In the Nigerian film industry, Sylvester Madu is a well-known actor, producer, and director. Since he was born in Anambra State on the 11th of January 1975, he will be 47 years old in 2022. He began acting at a young age and has continued to do so even after he was ordained as a pastor. In films like Runaway Bride and Wedding Pandemonium, which he appeared in, he is best known. It doesn’t matter that Madu doesn’t have any military training, he’s a natural at playing the tough guy in movies. There are many interesting facts about Madu in his biography, so let’s take a look at them one by one. We’ll tell you how old he is, how long he’s been acting, and how much money he’s made. Let’s begin by taking a look at his biographical information.
Sylvester Madu Biography
Sylvester was born in Anambra state on 11 January 1975. He grew up in a family of 12 children and he is fortunate to be the first child. His state of origin, Anambra state, is an Igbo predominated state in the Southeastern part of Nigeria. He had both his primary and secondary school education in Anambra State making him accustomed to the ethics of the people there. After he concluded with his primary and secondary education, he proceeded to the University of Maiduguri in Borno State to further his studies. He joined the movie industry after he got his bachelor’s degree, a credential that didn’t matter much in the entertainment industry.
Speaking of his wife, Madu is married to Ify Ubah, a model, TV show host, and actress. He got married to her on the 14th of December, 2019 at a wedding attended by only close relatives. He met his wife in Christ’s Embassy church in Lagos and they got talking.
Sylvester Madu Career
After completing his university education in Borno state, Sylvester Madu joined the Nigerian movie industry, Nollywood, in 1998. He went through various auditions and screenings. At some auditions, the door was shut in his face whereas in some he was accepted to play a role. He is one of the creative actors in Nigeria, famous for playing hitman roles in most of his movies.
Since Sylvester joined the movie industry in 1998, he has acquired many professional acting skills which he sharpened to become a movie director. The award-winning movie director has directed a collection of Nollywood movies and featured many which include;
- Poverty
- Power of Trust
- Scent of Passion
- Runaway Bride
- Holy Cross
- The Shepherd
- The Generals
- The Cat
- Emotional Tears
- Retaliation
- Power of Love
- Death of Shita Rambo
- The Family
- The Illiterate
- Days of My Wedding
- Wedding Pandemonium
- To Love An Angel
- Different World
- Tears of the Blind
- Dangerous Madman
- Ogbanta the Family Hunter
- Born to Suffer
- Disclosed
- The Redeemer
Madu has featured in movies with the likes of Emma Ehumadu, Junior Pope Odonwodo, Zubby Michael, Jim Iyke, Alaso Wariboko, Gentle Jack, Hanks Anuku, Jerry Amilo, Ernest Asuzu. he featured in a movie titled “Runaway Bride”, which featured Tonto Dikeh, Van Vicker, and Olu Jacobs.
Some movie-related awards which he has won include;
- Most Promising Actor in Nigeria – Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards
- Most Creative Movie Director in Nigeria – Africa Movie Academy Awards.
- Best Actor of the Year – Africa Movie Academy Awards
- Most Promising Actor in Nigeria – City People Entertainment Awards
- Best Actor in a Leading Role – Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards
- Nollywood Most Prominent Actor in Nigeria – Best of Nollywood Awards.
However, Sylvester Madu, regardless of all he has accomplished in the movie industry, merged acting with becoming a full-time pastor at Christ Embassy Church. His parish is located at Eric Moore Road in Surulere, Lagos State. He became a pastor after he came out unscathed in a lethal car crash in 2015. Coupled with his ministerial duties, he runs a movie production company, Sylvester Madu Creation. In 2019, his company released a movie titled The Redeemer.
Sylvester Madu Net worth
Sylvester Madu when he was an actor was one of the richest and most influential in Nigeria. His net worth according to multiple sources is about $500,000.