Okonkwo is a Nigerian actor, lawyer, and politician. He earned degrees in Business Administration and Law (LLB) from the University of Nigeria, followed by a Master’s in International Law and Diplomacy. He is also a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Economics and trained as a Bible scholar.

In 2013, he received the Africa Movie Academy Award for Pillars of Nollywood and was recognized in 2015 by the City People Entertainment Awards for his contributions to Nigerian entertainment.