Kingsley Abasili
Born
Kingsley Nkemjika Abasili

(1984-06-30) 30 June 1984
Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria
NationalityNigerian
Alma materUniversity of Port Harcourt
Ebonyi State University
OccupationActor
Years active2019-Present
Known forResemblance to Pete Edochie
AwardsAnambra through a lens recognition award

Kingsley Nkemjika Abasili // ⓘ (born June 30, 1984[1]) is a Nigerian actor and lecturer at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Anambra State, Nigeria.[2] He is known for his striking resemblance to veteran actor Pete Edochie.[3] Both actors are from Anambra State but they are not related.[4]

Biography

Pete Edochie and his look-alike Kingsley Abasili
Pete Edochie and Lookalike son Kingsley Abasili

Abasili is from Igbo-Ukwu, a town in Aguata local government area of Anambra State in the Southeastern region of Nigeria.[5] He was born in Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria.[5]

Education

He has a bachelor's degree in Public Administration, from Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki.[5] On March 25, 2017, he convocated alongside other postgraduate students in the department of Political and Administrative Studies - International Relations (master's degree), faculty of Social Sciences, University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State.[6]

Career

In 2019, Abasili attracted media attention for his resemblance to the veteran actor Pete Edochie. Abasili looks like the younger version of Edochie and has been called his doppelganger.[4]

Subsequently, Abasili joined the Nigeria film industry in the same year and has since featured alongside Nollywood actors such as Gentle Jack and Emmanuel Ehumadu, known as Labistar.[3] In 2019, he featured in Try Me as School Principal in Mark Angel's short comedy skit alongside Dominion Uche and others.[7]

Filmography

Filmography
Date Title Genre Role Selected cast Ref.
2020 Throne of Madness Drama Ichie Odinaka [8]
5G Network Drama Derrick [9]
Unroyal Comedy
Romance		 Elder in Council [10]
Behind the Chaplet Drama Presido [11]
2019 Try Me YouTube Video
Short
Comedy		 School Principal [7]
2020 Anambra Through a Lens Talk show Guest [12]

Recognition

Abasili was invited to the Akaraka event as a guest and was honored with a recognition award by Anambra Through a Lens in 2020 alongside other recipients, including Chief Press Secretary to Anambra state Governor and Sir James Eze.[13] Honourable Commissioner for Youth and Digital Economy, Hon. Afam Mbanefo presented the award to the recipients.[1][14][15]

Publications

  • Glocalization and the Politics of Poverty Alleviation in Nigeria's Covid-19 Era[16]

References

  1. 1 2 "Nollywood Actor, Kingsley Abasili is plus one today". 2020-06-30. Retrieved 2021-11-25.
  2. ↑ "Kingsley Abasili". scholar.google.com. Retrieved 2023-04-14.
  3. 1 2 "Pete Edochie's Look-alike Joins Nollywood | Nigeria Newspaper - Latest Nigeria News paper". www.nigerianewspaper.com.ng. Retrieved 2021-11-25.
  4. 1 2 Durojaiye, Seun (2019-01-03). "Actor Pete Edochie's lookalike spotted in Port Harcourt". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 2021-11-25.
  5. 1 2 3 "Nollywood Actor Kingsley Abasili to attend Anambra Through a lens". 2019-12-28. Retrieved 2021-11-25.
  6. ↑ "31st Convocation ceremony- Award of degrees and prices" (PDF). University of Port Harcourt: 384. 2017-03-05.
  7. 1 2 Try Me: Mark Angel Comedy Episode 229 (Short 2019) - IMDb, retrieved 2021-11-25
  8. ↑ Throne of Madness (2020) - IMDb, retrieved 2021-11-25
  9. ↑ Olisemeka, Val Sunny; Moses, Wisdom (2020-12-21), 5G Network (Drama), retrieved 2021-11-27
  10. ↑ Unroyal (2020) - IMDb, retrieved 2021-11-25
  11. ↑ Behind the Chaplet (2020) - IMDb, retrieved 2021-11-26
  12. ↑ Straight Talk with Benneth (TV Series 2020– ) - IMDb, retrieved 2021-11-25
  13. ↑ Okafor, Izunna (2020-02-11). "Akaraka Photo Exhibition Showcases Anambra's Beauty And Scenic Sites". P.M.EXPRESS. Retrieved 2021-11-27.
  14. ↑ Uwandu, Elizabeth (2020-01-29). "Akaraka sets to promote cultural heritage, tourism via exhibition of over 100 images of Anambra City". Vanguard (Nigeria) News. Retrieved 2021-11-27.
  15. ↑ Okafor, Izunna. "Akaraka Exhibition Showcases Anambra's Beauty Through Photos". Nigerian Voice. Retrieved 2021-11-27.
  16. ↑ Chioke, Stephen Chinedu; Umeokafor, Chibuike Chris; Abasili, Nkemjika Kingsley (2021). "Glocalization and the Politics of Poverty Alleviation in Nigeria's COVID-19 Era". International Journal of Public Administration and Management Research. 7 (3): 22–30. ISSN 2350-2231.
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