Okechukwu is a both given name and a surname. Notable people with the name include:

Given name

* Okechukwu Amah, Nigerian academic * Okechukwu Emeka (born 1962), Nigerian politician; also known as John Okechukwuemeka * Okechukwu Nwadiuto Emuchay (born 1960), Nigerian politician * Okechukwu Ibeanu, Nigerian professor * Okechukwu Christian Irobiso (born 1993), Nigerian footballer * Okechukwu Odita (born 1983), Nigerian footballer * Okechukwu Okoroha (born 1990), Nigerian player of American football * Okechukwu Edwards Ukeje, Nigerian rapper; also known as

Mr Raw Okechukwu Edwards Ukeje, better known by his stage name Mr Raw (formerly Dat N.I.G.G.A. Raw), is a rapper from Abia State in Southeastern Nigeria. He is a pioneer of Igbo rap, a genre that now appeals to a broad, mainstream audience. Early life ...

* Okechukwu Ukeje (born 1981), Nigerian actor; also known as

OC Ukeje Okechukwu Ukeje, known as OC Ukeje is Nigerian actor,model and musician. He came into prominence after winning the Amstel Malta Box Office (AMBO) reality show. He has received several awards including Africa Movie Academy Awards, Africa Magic Vi ...

Surname

* Aliyu Okechukwu (born 1995), Nigerian footballer *

Azubuike Okechukwu Azubuike Godson Okechukwu (born 19 April 1997) is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for TFF First League club Çaykur Rizespor. Club career Born in Katsina, Okechukwu has played club football for Bayelsa United and Ye ...

(born 1997), Nigerian footballer * Duncan Wene Mighty Okechukwu (born 1983), Nigerian musician; also known as

Duncan Mighty Duncan Wene Mighty Okechukwu (born 28 October 1983), simply known as Duncan Mighty, is a Nigerian musician, singer, and music producer from Obio-Akpor, Rivers State. Though his musical style demonstrates a high-level of genre versatility, it is ...

* Salas Okechukwu (born 1989), Nigerian footballer *

Uche Okechukwu Uchechukwu Alozie “Uche” Okechukwu also known as Deniz Uygar (born 27 September 1967) is a Nigerian former professional footballer who played as a central defender. "Uchechukwu" is an Igbo name meaning "God´s will". He was also honoured a ...

(born 1967), Nigerian footballer

Other

* Victor Okechukwu Agali (born 1978), Nigerian footballer *

Jake Okechukwu Effoduh Okechukwu Jake Emmanuel Effoduh (born 12 December 1987) is a Nigerian radio personality, human rights activist and lawyer. He anchored the community radio show ''Flava'' on BBC Media Action and is hosting the ''Talk Your Own: Make Naija Better' ...

(born 1987), Nigerian radio personality * Eric Okechukwu Ejiofor (born 1979), Nigerian footballer * Stephen Okechukwu Keshi (born 1962), Nigerian footballer * Herbert Okechukwu Maduagwu, Nigerian boxer; also known as

Herbie Hide Herbie Hide (born Herbert Okechukwu Maduagwu; 27 August 1971) is a British former professional boxer who competed from 1989 to 2010. He held the WBO heavyweight title twice between 1994 and 1999, as well as the British heavyweight title in 19 ...

Sebastian Okechukwu Mezu Dr Sebastian Okechukwu Mezu (born April 30, 1941) is a Nigerian writer, scholar, philanthropist, and publisher. He was involved in politics in Nigeria in the late 1970s. Background Sebastian Okechukwu Mezu was born on April 30, 1941, in Ezeogb ...

(born 1941), Nigerian writer * Daniel Okechukwu Olerum (born 1983), Nigerian footballer *

Ogbonna Okechukwu Onovo Ogbonna Okechukwu Onovo (born 7 February 1953) is a former Inspector General of the Nigerian Police (IGP), serving from July 2009 to September 2010. He was appointed IGP upon the retirement of Mike Mbama Okiro. Background Ogbonna Okechukwu Onov ...

, Nigerian police officer * Michael Okechukwu Uchebo (born 1990), Nigerian footballer {{given name, type=both