Chika Nancy Ike (born 8 November 1985) is a Nigerian actress, television personality, producer, businesswoman, philanthropist and former model.
Early life and education Ike was born in Onitsha, Anambra state, located in the southeastern region of Nigeria. She began acting in church plays at the age of six. Ike began modelling at age 16 after finishing secondary school. She started business at age 17. In 2004, Ike completed a two-year diploma programme in Human Kinetics and Health Education, followed by a degree in this subject from University of Lagos.
In 2014, Ike graduated from the New York Film Academy in Los Angeles, California where she studied film-making. She founded her production company, Chika Ike Production, the same year.
She was admitted into the Executive MBA Programme in Harvard University in 2017.
Film and television career Ike began her film career in 2005 when she appeared a minor character in the movie Sweet Love. She was cast in her first major role that same year in the film Bless the Child. She has since played major roles in over a hundred movies, such as Paradise, Mirror of Beauty, To Love a Stranger, Girls Got Reloaded, Happy Ending, Yes We Will, Anointed Queen and The Prince and the Princess.
In 2007, Mirror of Beauty was shown in Cineworld and Odeon cinemas across the U.K and in 2008 was selected and screened at the Cannes film festival.
In 2014, her production company, Chika Ike Production, produced the movie Miss Teacher. The same year, Ike served as executive producer on the reality TV game show African Diva Reality TV Show. She also acted as host and member of the judgement panel on the show. The first season aired on DStv and the second season aired on AIT. In 2015, she collaborated with Rok Studios to produce the movies Happy Ending and Stuck on You.
Real estate business In 2023, Ike invested in real estate and created a housing project called The Maison. The housing project was designed to provide affordable home ownership housing through duplexes and apartment complexes.
Published works Ike published her debut book Boss Up in 2018. The book was endorsed by the Harvard Business School.
Philanthropy Ike established the foundation Help the Child, which is aimed at helping poor children. In 2012, she hosted a street party to benefit more than 3000 children by feeding them and giving out toys, school bags and writing materials. Ike maintains the event yearly to provide children with scholarships and school writing materials.
Fashion career In 2011, Ike founded her fashion line Fancy Nancy and launched it in Abuja, Nigeria.
Personal life Ike has been outspoken on abusive relationships, having been a victim of domestic violence. In 2013, she discussed her experience with domestic abuse in her previous marriage. She filed for divorce in 2013 after seven years of marriage. In March 2025, Ike gave birth to a baby girl.
Awards and nominations Ike has received several awards and nominations for her work, including the Africa Movie Academy Awards Best Upcoming Actress, 2008, and the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role in 2009 for her performance in the movie The Assassin.
YearEventPrizeRecipient ResultRef2008Africa Movie Academy Awards Best Upcoming ActressBless the Child2009 Best Supporting ActressAssassinationAfrican Youth Society AwardBest Role Model in AfricaSelf City People Entertainment AwardsBest Supporting Actress2011Donven Club AwardsBest ActressUnited Nations Messenger of PeaceUnited Nations Youth Ambassador for PeaceHonorary2012African Heritage AwardsContributions to The Youth In Africa2013 HOG AwardIcon of HopeActors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) Award Most Disciplined ActressCynosure Magazine Nigerian Fashion Recognition AwardsNollywood Fashion Icon of the Year2016City People Entertainment AwardsFace of NollywoodZAFFA AwardsBest ProducerMiss TeacherBest ActressMiss Teacher20182020International Film Festival AwardBest ActressSelfBest ProductionSmall Chops Best Sound designBest Supporting ActressSelfBest Director
Filmography Year Film Role Notes2023Domino EffectChinweDirected by Freddie George 2020Small Chops Nikita Drama 2017Dark PastThriller 2016Happy Ending Lape Drama, RomanceLocked up Susan Drama, Romance 2015 Miss Teacher Nwanne Drama, RomanceMission to LoveStella 2014 Secret Act Zeena Directed by Nonso Emekaekwue2013My DivaNina 2012 Bridge of Contract Directed by Ugezu J. Ugezu The End is Near with Yul EdochieA Minute SilenceAmarachi2011White ChapelYvonneDirected by Okey-Zubelu Okoh 2010 Street President Nene 2009 Dangerous Beauty Anita Eyes of the Nun Harvest of Love Nancy 2008 Before The Rain Anita Alongside Tonto Dikeh, Desmond Elliot Desire Juliet Jealous Princess Mercy Alongside Van Vicker, Oge Okoye2007Power of BeautyChioma 2006 My Only Girl Stephine I & II Love Wins Emily2005One God One NationEuniceDirected by Reginald Ebere2004Standing AloneHalimaDrama
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