Chuma Mmeka
Born21 June 1975
NationalityNigerian
Other namesT-char
CitizenshipNigerian
Occupation(s)Poet and actor
SpouseNikky Mmeka

Chuma Mmeka listenⓘ also known as 'T-char'[1] is a Nigerian poet and Nollywood actor.[2][3][4] He is a book cover designer[5] and author of several books. He is a motivational writer, trainer, human capacity developer,[1] corporate administrator, media personality[6] and humanitarian[7] working primarily in the area of child support and protection.[8]

Career

Reaching Out To Vulnerable Children...giving hope for the future
Chuma Mmeka

Chuma Mmeka has been referred to as "a most unique Nigerian, an extraordinarily unique skills-box; a jack of many trades and a master of all"[9] He convened 77 young writers and movie actors at Owerri, Imo State in October 2015, to effectively campaign against broken marriages among Nigerian celebrities.[10] He is the Initiator of 'The Safe Child Project'[11] through which he commenced from 2009, the quarterly support of 1000 Imo orphans.[12] He organized in 2002, the first ever Miss Imo Beauty Pageant Contest in which the winner Miss Chidinma Dike took home a new car and other mouth-watering prizes.[12] He coordinates programs that provide practical empowerment to targeted youths in Africa.[13] Chuma Mmeka's Job Secrets Book Series reportedly sharpens the skills of enterprising Africans and empowers them with a practical insight into several professional areas like corporate fund raising and acting.[14]

Mmeka is one of a new breed of modern-day poets brought to the limelight through the publication of various anthologies of poetry around the world.[15] His poems portray the oppression of women and show the influence of feminism in poetry,[16] they promote African cultural traditions, and are collected internationally for academic purposes.[17][18][19] He is a contributor to the Colgate University Council sponsored Dove Tales, An International Journal of the Arts to promote global peace, family and cultural identity[20] His collections of true-life poetry "The Broken Home" and "Echoes of the Mind" have received global media and literary industry reviews[21][22][23]

Chuma Mmeka

Chuma has been described as an inspiring new-generation Nigerian poet, who had been writing since he was eight.[24] His poems are listed in "Best New African Poets 2015 and 2016 Anthologies". He won the Maryam Babangida Children's Poetry Prize in Nigeria at the age of 13 and the Emerging African Poet toga in 2017 [25][26] He was awarded Best Upcoming Nollywood Actor (2019) by the Actors Guild of Nigeria.[27] He has also won numerous awards for his humanitarian services across the world.[28]

Listed as a Nigerian celebrity,[29] Chuma Mmeka has starred in several Nigerian movies like Beyond Beauty,[30] The King Must Marry A Strange Virgin,[31] The 3 Idiots,[32] The Arrogant Sisters,[33] I Chose A Dirty Palace Maid,[34] Broken Smile,[35] Our Village Priest,.[36] The Village Girl,[37] The Crippled Maid[38] and My Gateman Stole My Heart On Saturday.[39]

He is also known for his roles in Nollywood feature films like the Samgold produced King Akubueze (2014) directed by Nonso Emekaekwue, featuring Clem Ohameze, Joyce Kalu, Rachael Okonkwo and Mike Godson; Ghetto Republic (2014) featuring Francis Duru and produced by Pressing Forward; Men In August Meeting (2014) directed by Evans Orji and featuring Dede One Day; Beyond Beauty (2015) featuring Chacha Eke and Victor Osuagwu directed by Andy Chukwu for Andybest Production; Secret Palace Mission (2014) a Richrock Production featuring Olu Jacobs and Chacha Eke Faani; Royal Assassins (2015) directed by Sylvester Madu; Equalizer 3000 (2016) directed by Austin Faani, featuring Harry B Anyanwu, Chelsea Eze, Emeka Enyiocha and Walter Anga; My State Governor (2016) directed by Goodnews Erico; Hanging Coffin (2016) directed by Kalu Anya; Family Ambition (2016) directed by Sylvester Madu and featuring Freddie Leonard; Tony Montana (2017) featuring Zubby Michael and directed by Emeka Jonathan Hills); Deadly Gang (2017) directed by Chidox and featuring Junior Pope; Return of the Book of Evil (2017) by Pressing Forward Production; Millionaire Sisters (2018) featuring Regina Daniels; Tears of My Destiny (2018) featuring Pete Edochie and directed by Emeka Titus; One More Bullet (2019) featuring Sam Dede and directed by Collins Okoro Boko; Ndaa Letti (2017), Uwadiegwu (2017), The Evil Man (2018) and Royal Twist (2018) all by Divine Touch Production; and many more.[12]

