Biography
Charity Eke Faani (born 1 May 1993), nicknamed Chacha Eke by her fans, is a beautiful Nigerian actress who has taken the Nollywood film industry by storm with her innate acting talent.
In fact, many consider her to be the best Nollywood actress of the 21st century, which is commendable.
She became a famous phenomenon after starring in the hit movie The End Is Near in 2012.
Nigerian actress
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| Full name: | Eke Faani Charity |
| Stage name: | Chacha Eke |
| Born: | July 17, 1987 (age 37) |
| Place of birth: | Abakaliki, Ebonyi, Nigeria |
| State of origin: | Ebonyi State |
| Nationality: | Nigerian |
| Parents: | John Eke |
| The children: | Kamara Faani, Kaira Faani |
| Height: | Do not have |
| Siblings: | Eke Peace |
| Boyfriend • Husband: | Austin Faani (married 2013) |
| Job: | Actress • Television Personality |
| Net worth: | 1 million dollars |
Early life
Chacha Eke was born and raised in the capital of Ebonyi state, also known as Abakaliki.
She was born on May 1, 1993.
She grew up in a middle-class family then moved to Enugu state and later to Asaba, the capital of Delta state.
Her father, Professor John Eke, is a prominent politician, speaker and former Commissioner for Education of Ebonyi State handpicked by the then Governor David Nweze Umahi.
Chacha Eke has an older sister named Peace Eke.
Education
Chacha Eke’s educational background began when she attended Esut Nursery and Primary School in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State.
She completed her secondary and high school education at a missionary school called Our Lord Shepard International School, located in Enugu, Southeastern Nigeria.
After obtaining the required West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSCE), she was admitted to Ebonyi State University (EBSU).
She successfully graduated with a Bachelor of Accounting degree.
Career
Chacha Eke started acting as a teenager. She worked in local events and at the same time attended to her studies.
She landed her first official role in a film after successfully auditioning at a talent show held in her hometown of Abakaliki.
She then participated in other talent shows and was cast in her first film in 2009.
In 2012, Chacha Eke acted in a popular drama titled The End Is Near, which catapulted her to fame among fans and the film industry.
The film also stars other famous actors such as Patience Ozokwor, Chika Ike, Yul Edochie and many others. She has successfully acted in over 200 films and the number is still increasing.
Chacha Eke is also the CEO and founder of Print-Afrique Fashion Limited, a company specializing in the fashion industry.
Social media
Chacha Eke is on social media. Her space is filled with beautiful pictures of her and her family.
You can follow her on;
- Instagram: @chachaeke
- Twitter: @chachaeke
- Facebook: Cha Cha Eke
Personal life
Chacha Eke is a married woman. She fell in love with a film producer named Austin Faani Ikechukwu and got married in 2013.
This marriage has two children – son Kamara Faani and beautiful daughter Kaira Faani.
Chacha Eke and her family currently live in Delta State, southern Nigeria.
Net worth
Over time, Chacha Eke has proven herself to be a talented actor in the Nollywood industry.
She is paid handsomely for her excellent acting in movies. Her net worth is estimated to be $1 million.
Aside from acting, she is also the CEO of a fashion brand called Print-Afrique Fashion Limited.
List of movies played
Chacha Eke has starred in over 200 Nollywood movies and is one of Nigeria’s most sought after movie stars. She has acted in the following movies;
The End Is NearCommander-in-ChiefThe Thunder RolledTwo Hearts
- Beach 24
- The Gift of Pain
- Cry for justice
- Jewelry of the Sun
- Bloody Carnival
- Cleopatra
- Dance for the Prince
- Mirror of life
- Innocent Pain
- Contract Bridge
- Palace of Sadness
- Secret Assassins
- Royal Assassin
- Promise
- Valley of Tears
- Love of the countryside
- Weeping Angels
- Rosa, love of my village
- My Sunrise
- My sweet love
- Secret Palace Mission
- Stubborn Beans
- Bitter Heart
- Shame on the bad guys
- The Beauty of the Gods
- Pure heart
- Blood Cord
- Hand of Fate
- Lucy
- The Sound of Ikoro
- Omalicha
- Bread of Sorrow
- Sad basket
- Sad Festival
- Kamsi Freedom Fighter
- Pot of wealth
- Girls in War
- Crossing the Line of Combat
- Money works with blood
- Happiness never ends
- Who married my husband?
- Raw
- Love song
- Royal First Lady
- Outstanding beauty
- Behind the Altar
- Bloody Campus
- The Princess’s Revenge
- Slave
