Kiki Omeili

Nkiruka Omeili (popularly known as Kiki Omeili) was born in Lagos, Nigeria on May 31st, 1980 to Charles and Maureen Omeili of Nimo in Njikoka local government area of Anambra state.

Kiki Omeili Age

Kiki Omeili is 44 years old.

Kiki Omeili Early Life

Born in a relatively affluent home as the second of four children, her dad was a banker and her mum was a prison controller in Ibadan, Oyo state. Kiki attended the Fountain Nursery and Primary School, Surulere, Lagos, before relocating to Benin City where she attended the Federal Government Girls’ College. After completing her secondary education, she proceeded to the College of Medicine, University of Lagos, and obtained a Medical degree in 2006.

Kiki Omeili Career

Omeili had a strong affinity for stages, and drama generally. While in primary and secondary school, she engaged in many plays. She, however, could not just venture into acting since she studied medicine, and her parents were expecting her to practice. It was not until 2011 that Kiki joined Nollywood and formally went into acting, quitting her medical profession. She got an offer, auditioned and was asked to play a supporting role in the TV series Behind the Smile. In 2012, she played a lead role in a feature film, Married but Living Single. The movie also starred famous persons like Funke Akindele, Joseph Benjamin, Femi Brainard and Joke Silva.

In early 2016, Kiki starred in the Nigerian Box Office hit movie, Couple of Days, where she played the role of Joke. The movie was highly successful and received great reviews from critics. In May 2016, she featured in the short film, Iterum, alongside Pat Utomi. The movie was directed by Stanley Ohikhuare and was premiered at the 69th Annual Cannes Film Festival.

As a result of her interest in Dance, she hosted the Dance Reality Television Show Dance 234, a Koga entertainment production. Being medically inclined, Kiki also hosts the health segment on Smooth FM’s Saturday morning radio show called Balancing Life. She also writes numerous articles in online blogs.

On May 31st, 2016, Kiki made her debut as a movie producer, releasing a short film “Unprotected” where she played the lead character. The film’s story was based on some occurrences that she witnessed as a medical student while at the University of Lagos.

Kiki Omeili Personal Life

Kiki is unmarried. She loves to relax with friends and also loves to visit the cinemas to see movies. She dresses elegantly and loves to stay simple.

Kiki Omeili Awards

A list of the nominations and awards won by Kiki include; 

• Actress (Supporting Role in an English Language film)’ at the 17thAfrican Film Awards, in London.
• Best Supporting Actress at 2015 Global Icons Academy Movie Awards, which held in the United States of America.
• Listed among the Top 25 New Faces of Nollywood by Nigerian Entertainment Today (NET) Newspaper.
• Listed by Nigerian tabloid newspaper 'The Sun' as one of Nollywood's fastest rising stars earlier in 2014.
• Nominated for the 'TV Actress of the Year' at the Exquisite Lady of the Year (ELOY) Awards in November 2014.
• Best Supporting Actress of the Year at the 2016 City People Entertainment Awards in Lagos, Nigeria.
• Nominated for Best Lead Actress in a Short Film at the Berlin 2016 Film Fest International Awards for her role in the film, Deluded

 

Kiki Omeili Net Worth

Her net worth is not available.

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