Ibrahim Chatta A well-known Yoruba actor, producer, and director in Nollywood. He has acted in more than 100 films and received multiple accolades for his exceptional work.
He is renowned for his charisma, adaptability, and ability to play a variety of parts with conviction.
In addition, he is a singer and songwriter with a few albums and songs to his credit. He is one of the most well-known and esteemed individuals in the Nigerian film business.
Ibrahim Chatta Early Life & Education
Born in Bachita, a town in the Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State, Nigeria, on October 13, 1970, Ibrahim Chatta.
His parents are Hajia Aishat Chatta, a pious Muslim and homemaker, and Alhaji Ismaila Afolabi Chatta, a rich politician and businessman. He is their second child.
Six sisters and seven brothers make up his 13 siblings, all of whom are either younger or older than him. He was raised in a big household that was regarded in the neighborhood. Ibrahim completed his primary schooling at St. Anthony’s Primary School in Ilorin, the capital of Kwara State.
Ibrahim’s educational path was interrupted, though, when he was unable to continue on to secondary school because of financial limitations. His father was unable to support all of his wives and kids to pursue higher education because of his financial situation.
Ibrahim was one of the unfortunate people who had to leave school and fend for himself. This change in circumstances upset him, and he thought his father had deceived him.
In pursuit of better opportunities, Ibrahim decided to relocate from his birthplace to Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial center. When he started this adventure, he was just 15 years old. He had to fend for himself because he had no friends or family in Lagos.
To make ends meet, he worked as a security guard, a mechanic, a bricklayer, a bus conductor, and a barber, among other lowly tasks. Despite all of the obstacles and struggles he encountered in Lagos, he never gave up on his aspirations to pursue careers as an actor and singer.
Ibrahim Chatta Personal Life
Throughout his life, Ibrahim Chatta has been married three times. Olayinka Solomon, a producer and fellow actress, was his first wife. They fell in love after meeting at a movie shoot. Malik Damilare Chatta is the son of their 2006 marriage.
However, because of irreconcilable issues, they divorced in 2009, ending their brief marriage. Olayinka said that Ibrahim was harsh and careless, while Ibrahim accused her of being disrespectful and unfaithful.
Salamatu Mohammed Lafiaji, the daughter of Shaaba Lafiaji, a former senator from Kwara State, was Ibrahim’s second wife. In 2012, they were married in a grandiose wedding that was attended by many politicians and celebrities.
Khadijat Adebisi Chatta is the name of their daughter. However, because of their families’ influence and incompatibility, their marriage also ended in divorce in 2014. Salamatu complained that Ibrahim was too demanding and domineering, while Ibrahim claimed that Salamatu was too conceited and haughty.
Ibrahim is currently married for the third time to socialite and businesswoman Olaide Aishat Chatta. Only their closest friends and family were present during their low-key 2016 wedding.
Since then, they have been living together in harmony. Olaide has hailed Ibrahim as her guardian and hero, while Ibrahim has called Olaide his dearest friend and soulmate.
Ibrahim Chatta Career
In 1985, Ibrahim Chatta began his acting career by joining the Afopina Theatre Group, which was directed by the late Adebayo Faleti. The organization taught him the fundamentals of producing, directing, and acting.
Ibrahim made his film debut in 1992 as a character in the Yoruba film Abinuwaye. Despite having a little part in the film, he made an impression on both the director and the audience.
Owo Blow, Ti Oluwa Nile, Aye Olorogun, Omo Jaiye Jaiye, Omo Ekun, Omo Pupa, Omo Ghetto, Omo Elemosho, and numerous other films were among the many that he subsequently starred in.
Ibrahim also dabbled in filmmaking as a director and producer. He founded Ibra Films, his production firm. Shina Rambo, Aye Dudu, Atinio’go, and Mafi Wonmi are just a few of the more than fifty films he has produced and directed.
Ibrahim has a few albums and songs to his credit as a singer and songwriter. Owo, Omo Naija, Omo Ologo, Omo Osho, Omo Owo, Omo Oyinbo, Omo Pastor, Omo Poly, Omo Sango, Omo Shomolu, Omo Wobe, Omo Yoruba, Omo Zaria, and numerous others are among his songs.
Ibrahim Chatta Social Media
Instagram: @ibrahimchatta_lordthespis
Twitter: @ibrahimchatta
Ibrahim Chatta’s Net Worth
The estimated net worth of Ibrahim Chatta is $500,000.
His lucrative career as an actor, producer, director, singer, and songwriter has brought him money.
Ibrahim Chatta Notable film
Aiyekooto
Omo Elemosho
October 1
The Antique
Ota Ile
Lukudi
Omo University
The Perfect Picture
The Set Up
The Bridge
The Island
The Razz Guy
Abinuwaye
Owo Blow
Ti Oluwa Nile
Aye Olorogun
Omo Jaiye Jaiye
Atinio’go
Mafi Wonmi
