Zubby Michael Explained

Azubuike Michael Egwu professionally known as Zubby Michael is a Nigerian film actor and film producer.^{[1] [2]} He is known for his roles in Three Widows, Royal Storm and Professional Lady. His first appearance was in the movie titled Missing Rib but known for The Three Widows where he played the lead role.^[3]

Life and career

Zubby was born on February 1, 1985, in Anambra State. He attended Nnamdi Azikiwe University where he obtained a degree in mass communication.^[4]

He began acting at a young age in Yola, the capital city of Adamawa State.^[5] His first movie appearance was in a movie titled Missing Rib but became popular for his lead role in The Three Widows. Zubby has appeared in several other films.^{[6] [7]}

Political career

On 25 November 2019, he was appointed into a political position as the special adviser on media to the Anambra State governor Willie Obiano.^{[8] [9]} He was awarded a certificate of recognition for his contribution to the City Radio 89.7 FM youth empowerment initiative in Anambra State.^[10]

Awards and nominations

Acting awards

!Year!Award!Category!Result

2019	City People Movie Awards	Best Actor of the Year (Igbo)[11]
	City People Movie Awards	Best Actor of the Year (English)[12]
	Nigeria Achievers Awards	Best Lead Actor of the Year (English)[13]
	South South Achievers Awards (SSA)[14]	Male Actor of the Year
2018	South East Entertainment Award	Movie icon of the year
	City People Movie Awards[15]	Best Actor Of The Year (English)
2015	Nigerian Entertainment Award[16]	Actor of the Year (Indigenous Films)
	City People Movie Awards	Best Supporting Actor of the Year (English)
2014	City People Movie Awards[17]	Best New Actor of the Year (English)
2011	Best Of Nollywood Awards (BON)[18]	Most Promising Act (male)

Other awards

!Year!Award!Category !Result

2020	South-East Beauty Pageant Organisation	Best Celebrity Politician of the Year	Won
2019	City People Movie Awards	Best Igbo Film of the Year (Eze ndi Ala)	Nominated
2018	The Nigerian MSMEs & Achievers Awards	Nollywood Personality of the Year	Won

Pictorials

!Year!Name of Magazine

2019

A New Touch of Africa (spring/summer 2019 edition)[19]

Interviews

!Year!Interview

2021	KingsPrimeTV [20]
2019	BBC news Igbo
	A New Touch of Africa

Selected filmography

! Year! Name! Role! Starring

2024	When Love Strikes		Ademola Adedoyin, Jimmie Akinsola, Bimbo Akintola
2023	The Bride Price	Aloysius	Akinola Akano, Adebayo Davies
2023	Onyeegwu	Alex	Toyin Abraham, Lateef Adedimeji, Adebowale Adedayo
2022	Brotherhood	Poison	Mercy Aigbe, Roland Akande
2022	The Wildflower	Johntana	With Toyin Abraham, Mojisola Adebanjo, Joy Adeyemi
2022	Passport	Terminator	Mercy Johnson, Daniel Abua, Lateef Adedimeji
2021	Bloody Doings	Ugonna	Starring Jerry Amilo
	Ponzi	Charles	With Anne Annex, Adebowale Adebayo
	My Village People	Bishop Divine	With Sophie Alakija, Fares Boulos, Nkem Owoh
2020	Omoghetto:The Saga	Azaman	Mercy Aigbe, Yewande Adebayo
	Identical Twins
	Bad Omen
	Burial Battle
	Audio Money
	Egg of love
2019	The Return of Dangote
	Our Father's Property	Ebuka
	Dying of Thirst	Uzor
	Blood Feud	Reuben
	Children obey your parents	Azubuike
	Hunchback Princess	Ugo
	Seed of Greatness	Agumba
	A Thousand War	Obidi
	G4 The Money Men	Obinwanne
	Flashback	Chris	Starring Rachael Okonkwo
	Seed of Deception	Chima
	Enemy of Progress	Uzondu
	Shameless Sisters		Starring Lizzy Gold
	Yahoo King	King Ezego
	Boy Makes Money	Uzodimma
	Son of No Man	Nnanna
	The Return of Eze Ndi Ala	Eze	Starring Ken Erics, Rachael Okonkwo
	Afraid to Fall	James
	Pains of the Orphan	Prince Chimaobi
2018	Throne of Terror
	Sound of Calamity	Prince Irudike
	Lack of Money	Joshua
	Hunted Bride	Prince Ahamefula	Starring Eve Esin
	Omenka	Prince Obieze Nnoruka	Starring Queen Nwokoye
	Yahoo Shrine	Jide
	Bastard Money	Lazarus
	Made in South	Edozie
	Anayo China	Anayo
	Wasted Authority	Collins	Starring Ngozi Ezeonu
	Youngest Wife	Festus
	The one man squad	Victor
	Mama		Starring Liz Benson
2017	Eze Ndi Ala in America	Eze	Starring Ken Erics, Rachael Okonkwo
	The King of Vulture (Eze K'udene)
	Mr Arrogant	Arinze
	The Return	Igwe Ufuma	Starring Chacha Eke
	War for love	Dennis	Starring Rachael Okonkwo
	Ozoemena Ozubulu	Ozoemena
	Adaure, My love	Izunna	Starring Rachael Okonkwo
	Sword of Justice	Prince Ogugua	Starring Ken Erics, Ngozi Ezeonu
2016	Family Matters (Akara Ayasago)	Tony	Starring Ebere Okaro
2015	1st Hit	Gallardo	Starring Nonso Diobi and Mayor Ofoegbu
	The Promise	Izu	Starring Chacha Eke
	Abba	Chibueze	Starring Queen Nwokoye
	Okada 50	Okada 50	Starring Ebere Okaro
	Compound fools	Ossai	Starring Kenneth Okonkwo, Yul Edochie Queen Nwokoye and Funke Akindele
	My love, my mother's wish	Ikechukwu	Starring Rachael Okonkwo
	Settle Me	Agozie	Starring Ken Erics, Ngozi Ezeonu
	The Struggle	Alfred	Starring Kelvin Books Ikeduba
2013	Cry of a Witch	Buike	Chiwetalu Agu, Chizzy Alichi
2009	Heavy Heart	Johnson	Pascal Chinedu, Halimar Abubakar
2007	Blood Apart	Johnpaul	Pat Asore, Oge Chukwuka

