Chika Ike is a famous
Nollywood actress, model, entrepreneur and philanthropist, who is currently the
United Nations Ambassador.
Chika Ike out with team to
help the needy in the season of lockdown.
Nollywood actress, Chika
Ike and her foundation team have begun the distribution of foodstuff and other
essentials to Lagosians to mitigate the impact of the Coronavirus lockdown.
The renowned actress, who
is also a businesswoman, made this known on her Instagram page @chikaike, where
she stated that “with the extension of the Covid-19 lockdown, it has been
difficult for most people to feed”.
“These past few weeks have
been a trying time for everyone. My team and I focused on making donations to
some motherless babies and less privileged homes.
“But we decided to hit the
streets this week. Thanks to @jccproperties for supporting this cause.
“Please stay home and stay
safe so we can flatten the curve. #stayhome #staysafe #socialdistancingstreet,”
she wrote.
According to her, they will
still donate to motherless babies and less privileged homes.
Ike, who is also the Chief
Executive Officer (CEO) of Fancy Nancy Collections, began her career as a model
at the age of 16, before moving to Nollywood in 2005.
She starred in “Sweet
Love,” her first film.
She became famous when she
starred in Nollywood’s blockbuster “Bless the Child,” which fetched her the
award as most promising actress in Nigeria at the African Movie Academy Awards.
Since them, Ike had starred
in more than 250 Nollywood films, including Paradise, Mirror of Beauty, The
Love of a Stranger, Girls Cot Reloaded, Happy End, Bless the Child, Sweet Love,
etc.
In 2015, she worked with
Rok Studios to produce films such as “Happy Ending” and “Stuck on You”.
She has a charitable
foundation called ‘Help the Child’, a non-governmental organisation, aimed to
help disadvantaged children, especially on the street, without anyone meeting
them.
Her “Fancy Nancy”
collection is reputed for creating stylish, comfortable and fabulous fashion
outfits and accessories such as jewellery, bags and shoes.
She has won several film
awards, which include: Best Actress of the Year at the African Magic Viewers
Choice Awards, and the most promising actress in Nigeria at the African Movie
Academy Awards.
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