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{{Short description|Nigerian doctor}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=March 2024}}
{{Use Nigerian English|date=March 2024}}
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| birth_name         = Egemba Chinonso Fidelis
| birth_date         = {{Birth date|1990|10|26|df=y}}
| birth_place        = <nowiki>Imo State, </nowiki>Nigeria
| education          = [[Nnamdi Azikiwe University]], Awka
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| death_place        =
| nationality        = Nigerian
| occupation         = Medical doctor
| years_active       = 2017-till date
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'''Egemba Chinonso Fidelis''' popularly known as '''Aproko Doctor''', (born 26 October 1990) is a Nigerian doctor, health influencer and actor.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Aproko doctor makes acting debut in Netflix movie |url=https://thenationonlineng.net/aproko-doctor-makes-acting-debut-in-netflix-movie/ |website=The Nation Newspaper}}</ref> He is the founder of Healthy Brands and 100K Club, a non-profit organisation.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nosa |first=Oke-Hortons |date=2023-09-06 |title=Aproko Doctor meets Bill Gates, shares why he uses Pidgin for his contents |url=https://www.legit.ng/entertainment/celebrities/1552201-aproko-doctor-meets-bill-gates-shares-passion-helping-nigerians-access-quality-health/ |access-date=2023-11-12 |website=Legit.ng - Nigeria news. |language=en}}</ref>
== 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|Imo State University Teaching Hospital]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-10-25 |title=Human Papilloma Virus Vaccination impact on public health with Aproko Doctor – Lagos State Primary Health Care Board |url=https://lsphcb.lg.gov.ng/2023/10/25/human-papilloma-virus-vaccination-impact-on-public-health-with-aproko-doctor/ |access-date=2023-11-12 |language=en-US}}</ref>
A year after, he moved back to [[Lagos]] with the hopes of securing better job opportunities.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Alake |first=Olumide |date=2022-11-16 |title="I am a real doctor, I just practice medicine differently": Aproko Doctor speaks |url=https://www.legit.ng/entertainment/celebrities/1503844-im-a-real-doctor-i-practice-medicine-differently-aproko-doctor-explains-speaks-healthcare-others/ |access-date=2023-11-12 |website=Legit.ng - Nigeria news. |language=en}}</ref> In 2017, he started sharing health nuggets and wellness tips on social media under the brand name "Aproko Doctor".<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2020-04-12 |title=Nonso Egemba: The Aproko Doctor In Support Of Healthy Living |url=https://guardian.ng/life/nonso-egemba-the-aproko-doctor/ |access-date=2023-11-12 |website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News |language=en-US}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite web |title=100KCLUB DONATES SOLAR POWER EQUIPMENT TO RANDLE NEONATAL ICU |url=https://health.lagosstate.gov.ng/2023/08/19/100kclub-donates-solar-power-equipment-to-randle-neonatal-icu/ |access-date=2023-11-12 |website=Ministry of Health |language=en-US}}</ref> He is a three-time winner of the [[Trendupp Awards]] and a two-time winner of the Pulse Influencer Awards.<ref>{{Cite web |last=YNaija |date=2023-07-11 |title=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 |url=https://ynaija.com/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/ |access-date=2023-11-12 |website=YNaija |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Okonofua |first=Odion |date=2021-10-10 |title=Pulse Influencer Awards 2021: The full winners list |url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/celebrities/pulse-influencer-awards-2021-the-full-winners-list/gd57gs2 |access-date=2023-11-12 |website=Pulse Nigeria |language=en}}</ref>
== 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 Young|Gloria Anozie-Young]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=STRAIN: Verte view's movie to end Sickle Cell Anaemia |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2021/06/strain-verte-views-movie-to-end-sickle-cell-anaemia/ |website=Vanguard Newspaper}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Olugbile |first=Femi |date=2021-06-18 |title=Art and the scourge of sickle cell disease |url=https://businessday.ng/columnist/article/art-and-the-scourge-of-sickle-cell-disease/ |access-date=2023-11-12 |website=Businessday NG |language=en-US}}</ref>
== Awards/nominations ==
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Year
