Gideon Okeke

Gideon Okeke is a Nigerian actor, model, and television presenter, widely recognized for his significant contributions to Nollywood and Nigerian television since the mid-2000s.Early Life and Education An only child, Gideon Okeke grew up in Ajegunle, a densely populated area of Lagos, Nigeria. He attended Nnamdi Azikiwe University, where he studied Applied Biochemistry. Seeking professional training in his desired field, he later enrolled at the prestigious Lee Strasberg Institute in New York, where he honed his acting skills.Career Progression Okeke first gained widespread public attention in 2006 as a contestant on the inaugural season of the reality television show *Big Brother Nigeria*. This appearance provided the platform for his subsequent career. In 2008, he joined the cast of the long-running M-NET television series *Tinsel*, where he became a regular, portraying the character Phillip Ade Williams, the arrogant son of a media mogul. Beyond television, Okeke has also made notable contributions to stage and film. He has performed as the legendary Fela Kuti in the musical *Fela... Arrest The Music* and was also a cast member in *Saro The Musical 2*.Notable Works and Achievements Okeke’s film career includes roles in numerous notable Nigerian movies. He was cast in the 2016 drama thriller *93 Days*, which chronicles the Nigerian Ebola crisis. His portrayal of Dr. Morris Ibeawuchi, one of the surviving doctors, earned him an Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Award (AMVCA) nomination for Best Supporting Actor. Other prominent film roles include *Relentless* (2006), *A Place in the Stars* (2014), *...When Love Happens* (2015), *Anniversary* (2015), *Gidi Blues* (2016), *Heaven's Hell* (2019), *Crossroads* (2020), *Loving Rona* (2021), *Obsession* (2022), and *The Trade* (2023). He has continued to receive industry recognition, including nominations for AMVCA awards for his work in *Loving Rona* (Best Actor in A Comedy) and *Egun* (Best Lead Actor).Current Status Gideon Okeke remains active in the Nigerian entertainment industry as an actor, model, and television presenter. He continues to appear in film and television projects. He is a single father and has one child, a daughter born in March 2016.