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Uzor Arukwe: Nollywood Actor's Rise to Fame and Private Family Life

Nollywood actor Uzor Arukwe has recently made waves with his performance in Omoni Oboli’s romantic drama Love in Every Word. In the film, he portrays Obiora, a wealthy and devoted Igbo man, winning over audiences despite some criticism about the portrayal of certain stereotypes.

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While his performance has been the talk of the town, a surprising piece of news surfaced recently—Uzor is married. On Saturday, throwback photos of Uzor with his wife went viral, leaving fans in shock, as many had assumed he was single. 

Some social media users jokingly expressed their surprise, saying, “Heartbreak news for y’all: Uzor Arukwe has been taken for years!”

Uzor Arukwe’s Marriage and Family

Uzor Arukwe, who rose to fame with his role in Sugar Rush (2019), is married to Barbara Boyd-Arukwe. Although the details of their wedding remain private, old photos indicate the couple has been together for nearly a decade. Barbara works as the Head of Human Resources at a fitness and sports brand in Lagos. They have two young daughters, though the couple keeps their children’s identities private.

Despite his undeniable on-screen chemistry with BamBam, which has sparked fan admiration, Uzor’s private life remains low-key. Fans have been enamored by his commanding presence and strong physique, but Barbara Boyd-Arukwe maintains a private online presence. Reports suggest the couple has been together since 2016, with old family photos surfacing online.

Barbara’s social media bio on Facebook reads, “God 1st, Blessed, Superwoman, Wife, Mother, Business Woman,” and her LinkedIn profile shows her as the Chief Operating Officer at Sports World Nigeria, with a background in human resources and retail management.

A Private Family Life

Barbara Boyd-Arukwe, who is tall and light-skinned, has largely stayed out of the limelight, despite Uzor’s growing popularity. According to Uzor’s personal Facebook profile, he rarely shares posts about his wife or children, choosing instead to keep his family life private. This decision has helped protect his loved ones from the spotlight.

Although Uzor Arukwe keeps his family life private, his profile does include mentions of close family members, such as his wife, Barbara, as well as his brother, Ebuka Arukwe, and cousins Alvan Chimere Okechukwu and Chiedozie Ojinnaka.

In an interview with Chude Jideonwo, Uzor explained his choice, saying, “I deliberately kept my family away from my work. I didn’t want them to live under public scrutiny and wanted to allow them to lead normal lives.”

Uzor Arukwe’s Career Journey

Before venturing into Nollywood, Uzor Arukwe worked at Etisalat Nigeria but was let go in 2012. After a year of unemployment, he turned to acting, initially earning as little as ₦2,000 per role. His big break came in 2017 with his portrayal of Inspector Sam in Sergeant Tutu. It was his role in Sugar Rush that solidified his place as a Nollywood star.

Uzor's filmography includes notable films like Code Wilo (2019), Smash (2020), Size 12 (2020), and Yours Regardless (2021). Known for his versatility, Uzor has earned multiple award nominations, including at the AMVCA and BON Awards.

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