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John U. Nwankwo

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John U. Nwankwo, Ph.D. popularly known as Dr. John, is a serial entrepreneur and successful business executive. He is married to Dr. Jane John-Nwankwo, the CEO of Lewabo Media Group. In Purple Roses, he played a major role, and was characterized as Dr. John, a successful business mogul, whose wife left when their daughter, Maddie turned 18. As Maddie's father, Dr. John mentored and supported her daughter to become successful and go for her dreams. But that left him without devoting much attention to his romantic needs and love life until he ran into Kayla one fateful morning, while doing his usual morning routine jog which changed the cause of their lives. In Purple Roses, Dr. John is both a father, an encourager and motivator who ensures the success of those under his influence. Dr. John U. Nwankwo is a strategist and consultant. He is a writer, sports enthusiasts, motivational and inspirational speaker, and an Ordained Gospel Minister. He is an avid reader, and the author of numerous inspirational books including The Audacity of Success; Dare to Succeed, and The Female Orgasm: How to Bring Out the Pleasure Cooker in Her. The Book of Continuing Sex & Intimate Education for Couples, among others.
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  • Known for

    Karen Abercrombie in Purple Roses (2022)
    Purple Roses
    • Dr. John
    • 2022
    Ekpebiwo m (I have Decided) (2024)
    Ekpebiwo m (I have Decided)
    • Eze mmuo
    • 2024
    3 Angels Media International Inspirational Discussions & Bible Study: Paul & the Ephesians (2023)
    3 Angels Media International Inspirational Discussions & Bible Study: Paul & the Ephesians
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 2023
    The Vesper Show: Love & Relationships (2023)
    The Vesper Show: Love & Relationships
    TV Mini Series
    • Director
    • 2023

    Credits

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    Director



    • How to Respond to Divine Love (2025)
      How to Respond to Divine Love
      TV Special
      • directed by
      • 2025
    • Jesus wins, satan loses (2025)
      Jesus wins, satan loses
      TV Special
      • directed by
      • 2025
    • Jesus works for our good (2025)
      Jesus works for our good
      TV Special
      • directed by
      • 2025
    • Rules of a love relationship with God (2025)
      Rules of a love relationship with God
      TV Special
      • director
      • 2025
    • Loving Justice (2025)
      Loving Justice
      TV Special
      • director
      • 2025
    • Love is the fulfillment of the law (2025)
      Love is the fulfillment of the law
      TV Special
      • directed by
      • 2025
    • Freewill, love & divine providence (2025)
      Freewill, love & divine providence
      TV Special
      • director
      • 2025
    • God loves justice (2025)
      God loves justice
      TV Special
      • Director
      • 2025
    • The problem of evil & the only solution (2025)
      The problem of evil & the only solution
      TV Special
      • Director
      • 2025
    • God loves freely
      TV Special
      • director
      • 2025
    • God's loving covenant (2025)
      God's loving covenant
      TV Special
      • directed by
      • 2025
    • You matter to God (2025)
      You matter to God
      TV Special
      • director
      • 2025
    • The Vesper Show: Love & Relationships (2023)
      The Vesper Show: Love & Relationships
      TV Mini Series
      • Director
      • 2023
    • 3 Angels Media International Inspirational Discussions & Bible Study: Paul & the Ephesians (2023)
      3 Angels Media International Inspirational Discussions & Bible Study: Paul & the Ephesians
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 2023–2024

    Actor



    • How to Respond to Divine Love (2025)
      How to Respond to Divine Love
      TV Special
      • 2025
    • Jesus wins, satan loses (2025)
      Jesus wins, satan loses
      TV Special
      • 2025
    • Jesus works for our good (2025)
      Jesus works for our good
      TV Special
      • 2025
    • Rules of a love relationship with God (2025)
      Rules of a love relationship with God
      TV Special
      • 2025
    • Loving Justice (2025)
      Loving Justice
      TV Special
      • 2025
    • Love is the fulfillment of the law (2025)
      Love is the fulfillment of the law
      TV Special
      • 2025
    • Freewill, love & divine providence (2025)
      Freewill, love & divine providence
      TV Special
      • 2025
    • God loves justice (2025)
      God loves justice
      TV Special
      • 2025
    • The problem of evil & the only solution (2025)
      The problem of evil & the only solution
      TV Special
      • 2025
    • Ekpebiwo m (I have Decided) (2024)
      Ekpebiwo m (I have Decided)
      • Eze mmuo
      • 2024
    • Finding Dr John
      • 2024
    • Finding Dr John (2024)
      Finding Dr John
      • Dr. John
      • 2024
    • Karen Abercrombie in Purple Roses (2022)
      Purple Roses
      • Dr. John
      • 2022

    Producer



    • How to Respond to Divine Love (2025)
      How to Respond to Divine Love
      TV Special
      • producer
      • 2025
    • You matter to God (2025)
      You matter to God
      TV Special
      • producer
      • 2025

    Personal details

    • Height
      • 5′ 10″ (1.78 m)
    • Spouse
      • Dr. Jane John-NwankwoMay 12, 2004 - present (4 children)
    • Other works
      The Female Orgasm: How to Bring Out the Pleasure Cooker in Her. The Book of Continuing Sex & Intimate Education for Couples.
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      • 1 Print Biography

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      "Intentionally stay positive. Do this for yourself. Love Others. Decide Right. Take action. Keep hope alive. No matter how dark nights get, there are always mornings of sunshine." Dr. John U. Nwankwo

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