!Award
!Category
!Result
!Ref
|-
| rowspan="2" |2023
|PSHAN
|Health Influencer of the Year
|{{won}}
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=PSHAN Gala Award Categories – Private Sector Health Alliance of Nigeria |url=https://pshan.org/pshan-gala-award-categories/ |access-date=2023-11-12 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Nosa |first=Oke-Hortons |date=2023-09-06 |title=Aproko Doctor meets Bill Gates, shares why he uses Pidgin for his contents |url=https://www.legit.ng/entertainment/celebrities/1552201-aproko-doctor-meets-bill-gates-shares-passion-helping-nigerians-access-quality-health/ |access-date=2023-11-12 |website=Legit.ng - Nigeria news. |language=en}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="2" |[[Trendupp Awards|Trenduup Awards]]
| rowspan="2" |The Force of Wellness
|{{won}}
|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nosa |first=Oke-Hortons |date=2023-07-10 |title=2023 TrendUpp Awards: Sabinus loses, Mr Macaroni, Brainjotter and Taaooma wins |url=https://www.legit.ng/entertainment/celebrities/1543405-2023-trendupp-awards-brainjotter-lege-taaooma-layi-wasabi-win-big-macaroni-wins-car-clip-trends/ |access-date=2023-11-12 |website=Legit.ng - Nigeria news. |language=en}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="3" |2022
|{{won}}
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Macaroni, Lasisi Elenu, Miss Techy, Others Emerge Winners at Trendupp Awards 2022 - THISDAYLIVE |url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2022/06/17/macaroni-lasisi-elenu-miss-techy-others-emerge-winners-at-trendupp-awards-2022 |access-date=2023-11-12 |website=www.thisdaylive.com |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|[[The Future Awards Africa]]
|Prize for Health and Wellness
|{{nom}}
|<ref>{{Cite web |last=TFAA |date=2022-02-08 |title=Nominees profile for the 16th Edition of The Future Awards Africa |url=https://awards.thefutureafrica.com/nominees-profile-for-the-16th-edition-of-the-future-awards-africa/ |access-date=2023-11-12 |website=The Future Awards Africa |language=en-GB}}</ref>
|-
|Pulse Influencer Awards
|Health and Fitness Influencer of The Year
|{{won}}
|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Adebiyi |first=Adeayo |date=2022-10-16 |title=Pulse Influencer Awards 2022: The full winners list |url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/celebrities/pulse-influencer-awards-2022-the-full-winners-list/fdz5sgl |access-date=2023-11-12 |website=Pulse Nigeria |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|2021
|[[Trendupp Awards|Trenduup Awards]]
|The Force of Wellness
|{{won}}
|
|-
|2020
|Impact Africa Summit
|Health Influence on Media
|{{won}}
|<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-10-28 |title=Nominees - More Categories |url=https://www.impactafricasummit.org/nominees/nominees-more-categories/ |access-date=2023-11-12 |website=Impact Africa Summit |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-12-05 |title=Aproko Doctor Wins Impact Africa Summit Award For Health Media |url=https://koko.ng/aproko-doctor-impact-africa-summit-award-health-media/ |access-date=2023-11-12 |website=koko.ng |language=en-GB}}</ref>
|}
== Personal life ==
In June 2020, Egemba married Chiamaka Nwakalor. In December 2022, he revealed his struggle with a brain tumour "[[Craniopharyngioma]]" which required surgery.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-01-16 |title=Aproko doctor brain tumour: Social media influencer reveal im experience wit Craniopharyngioma |url=https://www.bbc.com/pidgin/articles/c4ne27nx2elo |access-date=2023-11-12 |website=BBC News Pidgin}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Osaji |first=Sharon |date=2023-01-16 |title=Content creator Aproko Doctor reveals battle with brain tumour |url=https://punchng.com/content-creator-aproko-doctor-reveals-battle-with-brain-tumour/ |access-date=2023-11-12 |website=Punch Newspapers |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Lawal |first=Babatunde |date=2023-01-16 |title=Aproko Doctor opens up on recent battle with brain tumour |url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/celebrities/aproko-doctor-opens-up-on-recent-battle-with-brain-tumour/kgq3sx3 |access-date=2023-11-12 |website=Pulse Nigeria |language=en}}</ref>
== References ==
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== External links ==
* [https://www.aprokodoctor.com Official Website]
[[Category:1990 births]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Nigerian medical doctors]]
[[Category:21st-century Nigerian medical doctors]]
[[Category:Nnamdi Azikiwe University alumni]]