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Chike: Biography, Songs And Net Worth
Chike has his real name as Chike Ezekpeazu Osebuka. He is one of the fast rising and popular Nigerian Singers, Songwriters, and Actors who are currently doing well in the entertainment industry.
Chike was born on January 28, 1993 in Lagos State. He hails from Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria. Chike is one of four children in a family, with strong music background which essentially paved the way for his music career.
Chike’s Educational Background
Chike had his primary and secondary education in Lagos State respectively.
He later bagged a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering from Covenant University, Ogun State Nigeria.
Chike’s Music Career
Chike kick-started his music career in 2009 and got involved in various competitions which helped to groom his talent in his chosen career.
He emerged the winner for best vocalist in a competition organized in his high school.
Chike was one of the participants in the Project Fame West Africa and made it to the top 10 before he was eliminated in that round.
The talented entertainer has remained focused in the industry, not allowing defeat to end his long dream of becoming a winner in the ladder of success in the music world.
Chike got involved in The Voice Nigeria which ended as runner-up in the competition.
He also entered into an Ambassadorial deal with Airtel Nigeria alongside other finalists, after being a runner-up in the Airtel Sponsored Competition.
Chike has since gained unimaginable recognition and support from his numerous fans across Nigeria as a superstar to watch.
In 2016, Chike was signed under the Universal Republic and he went ahead to release a single “Fancy You”. A video of the song was followed up.
In November 2017, Chike announced leaving the Universal Republic and becoming an independent artist and in February 2018, he dropped an amazing single “Beautiful People”.
February 2020, Chike released a widely accepted album “Boo Of The Booless” consisting of 14 tracks consisting of:
- Out of Love
- Fancy You
- Beautiful People
- Amen among others.
The album was a huge success for Chike as his popularity grew tremendously and he became a household name.
The album is currently receiving massive airplay on various radio and television stations in Nigeria and topping charts across several countries of the world.
Aside music, Chike is also a brilliant Nollywood actor. He debuted as Mayowa Badmus in a movie by Africa Magic named Battleground in April 2017, a drama series.
Chike became more famous in acting after featuring in Nigerian reality competition MTN Project Fame West Africa in 2015 and also, was a runner up on The Voice Nigeria season 1.
The young, talented music star has so far released good numbers, including:
- Forever
- Insecure
- If You No Love
- Running
- Finders Keepers
- Ring On It
- Soldier
- American Greed
- Teminikan
- Fancy U
- Out of Love
- Roju
- Amen
- Nakupenda
- Beautiful People
- Friend Zone
- Forgive
- Watching over Me
- Faithful, among others.
Awards and Nomination
Chike was nominated for most played R&B Song, ‘Running To You’ at the Headies Awards in 2023.
His Personal Life
Chike is not yet married, but believed to be in a relationship with his level of popularity and wealth in the entertainment industry.
From all indications, he is more focused and determined in making it bigger and winning laurels in the industry.
Chike’s Net worth
Chike is currently doing amazingly well in the Nigerian entertainment industry with an estimated net worth of $250,000 dollars.
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