Nigerian born Hollywood actor Ofu Obekpa, who is currently in the country to promote his new flick, Klippers, has revealed that he had earlier tried to run away from acting.

Speaking at the premiere of the movie at Ozone Cinema, Yaba, Lagos on Thursday, Obekpa who hails from Benue State and has starred in movies like ‘Captain America: Civil war’, and ‘Black Panther’ said acting runs in his family.

“I’ve been acting for a long time. My mum used to be an actress. My sister studies theatre. I think it’s a family thing. I literarily ran away from it. But it’s like I’m coming to full circle right now. Life is funny as it is. I never thought I was going to be an actor but here I am now. I went to film school, taking advice from my dad, to add more production value to myself and learn the whole craft of movie making. So, that’s how I know how to edit, write, direct and all that good stuff.”

‘Klippers’ is about an assassin sent by his employer to kill his ex-wife. In his quest to accomplish the task, the assassin develops a fondness for his target. His employer then sends another hit man who has a scary success record of getting the job done. A series of events triggers a face off and the race to stay alive begins. In the movie, Ofu stars alongside WWE legend Kevin Nash, formerly known as Diesel,

Nigerian international seasoned actor, Conphidance, and Robert Pralgo.

Speaking about the feedbacks he has been getting, Obekpa said it’s been love.

“All these people telling me congrats, I’m really happy,” said Obekpa who has worked on several American movies, television productions and has shot some documentaries.

“It’s great. I enjoyed it. Hard work pays.”

The actor also said he hopes the Nigerian audience would accept his movie. After its Nigerian run, ‘Klippers’ which is powered by Skyrunner Productions will also be watched in Czech Republic, Japan, France, Russia, Poland, Brazil and Spain.

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Ok

I sabi guy Na, Na from my papa mama sister family. I remember those days in the village. Obekpa my guy.

Abeg who get him number, I need find my lost family member

Let me buy land

1zynnvn:
I sabi guy Na, Na from my papa mama sister family. I remember those days in the village. Obekpa my guy.

Let me build one bungalow here

Great one, haven't noticed him though.

great feat

Benue Amaka!

Lemme Park my bicycle n Buy a land here

Which captain America? Which Black panther? Cartoon?

Yeah... He has actually made the Idoma clan proud. He is the Great-great grand son of Ochuole, who was banished from her clan for stealing Bush rat from the Kings Palace, who then fled to far away Ugaga, and got married to Idoko the great hunter.. Together they bore His Great Grand father, who gave birth to his Grand father and my own Grand-father, he is my Dad's cousin, and has made the family proud.

Congrats Uncle.

Speaking at the premiere of the movie at Ozone Cinema, Yaba, Lagos on Thursday, Obekpa who hails from Benue State and has starred in movies like ‘Captain America: Civil war’, and ‘Black Panther’ said acting runs in his family.

I'm so going to watch black panther again to confirm

Ermmm....I don't remember seeing this guy in any of those movies...

That's IK now

I see a lot of people saying they dont know him... How would you know him if you have not watched the ghanian version of black panther?
Nonsense

Maybe Na waka pass im do.


I need to watch the movies again

So he's d actor in klippers. Saw d advert, looks good, like an upgrade from typical nollywood

I saw related on this website. Thanks a lot though!

You funny ooo

emmyid:
Yeah... He has actually made the Idoma clan proud. He is the Great-great grand son of Ochuole, who was banished from her clan for stealing Bush rat from the Kings Palace, who then fled to far away Ugaga, and got married to Idoko the great hunter.. Together they bore His Great Grand father, who gave birth to his Grand father and my own Grand-father, he is my Dad's cousin, and has made the family proud.

Congrats Unlce.

proudly idoma

emmyid:
Yeah... He has actually made the Idoma clan proud. He is the Great-great grand son of Ochuole, who was banished from her clan for stealing Bush rat from the Kings Palace, who then fled to far away Ugaga, and got married to Idoko the great hunter.. Together they bore His Great Grand father, who gave birth to his Grand father and my own Grand-father, he is my Dad's cousin, and has made the family proud.

Congrats Uncle.

You try.

He was a production assistant in the movie. He didn't have an acting role in captain America.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3498820/fullcredits?ref_=tt_cl_sm#cast

He is from Otorkpo in Benue state

He didn't act any of those movies you listed...

I didn't hear "Igbo actor" or "Yoruba actor" , neither did I hear "Hausa actor"

But "Nigerian actor"

Shame on us name checkers!

Me inclusive!

good luck to him, he kinda reminds of that french actor Djimon Hounsou -he need all the help they can get because their films normally head for the dvd slot after a few days of release.

kevin Nash,alongside steve austin are also finding out how hard it is to break into the hollywood A list.

PROUDLY OYI IDOMA!

1zynnvn:
I sabi guy Na, Na from my papa mama sister family. I remember those days in the village. Obekpa my guy.

still waiting for wen u go ask for assistance......