Books

  • The Broken Home 2015 ISBN 9781517586553[40]
  • Echoes of the Mind 2015 ISBN 1517586550[41]
  • The Fundraiser's Handbook ISBN 9781519741769
  • A Successful Acting Career Guide ISBN 9781522929307
  • My Colouring Activity Book 2 ISBN 9781387181650[42]
  • My Colouring Activity Book 3 ISBN 9789789618590[43]

Personal life

Born on 21 June 1975 to Enyi Jim I. Mmeka and Lolo Jossy C. Mmeka of Alaenyi-Ofeahia, Amaigbo in Nwangele Local Government Area of Imo State in Nigeria's south east region.[1] Chuma is married to Nikky Mmeka with children. He lost and buried his mother in May 2018[28] and father in January 2019.

Chuma Mmeka became a victim of child abuse with his parents' separation in 1976.[40] Brought up under his mother, he suffered humiliation at different times in the hands of abusive maternal relatives. Being the first son of a polygamy, he was further branded a prodigal by some members of his paternal family for preferring to be with his mother. His formative life no doubt, is reflected in his writing style and social approach.

Provision of Counseling, Health and Nutritional Support
Chuma Mmeka

References

  1. 1 2 3 Mmeka, Chuma (2015). The Fundraiser's Handbook. USA: CreateSpace. p. 83. ISBN 9781519741769.
  2. ↑ "Biafra: Igbo leaders advise restraint |POSTERITY MEDIA". Archived from the original on 13 October 2020. Retrieved 21 October 2019.
  3. ↑ "Don Charges Gowon, Danjuma to Write Civil War Accounts". 3 December 2018. Archived from the original on 13 October 2020. Retrieved 23 October 2019.
  4. ↑ "Beyond Beauty Nigerian Movie [Part 1] - Angela Okorie, Victor Osuagwu, ChaCha Eke". nigerianmovienetwork.com. Retrieved 17 November 2015.
  5. ↑ "The General's Orderly Presentation on Countdown – THE GENERAL'S ORDERLY". thegeneralsorderly.com. Archived from the original on 21 October 2019. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
  6. ↑ Mmeka, Chuma (2016). A Successful Acting Career Guide. USA: CreateSpace. p. 109. ISBN 9781522929307.
  7. ↑ "Yet Another Feather To Chuma Mmeka's Cap | News247.com.ng:Nigeria News Updated Every Minute". www.news247.com.ng. Retrieved 3 January 2016.
  8. ↑ "NigerianVoice: Celebrities Launch 'Operation Fete Our Children' In South East Nigeria". Nigeriadailynews.com. Archived from the original on 18 November 2015. Retrieved 17 November 2015.
  9. ↑ "A Most Unique Nigerian Discovered". Archived from the original on 13 October 2020. Retrieved 29 March 2016.
  10. ↑ "Celebrities Resolve Against Broken Marriages". TheNigerianVoice. Retrieved 17 November 2015.
  11. ↑ "Welcome to The Safe Child Project - Introduction". thesafechildproject.net. Archived from the original on 18 November 2015. Retrieved 17 November 2015.
  12. 1 2 3 "Lifestyle Personality of The Day 15th 2019 chuma AKA Tchar". Archived from the original on 13 October 2020. Retrieved 21 October 2019.
  13. ↑ "Media Group Brings Empowerment to African Youths". 29 May 2019.
  14. ↑ "A Most Unique Nigerian Personality Discovered".
  15. ↑ Mwanaka, Tendai R.; Da Purifacacao, Daniel (27 March 2017). Best New African Poets 2016 Anthology. ISBN 9789956764891.
