Nigerian actor chinedu ikedieze biography
Chinedu Ikedieze(listen), MFR (born 12 December 1977) is a Nigerian actor, entrepreneur and serial investor. He is best known for playing alongside Osita Iheme in majority of the movies after their breakthrough as duo in the 2002 film Aki na Ukwa. He has featured in over 150 films in a career spanning over 20 years. He has acted in the role of a kid in most of his films during his early career due to his stature and physical appearance. He is known as Aki for his performance in the film Aki na Ukwa. In 2011, he married fashion designer Nneoma Nwaijah and the couple had their first child in 2012.
Career
Chinedu pursued his primary and secondary education in Aba, Abia State. After completing his secondary education he pursued a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Theatre Arts and a degree in Mass communication from the Institute of Management and Technology, Enugu (IMT). After completing his studies at IMT, he initially wanted to become a lawyer but pursued his career in film acting in 1998 and initially featured in small roles. He first acted in a minor role in the 1998 film Evil Men. He enrolled in the prestigious New York Film Academy in 2004.
Chemistry with Osita IhemeHe entered the Nollywood industry in 2000 and rose to recognition in a Nigerian Movie he acted in 2002 Aki na Ukwa where he played the breakthrough role of Aki alongside another little person actor Osita Iheme. This created a bound between both of them. The duo were popularly identified as "Aki and Paw Paw" since the release of the film in 2002 and ever since they have both featured together in several films taking the lead roles in those movies. Both Chinedu and Osita have been maintaining onscreen and offscreen chemistry which is widely praised by the Nollywood fraternity.
Honour
In 2007, Ikedieze received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the African Movie Academy Awards. He was also honored with the Order of the Federal Republic which was given by the then Nigerian President Goodluck Nigerian actor, entrepreneur and investor (born 1977) Chinedu Ikedieze MFR Ikedieze at the 2021 Africa Movie Academy Awards Iluoma Uzuakoli, Bende, Abia State, Nigeria Chinedu Ikedieze, MFR (born 12 December 1977) is a Nigerian actor, entrepreneur and investor. He is best known for playing alongside Osita Iheme in the 2002 film Aki na Ukwa. He has featured in over 150 films in a career spanning over 22 years. He has acted in the role of a kid in most of his films during his early career due to his stature and physical appearance. He is known as Aki for his performance in the film Aki na Ukwa. In 2011, he married fashion designer Nneoma Nwaijah and the couple had their first child in 2012. They have 2 daughters and a son. Chinedu completed his primary and secondary education in Aba, Abia State. After completing his secondary education he earned a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Theatre Arts and a degree in Mass Communication from the Institute of Management and Technology, Enugu (IMT). After completing his studies at IMT, he initially wanted to become a lawyer but pursued a career in film acting in 1998 and initially featured in lesser roles. He first acted in a minor role in the 1998 film Evil Men. He enrolled in the prestigious New York Film Academy in 2004. He entered the Nollywood industry in 2000 and rose to recognition in a Nigerian film he acted in 2000, Aki na Ukwa, where he played the breakthrough role of Aki al Aki and Pawpaw are a famous Nollywood acting duo. They have worked in the Nigerian film industry for over two decades, playing comic roles of siblings and close friends. For years, fans believed the two were siblings because of their short stature and youthful appearances. Where are these Nollywood legends today? Did you know Aki and Pawpaw have a Nollywood movie titled Aki and Pawpaw? The actors earned their nicknames from their famous 2002 film. Their humorous characters transformed the face of Nollywood and added a unique flavour to the industry. Aki and Pawpaw are two famous Nollywood actors who have been inseparable since they started acting. Many people believe they are siblings, but they are not. Aki is also an entrepreneur, and Pawpaw is an author, film produce .Chinedu Ikedieze
Born (1977-12-12) 12 December 1977 (age 47) Nationality Nigerian Other names Aki Alma mater New York Film Academy
Institute of Management and TechnologyOccupation Actor Years active 2000–present Known for Aki na Ukwa Spouse Nneoma Ikedieze (m. 2011) Education
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Full name Chinedu Ikedieze Osita Iheme Nickname(s) Aki Pawpaw, Ukwa Gender Male Male Date of birth 12 December 1977 20 February 1982 Age 47 years (as of 2024) 42 years (as of 2024) Place of birth Bende, Abia State, Nigeria Mbatoli, Imo State, Nigeria Current residence Lagos State, Nigeria Imo State, Nigeria Nationality Nigerian Nigerian Ethnicity Igbo Igbo Zodiac sign Sagittarius Pisces Religion Christianity Christianity Sexual orientation Straight Straight Height 4 ft 11 in (129 cm) 4 ft 6 in (137 cm) Hair colour Black Black Eye colour Black Black Marital status Married Single Spouse Nneoma Nwaijah - Children 3 - Father Michael Ikedieze Ogbonna Herbert Iheme Mother Mrs Ogbonna Augustina Iheme Alma mater Institute of Management and Technology (IMT) & New York Film Academy Lagos State University & Institute of Management and Technology, Enugu Profession Actor and entrepreneur Actor, author, film producer, & comedian Instagram @chineduikedieze @ositalheme Who are Aki and Pawpaw?