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Egemba Chinonso Fidelis popularly known as Aproko Doctor, (born 26 October, 1990) is a Nigerian doctor, health influencer and actor.[1] He is the founder of Healthy Brands and 100K Club, a non-profit organisation.[2]

Career

Since childhood, Egemba nursed the dream of becoming a medical doctor. He began his medical career in 2016, as a resident doctor in Imo State University Teaching Hospital.[3]

A year after, he moved back to Lagos with the hopes of securing better job opportunities.[4] In 2017, he started sharing health nuggets and wellness tips on social media under the brand name “Aproko Doctor”.[5] He is best known for breaking down medical situations using humour and storytelling. In 2020, he founded the 100K Club, a non-profit organisation that gives support to Nigerians who need health assistance.[6] He is a three-time winner of the Trendupp Awards and a two-time winner of the Pulse Influencer Awards.[7][8]

Filmography

In 2022, Egemba featured in "Strain", a Nigerian Netflix movie that raises awareness on Sickle Cell Anemia. He starred alongside Bimbo Akintola, Shushu Abubakar, Alex Usifo, Gloria Anozie-Young.[9][10]

Awards/nominations

Year Award Category Result Ref
2023 PSHAN Health Influencer of the Year Шаблон:Won [11][12]
Trenduup Awards The Force of Wellness Шаблон:Won [13]
2022 Шаблон:Won [14]
The Future Awards Africa Prize for Health and Wellness Шаблон:Nom [15]
Pulse Influencer Awards Health and Fitness Influencer of The Year Шаблон:Won [16]
2021 Trenduup Awards The Force of Wellness Шаблон:Won
2020 Impact Africa Summit Health Influence on Media Шаблон:Won [17][18]

Personal life

In June 2020, Egemba married Chiamaka Nwakalor. In December 2022, he revealed his struggle with a brain tumour "Craniopharyngioma" which required surgery.[19][20][21]

External links

Official Website

References

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