Mike Godson Explained

Mike Godson
Birth Name:Michael Godson Ifeanyichukwu
Birth Date:10 October 1985
Birth Place:Kano State, Nigeria
Nationality:Nigerian
Education:Theater and Film Arts, University of Jos.
Alma Mater:University of Jos
Occupation:Actor
Years Active:2009–present
Notable Works:7 Books of Moses

Michael Godson Ifeanyichukwu, better known as Mike Godson (born October 10, 1985) is a Nigerian actor. He was born in Kano State, located in the northwestern region of Nigeria but hails from Imo State, southeastern Nigeria.

Early life and education

Godson studied at the University of Jos, Plateau State and holds a bachelor's degree in theater and film arts.[1]

Career

Mike Godson began acting in 2009 and has since become known for interpreting love roles in Nollywood. Godson has appeared in over 100 films. He has featured alongside actors such as Pete Edochie, Clem Ohameze, Kenneth Okonkwo, Van Vicker and John Dumelo. He got noticed in 2015 after he did the movie titled 7 Books of Moses.[2] In 2018, Godson signed a deal with a Bollywood production team linked to Zee World.[3] Godson invested in a venture business in 2018, which at the time exported agriculture products to Ivory Coast.[4] Although his acting career did provide him his basic needs, Godson has repeatedly suggested that it might not granted him financial security.[5] [6] He was appointed youth ambassador by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in 2015.[7]

Controversy

In April 2020, Godson was criticized for ridiculing poor Nigerians during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns.[8]

Filmography

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Is he the most handsome Nollywood so far?. https://web.archive.org/web/20140903184929/http://www.newsinnigeria.org/handsome-nollywood-far/. dead. 3 September 2014. News in Nigeria. 22 May 2014. 2015-03-01.
  2. Web site: NOLLYWOOD ACTOR MICHEAL GODSON SHOT DEAD ON MOVIE SET? [PHOTO]]. Talk Of Naija. 12 August 2015. 2015-03-01. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20150103165904/http://www.talkofnaija.com/entertainment/nollywood-actor-micheal-godson-shot-dead-on-movie-set-photo. 3 January 2015.
  3. Web site: Nollywood Actor, Mike Godson Signs New Deal with Bollywood. 2018-11-07. Modern Ghana. en.
  4. Web site: Actor, Mike Godson Ventures in Agriculture, Begins Export to Cote D'Ivoire. 2018-02-18. The Nigerian Voice. en.
  5. Web site: 2020-06-13. In Nigeria, Acting Provides for Basic Needs, Not Financial Security. 2021-12-31. THISDAYLIVE. en-US.
  6. Web site: It's hard surviving on acting alone – Mike Godson . 26 December 2021 .
  7. Web site: INEC Youth Ambassadors. INEC Nigeria. en.
  8. Web site: COVID-19 palliatives: Nollywood actor, Mike Godson under fire - P.M. News .
  9. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4653065/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1
  10. Web site: Augoye. Jayne. 2018-12-10. BON Awards 2018: Tope Oshin, Tana Adelana win big. 2021-10-09. en-GB.

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