Zachee Ama Orji
Birth: 1960 (Libreville, Gabon)
Nationality: Nigerian
Occupation: Actor, Director, Producer, Filmmaker, Preacher
Spouse: Ngozi Orji
Children: 3
Zachee Ama Orji, a veteran Nigerian actor, director, producer, and filmmaker, was celebrated for his remarkable contributions to Nollywood. Born in Libreville, Gabon, Orji spent his formative years in Cameroon, Benin, and Togo, where he honed his fluency in both English and French.
Orji pursued his higher education at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, in Enugu State, before venturing into the world of cinema. His cinematic journey began in 1991 with his debut in “Unforgiven Sin,” where he landed the lead role without auditioning, as revealed in an interview with Nollywood Post.
Since his debut, Orji has become a revered figure in Nollywood, earning the status of a legend through his diverse roles in various films. Beyond acting, Orji is also recognized as a singer and a preacher, having found solace and purpose in spreading the word of God.
Married to Ngozi Orji and blessed with three children, Orji has made significant contributions to the Nigerian film industry. In 2000, he ventured into directing with “WEB,” a movie that garnered acclaim, winning the Best Collaborative Film at the Ghana Awards in 2001.
Orji’s influence extends beyond the realms of entertainment. In 2022, he publicly declared his support for Tinubu’s presidential bid in the 2023 elections, showcasing his active engagement in political discourse.
Filmography:
- Living in Bondage (1992)
- Iva (1993)
- Living in Bondage 2 (1993)
- Glamour Girls (1994)
- Nneka the Pretty Serpent (1994)
- Rattle Snake (1995)
- True Confession (1995)
- Brotherhood of the Darkness (1995)
- Blood on My Hands (1996)
- Deadly Passion (1996)
- Glamour Girls 2 (1996)
- Silent Night (1996)
- Love in Vendetta (1996)
- Abandon (1997)
- Blood Money (1997)
- Blood Vapour (1997)
- Desperate & Dangerous (1997)
- Dead End (1997?)
- Deadly Affair II (1997)
- Garbage (1997)
- Golden Fleece (1997)
- Diamond Ring 2 (1998)
- Evil Men (1998)
- Karishika (1998)
- Sakobi 2: The Final Battle (1998)
- Witches (1998)
- Day of Reckoning (1999)
- Endtime (1999)
- The Bastard (1999)
- Asimo (1999)
- The Visitor (1999)
- Lost Hope (2000)
- Fire Dancer (2001)
- Hatred (2001)
- Late Arrival (2001)
- Mothering Sunday (2001)
- Mothers Cry (2001)
- Days of Glory (2002?)
- Bonds of Tradition (2004) (also director)
- Games Women Play (2005)
- Women’s Cot (2005)
- Chameleon (2006)
- Light Out (2006)
- The Blues Kingdom (2007) (director only)
- Land of Shadow (2010) (also director)
- Head Gone (2015?)
- Brothers of Faith (2016?)
- Three Wise Men (2017)
- Code Wilo (2019)
- Our Jesus Story (2020)
- Sweet Face (2020)
- Big Town (2021)
- Love Castle (2021)
- Blood Sisters (2022)
