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Chinedu Ikedieze, MFR (born December 12, 1977), is a multi-talented Nigerian actor, entrepreneur and serial investor, also known as Aki.
He is best known for his role opposite Osita Iheme in the 2002 movie Aki na Ukwa and has been paired with him in most of his movies since then.
He has appeared in more than 150 films over the past 20 years. Because of his tall stature and outstanding appearance, he played the role of a child in most of his early films.
Chinedu Ikedieze, better known as Aki for his performance in the movie Aki na Ukwa, married fashion designer Nneoma Nwaijah in 2011 and had their first child in 2012.
Nigerian actors
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| Name: | Chinedu Ikedize |
| stage name: | Aki |
| Date of Birth: | December 12, 1977 (46 years old) |
| place of birth: | Amaeke Arochukwu, Abia, Nigeria |
| country of origin: | Abia State |
| Country of Citizenship: | Nigeria |
| high: | 1.29m |
| parents: | Michael Ikedeze Ogbonna |
| Brothers and sisters: | not applicable |
| Wife • Spouse: | Nneoma Ikedieze (m. 2011) |
| Girlfriend • Partner: | not applicable |
| Children: | 3 |
| Profession: | Actor • Television personality |
| net worth: | $10 million |
Early life and education
Chinedu Ikedieze was born in Amaeke Arochukwu, Abia State, Nigeria on December 12, 1977. His parents are Mr. and Mrs. Michael Ikedieze Ogbonna, both of whom are from the Igbo tribe of Nigeria.
Chinedu Ikedieze completed his primary and secondary education in Aba, Abia State. After completing his secondary education, he obtained a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Theatre Arts and a degree in Mass Communication from the Institute of Management and Technology (IMT), Enugu.
After completing his studies at IMT, he initially wanted to become a lawyer, but in 1998 he began pursuing a film acting career, initially playing small roles. He made his debut in a small role in the 1998 film, The Bad Guys. In 2004, he enrolled at the prestigious New York Film Academy.
Profession
Chinedu Ikedieze entered the Nigerian film industry in 2000 and rose to fame in the 2002 film, Aki na Ukwa, where he played the breakthrough role of Aki alongside another minor star, actor Osita Iheme.
The duo, popularly known as “Aki and Paw Paw”, have starred in many movies together since the release of the movie. Chinedu Ikedieze and Osita Iheme have been widely praised in the Nigerian movie industry for their chemistry both on and off screen.
Chinedu Ikedeze then became a much sought after comedian in Nigeria and is listed in the top 10 funniest Nigerian movie actors of all time. Initially, he played child roles in many movies but he ventured into adult roles. So far, he has acted in more than 100 movies and is currently working on a TV series called Johnson.
Chinedu Ikedieze, who says being a star is supposed to be glamorous because it is part of the entertainment industry, spoke about his journey to fame and how actors can maintain their status quo. According to him, staying a celebrity requires staying true to yourself and not trying to live the same lifestyle as in the movies, especially when you cannot afford it.
To avoid hitting rock bottom, Chinedu Ikedieze advises other actors to stay grounded and get back into normal mode after appearing in movies, red carpet events or any occasion where they need to shine.
Personal life
Chinedu Ikedieze married his lovely wife Nneoma Ikedieze in Lagos on November 26, 2011. The wedding was a grand affair with guests including several movie stars, top politicians and the Governor of Abia State.
The couple reportedly met on a film production in Lagos; Nneoma Ikedieze was the costume director. Working together sparked some friendships that went beyond intimacy. On November 26, 2011, they got married in a traditional ceremony in the wife’s hometown of Isalambano, Imo State.
A few years into their marriage, the couple seemed to be living happily together and were spotted on holiday in Paris, France. Despite the fake media spreading divorce rumours, Chinedu Ikedieze said there was no divorce.
Although the marriage had not yet produced offspring, the prospect of having children was a priority.
Contrary to the famous search keyword, Chinedu Ikedieze is currently childless. He has no children.
Awards
In 2007, Chinedu Ikedeze received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the African Movie Academy Awards. He was also awarded the Order of the Federal Republic of Nigeria by then Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan in recognition of his contribution to the Nigerian film industry and national economic growth.
In 2018, he was honored as the Distinguished Visitor of the City of Miami, Florida, in Miami, Florida, United States. He expressed his gratitude: “I thank Miami-Dade, the Mayor’s Office, and the County Commissioners from the bottom of my heart for honoring me as the Distinguished Visitor of the City of Miami, Florida. You have just given me the key to success in life. Therefore, he encouraged everyone to believe in themselves if the world believes in them.
heritage
Chinedu Ikedieze is still remembered for his performance with fellow minor actor Osita Iheme in the 2002 movie Aki na Ukwa. The duo is Osita Iheme’s character and has gone viral on Twitter and other social media platforms around the world through memes since 2019. Osita Iheme is one of the richest actors in Nigeria.
Filmography
- wrench
- Ogunauka
- Also known as chewing gum
- Tom and Jerry
- missionary
- Show Bobo: American Boy
- drop out
- Pipiro
- Onunai: Seeds of Slavery
- Lagos Boys
- Family Crisis
- Charges and bail
- Back from the United States
- Akpu-Ncu
- I’m in love
- Akiyama Shoko
- Spanner in jail
- Not by height
- 2. Rats
- Igbo Made
- Big Daddy
- Across Niger
- Country Boy
- Spoilers
- Secret Adventure
- Reggae Boyz
- An act of kindness
- I think about it again
- World Cup Finals
- The color of emotion
- Young Masters
- Win your love
- General
- Sweet Money
- Royal Messenger
- Magic Hat
- The final challenge
- Caturra
- Jayden
- Games played by men
- criminal law
- Brain Master
- Brain Box
- Dutch boy
- Blessed Son
- thunderstorm
- Stubborn flies
- The Spirit of the Prophet
- Powerful civilians
- Strength remains
- Escape from fate
- Cain and Abel
television
The Johnsons as Effitobore Johnson, produced by Rogers Ofime.
net worth
Chinedu Ikedieze has a net worth of about $10 million. He is one of the successful Nigerian actors. He is also considered as one of the funniest actors in Nigeria.
Social Media
- Instagram: @chineduikedieze
- Twitter: @ChineduIkedieze
- Facebook: Chinedu Ikedieze
