Ikechukwu Onunaku, known professionally as Ikechukwu, is a Nigerian musician, rapper, actor, and entrepreneur. He was born on April 6, 1980, in Manassas, Virginia, United States, to Nigerian parents. Ikechukwu was raised in Lagos, Nigeria, where he developed a keen interest in music and entertainment from a young age.
He attended Chrisland Schools and later moved to the United States to pursue his studies in engineering at Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts. However, his passion for music led him to drop out of school and pursue a career in the entertainment industry.
Career
Ikechukwu’s career started in 2006 when he released his debut album, “Son of the Soil.” The album was a critical and commercial success, with hit singles like “My Name is Ikechukwu” and “Shobedobedoo.”
In 2007, Ikechukwu formed a music group called “Mo’Hits Allstars” along with other musicians like Don Jazzy, D’banj, and Wande Coal. Together, they released several hit singles like “Booty Call,” “Move Your Body,” and “Why Me.”
Ikechukwu later went on to release his second album, “Life and Times of Killz (Vol. 1),” in 2010, which featured collaborations with artists like Naeto C, M.I, and Tuface Idibia.
Aside from music, Ikechukwu has also ventured into acting, landing major roles in movies like “Gbomo Gbomo Express,” “Four One Love,” and “Gidi Up.”
Discography
| Album Title | Release Year |
|---|---|
| Son of the Soil | 2006 |
| Life and Times of Killz (Vol. 1) | 2010 |
You can listen to Ikechukwu’s music on Boomplay and follow him on his social media accounts:
Personal Life
Ikechukwu is currently not married, but he has been linked in the past to several women, including Nigerian actress, Sarah Ofili.
When it comes to his educational background, Ikechukwu attended Chrisland Schools for his primary and secondary education. He later moved to the United States to study engineering at Northeastern University in Boston but dropped out to pursue a music career.
Cars and House
Ikechukwu is known for his love of luxury cars and owns several high-end vehicles like a Bentley Continental GT, a Range Rover Sport, and a Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon.
He also has a house in Lagos, Nigeria, which is reportedly worth millions of naira.
Net Worth
As of 2024, Ikechukwu’s estimated net worth is $5 million (USD). In Nigerian Naira, his net worth is approximately 2 billion naira. In Canadian dollars, it is approximately 6.3 million CAD, in South African rand, 72 million ZAR, in Kenya shilling, 550 million KES, in Uganda shilling, 18 billion UGX, and in Indian rupee, approximately 372 crores INR.
Overall, Ikechukwu has had a successful career in the music and entertainment industry, and his net worth reflects his hard work and dedication to his craft.
