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Date of Birth:
1967-03-22
Place of Birth:
Lagos State

Emeka Ike is a seasoned Nigerian actor, producer, and director, born in Lagos, Nigeria on March 22, 1967, and has appeared in famous Nigerian movies.

Emeka Ike hails from Ehime Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State in the southeastern part of Nigeria. He attended Eko Primary School in Bariga, Lagos State, and obtained his First School Leaving Certificate. He proceeded to Apata Memorial High School in Isolo, Lagos, where he obtained his West Africa Senior School Certificate and furthered to Yaba Technology, later, to the University of Lagos, where he bagged a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.

The actor started his acting career way back in secondary school, where he was actively involved in stage play, drama, and performing arts. Even whilst in the university, Emeka Ike, had balanced schooling with his passion for acting.

In 1995, Emeka Ike professionally joined the Nigerian Movie industry and then rose to fame after starring in the blockbuster movies “Not Man Enough” in 2003 and “A Million Tears” in 2006.

Emeka Ike has since acted alongside seasoned actors and actresses like Kate Henshaw, Prince Emeka Ani, Rita Dominic, Patience Ozokwuo, and the like.

The actor has five children, four from his estranged wife, Suzanne Emma, and one from his current wife Yolanda Pfeiffer.

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