Laz Ekwueme Biograph
Laz Ekwueme is a famous Nigerian actor, author, singer, songwriter, traditional ruler and lecturer famous for the film, Worlds Apart. He is traditional ruler of Oko Town Kingdom, and he has written several articles and books on music besides lecturing on music in Nigeria.
Laz Ekwueme Birthday and Age
Laz was born as Lazarus Edward Nnanyelu Ekwueme on January 28, 1936 in Oko, Anambra State, Nigeria. He is 87 years as of 2023. His birth sign is Aquarius. Ekwueme celebrates his birthday every January 28 in a dazzling ceremony alongside her family, friends, and relatives.
Laz Ekwueme Family
Laz was born and raised by both parents in Oko, Anambra State, Nigeria, Nigeria. He is a brother to Alex Ekwueme, Nigeria’s former vice President. He is the firstborn in a family of two sons Ekwueme holds a Nigerian nationality and citizenship. Ekwueme is a Christian of African ethnicity and black race. However, details about his parents and sisters are missing to be updated.
Laz Ekwueme Height and Weight
Laz is a handsome and attractive man blessed with a slim tall, charming body. He is above average in height and weight. His body measurements, including chest, waist, and hip sizes, are 40-36-42 inches, respectively. Ekwueme has a height of 5 feet 8 inches (1.74 m) and weighs 152 lbs (68 Kg). However, His dazzling look is complimented by black skin, eyes, and hair that makes him attractive and unique.
Laz Ekwueme Marriage
Laz is married to his longtime girlfriend, fiancée, and companion, whose details are under review to be updated later.
Laz Ekwueme Children
Laz is a wonderful father of three children two sons; a scientist and an architecture and a daughter, an English Language graduate.
Laz Ekwueme Salary
Ekwueme is one of the scarce and highest-earning Nollywood actors. He is approximated to earn $35,000 per film role or television drama series episode. He makes good fortune from music career and as a traditional ruler of Oko Kingdom in Anambra.
Laz Ekwueme Net Worth
Ekwueme is one of the richest and influential Nigerian actors. He is rated to be worth $3.5 million, including his earnings, investments, and assets. Laz earns his massive wealth mainly from Nigerian film acting, music career and traditional ruling roles.
Laz Ekwueme Wiki/Facts
- Full Name: Lazarus Edward Nnanyelu Ekwueme
- Famous as: Laz Ekwueme
- Gender: Male
- Age: 87 years
- Date of Birth: January 28, 1936
- Place of Birth: Oko, Anambra State, Nigeria
- Birth Sign: Aquarius
- Nationality: Nigerian
- Citizenship: Nigerian
- Ethnicity: African
- Race: Black
- Community: Igbo
- Father: Under Review
- Mother: Under Review
- Brothers: Alex Ekwueme
- Sisters: Not Known
- Religion: Christian
- Body Measurements: 40-36-42 inches
- Height: 5 feet 8 inches (1.74 m)
- Weight: 152 lbs (68 Kg)
- Shoe Size: Not Known
- Skin Color: Brown
- Eye Color: Black
- Hair Color: Black
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse: Under Review
- Children: Three
- Education: Benson Idahosa University
- Profession: Mass Communication
- Occupation: Actor, Producer
- Salary: $28,000 per film role or television drama series episode
- Net Worth: $800,000
Laz Ekwueme Education
Laz has excellent English with vast acting skills. Ekwueme graduated with 10 diplomas in Music Composition, Speech and Drama from Royal College of Music, London Campus. He has a degree in Drama from University of Durham.
Laz Ekwueme Career
Laz commenced his career as a music lecturer at University of Nigeria, Nsukka focusing on music composition, theory,singing and conducting. He taught music at Yale University in United States before becoming a lecturer at University of Lagos in 1974, in Music Department. He was made coordinator of the Nigerian National Choir. His music career focused on rhythm pattens of African, Caribbean and African-Americans.