Notes and References

1. News: I nye Odumeje otito Chukwu, Chukwu eweere gị iwe – Zubby Michael. 22 November 2019. 12 December 2019. en-GB.
2. Web site: Zubby Michael: Check out photos of actor's newly completed mansion. 26 September 2018. Pulse Nigeria. en-US. 12 December 2019.
3. Web site: Tuface taught me humility – Zubby Michael, actor. 17 February 2017. The Sun Nigeria. en-US. 12 December 2019.
4. Web site: Nollywood Actor, Zubby Michzel, in Love With P Square's Little Sister Mary. Nigerian Voice. 12 December 2019.
5. Web site: 10 Nollywood Actors Who Started Out Well But Haven't Really Kicked On. 25 January 2018. Nigerian Entertainment Today. en-GB. 5 May 2019.
6. Web site: Tuface taught me humility – Zubby Michael, actor. 17 February 2017. The Sun Nigeria. en-US. 5 May 2019.
7. Web site: 12 Rising And Promising Nollywood Actors. 5 May 2019.
8. Web site: Obiano Appoints Actor Zubbby Michael As Special Adviser On Media. Alabi. Temitope. 25 November 2019. Information Nigeria. en-US. 12 December 2019.
9. Web site: Nollywood actor, Zubby Micheal gets political appointment. Nseyen. Nsikak. 26 November 2019. Daily Post Nigeria. en-US. 12 December 2019.
10. Web site: Black . Henry . 2022-02-02 . Atiku's Daughter, Nana Gives A Plot Of Land To Nolloywood Actor, Zubby Michael . 2024-06-13 . Nigeriafilms . en-US.
11. Web site: Nomination List for 2019 City People Movie Awards (Igbo). Salami. Oluwadamilare. 2019-10-04. City People Magazine. en-US. 2019-12-29.
12. Web site: Nomination List for 2019 City People Movie Awards (English). Salami. Oluwadamilare. 2019-10-04. City People Magazine. en-US. 2019-12-29.
13. Web site: Nigeria Achievers Awards/NWAA on Instagram: "Nomination Alert!! Dear highly esteemed nominee, this is to formally bring to your notice your nomination in this year's Nigeria Achievers…". Instagram. en. 2019-12-29.
14. Web site: Nominnees 2019 – South South Achievers Awards. en-US. 5 May 2019.
15. Web site: Nominees For 2018 City People Movie Awards [Full List]]. Reporter. 8 September 2018. City People Magazine. en-US. 5 May 2019.
16. Web site: Music stars bag nominations for NEA Awards. 12 June 2015. www.pulse.ng. en-US. 5 May 2019.
17. Web site: Judith Audu's Blog: City People Entertainment Awards 2014, Complete Movie Categories Nominees List.... Blog. Judith Audu. 9 June 2014. Judith Audu's Blog. 5 May 2019.
18. Web site: Ini Edo, Yemi Blaq to host BON awards. Eribake. Akintayo. 27 May 2011. Vanguard News. en-US. 5 May 2019.
19. Web site: A New Touch of Africa. A New Touch of Africa. en-US. 2019-12-29.
20. Web site: Zubby Michael "I Am Scared of Women" (Prime Talks on Kinsprimetv) - YouTube. 2021-02-11. www.youtube.com.