Chinedu Ikedieze popularly known as Aki is a well-known Nigerian Nollywood comic actor, Comedian, Meme lord, Producer, Entrepreneur, and a Serial investor.
Just as you are, million and one other lover of Nollywood movies is curious to know more about Aki. His biography; early life, real age, career, and all whatnot. This is relatable as we, humans naturally love knowing more about what/who we love and/or respects. Frankly, this is a clear case.
Expectedly, there are many things you don’t know but would want to know about Chinedu Ikedieze. For your sake, I’m writing this article.
In fact, over the last few years, many people have continued to argue Chinedu Ikedieze’s marital status. Some said he’s married. Unalike argued he is single. In this article, all these and more will be answered as plain as possible.
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Early Life
Chinedu Ikedieze better known as Aki was born in Bende Local Government of Abia State; a state in the Southeastern part of Nigeria.
Chinedu Ikedieze completed his primary and secondary education in Aba, Abia State. On completion, he got admitted into the Institute of Management and Technology, ENUGU (IMT). There, he bagged a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Theatre Arts.
Aki went further to bag a degree in Mass Communication, all from IMT. Being a go-getter, Aki who had wanted to become a Lawyer pursed his acting career. His acting career unofficially started in 1998.
Career
It might interest you to know that it was never rosy for Aki when he started his career. I mean, Aki has had his worst years. Just as an average human, Aki didn’t ‘blow’ immediately his career started.
Yes, please. Chinedu Ikedieze featured in minor roles in his early years of acting. In 1998, he featured in a minor role in the film “Evil Men.” At this stage, Aki hadn’t joined Nollywood.
Notable enough, Aki entered Nollywood in 2000. Acting his first movie “Aki na Ukwa, Aki rose to prominence in 2002. In all fairness, this movie gave him the platform and the name he bears today. Till date, the movie is still one of the best movies of all time.
In 2004, Aki enrolled in the prestigious New York film Academy to further develop his acting skill.
Today, Aki has acted over 170 movies, and still acting. It’s already more than two decades since Aki started his career. You haven’t seen any of his movies yet? These are a good recommendation, among many others: Aki na Ukwa, Spanner, School Dropouts, The Tom and Jerry, Okwu na Uka, Lagos Boys, The Catechist, Aka Hum, Akpu-Nku, ‘Am in Love, Show Bobo: The American Boys, Family Crisis, Back from America.
Adding to his achievements, Aki has won many awards for himself. These are some of the awards: The Lifetime Achievement Awards, The Federal Republic, Award for Best Comic Actor in Nigeria at the African Magic Viewers Choice, among others.
Aki is currently Efetobore Johnson in a Television show “The Johnsons.” This Nigerian Tv series which airs in Africa Magic started in 2016. Rogers Ofime produced this series while Charles Inojie; who happens to be a major character in the series directed the production.
The Johnsons is undoubtedly a comedy series which particularly showcases the live of an average Nigerian family in Lagos, Nigeria. The series is full of humor and vibe. You have seen the Johnsons TV series yet? I assume you know what is right for you.
Chinedu Ikedieze Real Age
Well, Aki was born in 12 December, 1977. So approximately, he should be 43 years.
Is Chinedu Ikedieze Married
Expectedly, many people have continued to argue this topic; whether or not Aki is married. I know you are wondering but it is understandable. Aki just as many other celebrities cherish living their private lives privately.
Since you are here, I’m just euphoria to say that Aki is married. He got married to Nneoma Nwaijah, who is currently Nneoma Ikedieze. Nneoma Ikedieze at the time she got married to Aki in 2011 was a fashion designer.
In fact, Chinedu Ikedieze and Nneoma had their first baby in 2012; a baby girl. This is just a bigger surprise for you, right? Okay…
What is Aki’s Net Worth
Due to his unique way of using humor to explain each, and every script assigned to him, Aki is undoubtedly among the richest actors in Nigeria. His net worth is said to peg at $3.6 million.