Chika Ike is a Nigerian actress who has starred in several Nollywood movies like Heart of a Fighter, The Seekers, Power of Beauty, Before the Rain, and Django.
As the Anambra-born actress, who was recently on European tour to Paris, France and Athens, Greece, turned 31 on Tuesday, we take a look at six quick facts about her.
- Acting debut
Chika Ike made her acting debut in 2005 in the movie Sweet Love directed by Tchidi Chikere. Since then, the University of Lagos graduate has appeared in several Nollywood movies.
- Entrepreneurship
Aside from acting on the big screen, Chika is an entrepreneur. She is the owner of Nancy Fancy Collections and runs her own reality TV show, African Diva. She also recently ventured into real estate business.
- Endorsement deals
In 2013, she landed an endorsement with Bullet Energy Drink as brand ambassador.
- Philanthropy
She has a foundation named after her – Chika Ike Foundation – where she helps children that are displaced.
- Awards
In 2013, she was honoured as Nollywood Fashion Icon of the Year at the Cynosure Magazine Nigeria Fashion Recognition Award. She is a two-time Africa Movie Academy Award (AMAA) nominee.
- Ambassador
Chika Ike is a United Nations Ambassador and also Refugee Ambassador for displaced persons.
