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  • Actress Chika Ike empowers 40 women on 40th birthday

    Actress Chika Ike empowers 40 women on 40th birthday

    Actress Chika Ike has celebrated her 40th birthday by empowering 40 less privileged women through her “Chika 40 Smiles” initiative. 

    She expressed gratitude for the opportunity to make a difference, saying the celebration exceeded her expectations. 

    The event featured laughter, tears, prayers, and dancing, creating a memorable experience.

    Inspired by her mother and her experience as a mother, Chika emphasised the importance of giving back and spreading love. 

    She wrote: “When I thought about celebrating my 40th birthday, so many ideas came to mind and from my amazing team. But this time, I wanted something more than just lavish, like I’ve done over the years.
    I wanted something truly memorable and impactful.

    “The theme was Chika40Smiles, because I wanted to empower 40 women and make them smile. It was important for me to do this at this point in my life. I’m a mom now, in a different space and season, and I wanted to celebrate in a way that reflected that.

    “I’m so thankful that I got to do this exactly how I envisioned it, actually, it turned out even better than I imagined! We laughed, cried, prayed, danced, and celebrated together. This was the best birthday celebration I’ve ever had because it meant so much more.

    “It was inspired by my mum, by all that she gave and sacrificed for me. Now that I’m a mum myself, I can deeply relate.

    “We had such a great time! I danced so much that my wig and shoes gave way!

    “To all the mothers out there, you’re doing an amazing job. Keep shining, keep loving, and keep smiling. I Love You!”.

  • Chika Ike welcomes first child amid paternity controversy

    Chika Ike welcomes first child amid paternity controversy

    Actress Chika Ike has welcomed her first child, a baby girl, with a mystery partner.

    The actress announced the arrival of her child on Instagram, sharing photos of the newborn with the caption, “My baby is here. Welcome to the world my sunshine.”

    However, the news of Chika Ike’s childbirth has been overshadowed by rumors surrounding the paternity of her child.

    Read Also: Ned Nwoko denies plans to marry Chika Ike

    Reports had linked the paternity of the child to Senator Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North Senatorial District, who is married to Regina Daniels.

    Both Chika Ike and Senator Nwoko denied these allegations, with the actress stating that she is not ready to be any man’s seventh wife.

    Despite the controversy, Chika Ike’s friends and colleagues have taken to social media to congratulate her on the arrival of her child.

  • Ned Nwoko denies plans to marry Chika Ike

    Ned Nwoko denies plans to marry Chika Ike

    Senator Ned Nwoko has officially denied rumors that he is planning to marry actress Chika Ike as his seventh wife.

    In a statement released on Monday, his office described the claims as “entirely baseless and a product of malicious speculation.”

    The rumours appear to have stemmed from Regina Daniels’ recent deactivation of her Instagram account, which sparked speculation about marital issues, including allegations that Chika Ike is pregnant with Nwoko’s child.

    Additionally, Nwoko’s office refuted reports suggesting he made comments about Tuface and polygamy, calling them “completely untrue.”

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    The statement emphasized that, as a public figure and with his wife being an actress, it is not unusual for bloggers to fabricate stories for attention.

    Nwoko’s office urged the public to disregard the rumors and rely only on official statements while cautioning media practitioners about the consequences of spreading false information.

    The statement reads: “Our attention has been drawn to the recent false rumors alleging that Senator Prince Ned Munir Nwoko is planning to marry Nollywood actress Chika Ike as his seventh wife and that she is pregnant for him. We categorically state that these claims are entirely baseless and a product of malicious speculation. 

    “Similarly, reports claiming he made statements about Tuface and polygamy are completely untrue. As a public figure and with his wife also being an actress, it is not unusual for bloggers seeking attention to fabricate such stories. 

    “However, Senator Nwoko is currently on a national assignment, focused on delivering on his political mandate, and has no time for distractions. 

    “This office remains available to journalists for verification of information, and we remind media practitioners of the consequences of spreading fake news. The public is advised to disregard these rumors and rely only on official statements from his office.”

  • Congratulatory messages pour in for Chika Ike as she shares stunning baby bump photos

    Congratulatory messages pour in for Chika Ike as she shares stunning baby bump photos

    Congratulatory messages have flooded actress Chika Ike’s Instagram page after she shared stunning baby bump photos.

