Chimsom Chuka-Okoli (born June 20, 1999) is a Nigerian actor, model, pharmacist, filmmaker, and creative director. He is known for his performances in Nollywood productions such as The Yard, Love in Every Word: The Wedding, Etiti, and My Man Friend. In 2026, he gained wider national recognition as a housemate on Big Brother Naija Season 11.
CHISOM CHUKA PROFILE
NameChimsom ChukaReal NameChimsom Chuka-OkoliDate Of Birth20 June 1999State Of OriginAnambra StateNationalityNigerianOccupationActor, Model and FilmmakerReligionChristianMarital StatusSingleNet WorthN/ACopied FromContents101.com
Chimsom Chuka was born on June 20, 1999, into the Chuka-Okoli family. He hails from Aguata Local Government Area, Anambra State, Nigeria, and is of Igbo ethnicity. He was raised in a family with a healthcare background.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Chimsom attended Oak International College for his secondary education before enrolling at Madonna University, Elele, Rivers State, where he earned a degree in Pharmacy. After graduation, he completed the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) and briefly practiced as a pharmacist.
CAREER
Chimsom initially built a career in pharmacy but later transitioned into acting, filmmaking, and creative direction, combining his scientific training with a passion for storytelling. He has described his journey as one driven by a desire to understand people and tell authentic African stories. He has appeared in several Nollywood productions, including:
- My Man Friend (2024)
- Love and Crosses (2024)
- The Yard (2025)
- Etiti (2025)
- Love in Every Word: The Wedding (2025)
- Love Analyst (2026)
- I Get to Love You (2025)
In July 2026, Chimsom entered the Big Brother Naija Season 11 house. During his introduction, he described himself as laid-back, authentic, and determined to entertain viewers without pretending to be someone else. His hobbies include basketball, football, golf, dancing, and meeting new people, while his hidden talents include drawing, singing, and impersonating people.
CONTROVERSIES
As of 2026, Chimsom Chuka has not been involved in any major public controversies or legal issues. While on Big Brother Naija, he openly admitted that one of his biggest regrets was getting into a physical fight with his elder sister, describing it as a mistake from which he had learned.
CHISOM CHUKA SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLE
https://www.instagram.com/chimsomchuka/?hl=en
PERSONAL LIFE
Chimsom is based in Lagos and has largely kept his family life private. He is the son of Pharm. Solomon Chuka Okoli, the Managing Director of Kedol Health Limited, and Mrs. Nkem Chuka-Okoli. As of 2026, he has stated that he is in a relationship, though he has not publicly revealed his partner’s identity.
CHISOM CHUKA NET WORTH
Chimsom Chuka’s official net worth has not been publicly disclosed.
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