Chinedu Ikedieze (Actor) Biography
Chinedu Ikedieze is a Nigerian actor. He is best known for playing alongside Osita Iheme in most movies after their breakthrough in the movie Aki na Ukwa. In 2007 Ikedieze received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the African Movie Academy Awards.
Ikedieze harbored dreams of being a doctor or lawyer but changed his mind after he joined his secondary school’s Dramatic Society. After his secondary school education, Chinedu proceeded to study Mass Communications at the Institute of Management & Technology in Enugu State. There he joined the theatre group and actively took part in the group’s activities, using the opportunity to hone his craft.
After graduation, Chinedu Ikedieze featured in his first big-screen feature in 1998, playing a minor role in Evil Men. He featured in few more movies afterward, and eventually had his big break in the 2002 movie, Aki na Ukwa, playing the role of Aki the mischievous child alongside Osita Iheme, who acted as Pawpaw, his partner in wicked deeds in the movie. The duo has solidified the name Aki & PawPaw in the Nigerian movie industry.
Chinedu Ikedieze Age|How Old Is Chinedu Ikedieze
He was born on 12 December 1977 in Bende, Abia, Nigeria.
Chinedu Ikedieze Wife
Ikedieze is married to Nneoma Ikedieze. Before the wedding, they dated for three years and had a lot of time to get to know each other better. Their traditional wedding between the actor and his then-fiancee, Nneoma Nwaijah took place on November 26, 2011, in his fiancee’s hometown – Isala Mbano in Imo State, Nigeria.
The traditional wedding ceremony was a huge success. The reception venue was filled beyond capacity. In attendance at the wedding, was the former governor of Abia State, Dr. Theodore Orji. Some of the Nollywood stars present at the ceremony include Mike Ezuruonye, Kanayo O. Kanayo, Uche Jombo, Emeka Enyiocha, and Ebube Nwagbo.
Chinedu Ikedieze And Osita Iheme
The famous breakthrough for this duo was Aki and Pawpaw characters by Chinedu Ikedieze and Osita Iheme. They began working together with Aki na Ukwa in 2002. After realizing that they have been playing similar roles in many movies separately, they decided to become a duo.
Besides starring in movies, Aki and Pawpaw owned Aki & Pawpaw Entertainment and have produced some films which were sponsored, but they don’t want to disclose the titles of these movies. Also, they own the Aki n Paw Child Care Foundation. However, since 2009 they no longer hang out together as they used to and they have been doing separate jobs. Nevertheless, this is not a problem for them, and they are still good friends!
Chinedu Ikedieze Death
A while back, comic Nollywood actor Aki and Pawpaw were involved in a terrible crash but the duo survived. Reports about his death are a wicked rumor. Both Aki and Pawpaw are still alive.
Chinedu Ikedieze Movies
Chinedu Ikedieze has featured in over 100 movies some of which include
- Spanner
- Okwu na Uka
- Aka Gum
- Tom and Jerry
- Nollywood Babylon (2008)
- The Catechist
- Show Bobo: The American Boys
- School Dropouts
- Pipiro
- Onunaeyi: Seeds of Bondage
- Lagos Boys
- Family Crisis
- Charge & Bail
- Lara And The Beat (2018)
- Back from America
- ‘am in Love
- The Meeting (2012)
- Akpu-Nku
- Aki na Ukwa (2003)
- 2 Rats (2003)
- Spanner Goes to Jail
- Not by Height
- Igbo Made
- Big Daddies
- Across the Niger
- Village Boys
- Spoiler
- Secret Adventure (2005)
- Reggae Boys
- One Good Turn
- I Think Twice
- Final World Cup
- Colors of Emotion
- Young Masters
- Winning Your Love
- ‘U’ General
- Sweet Money
- Royal Messengers
- Magic Cap
- Last Challenge
- Kadura
- Jadon
- Games Men Play (2006)
- 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 & Abel
Chinedu Ikedieze Child
The couple reportedly welcomed their first child in January 2017 but the actor quickly took to Instagram to refute the claims. He said that she is his niece. He and his wife do not have any children, but they are not excluding the possibility to become parents in the future.
According to Chinedu, he would like to have up to three children. So far, they are more focused on their careers, and they are trying to ignore people who are telling them to have children. They are not bothered by the lack of children.
Chinedu Ikedieze Net Worth
The comedian has an estimated net worth of $1.5 Million.
Chinedu Ikedieze Awards
He graduates from the Prestigious New-York Film Academy. Chinedu has been recognized with a number of awards such as the Filmmakers Association of Nigeria Award, USA. He has notably the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2007 Africa Movie Awards. He was conferred in 2011 with the honor of MFR (Member Order of the Federal Republic) by the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
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