Doris Samuel Akonanya Biography, Wiki, Age, State of Origin, Tribe, Accident, Husband, Net Worth
Doris Samuel Akonanya Bio – Doris Samuel Akonanya is a very beautiful Nollywood actress who despite her disability continues to pursue her dreams. She doesn’t let her condition hold her back to her success gate.
Doris Samuel Akonanya Biography
Doris Samuel Akonanya is an amputee Nollywood actress and dancer who is known for her amputated legs.
She is also a Nollywood movie producer.
Doris Samuel Akonanya Age
How old is Doris Samuel Akonanya? Doris Samuel Akonanya is in her 20s. He was born 19 April.
Doris Samuel Akonanya State Of Origin, Tribe
Where is Doris Samuel Akonanya from? Doris Samuel Akonanya is from Anambra State, Nigeria. She is Igbo by tribe.
Doris Samuel Akonanya Educational Background
Doris Samuel Akonanya studied Theatre Arts at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (UNIZIK)
“I got an admission to study theatre arts at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, So many people discouraged me from studying the course, most of my course mates were like ‘what is she doing in this department’, wasn’t she aware of what this course is all about, can she dance or act with this her one leg?’ I usually felt bad but constantly encouraged myself because I knew want I wanted and I was ready to fight for it. I learnt how to dance on my own, in my room. Today I can act and dance with or without my support aid.” She recalls.
Doris Samuel Akonanya Career
Nollywood Journey, Doris Samuel Akonanya & PRINCE OWELLE UGORJI Impact: Doris Samuel started acting in Nollywood movies in 2015 with the help of Prince Owelle Ugorji who is an actor and a movie producer.
Doris Samuel Akonanya met Prince Owelle Ugorji on facebook and told him her passion for acting and dancing. He was touched by her story and promised to help her achieve her Nollywood dreams. Few years later, he chatted her up and sent her a script. Prince Owelle Ugorji gave Doris Samuel the lead role in the movie called ‘Susanna’.
“The movie Susanna brought us closer, he took me like a sister and promised to make my dreams come true. He didn’t ask for money or sex from me unlike one producer who only wants.” Doris Samuel recalls.
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Doris Samuel Akonanya Accident
At the age of 13, Doris Samuel Akonanya was knocked down by a commercial motorcyclist in Bayelsa State. As a result of her severe injuries, she had her right leg amputated by Doctor.
“I grew up in Bayelsa state and I wasn’t born with disability.
At age 13, I got knocked down by a motorcyclist while trying to cross the road. The accident led to the amputation of my right leg, and that moment changed the way I started seeing life. I didn’t take life seriously because I thought I was useless to my family and to the world, but my parents didn’t see me that way especially my mum. I never took my education seriously because I had no sense of belonging to the environment.
My mum was very supportive, she taught me how to fight for what I want and not to give up and that has helped me a lot in my career so the word ‘impossibility’ is not in my dictionary”.
Nicholas James Vujicic Impact: Doris Samuel’s life attitude to life changed after watching disabled Nicholas James Vujicic. She recalls: “I started accepting and appreciating God for my life when I found out about Nicholas James Vujicic, the motivational speaker without legs and arms. His videos were the inspiration that got me back on my foot, that was when I started fighting for what I wanted but the challenges were serious.”
Doris Samuel Akonanya Husband
Is Doris Samuel Akonanya married? Nollywood actress, Doris Samuel is not yet married. She is now engaged to her boyfriend and husband to be on her birthday.
Doris Samuel Akonanya Net Worth
Doris Samuel Akonanya makes money as a Nollywood actress and producer but Doris Samuel net worth is unavailable.
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