Sambasa Nzeribe (born Chiedozie Nzeribe Siztus) is a Nigerian film and television actor, model and entertainer.

Background

He hails from

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 St ...

of Nigeria.

Career

He has featured in a lot of successful Nigerian movies, including '' A Mile from Home'' (2013) ''Out of Luck'' (2015), '' Just Not Married'' (2015), ''A Soldier's Story'' (2015), ''Hotel Choco'' (2015), ''The Wedding Party'' (2016), ''The Island'' (2018), ''Slow Country'' (2018), ''

Elevator Baby ''Elevator Baby'' is a 2019 Nigerian drama thriller film directed by Akay Mason and produced by Niyi Akinmolayan. It was produced by Niyi's production company Anthill Studios, and stars Toyin Abraham, Timini Egbuson, Sambasa Nzeribe, Samuel Olat ...

'' (2019), ''Kasala'' (2018) and '' The Ghost and the Tout'' (2018).

Award

In 2016, he won his second consecutive

AMVCA ''Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards'' (AMVCA) is an annual accolade presented by MultiChoice recognizing outstanding achievement in television and film. The inaugural Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards ceremony was held in Lagos, Lagos State ...

for "Best Actor in a Drama".

Filmography

* '' A Mile from Home'' (2013) * ''Out of Luck'' (2015) * '' Just Not Married'' (2015) * ''A Soldier's Story'' (2015) *''Hotel Choco'' (2015) * ''The Wedding Party'' (2016) *'' My Wife & I'' (2017) *''The Island'' (2018) * ''Slow Country'' (2018) * ''

'' (2019) *'' Kasala'' (2018) *''

Coming From Insanity ''Coming from Insanity'' is a 2019 Nigerian crime drama film directed and written by Akinyemi Sebastian Akinropo. It stars Gabriel Afolayan, Damilola Adegbite, Dakore Akande, Wale Ojo and Bolanle Ninalowo. The film was released on 14 June 20 ...

'' (2018) * '' The Ghost and the Tout'' (2018) * Four Crooks And A Rookie (2011)

Personal life

Sambasa grew up in a rough environment, having lost his father early on. He grew up in Isolo,

Lagos State Lagos State ( yo, Ìpínlẹ̀ Èkó) is a state in southwestern Nigeria. Of the 36 states, it is both the most populous and smallest in area. Bounded to the south by the Bight of Benin and to the west by the international border with Ben ...

. He developed the passion for acting while growing up, and was very active with the church choir and drama groups.

Awards and nominations

References

Living people 21st-century Nigerian male actors Nigerian male film actors Nigerian male television actors Nigerian male models Nigerian entertainers Year of birth missing (living people) Male actors from Anambra State Male actors from Lagos State Igbo actors Nigerian film award winners Actors from Anambra State {{Nigeria-actor-stub