Chinedu Ikedieze popularly known as Aki is an award-winning Nollywood Actor, who gained popularity, and a breakthrough in the industry after the movie Aki ni Ukwa. He is also a comedian and an entrepreneur.
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Chinedu Ikedieze Background
Chinedu Ikedieze was born on the 12th of December 1977, to Mr and Mrs Michael Ikedieze Ogbonna in Iluoma Nzeakoli, Bende, Abia State. As a child, Chinedu wanted to be either a doctor or a lawyer, but that narrative changed after he joined his secondary school’s drama society, and developed an interest in acting.
He studied mass communication at the Institute of Management & Technology (IMT), Enugu State after his secondary education.
His passion for acting led him to join the Institute’s theatre group. Chinedu was an active member of the group, so he took part in several large-scale productions. As a wise and smart guy, he saw it as an opportunity and utilized it by making industry contacts and honing his craft.
Chinedu’s desire to be one of the best in the industry led him to enroll at the New York Film Academy (NYFA) in 2004. He is married to Nneoma Ikedieze.
Chinedu Ikediezie Career
After his studies at IMT, he started auditioning for movie roles. After several attempts, he was eventually chosen to act a minor role in the movie – Evil Men in 1998. The producers of the movie were pleased with his acting. As a result, they continued giving him roles in subsequent movies.
He got his big break and rose to limelight in 2002 when he acted as Aki in the movie Aki na Ukwa. Since then, the name Aki has stuck as a household name. Presently, Chinedu Ikedieze is one of the most recognized faces in Nollywood, as his movies are enjoyed by everyone, regardless of age.
He credits his rise to the limelight in the Nollywood industry to the marketer and producer of the Aki na Ukwa movie – late Chukwuka Emelionwu aka Kasvid. Asides from acting, Chinedu Ikedieze also has businesses in the media, fashion, branding/graphics, and tourism industry.
Chinedu Ikedieze Filmography
2002 – 2003
- Spanner with Nkem Owoh – 2002
- Okwu na uka with Osita Iheme and Patience Ozokwor – 2002
- Aka Gum with Osita Iheme – 2002
- Aki na Ukwa with Osita Iheme – 2002
- The Tom and Jerry with Osita Iheme – 2003
- The Catechist with John Okafor – 2003
- Show Bobo: The American Boys Kizzito with Osita Iheme – 2003
- School Dropouts with Osita Iheme – 2003
- Pipiro with Osita Iheme – 2003
- Onunaeyi: Seeds of Bondage with Pete Edochie, Osita Iheme, Patience Ozokwor & Clem Ohameze – 2003
- Lagos Boys with Osita Iheme – 2003
- Family Crisis – 2003
- Charge and Bail with Osita Iheme – 2003
- Back from America with Rita Dominic – 2003
- ‘am in Love with Osita Iheme – 2003
- Akpu-Nku – 2003
- 2 Rats with Osita Iheme, Patience Ozokwor and Amaechi Muonagor – 2003
2004 – 2005
- Spanner Goes to Jail with Nkem Owoh – 2004
- Not by Height with Osita Iheme – 2004
- Igbo Made – 2004
- Big Daddies with Osita Iheme – 2004
- Across the Niger with Pete Edochie, Kanayo O. Kanayo & Ramsey Nouah – 2004
- Village Boys with Osita Iheme – 2005
- Spoiler with Osita Iheme – 2005
- Secret Adventure with Osita Iheme – 2005
- Reggae Boys with Osita Iheme – 2005
- One Good Turn with Osita Iheme – 2005
- I Think Twice with Osita Iheme – 2005
- Final World Cup with Osita Iheme – 2005
- Colours of Emotion with Osita Iheme – 2005
2006 – 2007
- Young Masters with Osita Iheme – 2006
- Winning Your Love with Osita Iheme & Patience Ozokwor – 2006
- ‘U’ General with Osita Iheme & Patience Ozokwor – 2006
- Sweet Money with Osita Iheme – 2006
- Royal Messengers with Osita Iheme – 2006
- Magic Cap with Osita Iheme – 2006
- Last Challenge with Kanayo O. Kanayo & Osita Iheme – 2006
- Kadura with Osita Iheme – 2006
- Jadon with Osita Iheme – 2006
- Games Men Play with Chioma Chukwuka, Kate Henshaw-Nuttal, Ini Edo, Mike Ezuruonye & Jim Iyke – 2006
- Criminal Law with Osita Iheme – 2006
- Brain Masters with Osita Iheme – 2006
- Brain Box with Kanayo O. Kanayo & Osita Iheme – 2006
- Boys from Holland with Osita Iheme – 2006
- Blessed Son with Osita Iheme – 2006
- Thunder Storm with Osita Iheme – 2007
- Stubborn Flies with Osita Iheme – 2007
- Spirit of a Prophet with Osita Iheme & Clem Ohameze – 2007
- Powerful Civilian with Osita Iheme – 2007
- Power as of Old with Osita Iheme & Clem Ohameze – 2007
- Escape to Destiny with Osita Iheme – 2007
- Cain & Abel with Osita Iheme – 2007
2008 – 2014
- Marcus ‘D’ Millionaire 1 and 2 – 2008
- The Rain Makers 1 and 2 – 2009
- Loyal Enemies 1 and 2 – 2010
- Jack and Jill 1 and 2 – 2011
- Village Rascals 1 to 4 – 2012
- IV The Meeting – 2012
- Take the Spotlight – 2014
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Chinedu Ikedieze’s Television Series
He is currently one of the actors of The Johnsons as Efetobore Johnson.
Quotes Of Chinedu Ikedieze
“When common sense is COMMON, even animals become beneficiaries.”
“There’s a thin line between being hardworking, and being successful.”
“Be contented with what you have today; tomorrow shall be better.”
“You are bigger than all your problems. Just don’t give up.”
”Be amazing, be good, be pretty, be strong, be smart, be cool. But the most important thing is, be yourself.”
“…Taking a cue from the past helps you fine-tune the future.”
”Attach your brand to the right people with progressive minds…BIG THINGS are sure to come!”
Awards And Recognitions Of Chinedu Ikedieze
- Filmmakers Association of Nigeria (FAN) Award
- Lifetime Achievement Award at the Africa Movie Awards – 2007
- Former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria – Dr Goodluck Ebere Jonathan, honoured him as a Member of the Order of the Federal Republic of Nigeria – 2010
- Miami- Dade County office of the Mayor and the County Commissioners honoured Chinedu Ikedieze as a Distinguished Visitor to the City of Miami, Florida – 2018
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Net Worth Of Chinedu Ikedieze
According to Wikipedia.org, Chinedu Ikedieze is worth $3.5million.
Life Lessons From Chinedu Ikedieze
- Disability cannot hinder you from attaining success unless you let it. In other words, you are in charge of your life so write your story the way you want it to be heard.
- Once you know what you want, go for it. Train yourself to be good at it, and gain relevance in the industry.
- No matter how long, keep being you, and keep doing your thing. Eventually, you would reap the fruits, no matter how long it takes, don’t ever give up.
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