{{Short description|Nigerian actor (born 1972)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=May 2020}} {{Use Nigerian English|date=May 2020}} {{Infobox person | name = Chidi Mokeme | image = | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1972|03|17|df=yes}} | occupation = Actor & Television Presenter | alma_mater = Institute of Management and Technology (IMT) | spouse = {{Marriage|Olumba Mokeme|2012}} | children = 2 }} '''Chidi Mokeme''' {{IPAc-en||audio=Ig-Chidi Mokeme.ogg}} (born 17 March 1972) is a Nigerian actor<ref>{{Cite web |last=Aileru |first=Islamiat |date=2021-08-23 |title='I fear no enemy but worry over fake friends' Actor Chidi Mokeme spills |url=https://www.kemifilani.ng/entertainment/i-fear-no-enemy-but-worry-over-fake-friends-actor-chidi-mokeme-spills |access-date=2022-03-15 |website=Kemi Filani News |language=en-GB}}</ref> and reality show host. He was the host of ''Gulder Ultimate Search'' reality show.<ref>{{Cite news | url=http://www.punchng.com/feature/encounter/i-left-my-new-wife-to-revive-my-romance-chidi-mokeme/ | title=I left my new wife to revive my romance -Chidi Mokeme | accessdate=22 August 2014 | url-status=dead | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140826113703/http://www.punchng.com/feature/encounter/i-left-my-new-wife-to-revive-my-romance-chidi-mokeme/ | archivedate=26 August 2014 |newspaper=The Punch}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.tribune.com.ng/glitz/item/1813-why-i-can-t-avoid-women-chidi-mokeme/1813-why-i-can-t-avoid-women-chidi-mokeme | title=Why I can't avoid women —Chidi Mokeme | publisher=tribune.com.ng | accessdate=22 August 2014 | url-status=dead | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140826155146/http://www.tribune.com.ng/glitz/item/1813-why-i-can-t-avoid-women-chidi-mokeme/1813-why-i-can-t-avoid-women-chidi-mokeme | archivedate=26 August 2014 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://news2.onlinenigeria.com/entertainment/157546-dr-jean-chinwe-olumba-chidi-mokeme039s-bride-denies-knowing-he-was-a-movie-star.html | title=Dr Jean Chinwe Olumba, Chidi Mokeme's Bride denies knowing he was a movie star | publisher=onlinenigeria.com | accessdate=22 August 2014 | archive-date=26 August 2014 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140826161143/http://news2.onlinenigeria.com/entertainment/157546-dr-jean-chinwe-olumba-chidi-mokeme039s-bride-denies-knowing-he-was-a-movie-star.html | url-status=dead }}</ref> Acclaimed for his film and TV performances<ref>{{cite web |last1=Otosirieze |title=The Epic, Transformative Comeback of Chidi Mokeme |url=https://opencountrymag.com/the-epic-transformative-comeback-of-actor-chidi-mokeme/ |website=Open Country Mag |access-date=7 December 2025}}</ref>, he is also noted as a style icon<ref>{{cite web |title=Ebuka Obi-Uchendu Channels Chidi Mokeme’s Style for the BBNaija Eviction Night |url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2025/08/ebuka-obi-uchendus-chidi-mokeme-inspired-look-is-the-style-highlight-of-bbnaijas-eviction-night/ |website=Bella Naija |access-date=7 December 2025}}</ref>.
== Early life == Chidi Mokeme hails from Oba in Idemili South LGA of Anambra State, southeastern Nigeria.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.modernghana.com/movie/23920/3/chidi-mokeme-and-habiba-abubakar-in-big-fight.html | title=Chidi Mokeme And Habiba Abubakar In Big Fight | publisher=Modern Ghana | date=1 August 2013 | accessdate=18 May 2020}}</ref> He had the chance to experience the many cultures of Nigeria's major ethnic groups. He attended Salvation Army Primary School in Surulere, Lagos State, southwestern Nigeria, for his elementary education.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Kidi |first=Victor |date=2022-06-26 |title=Chidi Mokeme - Biography, Net Worth, Age, Children, Career, and Wife - Insidegistblog |url=https://insidegistblog.com/chidi-mokeme-biography-net-worth-age-children-career-and-wife-insidegistblog/ |access-date=2022-07-20 |website=Insidegistblog |language=en-US}}</ref> He studied at the Federal Government College in Minna, Niger State, north-central region of Nigeria and then continued on to the Institute of Management and Technology (IMT) in Enugu State, where he received a Higher National Diploma in Computer Science. Mokeme proudly speaks Hausa, Yoruba, and his native language, Igbo.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Chidi Mokeme biography, net worth, age, family, contact & picture |url=https://www.manpower.com.ng/people/16032/chidi-mokeme |access-date=2022-07-20 |website=www.manpower.com.ng}}</ref> He stands out as being multi-talented. Despite his preference for science, he has always had a strong passion for acting, and the majority of his friends are students of art.
