Keppy Ekpenyong


Keppy Ekpenyong Edet Bassey-Inyang is a Nigerian actor who received a commendation award from the Actors Guild of Nigeria in 2018 for his contributions to Nollywood. The inscription on the award plaque reads “In recognition of your excellent service, dedication and commitment to the development of the Nigerian Movie Industry”

Early life and education

Ekpenyong born on March 21 in Military Hospital, Yaba, Lagos state hails from Akwa-Ibom State. A south-south geographical region of Nigeria predominantly occupied by the minority tribes in Nigeria. Ekpenyong received all his education from primary level to tertiary level in Nigeria. He attended Corona Schools Crèche, Ikoyi and Corona School Victoria Island to obtain primary education. He attended Government College Ojo secondary school where he obtained his West African Senior School Certificate. Ekpenyong attended University Of Calabar In Cross River State and obtained a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Linguistics and in 1982 obtained a Masters Degree in International Law and Diplomacy from the University of Lagos.

Career

Ekpenyong began acquiring his acting skills during his NYSC service at NTA channel news tv station. The scheme is a mandatory one-year national service for all Nigerian graduates to their nation Nigeria. Ekpenyong functioned In the Programmes Department and worked as an intern under the supervision of Nigerian ace director; Tade Ogidan. In 1987 and 1988 he was trained and involved in Drama, Script-Writing, Voice- Over, Producing and Presenting. After his NYSC service he was featured in Nigerian soap opera titled Ripples where he played the lead role. When the Nigerian movie industry began to blossom he switched from Tv series to home videos. In 1993 he co-produced a movie titled Unforgiven Sin.
In 2018, the 10th BON edition award show was hosted by Ekpenyong and Nigerian female comedian Helen Paul.

Awards

Ekpenyong is married and has two children.

Selected filmography & Tv series