Paul Nnadiekwe
{{short description|Nigerian actor}}
{{Infobox writer
| name = Paul Nnadiekwe
| birth_date = February 29, 2000
| occupation = Actor, Filmmaker
| notable_works = I Do Not Come To You By Chance
| nationality = Nigerian
| alma_mater = University of the People
| birth_place = Lagos, Nigeria
| image = Paul Nnadiekwe.jpg
| caption = Paul Nnadiekwe 2023
}}
Paul Nnadiekwe is a Nigerian actor, filmmaker, and entertainer best known for his debut in the critically acclaimed films I Do Not Come To You By Chance and Afamefuna: An Nwa Boi Story.
Background
Career
Paul's passion for acting and storytelling began at a young age. He trained at the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) Acting Workshop, earning Best Actor recognition alongside four colleagues. Paul debuted in I Do Not Come To You By Chance, an adaptation of the award-winning novel by Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani directed by Ishaya Bako and produced by Genevieve Nnaji. The film had its world premiere as an official selection at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF),{{Cite web |title=I Do Not Come To You By Chance |url=https://tiff.net/events/i-do-not-come-to-you-by-chance |access-date=2025-01-13 |website=TIFF |language=en}} and he earned widespread acclaim for his performance. Also, in 2023, Paul starred alongside Stan Nze and Alexx Ekubo in Afamefuna: An Nwa Boi Story.{{Cite web |url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/nollywood/652284-afamefuna-an-nwa-boi-story-tale-of-entrepreneurship.html |access-date=2025-01-13 |website=www.premiumtimesng.com}}
Paul is also known for The Thanksgiving (2020), Schooled (2021),{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt22814158/characters/nm12314867/ |title=Schooled (TV Series 2022) - IMDb |access-date=2025-01-13 |via=www.imdb.com}} The Secret Life of a Troll (2022), Slum King (2023),{{Cite web |date=2023-11-29 |title=How Slum King Spotlighted Nollywood's Future With Adeoluwa Akintoba, Paul Nnadiekwe, Ehis Perfect and Mide Glover - Nigerian Entertainment Today |url=https://thenet.ng/how-slum-king-spotlighted-nollywoods-future-with-adeoluwa-akintoba-paul-nnadiekwe-ehis-perfect-and-mide-glover/ |access-date=2025-01-13 |language=en-US}} and The Men's Club: New Gen (2024).{{Cite web |date=2024-12-10 |title=Saga Deolu, Chuks Joseph, Paul Nnadiekwe, and David Eyo are Entirely Different Men in 'The Men's Club: New Gen' - What Kept Me Up |url=https://whatkeptmeup.com/specials/interviews/saga-deolu-chuks-joseph-paul-nnadiekwe-and-david-eyo-are-entirely-different-men-in-the-mens-club-new-gen/ |access-date=2025-01-13 |language=en-US}} Paul has also starred alongside Ruby Akubueze in the short film Purple Story (2022){{Cite web |date=2023-05-26 |title=Purple Story - Nollywire |url=https://nollywire.com/titles/purple-story/ |access-date=2025-01-13 |language=en-GB}} written by him and directed by Yinusa A. Korede.
In 2024, Paul was listed alongside Mike Afolarin, Chuks Joseph, and Iremide Adeoye in Top Charts Africa's Actors To Watch.{{Cite web |last=Okogba |first=Emmanuel |date=2024-05-27 |title=Top Charts Africa unveils 'Actors to Watch' list for 2024 |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2024/05/top-charts-africa-unveils-actors-to-watch-list-for-2024/ |access-date=2025-01-13 |website=Vanguard News |language=en-GB}}