His name is Augustine Okoye, born on 19th October in Enugu, Nigeria, into the family of Mr and Mrs Okoye Benjamin. His parents hail from Ihiala village in Anambra State. He is the second boy in a family of four children. After his primary and secondary education, Okoye Augustine Onyebuchi had his tertiary education at University of Nigeria Nsukka, where he obtained a BSc in Computer Science in 1995 before joining Nollywood in 2000. He has featured in over 70 movies and was nominated for Best Upcoming Actor in THEMA Award in the year 2000 for the movie “Blood of The Orphan” and Best Supporting Actor in Encomium Entertainment Award in 2009. After starring in a gay movie and playing the role to perfection, Okoye became an object of controversy, with many insinuating that the actor may very well be gay. Okoye in this encounter with Vanguard shares his experience and journey in the world of acting.
Seriously, are you gay?
For the fact that’s I recently played a role in a gay movie does not make me one. I am straight, I took the role because I wanted to prove to directors and producers that I can take any role and give my best in it . Fans has been saying congrats for a job well done. Please gays should stop harassing me because I am not a gay. I am not gay and I will never be gay
How about your NAFCA nominations?
I am glad that I am one of the actors that will be presenting an Award at Nollywood And Africa Critics Awards ( Nafca ) California, USA. which is coming up in September and I am very happy that one of my movies the New Skull was nominated and I was nominated as Best Supporting Actor.
How is life?
Life is good, we thank God.
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