Chinedu Ikedieze MFR, born December 12, 1977, is a Nigerian actor, entrepreneur, and serial investor best known for acting alongside Osita Iheme. He came into the spotlight after appearing in the award-winning Nollywood film Ukwa in 2002, alongside Osita Iheme.
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| Full Name: | Chinedu Ikedieze MFR |
| Date of Birth: | December 12, 1977 |
| Place of Birth: | Arochukwu, Abia State |
| State of Origin: | Abia State |
| Nationality: | Nigerian |
| Occupation: | Actor |
| Net Worth: | $10 million |
| Wife/Spouse: | Nneoma Ikedieze |
Early Life and Education
Chinedu Ikedieze was born in Amaeke Arochukwu, Abia State, Nigeria to Mr. and Mrs. Michael Ikedieze Ogbonna, members of the Igbo tribe in Nigeria.
Chinedu Ikedieze completed his basic and secondary school in Aba, Abia State.
He pursued a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Theatre Arts and a degree in Mass Communication at the Institute of Management and Technology (IMT), Enugu, after completing his secondary education.
He originally intended to become a lawyer after finishing his studies at IMT, but in 1998 he decided to pursue his career in film acting instead, appearing in modest roles at first.
He made his acting debut in a small part in the 1998 movie Evil Men. In 2004, he applied to the esteemed New York Film Academy.
Career
Chinedu Ikedieze began working in the Nollywood industry in 2000 and became well-known for his breakout performance as Aki in the 2002 movie Aki na Ukwa, which also starred Osita Iheme, another diminutive actor.
Since the film’s debut, the pair has appeared together in other films in the major roles and has been known as “Aki Paw Paw.”
The Nollywood community has heaped praise on Chinedu and Osita for preserving their on- and off-screen chemistry.
Ikedieze won the African Movie Academy Awards’ Lifetime Achievement Award in 2007.
The then-President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan, also awarded him the Order of the Federal Republic in recognition of his services to Nollywood and the nation’s economic development.
Chinedu Ikedieze Net Worth
Chinedu Ikedieze is a popular Nigerian actor with an estimated net worth of $10 million.
Honors and Legacy
Ikedieze won the African Movie Academy Awards’ Lifetime Achievement Award in 2007.
The then-President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan, also awarded him the Order of the Federal Republic in recognition of his services to Nollywood and the nation’s economic development.
He was recognized as a distinguished visitor to the city of Miami, Florida in 2018 in the United States of America.
“From the bottom of my heart, I appreciate Miami-Dade, the county commissioners, and the mayor’s office for honoring me as a distinguished visitor to the city of Miami, Florida,” he stated in expression of gratitude.
You just gave me the secret to having more success in life.
His appearance in the 2002 movie Aki na Ukwa with fellow little person actor Osita Iheme is still well remembered, and the pair—especially Osita’s character—has been the subject of memes on Twitter and other social media platforms since 2019.
Personal Life
On November 26, 2011, Chinedu Ikedieze married his lovely wife Nneoma Ikedieze in Lagos in a glamorous wedding ceremony with several movie stars, prominent politicians, and the governor of Abia State in attendance.
Their traditional wedding took place at his wife’s hometown of Isala Mbano, Imo State, on November 26, 2011.
Social Media
- Instagram: @chineduikedieze
- Twitter: @ChineduIkedieze