Laz Ekwueme Books and Articles
- Teasers: Poem, Proverbs and Puns
- Choir Training and Choral Conducting for Africans
- Essay on Theory of African Music
Laz Ekwueme Choral Compositions
- Ote Nkwu
- Obi Dimkpa
- Nne N’eku Nwa
- Nwa N’akwa nakwa
- Zidata Mo Nso Nke Gi
- Beware (Negro Spiritual)
- Hombe (Kenyan Folk Song)
- Rhapsody Nigeriana
- Piano Concerts in Re
- Missa Africana
- A Night in Bethlehem
Laz Ekwueme Acting Career
when he was featured in Flower Girl. Ekwueme was featured in a movie Worlds Apart, which made him famous in the industry. He successfully gained fame in the Nollywood industry when he was featured in the film Grey that earned him millions of fans nationally and internationally.
Ekwueme has been featured in Nollywood movies alongside renowned industry legends lEkwueme Fredrick Leonard, Kenneth Okwonkwo, Chnienye Nnebe, Clem Ohamezie, Ruth Kadiri, Yul Edochie, Yul Edochie, Leo Ewuzie, Chinenye Nnebe, Zubby Michael, Chika Ekwueme, Chacha Eke, Genevieve Nnaji, Funke Akindele, Olu Jacobs, among others.
Laz Ekwueme Movies
Laz has been featured in over 100 Nigerian films playing diverse movie roles. He is a very talented, gifted, and creative actor endowed with diverse movie role interpretation skills. He loves playing various roles, including royalty, romantic man, royal guard, vigilante, college boy, among other exciting movie characters. Some of his selected interesting movies include the following.
- Lords of the Game
- Game of Throne
- Treasure Hunt
- The Law Student
- Igodo
- Senator
- Formidable Force
- Soul of a Maiden
- Worlds Apart
- Love Story
- Test of Manhood
- Never Say Ever
- Paradise
- Secret Adventure
- Mother’s Betrayal
- Royal Time Bomb
- The Two Homeless Sisters
- House Girl
- Not The One for Me
- Two Together
- Return of Igwe
- Land of Dwarfs
- Sorrows of a Maiden
- The Wicked Mother-in-Law
- Helpless Throne
- The Royal Prince
- Secret Affair
- King of Kings
Laz Ekwueme Contacts
Ekwueme has concealed his telephone line and cell phone numbers for security reasons. However, he interacts with fans on the social platforms highlighted below.
- IMDb
- Snapchat
- Website
Frequently asked questions about Laz Ekwueme
Who is Laz Ekwueme?
Laz Ekwueme is a famous Nigerian actor, author, singer, songwriter, traditional ruler and lecturer famous for the film, Worlds Apart.
How old is Laz Ekwueme?
Laz was born as Lazarus Edward Nnanyelu Ekwueme on January 28, 1936 in Oko, Anambra State, Nigeria. He is 87 years as of 2023. His birth sign is Aquarius.
How tall is Laz Ekwueme?
Ekwueme has a height of 5 feet 8 inches (1.74 m) and weighs 152 lbs (68 Kg). His body measurements, including chest, waist, and hip sizes, are 40-36-42 inches, respectively.
Is Laz Ekwueme married or single?
Laz is married to his longtime girlfriend, fiancée, and companion, with three great children whose details are under review to be updated later.
What is Laz Leonard’s salary?
Ekwueme is one of the scarce and highest-earning Nollywood actors. He is approximated to make $28,000 per film role or television drama series episode.
What is Laz Ekwueme ‘s net worth?
Laz is rated to be worth $3.5 million, including his earnings, investments, and assets. He earns his massive wealth mainly from Nigerian film acting, among other investments.
Is Laz Ekwueme alive or dead?
Ekwueme is alive and in a good state of health. No data links the famous actor to death, ailment, or life threats.
Where is Laz Ekwueme nowadays?
Laz is still active in his Nollywood acting career. He has not resigned, retired, or quit his movie-acting roles for any reason.
References
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