Biography
Kehinde George (born on 7 December 1978) known professionally as Kenny George is a popular Nigeria, UK-based Nollywood movie actress, filmmaker, and entrepreneur.
She was born on the 7th of December, 1978 in Nigeria’s famous city, Lagos State.
The movie actress comes from the Christian home of Mr. and Mrs. Adebayo George.
Kenny George also happens to be the third child in a family of 6 children, her mum was an entrepreneur while her dad worked with DFA (Defunct Nigeria Airways).
Kenny George | |
---|---|
Kenny George: History, Bio, Photo | |
Wiki Facts & About Data | |
Full Name: | Kehinde George |
Stage Name: | Kenny George |
Born: | 7 December 1978 (age 45 years old) |
Place of Birth: | Lagos, Nigeria |
State Of Origin: | Lagos State |
Nationality: | Nigerian |
Twin Sister: | Taiwo George |
Twin Brother: | Taiwo Ibikunle (Not True) |
Siblings: | Taiwo George |
Boyfriend • Husband: | Married |
Parents: | Mr & Mrs Adebayo George |
Occupation: | Actress • Entrepreneur |
Net Worth: | $500,000 |
Early Life
Born to Southwestern Nigerian parents, Kenny George was conceived in 1978 on the 7th of December. She hails from the Yoruba-speaking tribe of Nigeria. The beautiful actress whose featuring in movies can be traced to Yoruba is from Lagos State.
Kenny George was born to Mr. and Mrs. Adebayo George whose backgrounds are staged in Lagos, a southwestern state in Nigeria. Since she grew up in a southwestern state with an entertainment-loving family, thus she developed a zeal for acting.
Actress, Kenny George coincidentally shares her birthday with Nollywood actor, Taiwo Ibikunle, which has led to people referring to Taiwo Ibikunle as her twin brother. However, Taiwo Ibikunle has a twin brother, also the same thing can be said about Kenny George who also has a twin sister whose name is Taiwo George. She once shared a photo of her twin sister while they were still very young.
Education
Kenny George started her primary school education at the United Nations African Primary School, after which she attended Command secondary school located in Ipaja, Lagos State, Nigeria.
Due to her family’s relocation to London in the year 1991, she couldn’t continue her education in Command Secondary School. On getting to London, She continued her studies at Skinners Secondary School located in Stamford him and finished her program In 1994.
After her education at Skinners Secondary School, She advanced and studied at Islington College, where she studied Health Social Care and graduated in 1996.
The beautiful Nigerian actress also attended South Bank University and North West Kent College. It was at South Bank University, she studied Accounting and Hospitality Management.
Career
Kenny George began her acting career in the year 2006 in London. She stated that acting has always been her passion since she was age 9, although her parent wanted her to go into accounting.
She met one of Nigerian’s Nollywood actresses named, Lola Alao in London.
Kenny George was featured in a film titled, Te’te, which happens to be her first movie and in which Nollywood Veteran actor named, Saheed Balogun inspired her to pick a role. After her amazing performances, Kenny George started receiving multiple movie role jobs.
She has seen herself make it to the top alongside veterans in her field like Yomi Fabiyi who had encouraged her to start featuring in her own movies, instead of just being a scriptwriter. She is widely celebrated in the Nollywood Nigerian industry in movies like; Aye Keji, Omo Emi, Atupa, Idajo, and a vast of others.
Filmography
Kenny George has featured in many Nollywood films and below are some of the movies she featured in;
- Pasan
- Taxi Driver
- Ijaya
- 7Days
- Koto
- Ejika
- Ishana
- Ireje
- Eje Aburo Mi
- Coma
- Suicide
- Ofege
- Ireje
And so many more.
Awards and Achievements
- Best New Actress Of The Year at City People Entertainment Awards (2015).
- Best Producer Of The Year at OMAMA Awards for her amazing role in a movie titled ‘Eni Omo Sin'(2017).
- Nollywood’s Viewers Choice at Maya Awards (2017)
Personal Life
Kenny George is a popular Nollywood movie actress, she is known for playing every role assigned to her perfectly and this has seen her grow her fan base.
She is the founder of Ejika Film Academy and Zen Garden, which she launched on the 7th of December, 2015 at Ikeja, Lagos State, Nigeria.
She is also the founder of Klassic Kitchen of which she launched after her Hospitality Management Course.
Kenny George is happily married and is blessed with 3 beautiful kids.
Social Media
Kenny George is very active on her Instagram account and currently has over 845,000 followers.
Her Instagram handle – @iamkennygeorge
Net Worth
Kenny George has risen to fame and become one of Nigeria’s talented movie actresses with an estimated net worth of $500,000.
NOTICE!! NOTICE!! NOTICE!!
DISCLAIMER!! : Every Biography and Contents Published On TheCityCeleb are For Knowledge Reason, Don't Hesitate to Reach Out to Us/Contact for Any Correction || Suggestion || Copyright!!CORRECT@thecityceleb.com Post Your Contents & More On TheCityCeleb
Call: (+234) 815-413-5400 || Email: info@thecityceleb.com
WhatsApp: (+234) 703-964-6947
ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7tbTEnKCtsZOauaaujZympmeSnryovsCpn7Jnk5q5pq7RoquyZ5GYwbOx0qxmpJ2eo8Zus8SoqaCdXZe2sLPRmqehsV2WtKZ5zZ6rZq%2Bfp8GpedOwoKdlo57AtbHRZpmrp6SdsrN5w5qsoKCkmr%2B0ec%2Bimq2toprAbsPIpKCpnZSerm65zq%2Bgnqtdpa6zsc2tqmaekaK2rcWO