Tchidi Chikere (born October 10, 1975), is a Nigerian movie director who is also a movie producer, scriptwriter, actor, music video director and singer. He has over 100 films and 2 music albums to his credit.

Background and early life

Chikere is from Amuzi Ahiazu Mbaise in Imo State. He is the last child of his parents. He studied English Language at the

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. While in the University he began writing movie scripts and was also part of a three-man music group. On completion of his National Youth Service, he travelled to the UK, and published his first book while there. Chikere went fully into the film industry after graduating from the University.

Personal life

Chikere has three sons with his first wife, actress Sophia Tchidi Chikere. The marriage ended in 2012. He is currently married to actress

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. The traditional wedding ceremony took place on March 29, 2014 in his wife's hometown in

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and the white wedding at the Catholic Church of Transfiguration, VGC,

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on June 9, 2018.

Film

He directs the talkshow ''The Pink Room''.

Filmography

Movie roles

Movies produced/directed

Music

In 2007 Chikere launched his first music album, titled ''Slaps n Kisses''. The album was produced by OJB Jezreel and Marvelous Benji and contained features from

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, Pat Attah, Marvelous Benji, Jimmy B and OJB Jezreel. His second album was released in the UK. He directed the video to

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's song "Agbomma".

Discography

* ''Show Me Heaven'' * ''Love Injection'' * ''Again and Again'' * ''Club Zone'' * ''Open Streets'' * ''Obelomo''

Awards and nominations

Chikere has won awards for his directing including the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards. At the Africa Movie Academy Awards in 2008 he won Best Comedy for ''Stronger Than Pain'', and his film ''Beautiful Soul'' was nominated for Best Screenplay. He was nominated twice in the 2012 Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards, for Best Actor – Diaspora for his role in ''When Heaven Smiles'' and for Best Male Act – Diaspora (Viewer’s Choice). He was also nominated for the Best Original Screenplay at the 2013 Nollywood Movies Awards for directing/producing ''Dumebi''.

References

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