Chinedu Ikedieze is a perfect example of the saying that disability cannot hinder you from attaining success unless you let it. In other words, you are in charge of your life so write your story the way you want it to be heard.
Chinedu Ikedieze. Photo credit: Premium Times
Chinedu Ikedieze popularly known as Aki was born on the 12th of December 1977, to Mr and Mrs Michael Ikedieze Ogbonna in Iluoma Nzeakoli, Bende, Abia State.
As a child, Chinedu wanted to be either a doctor or a lawyer, but that narrative changed after he joined his secondary school’s drama society, and developed an interest in acting.
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Chinedu Ikedieze popularly known as Aki is an award-winning Nollywood Actor, a comedian and an entrepreneur who gained popularity, and breakthrough in the industry after the movie Aki ni Ukwa.
He graduated from Institute of Management & Technology (IMT), Enugu State were he studied mass communication.
Chinedu Ikedieze. Photo credit: Gistmania
His passion for acting led him to join the Institute’s theater group. Chinedu was an active member of the group were he took part in several large-scale productions.
As a wise and smart guy, he saw it as an opportunity and utilized it by making industry contacts and honing his craft.
After his studies at IMT, he started auditioning for movie roles. After several attempts, he was eventually chosen to act a minor role in the movie ‘Evil Men’ in 1998.
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The producers of the movie were pleased with his acting. As a result, they continued giving him roles in subsequent movies.
He got his big break and rose to limelight in 2002 when he acted as Aki in the movie Aki na Ukwa.
Since then, the name Aki has stuck as a household name. Presently, Chinedu Ikedieze is one of the most recognized faces in Nollywood, as his movies are enjoyed by everyone, regardless of age.
Chinedu Ikedieze. Photo credit: Gistmania
He credits his rise to limelight in the Nollywood industry to the marketer and producer of the Aki na Ukwa movie – late Chukwuka Emelionwu aka Kasvid. Asides acting, Chinedu Ikedieze also has businesses in the media, fashion, branding/graphics, and tourism industry.
Chinedu’s desire to be one of the best in the industry led him to enrol at the New York Film Academy (NYFA) in 2004.
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Some of his popular quotes are ‘Once you know what you want, go for it. Train yourself to be good at it, and gain relevance in the industry.
‘No matter how long, keep being you, and keep doing your thing. Eventually, you would reap the fruits, no matter how long it takes, don’t ever give up.
Chinedu Ikedieze. Photo credit: Legit.com
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