# Chigul

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{{short description|Nigerian comedian (born 1976)}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2022}}
{{Use Nigerian English|date=October 2022}}
{{Infobox person
| image              = File:Chigul 2019 (cropped).jpg
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| caption            = Chigul in 2019
| birth_name         = Chioma Omeruah
| birth_date         = {{birth date and age|1976|05|14|df=y}}
| birth_place        = [Ikeja, Lagos](/source/Ikeja%2C_Lagos), Nigeria
| death_date         = 
| death_place        = 
| death_cause        = 
| known_for          = Voices and characters
| notable_works      = [Out of Luck](/source/Out_of_Luck_(2015_film)) {{!}} Her Matters
| education          = [Delaware State University](/source/Delaware_State_University)
| employer           = 
| occupation         = [Actress](/source/Actress) {{!}} [Comedian](/source/Comedian) {{!}} [MC](/source/MC) {{!}} [Talk show host](/source/Talk_show_host)
| spouse             = 
| partner            = 
| children           = 
| parents            = [Samson Omeruah](/source/Samson_Omeruah) (father)
| relatives          = 
| signature          = Chioma Omeruah Signature.png
| website            = {{URL|theonlychigul.com}}
| footnotes          = 
}}
'''Chioma Omeruah'''{{Audio|LL-Q33578_(ibo)-Goodymeraj-Chioma_Omeruah.wav|Listen|help=no}} (born 14 May 1976), better known as '''Chigul,''' is a [Nigerian](/source/Nigerian) comedian, singer and actress who is known for her accents and [comedic](/source/Comedy_film) characters.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Startup Grind Lagos hosts Chioma Omeruah aka Chigul by Startup Grind |url=https://vc4a.com/startup-grind/startup-grind-lagos-hosts-chioma-omeruah-aka-chigul/ |access-date=22 July 2022 |website=VC4A |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=28 November 2021 |title=Nigerian celebrities Simi and Chigul expose sexism in music and Nollywood |language=en-GB |work=BBC News |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-59134040 |access-date=5 August 2022}}</ref>

==Early life==
Omeruah was born in [Yaba, Lagos](/source/Yaba%2C_Lagos) to [Igbo](/source/Igbo_people) parents. She moved away whilst still a baby. She is the second child of four children of Air Commodore [Samson Omeruah](/source/Samson_Omeruah) and Mrs Omeruah.<ref name=dad>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150404070409/http://uunista.com/watch-chigurl-talks-chasing-dreams-tedxeuston/ Watch Chigurl talk about chasing dreams], 31 December 2014, Uunista, Retrieved 21 September 2016</ref>

== Education ==
She had her primary and secondary education in Lagos. During her secondary school days, she attended two Air Force secondary schools one in [Jos](/source/Jos), [Plateau State](/source/Plateau_State), northern Nigeria and the other in [Ikeja](/source/Ikeja), [Lagos State](/source/Lagos), southwest Nigeria.<ref name=rr/> After her secondary school, she entered [Abia State University](/source/Abia_State_University_Uturu) (ABSU). She attended ABSU for three months. In 1994, she left ABSU to study [Criminal Law](/source/Criminal_law) at [Delaware State University](/source/Delaware_State_University), ⁣<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://lifestyle.thecable.ng/married-virgin-divorced-chigul/|title = Married a virgin at 33, divorced after a year... Chigul opens up about her private life|date = 30 May 2017|newspaper=[TheCable](/source/TheCable)}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Chioma Omeruah Archives |url=https://lifestyle.thecable.ng/tag/chioma-omeruah/ |access-date=2024-08-02 |newspaper=[TheCable](/source/TheCable)|language=en-US}}</ref> at her father's request.<ref name=dad/> This was not a success, so she left after two years<ref name=tedx>[http://woman.ng/2015/05/the-leading-woman-chioma-chigul-omeruah-her-comedy-business-is-not-a-joke/ Comedy is not a joke] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201111010106/http://woman.ng/2015/05/the-leading-woman-chioma-chigul-omeruah-her-comedy-business-is-not-a-joke/ |date=11 November 2020 }}, Chioma Chigul Omeruah, Woman.ng, Retrieved 20 September 2016</ref> to study [French Education](/source/Education_in_France) at [Delaware State University](/source/Delaware_State_University). Omeruah is a polyglot and can speak 5 languages fluently. She returned to Nigeria after twelve years in America.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://guardian.ng/life/on-the-cover/the-other-side-of-chioma-omeruah-aka-chigul/|location=Lagos, Nigeria|title = The Other Side of Chioma Omeruah AKA Chigul|date = 25 April 2016|newspaper=[The Guardian](/source/The_Guardian_(Nigeria))}}</ref>