    The beautiful pictures showcase Chika Ike’s elegance and joy as she cradles her baby bump in a stylish black outfit.

    She captioned the post: “Life lately.”

    Fans and celebrities alike have filled Chika Ike’s comments section with congratulatory messages and well-wishes.

    siruti said, “Cheeeee!!!! congratulationssssssssssss.”

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    uchenancy said, “Congratulations.”

    chizzyalichi said: “God is faithful, congratulations my lady.”

    philominaamaka said: “If you scroll through to the last slide gather here.”

    dehairempire said: “Awwww most beautiful preggy 2025, Congratulations”

    denrele_edun said: “My Absolute Fave!!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS again and again! Too obvious, you’re gonna be the BEST MUM ever!”

    chineduchibobo said, “See my dancing and so excited @chikaike I love this.”

    toyin_abraham said, “Congratulations sis.”

    soniaogeneofficial said, “Congratulations queen you look so beautiful.”

    ucheogbodo said, “Wow. Congratulations girl.”

    bhad_gurl__melanin said, “Congratulations my queen

  • Chika Ike launches Boss UP T-shirts

    COMING after the launch of her book Boss UP in 2018, Nollywood actress turned writer, Chika Ike has unveiled the limited edition of a T-shirts product, inspired by her Boss UP brand.

    Described as a very private person, the actress, no doubt, loves to flaunt her achievements on social media. Chika, who also hosts a cultural pageant, African Diva Reality show at the launching of the book, confirmed that there is more about herself in her book.

    Chika Ike’s Boss UP is a 41-chapter book that covers most of the obstacles confronting people -fear, convention, love, money, self-esteem. Some are internal, existing only in our minds, and some are external, found in other people’s attitudes.

    As an actress, she has had leading roles in over a hundred movies. She conceived, produces, and presents the popular TV series African Diva Reality Show. She is also a real estate developer, and an entrepreneur who owns a fashion brand. She set up a foundation that helps underprivileged children access an education, and she has studied for a PLD at Harvard.

  • CHIKA IKE to sign autographs today

    In order to officially meet with her fans after the launch of her book, ‘Boss Up’, Nollywood actress Chika Ike is set to sign autographs today.

    The event takes place in Lagos, according to the Ike, who recently joined the league of actors-turned-authors.

    “Having my first official book signing today Saturday the 7th of July; so if you are based in Lagos and will like to get an autograph book from me,  send a Dm to @Bossupbook,” she wrote.

    The book, which was written as a guide to living a good life, took the actress seven years to write and publish.

    “Seven years of documenting my thoughts, emotions, truth and events that taught me some life lessons and brought me to this point. Three years ago before my mum passed on, she was also an author and was aware of my unpublished book. She looked at me, held my hands and told me to tell my truth. I’m a very guarded person, my walls are up because life has thrown me so many curved balls; I brought down all my walls in this book, because the truth is we are on this earth to share and not just to take.

    “I finally bossed up and got my book published. ‘Boss Up’ is one of my ways of giving back.”

    Ike is a successful filmmaker; a Harvard-trained business woman and a philanthropist, who is passionate about empowering young people.

  • Chika Ike: I was a victim of bullying

    Nollywood actress/producer Chika Ike has come out to speak on how she was bullied while in secondary school for her skinny figure.

    According to the actress, everyday was challenging for fear of being the center of attraction once noticed.

    Now trying to cut down her body size, she wrote about her insecurities about her body while she as growing on her Instagram page. “I never liked my body growing up and was constantly bullied about it,” she wrote.

    “I was so skinny and was the tallest in my class. I never looked forward to morning assembly because I’ll have to stand at the back of the class or class presentations to talk about “your best friend, because I’ll be described as the thin girl.”

    Recounting her experience, she wrote: “I can remember eating all sorts to things to gain weight but nothing worked, I really craved to have some flesh on me. I was called all sorts of names like Lepa, thin girl and Agric chicken because I was so skinny and tall.

    She also revealed that the experience pushed her into becoming a model.

    “So I started modelling as soon as I graduated from secondary school because modelling agents thought I had “the look”.

