Aproko Doctor
Born
Egemba Chinonso Fidelis

(1990-10-26)26 October 1990
Imo State, Nigeria
NationalityNigerian
EducationNnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
OccupationMedical doctor
Years active2017-till date

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 Won [11][12]
Trenduup Awards The Force of Wellness Won [13]
2022 Won [14]
The Future Awards Africa Prize for Health and Wellness Nominated [15]
Pulse Influencer Awards Health and Fitness Influencer of The Year Won [16]
2021 Trenduup Awards The Force of Wellness Won
2020 Impact Africa Summit Health Influence on Media 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]

Official Website

References

  1. ↑ "Aproko doctor makes acting debut in Netflix movie". The Nation Newspaper.
  2. ↑ Nosa, Oke-Hortons (2023-09-06). "Aproko Doctor meets Bill Gates, shares why he uses Pidgin for his contents". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 2023-11-12.
  3. ↑ "Human Papilloma Virus Vaccination impact on public health with Aproko Doctor – Lagos State Primary Health Care Board". 2023-10-25. Retrieved 2023-11-12.
  4. ↑ Alake, Olumide (2022-11-16). ""I am a real doctor, I just practice medicine differently": Aproko Doctor speaks". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 2023-11-12.
  5. ↑ Nigeria, Guardian (2020-04-12). "Nonso Egemba: The Aproko Doctor In Support Of Healthy Living". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2023-11-12.
  6. ↑ "100KCLUB DONATES SOLAR POWER EQUIPMENT TO RANDLE NEONATAL ICU". Ministry of Health. Retrieved 2023-11-12.
  7. ↑ YNaija (2023-07-11). "Aproko Doctor Achieves Remarkable Hat-Trick Victory, Becoming the First Influencer to Win a Category Three Times in a Row | See the Full List of Winners » YNaija". YNaija. Retrieved 2023-11-12.
  8. ↑ Okonofua, Odion (2021-10-10). "Pulse Influencer Awards 2021: The full winners list". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-11-12.
  9. ↑ "STRAIN: Verte view's movie to end Sickle Cell Anaemia". Vanguard Newspaper.
  10. ↑ Olugbile, Femi (2021-06-18). "Art and the scourge of sickle cell disease". Businessday NG. Retrieved 2023-11-12.
  11. ↑ "PSHAN Gala Award Categories – Private Sector Health Alliance of Nigeria". Retrieved 2023-11-12.
  12. ↑ Nosa, Oke-Hortons (2023-09-06). "Aproko Doctor meets Bill Gates, shares why he uses Pidgin for his contents". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 2023-11-12.
  13. ↑ Nosa, Oke-Hortons (2023-07-10). "2023 TrendUpp Awards: Sabinus loses, Mr Macaroni, Brainjotter and Taaooma wins". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 2023-11-12.
  14. ↑ "Macaroni, Lasisi Elenu, Miss Techy, Others Emerge Winners at Trendupp Awards 2022 - THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2023-11-12.
  15. ↑ TFAA (2022-02-08). "Nominees profile for the 16th Edition of The Future Awards Africa". The Future Awards Africa. Retrieved 2023-11-12.
  16. ↑ Adebiyi, Adeayo (2022-10-16). "Pulse Influencer Awards 2022: The full winners list". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-11-12.
  17. ↑ "Nominees - More Categories". Impact Africa Summit. 2020-10-28. Retrieved 2023-11-12.
  18. ↑ "Aproko Doctor Wins Impact Africa Summit Award For Health Media". koko.ng. 2020-12-05. Retrieved 2023-11-12.
  19. ↑ "Aproko doctor brain tumour: Social media influencer reveal im experience wit Craniopharyngioma". BBC News Pidgin. 2023-01-16. Retrieved 2023-11-12.
  20. ↑ Osaji, Sharon (2023-01-16). "Content creator Aproko Doctor reveals battle with brain tumour". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2023-11-12.
  21. ↑ Lawal, Babatunde (2023-01-16). "Aproko Doctor opens up on recent battle with brain tumour". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-11-12.
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