Chinedu Ikedieze (Aki) Biography: Age, Career, Spouse, Net Worth, Awards

Chinedu Ikedieze is a well-known Nigerian actor, serial investor, and businessman. He is referred to by the name Aki the name that he earned from his role in a film known as Akin Na Ukwa. Aki originates of IIuoma Uzuakoli, Bende, Abia State.

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Biography

Chinedu Ikedieze MFR (born 12 December 1977) is a multifaceted Nigerian actor, businessman, and serial investor, who is also known by the name of Aki.

He is well-known for his role as Osita Ihemein in the majority of the films following their debut as a duo in 2002’s film Aki Ukwa na Ukwa.

He has been in more than 150 films for more than 20 years. He played his role as a young boy in the majority of his films throughout his initial career due to his size and physique.

Chinedu Ikedieze is popularly known for his role of Aki for his role in the film Aki in Ukwa. He was married to the fashion designer Nneoma Nwaijah Nneoma Nwaijah, they had their first child in 2012.

Early Life & Education

Chinedu Ikedieze was born on 12th December 1977. He was born in Amaeke Arochukwu, Abia State, Nigeria. Parents are the late Mr.. and Mrs. Michael Ikedieze Ogbonna who are both from the Igbo tribes of Nigeria.

Chinedu Ikedieze completed his schooling in the primary as well as secondary levels of Aba, Abia State. Following the completion of his second school, He pursued a Higher National Diploma (HND) in the field of Theatre Arts as well as a degree in Mass Communication at the Institute of Management and Technology, Enugu (IMT).

After finishing the course at IMT at the time, he was initially planning to become a lawyer. However, he began his career as a film actor in 1998. He was initially featured in minor parts. He made his debut in a small role in the movie Evil Men. He attended the famous New York Film Academy in 2004.

Age 

How old is Chinedu Ikedieze? Chinedu Ikedieze was born on the 12th of December 1977, he is 44 as of  August 2022.

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Career

Chinedu Ikedieze began his journey into the world of Nollywood in 2000. He made his name in 2002’s movie Aki na Ukwa in which he played the lead character of Aki along with another small person actor Osita Iheme.

The duo was referred to as ” Aki and Paw Paw” from the time of the release of the film, and they appeared in a variety of films as lead characters. Both Chinedu Ikedieze and Osita Iheme have maintained onscreen and offscreen chemistry, widely praised by the Nollywood fraternity. Subsequently, Chinedu Ikedieze became a widely sought actor in Nigeria for comic roles, which landed him on the list of Top 10 Funniest Nollywood Actors of All Time. In the beginning, he was given the role of the child in a lot of films, but later He made the step into adult roles. In the past, he’s been featured in over 100 films, and is currently working on a television show titled the Johnson.

Chinedu Ikedieze stated that celebrities are supposed to look flashy since it’s part of showbiz and he spoke about his rise to fame and the ways an actor is able to sustain the status established. He said that being an image of fame requires staying honest with yourself and not trying to lead the same way as the characters and actors in movies, especially when you’re not able to afford it.

In order to avoid hitting rock low, Chinedu Ikedieze counseled fellow actors to stay grounded and go back to their default mode following extravagant appearances in films, on Red Carpet occasions, or whenever the occasion calls for a show-stopping performance.

Personal Life

Spouse

Chinedu Ikedieze was married to his beautiful spouse Nneoma Ikedieze in Lagos on the 26th of November 2011. It was a lavish ceremony with distinguished guests including a number of film stars, as well as high-ranking politicians as well as governors of Abia State.

The couple was reportedly introduced in Lagos in the course of film production. Nneoma Ikedieze was costume director. The friendship developed between them which grew into intimacy. On the 26th of November, the couple’s traditional wedding was held in his hometown Isala Mbano, Imo State.

After a few years of the union, they seemed to be content and they were seen on vacation in Paris, France. In spite of the reports of divorce that false media, Chinedu Ikedieze claimed there was no evidence of the situation.

While the couple hasn’t resulted in offspring, however, the possibility to have children is an option.

Contrary to the well-known search phrases, Chinedu Ikedieze has no son or daughter at present. He is not a father.

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Filmography

• Spanner
• Okwu na uka
• Aka Gum
• The Tom and Jerry
• The Catechist
• Show Bobo: The American Boys
• School dropout
• Pipiro
• Onunaeyi: Seeds of Bondage
• Lagos Boys
• Family Crisis
• Charge & Bail
• Back From America
• Akpu-Nku
• Am in love
• Aki na ukwa
• Spanner Goes to Jail
• Not by height
• 2 Rat
• Igbo made
• Big Daddies
• Across the Niger
• Village boys
• Spoiler
• Secret Adventure
• Reggae boys
• One good turn
• I think twice
• Final World Cup
• Colours of Emotion
• Young Masters
• Winning Your Love
• U’ General
• Sweet money
• Royal Messengers
• Magic Cap
• Last challenge
• Kadura
• Jadon
• Games men play
• Criminal Law
• Brain Masters
• BrainBox
• Boys From Holland
• Blessed Son
• Thunder Storm
• Stubborn Flies
• Spirit of a Prophet
• Powerful Civilian
• Power as of old
• Escape to Destiny
• Cain and Abel

Television Series

• The Johnsons as Efetobore Johnson, produced by Rogers Ofime.

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Awards

In 2007 Chinedu Ikedieze was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award at the African Movie Academy Awards. He also received the Order of the Federal Republic that the former Nigerian president Goodluck Jonathan presented for his contribution to the Nigerian film industry and its economic development.

In 2018 he was recognized by the city of Miami, Florida, in the United States of America as an outstanding visit for Miami, Florida. In his appreciation, he stated, “From the bottom of my heart, I thank you to Miami-Dade the office of the mayor’s country, and county commissioners for giving me the honor of being a distinguished visit for the town in Miami, Florida. I’ve just received an opportunity to achieve more fulfillment in life. Therefore, he encouraged everyone to believe in themself if they believe in themselves.

Legacy

Chinedu Ikedieze’s performance as a co-actor with fellow small character actor Osita Iheme in the 2002 film Aki na Ukwais still a popular topic. The duo, which is wildly Osita Iheme’s character has been trending in memes since the beginning of 2019 on Twitter as well as on different social platforms worldwide. Osita Iheme is identified as one of the most wealthy performers in Nigeria.

Net Worth

Chinedu Ikedieze’s net worth is around $10 million dollars. He is among the most famous actor in Nigeria. He is also regarded as to be one of the most fun actors in Nigeria.

Chinedu Ikedieze Social Media

• Instagram: @chineduikedieze
• Twitter: @ChineduIkedieze
• Facebook: Chinedu Ikedieze