  16. ↑ Nyongesa, Andrew (23 September 2018). Tintinnabulation of Literary Theory: Traversing Genres to Contemporary Experience. ISBN 9780797496439.
  17. ↑ "Project MUSE - Best "New" African Poets 2015 Anthology".
  18. ↑ "Project MUSE - Best "New" African Poets 2015 Anthology".
  19. ↑ "Project MUSE - Best "New" African Poets 2015 Anthology".
  20. ↑ "Introducing DoveTales, Family & Cultural Identity". 26 April 2016.
  21. ↑ "Echoes of the Mind: A Book Review – Creative Writing News". Archived from the original on 9 April 2016. Retrieved 29 March 2016.
  22. ↑ "dailyreviewonline.com.ng". dailyreviewonline.com.ng. Archived from the original on 13 October 2020. Retrieved 23 November 2022.
  23. ↑ http://globalreportersnews.com/2016/01/the-broken-home/
  24. ↑ "Book Review: "The Broken Home... A Poetic Inside Story" by Chuma Mmeka". 15 January 2016.
  25. ↑ "Final List of, BEST NEW AFRICAN POETS 2015 ANTHOLOGY". 21 November 2015.
  26. ↑ "BEST NEW AFRICAN POETS 2016 ANTHOLOGY: Interview with Nigerian poet Chuma Mmeka". 3 October 2017.
  27. ↑ "Egist Here Is The Agn South East Awardees 5th Edition Held In Imo State". Archived from the original on 13 October 2020. Retrieved 21 October 2019.
  28. 1 2 "Chuma Mmeka biography, net worth, age, family, contact & picture".
  29. ↑ "List of All Nigerian Celebrities, Nollywood Actors & Actresses, Instagram Handles & Twitter Account, Contact Information".
  30. ↑ "Search Results: "Chuma Mmeka&quot". Archived from the original on 5 March 2019. Retrieved 29 October 2018.
  31. ↑ "THE KING MUST MARRY a STRANGE VIRGIN TO HAVE a SON - NEW NIGERIAN MOVIES 2018| NOLLYWOOD MOVIES - Celebrities Related". Archived from the original on 30 October 2018. Retrieved 29 October 2018.
  32. ↑ "Nollywood Latest Movie - the 3 Idiots Movie MP3, MP4, HD Video, Download; MoviesPlay.Co". moviesplay.co. Archived from the original on 29 October 2018. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
  33. ↑ "The Arrogant Rich Sisters 1 -African Movies|2018 Nollywood Movies|Latest Nigerian Movies|2019 Movies - Naijapals".
  34. ↑ "I CHOSE a DIRTY PALACE MAID TO ALWAYS GRACE MY BED ( ZUBBY MICHEAL ) 2 - 2019 NEW NIGERIAN MOVIES - Naijapals".
  35. ↑ "BROKEN SMILE 1 - 2019 Nigerian Movies | 2018 Latest Nigerian Movies - NollyRok Studios - Video - Download MP3". timeonmynails.com. Archived from the original on 26 October 2019. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
  36. ↑ "OUR VILLAGE PRIEST DIdn't KNEW THAT HE WAS THE FATHER OF MY SON ( QUEEN ) - 2019 NEW NIGERIAN MOVIES - Naijapals".
  37. ↑ "Chuma Mmeka (Actor) | Movies | INSIDENOLLY".
  38. ↑ "THE CRIPPLE POOR DIRTY MAID I FIND IT SO DIFFICULT TO RESIST - 2019 NEW NIGERIAN AFRICAN MOVIES - Naijapals".
  39. ↑ "Tubenolly.com". www.tubenolly.com. Retrieved 23 November 2022.
  40. 1 2 Mmeka, Chuma (2 October 2015). The Broken Home (Paperback ed.). Create Space Independent Publishing Platform. p. 2. ISBN 9781517586553.
  41. ↑ Mmeka, Chuma (2015). Echoes of the Mind: My book of standard poems. Nigeria: Adfinity Media Book Publishing Ltd. pp. 3 and 50. ISBN 978-978-950-098-7.
  42. ↑ Mmeka, Chuma (August 2017). My Colouring Activity Book 2. ISBN 978-9789618606.
  43. ↑ "Book Details".
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