    Presently, she says she is now cool with her looks.

    “Today the reverse is the case, I’m on all sorts of diet programs and exercising every other day to keep the weight I’ve always wanted in check, I feel bad after licking ice cream or eating anything with high-calorie content because I have to suffer in the gym. Growing up slim wasn’t cool now it’s cool. The truth is you have to constantly love you, you can’t be cool to everyone, and the world will always have a standard of what you should be, who you should be and how you should live your life.”

    The actress however, has a word of caution for people desirous of changing.

    “If you want to make changes or improvements let it not be because of pressure or people’s unconscious bias about you,” she wrote.

    “Do it for you. You should hold your pen and draw your life plan… Do you… Mind your business…..Run your race. Do not let anyone define you or rush you with their timeline. We all have different stories, journeys, and different clocks. You are you and that is your power!

     

  • Harvard transformed me, says Chika Ike

    Harvard transformed me, says Chika Ike

    Nollywood actress Chika Ike has rounded off her course at the Harvard Business School, United States.

    Chika who is also a United nations Peace Ambassador and CEO of Fancy Nancy Collections took to her social media pages to share the good news.

    ‘I was super excited when I got accepted into Harvard business school not just because I tried for five years but I wanted to learn the skill set to run a sustainable company,’ she wrote on her Instagram page on Sunday as she shared a photograph holding what is presumably her certificate.

    ‘Harvard has transformed me totally and given me a different perspective of the business world and the skill set to tackle business problems. It was an intense 8 months program, Juggling my businesses and studying wasn’t the easiest thing. But thanks for the support of my awesome Living group, my coach, Pld25 peers, all the professors and administrative team.’

    She also admonished her fans to push on and leave their ‘comfort zone’ as a means of achieving their heart desires.

    ‘Change is very uncomfortable, stretching out of your comfort zone is uncomfortable, you’ll question and doubt yourself severally. But it’s ok to be vulnerable when situation presents itself. There is strength in Vulnerability . Embrace your fears, leave your comfort zone and keep stretching yourself. Never give up. Love you.’

  • Omawunmi, Akpororo, others for Nigerian icon reality show

    Omawunmi, Akpororo, others for Nigerian icon reality show

    All is now set for the Nigerian Icon reality show as comedian Akpororo, singer Omawunmi and Thin Tall Tony, have been unveiled as the judges. They were presented to journalists at the unveiling of the reality show at the Airport Hotel, Ikeja Lagos recently.
    The show is an initiative of Lastresort Entertainment in partnership with Global Resources Limited. It is scheduled to kick off in November 2017, and will cut across four major categories which include singing, dancing, comedy and pageantry. 10 contestants would be selected in the dancing, comedy and pageantry while 15 contestants would be selected in singing category.
    Winners for each category will cart away grand prizes of two million cash, a Hyundai Elantra SUV and a two-year artiste management deal each. first and second runners-up for the singing category will go home with cash prizes of one million and five hundred thousand respectively while consolation prizes such as mobile phones, Ipad and laptops will be given to the first and second runners-up in the other three categories respectively.
    According to the project director, Mr Kayode Ogunyankinnu, delectable singer and songwriter, Omawunmi Megbele and comedian Akpororo are the guest judges while they are still in talks with Kiss Daniel, Chika Ike, Kaffy, Idia Aisien and others to key into the project.

  • Chika Ike gets admission into Harvard

    After five unsuccessful attempts, Nollywood actress and producer, Chike Ike has finally been accepted into the Harvard Business School for Executive MBA.

    The actress shared the news on her Instagram page.

    “I finally got accepted into Harvard Business School for my masters,” she wrote.

    “ After trying for five years and getting rejected.”

    Speaking on why she registered for the business school at the Ivy League university, she said, “I’m super excited; the good part is it’s an executive study so I can work as an actress, TV host and CEO and school. I started business at age 17 and I’ve been doing this solely on self knowledge and instincts , I think it’s time to horn my business skills from the mother of all business schools so I can have a sustainable company.”

    The actress is currently running the third edition of her reality show “African Diva”, an African docu-drama series and interactive competition that focuses on the search for the ideal African woman.