Biography

Chidi Mokeme (born March 17, 1972) is a seasoned actor and popular reality host.

He is well known for hosting the Gulder Ultimate Search.

He extends the fame to his acting career, which later helps to augment his popularity across the country.

He has featured in over ten movies since he made his debut in the Nollywood industry in 2003.

His role in the comic film; Abuja Connection shows how dynamic Chidi Mokeme is as an actor.

Chidi Mokeme is also known for playing villains, hitman, supermen in action thrilling movies.

He loves to play the role of Casanova, lover boy, bad boy in movies. He is one of the richest Nollywood actors in the country.

Early Life

Chidi Mokeme hails from Oba in Idemili South local government area of Anambra State, southeast Nigeria.

But he grew up in the most populous city in the country; Lagos.

He is one of the celebrities born on the 17th of March, 1972.

He had all his primary and secondary education in Lagos.

Moreover, Chidi Mokeme has always shown his acting disposition from an early age by participating in pubic-related activities, which many of his colleagues dare not to do.

Education

Chidi Mokeme had his primary education in Lagos. He obtained his primary school leaving certificate in Salvation Army Primary School, Surulere, Lagos.

He later proceeded to Niger state at the Federal Government College, Minna, to obtain his West African Secondary School Examination certificate. 

After completing his secondary school education in Minna, he furthered his study at the Institute of Management and Technology (IMT) Enugu, where he obtained a higher national diploma in computer science.

Career

Since his secondary school days, Chidi Mokeme has actively participated in drama and debate activities, which made him part of his school’s drama club.

The gifted actor started his career as a model but made his entry into Nollywood in 2003. Due to his charming appearance, he could anchor two editions of the popular reality TV show; Gulder Ultimate Search further augmented his fame across the country. 

Because of his dynamic nature to act in different roles, Chidi Mokeme has featured in over two hundred Nollywood movies since his debut in the industry.

The talented actor is an ambassador for many organizations of which is GLO and MTN.

Filmography

• Abuja Connection
• Critical Condition
• Fire Dancer
• Omotara Johnson
• The Seed 
• ’76

Social Media

Chidi Mokeme has over 193K followers on Instagram, where he keeps his fans updated about things happening with him.

Instagram handle – @chidimokeme

Personal Life

Chidi Mokeme got married to his wife, Jean Olumba Mokeme, in April 2012, and their marriage is blessed with two lovely children, namely Daniel Mokeme and Noah Mokeme.

His wife stays in the United States, working as a medical doctor, while Chidi Mokeme stays in Nigeria. The couple does travel between Nigeria and the US very often.

Due to Chidi Mokeme influence in the industry, he was given a national award as the Member of the order of the country (MFR) in 2011.

Net Worth

Chidi Mokeme is one of the most sought after legendary show host in the nation, the experienced actor’s net worth is valued between $5 million to $10 million.