Chacha Eke | Uzomedia TV

Charity Chinonso Eke (born 17 July 1987) popularly known as Chacha Eke Faani or Chacha Eke, is a Nigerian actress from Ebonyi State. Her rise to fame came when she starred in the 2012 drama film, The End is Near.

Many regarded her as the best Nollywood actress of the 21st century, which is commendable.

Early Life and Career

Chacha was born in Ebonyi State, Nigeria on July 17, 1987.

She grew up in a middle-class family that later relocated to Enugu state and subsequently Asaba, the Delta state capital.

Her father, Prof. John Eke, is a renowned politician, lecturer, and former Commissioner of Education in Ebonyi State chosen by the then Governor David Nweze Umahi.

Chacha Eke has a sister whose name is Peace Eke.

She had her basic education at ESUT Nursery & Primary School in Ebonyi State, and completed her secondary school education at Our Lord Shepherd International School in Enugu. She graduated from Ebonyi State University with a B.Sc degree in accountancy.

Chacha Eke started acting as a teenager. She worked in local events and at the same time engaged in her studies.

She got her first official role in a movie after successfully auditioning at a talent hunt hosted in her home town Abakaliki.

Subsequently, she attended other talents show and was selected to act in her first movie in 2009.

In 2012, Chacha Eke acted in a popular TV drama titled, The End Is Near, which gained her prominence in the heart of fans and the movie industry.

The drama starred other prominent actors like Patience Ozokwor, Chika Ike, Yul Edochie, and others.
She has gone on to successfully act in over 200 movies and counting.

Chacha Eke is also the CEO and founder of Print-Afrique Fashion limited, a fashion industry.

Parents

Eke is the daughter of Ebonyi State Commissioner for Education, Professor John Eke.

Husband and Children

Chacha Eke is married to her lovely husband, Austin Faani Ikechukwu a movie director in 2013; the couple has four children.

Chacha Eke, Husband and Children

Chacha Eke and her family now reside in Delta State, south-south Nigeria.

Children

Some of Chacha and Austin’s children’s names include Kamara Faani, Kaira Faani and others (names not yet made public).

Chacha Eke and her four children in 2022

The marriage is blessed with four children- Kamara Faani who’s a son, Kaira Faani a beautiful daughter, and two more who are not yet publicly known by names yet.

Net Worth

Chacha Eke’s net worth as of 2022 is estimated at around $1.2 million – $2.5 million.

Aside from acting, she’s the CEO of a fashion brand known as Print-Afrique Fashion limited.

Filmography

Chacha Eke has starred in over 200 Nollywood movies and is one of Nigeria’s most sought-after movie stars Nigeria.
She’s acted in the following movies;

The End is Near
Commander in Chief
Clap of Thunder
Two Hearts

  • Beach 24
  • Gift of Pain
  • A Cry for Justice
  • Jewels of the Sun
  • Bloody Carnival
  • Cleopatra
  • Dance For The Prince
  • Mirror of Life
  • Innocent Pain
  • Bridge of Contract
  • Palace of Sorrow
  • Secret Assassins
  • Royal Assassins
  • The Promise
  • Valley of Tears
  • Village Love
  • Weeping Angel
  • Rosa, my Village Love
  • My Rising Sun
  • My Sweet Love
  • Secret Palace Mission
  • Stubborn Beans
  • Bitter Heart
  • Shame to Bad People
  • The beauty of the gods
  • Pure Heart
  • Rope of Blood
  • Hand of Destiny
  • Lucy
  • Sound of Ikoro
  • Omalicha
  • Bread of Sorrow
  • Basket of Sorrow
  • Festival of Sorrow
  • Kamsi the Freedom Fighter
  • Pot of Riches
  • Girls at War
  • Crossing the Battle Line
  • Money Works With Blood
  • Happy Never After
  • Who Took My Husband
  • Roasted Alive
  • Song of Love
  • Royal First lady
  • Beyond Beauty
  • After the Altar
  • Bloody Campus
  • Princess’s Revenge
  • Bondage

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