Charles "Tiger" Nwokole is an award-winning Nigerian actor and producer best known for his roles in the TV series Tinsel and the films The Meeting and Iyore. Born in Enugu State, eastern Nigeria, in 1985, he began his acting career in his early twenties.
Nwokole first gained fame in the TV series Tinsel, where he played the role of Tunde. His character became popular with audiences and earned him several awards, including an African Movie Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. In 2011, he appeared in the movie The Meeting, where he played the lead role of Niyi. The role earned him a nomination for Best Actor at the Africa Movie Academy Awards and further propelled him to prominence in the Nigerian film industry.
In 2013, Nwokole's first feature film as a producer, Iyore, was released. The film, which starred Ebube Nwagbo, received positive reviews from critics and was a commercial success. Nwokole also played a supporting role in the film.
Nwokole is passionate about using his platform as an actor to campaign for social justice and raise awareness about political and social issues affecting Nigeria and Africa. In 2014, he organized a campaign to raise awareness about the ongoing conflict in the north of the country. He has also spoken out about the need for better representation and opportunities for women in the Nigerian film industry.
In recent years, Nwokole has continued to appear in films and TV series, including The Johnsons, Skinny Girl in Transit, and Up North. He has also directed music videos for popular Nigerian musicians including Vector, Niniola, and Wizkid.
Nwokole is a passionate advocate of the Nigerian film industry and a champion of Nigerian stories. He is determined to create films that will inspire and entertain a global audience.
