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Chidi Mokeme

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Chidi Mokeme
Born (1972-03-17) 17 March 1972 (age 52)
NationalityNigerian
Alma materInstitute of Management and Technology (IMT)
OccupationActor & Television Presenter
SpouseJean Olumba Mokeme
Children1

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

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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.

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Chide was the anchor of the Television show Gulder Ultimate Search for a couple of years.[8][9][10]

Personal life

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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

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Year Title Role
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
Entangle
2022 Bamboozler Jax
Half Heaven Tita

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Film Result Ref
2023 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards Best Actor In A Drama, Movie Or TV Series Shanty Town Nominated [11][12]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ "Chidi Mokeme And Habiba Abubakar In Big Fight". Modern Ghana. 1 August 2013. Retrieved 18 May 2020.
  3. ^ "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.
  4. ^ "Why I can't avoid women —Chidi Mokeme". tribune.com.ng. Archived from the original on 26 August 2014. Retrieved 22 August 2014.
  5. ^ "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.
  6. ^ a b Kidi, Victor (26 June 2022). "Chidi Mokeme - Biography, Net Worth, Age, Children, Career, and Wife - Insidegistblog". Insidegistblog. Retrieved 20 July 2022.
  7. ^ a b "Chidi Mokeme biography, net worth, age, family, contact & picture". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 20 July 2022.
  8. ^ "Fans excited as Gulder Ultimate Search enters full swing". Punch Newspapers. 24 October 2021. Retrieved 17 December 2021.
  9. ^ 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.
  10. ^ Orokpo, Treasure (27 September 2021). "GUS 2021: Chidi Mokeme dropped as Gulder Ultimate Search taskmaster". Idoma Voice Newspaper. Retrieved 17 December 2021.
  11. ^ "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]
  12. ^ Alabi, Tope (20 May 2023). "AMVCA 2023: Tobi Bakre wins Best Actor for 'Brotherhood'". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 10 June 2023.
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