The Nigerian music industry is blessed with young talented stars.
In this post, we bring to you another talent, Chidinma Ekile who is presently doing amazingly well in the industry. We shall bring to focus her biography, educational background, career and net worth.
Chidinma Ekile, also widely and fondly called Miss Kedike is a popular Nigerian singer, song writer, recording artiste and model.
She was born on May 2, 1991 in Ketu area of Lagos State, but hails from Imo State in south east Nigeria. Chidinma is the sixth child of seven children in a family.
Her Educational Background
Chidinma Ekile had her primary and secondary education in Lagos state respectively. She got admission to read Mass Communication at the University of Lagos, but would not owing to her deep engagements in music.
Chidinma’s Music Career
Chidinma began her journey into the music world after participating and emerging winner at the 3rd edition of the MTN Project Fame West Africa, a reality and singing competition hosted by a Communication giant, MTN Nigeria.
She became famous after winning the 3rd edition of the MTN Project Fame West Africa in 2010. The exotic prizes that followed were awesome. The music star was given a brand new car, Five Million Naira and a one year recording contract with MTN.
Prior to this achievement, Chidinma worked as a business promoter in Lagos before emerging winner at the MTN Project Fame West Africa Season 3.
Chidinma is indeed beautiful, gifted, very creative and talented music star. She is currently a brand Ambassador for MTN Nigeria.
In 2011, Chidinma made her first debut album with hit singles, featuring ‘Carry You Go’, Kedike, Run Dia Mouth and Jankoliko.
She has since released a good number of hit and successful singles including ‘Bless My Hustle’, featuring Phyno, ‘Oh Baby’ and Olorufe’ featuring Flavour.
May 2, 2023, the Nigerian singer announced a big career switch from secular music to gospel.
Awards
Chidinma Ekile has so far won several awards, most notably as:
- Best Female Act at the City People Entertainment Awards.
- Best Female West African Act at the Kora Awards.
- Best R&B Artiste of the year at the Headies Awards.
- Most Gifted Act at the MTV Awards.
- Channel O Music Awards
- The Headies Awards
- Afrika Muzik Video Awards
- MTV Africa Music Awards
- Nigerian Entertainment Awards
- Best Video at the Nigerian Music Video Awards.
At a later interview, Chidinma revealed that KORA Awards was her biggest achievements in her career.
Her Private Life
Chidinma Ekile is not yet married. The romantic video that greeted the song, Olorufe between Chidinma and Flavour made many to believe that they are in a relationship which she came out strongly to deny, saying they are friends and colleagues in the music industry.
Chidinma’s Net Worth
Chdinma Ekile has made a big name in the Nigerian entertainment industry with an estimated net worth of about $1 million dollars. Her earnings come from her music, endorsement deals and other profitable engagements.
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