Aproko Doctor

Aproko Doctor
Born
Egemba Chinonso Fidelis

(1990-10-26)26 October 1990
Imo State, Nigeria
EducationNnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
OccupationMedical doctor
Years active2017–present

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

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.

A year after, he moved back to Lagos with the hopes of securing better job opportunities. In 2017, he started sharing health nuggets and wellness tips on social media under the brand name "Aproko Doctor". 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. He is a three-time winner of the Trendupp Awards and a two-time winner of the Pulse Influencer Awards.

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.

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Result Ref
2023 PSHAN Health Influencer of the Year Won
Trenduup Awards The Force of Wellness Won
2022 Won
The Future Awards Africa Prize for Health and Wellness Nominated
Pulse Influencer Awards Health and Fitness Influencer of The Year Won
2021 Trenduup Awards The Force of Wellness Won
2020 Impact Africa Summit Health Influence on Media Won

Personal life

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

References

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  6. ↑ "100KCLUB DONATES SOLAR POWER EQUIPMENT TO RANDLE NEONATAL ICU". Ministry of Health. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
  7. ↑ YNaija (11 July 2023). "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 12 November 2023.
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  10. ↑ Olugbile, Femi (18 June 2021). "Art and the scourge of sickle cell disease". BusinessDay. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
  11. ↑ "PSHAN Gala Award Categories – Private Sector Health Alliance of Nigeria". Retrieved 12 November 2023.
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  13. ↑ Nosa, Oke-Hortons (10 July 2023). "2023 TrendUpp Awards: Sabinus loses, Mr Macaroni, Brainjotter and Taaooma wins". Legit.ng. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
  14. ↑ "Macaroni, Lasisi Elenu, Miss Techy, Others Emerge Winners at Trendupp Awards 2022 - THISDAYLIVE". This Day. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
  15. ↑ TFAA (8 February 2022). "Nominees profile for the 16th Edition of The Future Awards Africa". The Future Awards Africa. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
  16. ↑ Adebiyi, Adeayo (16 October 2022). "Pulse Influencer Awards 2022: The full winners list". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
  17. ↑ "Nominees - More Categories". Impact Africa Summit. 28 October 2020. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
  18. ↑ "Aproko Doctor Wins Impact Africa Summit Award For Health Media". koko.ng. 5 December 2020. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
  19. ↑ "Aproko doctor brain tumour: Social media influencer reveal im experience wit Craniopharyngioma". BBC News Pidgin. 16 January 2023. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
  20. ↑ Osaji, Sharon (16 January 2023). "Content creator Aproko Doctor reveals battle with brain tumour". The Punch. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
  21. ↑ Lawal, Babatunde (16 January 2023). "Aproko Doctor opens up on recent battle with brain tumour". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 12 November 2023.