John Chukwu (1947 – 1990)[1] was a Nigerian comedian, actor and MC, who is recognized as a pioneer of stand-up comedy in Nigeria[2][3] and known for his versatility in the entertainment industry.
In the 1970s, he starred in Ola Balogun's Amadi[4] and the Jab Adu-directed film Bisi, Daughter of the River and was a compere on NTA Channel 10's The Bar Beach Show.
[4] Before a career in show business, Chukwu worked as a staff of King's College Library.
After moving into the entertainment industry, he was a presenter on the radio show Join the Bandwagon on FRCN, Ikoyi.
[5] Between 1975 and 1978, he starred in Amadi as the titular character of the Ola Balogun-directed movie, and in 1977, Chukwu was a cast member of Bisi, Daughter of the River, along with Patti Boulaye.