== Career ==
She initially became a singer under the name C-Flow, but this has been subsumed by her characters – principal of which is Chigul. Chigul speaks in a strong Igbo accent. Chigul was first heard as a recording of the song "Kilode" sent by Omeruah to her friends, but the sound was soon re-sent around Nigeria.<ref name=rr>[http://www.premiumtimesng.com/arts-entertainment/165963-the-rise-and-rise-of-chigul.html The Rise and Rise of Chigul], PremiumTimesNG, Retrieved 20 September 2016</ref> Chigul has been married, but this ended with no joint children.<ref name=bio>[http://www.mybiohub.com/2016/05/chigul-biography-age.html Chigul], Mybiohub.com, Retrieved 20 September 2016</ref>

Omeruah has twelve characters, but she is known as "Chigul" after her most well-known invention. She has been interviewed and lauded by a number of media outlets. She had given [TEDx](/source/TEDx) talks<ref name=tedx/><ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCioozcEQvc |title=MAKING SUCCESS FROM WHAT MAKES YOU UNIQUE {{!}} CHIOMA OMERUAH {{!}} TEDxNzaStreet |date=2022-02-22 |last=TEDx Talks |access-date=2024-08-02 |via=YouTube}}</ref> and appeared as a character in the [Nollywood](/source/Nollywood) film ''[Road to Yesterday](/source/Road_to_Yesterday_(film))''.<ref name=ten>{{Cite news | url=https://thenet.ng/10-things-you-should-know-about-genevieve-nnajis-upcoming-movie-road-to-yesterday/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria| title=10 things you should know about Genevieve Nnaji's upcoming movie, Road to Yesterday  | date=10 September 2015 | access-date=20 September 2016 | author=Badmus, Kayode | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160927093108/http://thenet.ng/2015/09/10-things-you-should-know-about-genevieve-nnajis-upcoming-movie-road-to-yesterday/ | archive-date=27 September 2016 | url-status=live |newspaper=[The NET](/source/The_Netng)}}</ref> In 2015 she appeared as a guest on the single "Karishika" by [Falz](/source/Falz).<ref name=falz>[http://tooxclusive.com/download-mp3/falz-karishika-ft-phyno-chigul/ Karishika], TooExclusive.com, Retrieved 20 September 2016</ref> She was a 2014 honouree as the “''Comedienne of The Year”'' at ''The Sisterhoods Award'' Ceremony.<ref>{{Cite web |date=1 August 2016 |title=Awards {{!}} EbonyLife TV |url=http://ebonylifetv.com/awards/ |access-date=28 July 2022 |website=EbonyLife TV {{!}} Everything you think you know about Africa is about to change forever. |language=en-US}}</ref>

In May 2020, Omeruah appeared in the [Visual Collaborative](/source/Visual_Collaborative) electronic catalogue, in an issue called ''TwentyEightyFour'', she was featured in the same issue with [Dakore Akande](/source/Dakore_Akande), Oliver Nakakande and [Coppé](/source/Copp%C3%A9).<ref>{{cite news |last1=Onyekwelu |first1=Stephen |title=Les Nubians, Rika, Chigul, Dakore feature in TwentyEightyFour |url=https://businessday.ng/life-arts/article/les-nubians-rika-chigul-dakore-feature-in-twentyeightyfour/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=15 May 2020  |date=6 May 2020|newspaper=[BusinessDay](/source/BusinessDay_(Nigeria))}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Les Nubians, Rika Muranaka, Chigul, Busie Matsiko-Andan, Coppé appear in TwentyEightyFour |url=https://guardian.ng/art/les-nubians-rika-muranaka-chigul-busie-matsiko-andan-coppe-appear-in-twentyeightyfour/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=15 May 2020 |issue=Guardian Arts |date=3 May 2020|newspaper=[The Guardian](/source/The_Guardian_(Nigeria))}}</ref>

In September 2022, Chioma Omeruah produced and hosted ''Her Matters'', a talk-show series addressing pressing issues affecting women globally. The show provides a platform for professionals to share their expertise and personal experiences, focusing on sensitive subjects related to women's health and welfare. By covering a wide range of topics, ''Her Matters'' aims to empower women and raise awareness through informed discussions and relatable stories.

