Young and talented popular movie star, Chika Ike, is no doubt a force to reckon with in the Nollywood industry.
The Onitsha, Anambra-born Ike is a University of Lagos graduate of Human Kinetics and Health Education. Besides acting, she’s an entrepreneur and philanthropist. Ike is a United Nations Refugee Ambassador for Displaced persons and Founder of the Chika Ike (Help-A-Child) Foundation.
The popular actress was honoured with a Nollywood Fashion Icon of the Year award for Fancy Nancy Collections at the Cynosure Magazine Nigeria Fashion Recognition Awards in 2013.
You cannot be a successful movie star without being embedded in fashion and style. Fashion has a large influence on the society; it portrays one’s personality at a glance
Speaking on the secret of her beauty, she says, “I have a passion for fashion. I like to look good, I like smart colours, I like fashion accessories, bags, shoes and jewelries. You cannot be a successful movie star without being embedded in fashion and style. Fashion has a large influence on the society; it portrays one’s personality at a glance.”
On the evolution of fashion, Ike opines, “The truth is learning about new styling ideas is what keeps the fashion wheel spinning. There is a lot of rich fashion in these eras that have been reworked over time. Fashion plays an important role in establishing identity, beliefs and thoughts throughout the world. It allows me to show off, not only the dressing style, but it provides an opportunity to set trends.”
Away from fashion, the movie star is also filled with entrepreneurial spirit. She’s equally upbeat about her recent admission into the prestigious Harvard University in the United States for a post-graduate programme.
“I started business at age 17 and I’ve been doing this solely on self-knowledge and instincts; I think it’s time to hone my business skills from the mother of all business schools, so I can have a sustainable company. In July this year, I finally got accepted into Harvard Business School for my master’s degree, after trying for five years and getting rejected. Yes! The prestigious Ivy League University.
“God is awesome; he has done so much for me, looking at all my achievements so far. His grace has been with me all through. Doors that people said would never open, opened for my sake.”