== ''Gulder Ultimate Search'' == Mokeme was the anchor of the television show ''Gulder Ultimate Search'' for a couple of years.<ref>{{Cite news|date=2021-10-24|title=Fans excited as Gulder Ultimate Search enters full swing|url=https://punchng.com/fans-excited-as-gulder-ultimate-search-enters-full-swing/|access-date=2021-12-17|newspaper=The Punch|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Aileru|first=Islamiat|date=2021-09-02|title=Fans react as Actor Chidi Mokeme hints on returning as host of the 'Gulder Ultimate Search'Reality Tv show|url=https://www.kemifilani.ng/entertainment/fans-react-as-actor-chidi-mokeme-hints-on-returning-as-host-of-the-gulder-ultimate-searchreality-tv-show|access-date=2021-12-17|website=Kemi Filani News|language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Orokpo|first=Treasure|date=2021-09-27|title=GUS 2021: Chidi Mokeme dropped as Gulder Ultimate Search taskmaster|url=https://www.idomavoice.com/2021/09/gus-2021-chidi-mokeme-dropped-as-gulder-ultimate-search-taskmaster.html|access-date=2021-12-17|website=Idoma Voice Newspaper|language=en-US}}</ref>
== Personal life == Mokeme is married to Jean Olumba Mokeme. She was born and raised in the United States of America and works there as a doctor and pharmacist. They exchanged vows on 28 April 2012. They have a son, Noah Mokeme.<ref name=":0" />
Mokeme launched his sex toys company in 2009. He has a son, Emem Daniel Mokeme, from a previous relationship with Adia Ukoyen, a journalist. Adia Ukoyen served as the personal assistant for media matters to Godswill Obot Akpabio when he was the Governor of Akwa Ibom State.<ref name=":1" />
== Filmography == {| class="wikitable" |+ !Year !Title !Role |- |2025 |''To Kill a Monkey'' |Teacher |- | rowspan="3" |2024 |''Out of Breath'' |Izu |- |''Life and Dirt'' |Ajazi |- |''Tokunbo'' |Gaza |- | rowspan="4" |2023 |''Love and Life'' |Dekunle |- |''No Way Through'' |Apostle |- |''Merry Men 3'' |Dafe |- |''Shanty Town'' |Aboderin(Scar) |- | rowspan="2" |2022 |''Bamboozler'' |Jax |- |''Half heaven'' |Grand Tita |- | rowspan="2" |2021 |''The Therapist'' |Rotimi Bankole |- |''Entangle'' | |- |2020 |''Akachi'' |Gozie |- |2017 |''Mr & Mrs: Chapter Two'' |Kobi |- | rowspan="2" |2016 |''76'' |Major Gomos |- |''Yellow Cassava'' |Dan |- |2014 |''Raging Passion'' |Harry |- |2008 |''Critical Condition'' |Jubril |- | rowspan="5" |2007 |''Ultimate Warrior'' | |- |''Ultimate Warrior 2'' | |- |''Minority Tension'' | |- |''Who Will Tell the President'' |Jang |- |''Who Will Tell the President 2'' |Jang |- | rowspan="5" |2006 |''Boiling Point'' | |- |''Crime Planner'' |Obinna |- |''High Stake'' |Maxwell |- |''Last Kobo'' |Mike |- |''Saviour'' |Peter |- | rowspan="3" |2005 |''Anini'' |Osunbor |- |''Back Drop'' | |- |''Blood Battle'' | |- | rowspan="5" |2003 |''Abuja Connection'' |Maxwell |- |''Omotara Johnson'' | |- |''The Seed'' (with Stella Damasus-Aboderin) | |- |''Honey'' | |- |''The Cross of Love'' |Ikenna senior |- |2002 |''Agony of a mother'' | |- | rowspan="4" |2001 |''Married to a Witch'' |Henry |- |''Kids Are Angry'' |Ray |- |''Desperado'' | |- |''Fire Dancer'' |Pablo |- | rowspan="2" |1999 |''Igodo'' | |- |''Prisoner Of Love'' | |- |1998 |''Full Moon'' |Acid |- |1998 |''Rapture'' | |}
==Awards and nominations== {| class="wikitable" !Year !Award !Category !Film !Result !Ref |- |2023 |Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards |Best Actor In A Drama, Movie Or TV Series |''Shanty Town'' |{{Nom}} |<ref>{{Cite web |title=Full List: Here are all our AMVCA 9 Nominees |url=https://dstv-fe-africamagic-prod.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/africamagic/en-ng/show/amvca/season/9/news/full-list-here-are-all-our-amvca-9-nominees/news |access-date=2023-04-23 |website=AMVCA - Full List: Here are all our AMVCA 9 Nominees |language=en }}{{Dead link|date=December 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref><ref name="Alabi 2023">{{Cite news | last=Alabi | first=Tope | title=AMVCA 2023: Tobi Bakre wins Best Actor for 'Brotherhood' |newspaper=The Punch| date=2023-05-20 | url=https://punchng.com/amvca-2023-tobi-bakre-wins-best-actor-for-brotherhood/ | access-date=2023-06-10}}</ref> |}
==See also== * List of Nigerian actors
==References== {{reflist}}
==External links== *[https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1421120/bio Chidi Mokeme] at the Internet Movie Database
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