC. Julius Agwu is the MD/CEO of Reellaif Limited, music, and movie production company. He is also an entertainment consultant and motivational speaker. He is the producer behind comedy shows like Crack Ya Ribs, Laff 4 Christ's Sake and Festival of Love.

Early life and career

Born in Port-Harcourt, Rivers State south of Nigeria to Chief Augustine Amadi Agwu and Mrs Mary Agwu. He is the fifth child in a family of six children. He started his acting career on stage in the city of Port-Harcourt where he grew up. He acted in several television series and movies such as Torn (2013), A Long Night (2014) and After Count (2011).

Education

Julius Agwu started his education at Elementary State School and later UBE Primary School both in Choba, Port Harcourt,

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where he obtained his First School Leaving Certificate. After his primary school education he proceeded to Government Secondary School in Borokiri, Port-Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria and later completed his secondary school education in Akpor Grammar School in Ozoba, Port Harcourt, Rivers State obtaining his

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in the process. While he was in Akpor Grammar School in Ozoba, he was the Social Prefect and President of the Dramatic, Debating and Cultural Society. Upon the completion of his secondary school education, he later studied Theater Arts at Diploma level from the

University of Port Harcourt The University of Port Harcourt is located in Choba in Port Harcourt, Rivers state, Nigeria. It was established in 1975 as University College, Port Harcourt and was given university status in 1977. The University of Port Harcourt was rank ...

with specialization in acting and followed suit with a degree programme (BA) in directing in the same institution.

References

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