Chidi Mokeme
Chidi Mokeme | |
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Born | (1972-03-17) 17 March 1972 (age 52) |
Nationality | Nigerian |
Alma mater | Institute of Management and Technology (IMT) |
Occupation | Actor & Television Presenter |
Spouse | Jean Olumba Mokeme |
Children | 1 |
Chidi Mokeme // ⓘ (born 17 March 1972) is a Nigerian actor[1] and reality show host. He hails from Oba in Idemili South LGA of Anambra State, Southeastern Nigeria.[2] He was the host of Gulder Ultimate Search Reality-show.[3][4][5]
Early life
Chidi Mokeme had the chance to experience the many cultures of Nigeria's major ethnic groupings. He attended Salvation Army Primary School in Surulere, Lagos State, southwestern Nigeria, for his elementary schooling.[6] He studied at the Federal Government College in Minna, Niger State, north-central region of Nigeria and then continued on to the Institute of Management and Technology (IMT) in Enugu State, where he received a Higher National Diploma in Computer Science. Chidi proudly speaks Hausa, Yoruba, and his native language, Igbo.[7] He stands out as being multi-talented. Despite his preference for science, he has always had a strong passion for acting, and the majority of his friends are students of art.
Chidi Mokeme and Gulder Ultimate Search
Chide was the anchor of the Television show Gulder Ultimate Search for a couple of years.[8][9][10]
Personal life
Jean Olumba Mokeme, is the spouse of Chidi. They exchanged vows on April 28, 2012. She was born and raised in the United States of America and currently works as a doctor and pharmacist there. They have a son, Noah Mokeme.[6]
The actor who launched his sex toys company in 2009, also has a son who is 17 years old. His teenage son's name is Emem Daniel Mokeme, and Adia Ukoyen is his mother. Emem was born as a result of a long-ago romance between Chidi Mokeme and Adia Ukoyen. Journalist Adia Ukoyen most recently served as Godswill Obot Akpabio's personal assistant for media matters when he was the Governor of Akwa Ibom State.[7]
Filmography
Year | Title | Role | |
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2023 | Shanty Town | Aboderin(Scar) | |
2021 | The Therapist | Rotimi Bankole | |
2021 | Entangle | ||
2020 | Akachi | ||
2017 | Mr & Mrs: Chapter Two | Kobi | |
2016 | 76 | Major Gomos | |
2008 | Critical Condition | Jubril | |
2008 | Critical Condition | Jubril | |
2007 | Ultimate Warrior | ||
2007 | Ultimate Warrior 2 | ||
2007 | Minority Tension | ||
2007 | Who Will Tell the President | Jang | |
2007 | Who Will Tell the President 2 | Jang | |
2006 | Boiling Point | ||
2006 | Crime Planner | ||
2006 | High Stake | ||
2006 | Last Kobo | Mike | |
2006 | Saviour | Peter | |
2005 | Anini | Osunbor | |
2005 | Back Drop | ||
2005 | Blood Battle | ||
2003 | Abuja Connection | ||
Fire Dancer | |||
Omotara Johnson | |||
The Seed (with Stella Damasus-Aboderin) | |||
2016 | '76 | Major Gomos | |
Yellow Cassava | Dan | ||
2020 | Akachi | Gozie | |
2021 | The Therapist | Rotimi Bankole | |
2022 | Bamboozler | Jax |
Awards and nominations
Year | Award | Category | Film | Result | Ref |
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2023 | Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards | Best Actor In A Drama, Movie Or TV Series | Shanty Town | Nominated | [11][12] |
See also
References
- ^ Aileru, Islamiat (23 August 2021). "'I fear no enemy but worry over fake friends' Actor Chidi Mokeme spills". Kemi Filani News. Retrieved 15 March 2022.
- ^ "Chidi Mokeme And Habiba Abubakar In Big Fight". Modern Ghana. 1 August 2013. Retrieved 18 May 2020.
- ^ "I left my new wife to revive my romance -Chidi Mokeme". punchng.com. Archived from the original on 26 August 2014. Retrieved 22 August 2014.
- ^ "Why I can't avoid women —Chidi Mokeme". tribune.com.ng. Archived from the original on 26 August 2014. Retrieved 22 August 2014.
- ^ "Dr Jean Chinwe Olumba, Chidi Mokeme's Bride denies knowing he was a movie star". onlinenigeria.com. Archived from the original on 26 August 2014. Retrieved 22 August 2014.
- ^ a b Kidi, Victor (26 June 2022). "Chidi Mokeme - Biography, Net Worth, Age, Children, Career, and Wife - Insidegistblog". Insidegistblog. Retrieved 20 July 2022.
- ^ a b "Chidi Mokeme biography, net worth, age, family, contact & picture". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 20 July 2022.
- ^ "Fans excited as Gulder Ultimate Search enters full swing". Punch Newspapers. 24 October 2021. Retrieved 17 December 2021.
- ^ Aileru, Islamiat (2 September 2021). "Fans react as Actor Chidi Mokeme hints on returning as host of the 'Gulder Ultimate Search'Reality Tv show". Kemi Filani News. Retrieved 17 December 2021.
- ^ Orokpo, Treasure (27 September 2021). "GUS 2021: Chidi Mokeme dropped as Gulder Ultimate Search taskmaster". Idoma Voice Newspaper. Retrieved 17 December 2021.
- ^ "Full List: Here are all our AMVCA 9 Nominees". AMVCA - Full List: Here are all our AMVCA 9 Nominees. Retrieved 23 April 2023.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Alabi, Tope (20 May 2023). "AMVCA 2023: Tobi Bakre wins Best Actor for 'Brotherhood'". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 10 June 2023.
External links
- Chidi Mokeme at the Internet Movie Database
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