== Personal life ==
Her father is said to be one of the best things that happened in football. Her late dad was a three time minister for information, youth, sports and culture. He was in charge in 1985 when the Golden Eaglets won the Inaugural FIFA under-16 World Championship.<ref>{{Cite news |date=July 7, 2019 |title=Chioma Chigul Omeruah: unforgettable memories of my father |url=https://thenationonlineng.net/chioma-chigul-omeruah-unforgettable-memories-of-my-father/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria|newspaper=[The Nation](/source/The_Nation_(Nigeria))}}</ref> Chioma speaks 5 languages French, Spanish, Igbo, Hausa and English.<ref>{{Cite news |date=July 7, 2019 |title=chioma chigul omeruah: unforgettable memories with my father |url=https://thenationonlineng.net/chioma-chigul-omeruah-unforgettable-memories-of-my-father/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria|newspaper=[The Nation](/source/The_Nation_(Nigeria))}}</ref>

==Filmography==
*''[Out of Luck](/source/Out_of_Luck_(2015_film))'' (2015)
*''[Road to Yesterday](/source/Road_to_Yesterday_(film))'' (2015) – Onome
*'' Remember Me'' (2016) – Sissy
*''[The Wedding Party 2: Destination Dubai](/source/The_Wedding_Party_2)'' (2017) – Female Immigration Officer
*''Scorned'' (2017) – Chigul
*''[Wives on Strike: The Revolution](/source/Wives_On_Strike%3A_The_Revolution)'' (2017) – Iyawo Prince
*''[Banana Island Ghost](/source/Banana_Island_Ghost)'' (2017) – Ijeoma
*''Prince of Deceit'' (2017) – Onome
*''Relatives'' (2017) – Angela
*''[Chief Daddy](/source/Chief_Daddy)'' (2018) – Chuchu
*[''Crazy People''](/source/Crazy_People_(2018_film)) (2018) – Lucy
*''Bandits'' (2018) – Philomena
*''[The Ghost and the Tout](/source/The_Ghost_and_the_Tout)'' (2018) – Chigirl
*''200 Million'' (2018) – Chigirl
*''[She is](/source/She_Is_(film))'' (2019) – Ojugo
*''[Makate Must Sell](/source/Makate_Must_Sell)'' (2018) – Chioma
*''Dead Rite'' (2019) – Chigul
*''The Reunion'' (2019) – Chioma Omeruah
*''[Your Excellency](/source/Your_Excellency_(film))'' (2019) – Madam Echejile
*''[Ada the Country](/source/Ada_the_Country)'' (2020) – Nkem
*''[Omo Ghetto:The Saga](/source/Omo_Ghetto%3A_The_Saga)'' (2020) – Amaka
*''[Eyimofe (This is my Desire)](/source/Eyimofe)'' (2020) – Mama Esther<ref>{{Cite news |title=Chioma Omeruah (Chigul) Archives |url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/tag/chioma-omeruah-chigul |access-date=2024-08-02 |newspaper=[Premium Times](/source/Premium_Times)|language=en-GB}}</ref>
*''[Charge and Bail](/source/Charge_and_Bail)'' (2021) – Barrister Nkechi
*''[King of Boys: The Return of the King](/source/King_of_Boys%3A_The_Return_of_the_King)'' (2021) – Madam Chijioke
*''[Chief Daddy 2: Going for Broke](/source/Chief_Daddy_2%3A_Going_for_Broke)'' (2022) – Chuchu
*''[Inside Life](/source/Inside_Life_(2022_film))'' (2022)
*''Raised Apart'' (2023) -
*''The Beads'' (2024) – Aunty Adanna
*Scama O Rama (2024)

==Internet and television==
*''Her Matters (2022)'' – Executive Producer and Host

== Television shows ==

* HQ Barbers
* Relatives(2017)

== Awards and nominations ==
{| class="wikitable"
!Year
!Awards
!Category
!Result 
!Ref
|-
|2021
|Net Honours
|Most Popular Media Personality (female)
|{{nom}}
|<ref>{{Cite news|title=Net Honours - The Class of 2021|url=https://thenet.ng/net-honours-class-of-2021/|location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=7 September 2021|newspaper=[The NET](/source/The_Netng)|language=en-US}}</ref>
|}

==See also==
* [List of Igbo people](/source/List_of_Igbo_people)
* [List of Nigerian comedians](/source/List_of_Nigerian_comedians)
* [List of Nigerian actresses](/source/List_of_Nigerian_actresses)

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*{{imdbname|7465273}}
*[https://www.amazon.com/prime-video/actor/Chioma-Omeruah/amzn1.dv.gti.02a7db20-6883-490d-ab74-0bd170e86893/ Chioma Omeruah] on [Amazon](/source/Amazon_(company))

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Category:1976 births
Category:Living people
Category:People from Lagos
Category:Nigerian film actresses
Category:Nigerian women comedians
Category:Nigerian women singers
Category:Nigerian expatriate actresses in the United States
Category:Delaware State University alumni
Category:Igbo actresses
Category:Abia State University alumni

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