Okechukwu Anthony Onyegbule (pronunciationⓘ), popularly known as Okey Bakassi (pronunciationⓘ) (born 23 October 1969) in Imo state is a Nigerian stand-up comedian and actor.
[11] His passion for showbiz began at Federal Government College in Port Harcourt, where he would often crack jokes and leave his classmates and the entire school amused.
[12] He remained in Lagos after his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), and met Zeb Ejiro a Director and Producer, who gave him his first TV role in 1993's 'Fortune.'
He played Nick, a Johnsons' bodyguard, for 11 episodes before transitioning to the home video industry[13] He produced and appeared in several films, including 'Final Decision' (1996) and 'All for Winnie' (1998).
In 2012, he stepped away from the spotlight to focus on public service, serving as Senior Special Adviser on Entertainment Matters to the Governor Ikedi Ohakim of Imo State.