NIgerian Rapper, Ikechukwu Onunaku also known as Killz, is a Nigerian SInger, Rapper and also a Actor. He is married to Ella his beautiful wife in the year, 2021. Let’s read his full biography and net worth below.
Who Is Ikechukwu Onunaku
Ikechukwu Onunaku is a famous rapper, actor and singer from Nigeria, in addition to being a well-known actor. He had a pivotal part in the critically acclaimed and commercially successful Nollywood film tagged, The Wedding Party.
Wikipedia Profile & Background
| Real Name: | Ikechukwu Onunaku |
| Other Name: | Killz |
| Date of Birth: | October 20, 1981 |
| Age: | years old @ 2022 |
| State of Origin: | Southeast State, Nigeria |
| Place of Birth: | Manassas, Virginia, USA |
| Nationality: | Nigerian |
| Wife: | Ella (m. 2021) |
| Occupation: | Actor – Singer |
| Net Worth: | < $1 million |
| Record Label: | Storm Records – The World Freight Alliance |
| Education: | King’s College, Lagos |
| Parents: | Unknown |
Rapper Ikechukwu Biography
Despite the fact that Ikechukwu Onunaku was born in Manassas, Virginia on the 20th of October 1981 to parents who were originally from Nigeria, he was raised in the city of Lagos, which is located in the southwestern region of Nigeria.
Lagos is the largest city in Nigeria’s southwestern region. However, Killz is originally from the Southeast State, Nigeria. After completing his secondary education at King’s College in Lagos, he moved to the United States in order to pursue further education opportunities. ((en.wikipedia.org))
Age – Date of Birth
Ikechukwu Onunaku, the popular Nigerian rapper, singer and also a actor, was born on the 20th day of October, 1981. Let’s say he is currently at the age of 41 years old, he will be 42 in 2023.
Ikechukwu posted on Instagram in September 2019 that he was dragged out of an Uber taxi, thrown into a police van, and abused by Nigerian police. He was forced to deplete his financial accounts at an ATM.
Where Is Ikechukwu From – State of Origin
The rapper and actor was born in Manassas, Virginia, USA. He is actually from Southeast part of Nigeria. The current city of Manassas is an independent municipality located in the Commonwealth of Virginia, in the United States. At the time of the census in 2020, there were 42,772 people living there.
His Wife And Children
In May of 2021, he tied the knot with British model Ella, who was born in Nigeria and hails from the state of Imo. Her father was a politician.
Career
Ikechukwu began his professional life shortly after his return to Nigeria, approximately ten years after he had left the country. His first studio album, titled Son of the Soil, was released in 2006, and it featured the extremely popular song “My Name is Ikechukwu.”
Following the release of Son of the Soil came the release of Life and Times of Killz Volume 1, which was produced by Don Jazzy and featured contributions from DBanj, Wande Coal, and regular collaborator Naeto C.
“My Name Ikechukwu,” the top-charting song from his album Son of the Soil, remained at the top of the charts in East Nigeria for 21, 6 weeks, and Abuja and Lagos for 5 weeks, respectively.
The Alliance Reconstructed Album
The songs “Critical” and “Now is the Time” were released as singles from his third studio album, which was titled The Alliance Reconstructed. In addition to that, he has released the singles “Bu Lie Oto,” “B.A.D.A.,” “Carry Me,” and “Balabala.”
It was in the short film “The Wages” that he made his acting debut. Walter Taylaur wrote the script, produced the film, and directed it. After receiving positive feedback and being selected for screening at AFRIFF in 2014, it went on to win the award for best short film at the AMVCAs in 2015. This came after the film had received recognition for its excellence.
After having a significant cameo in the film Gidi Up, which was produced by Ndani, Ikechukwu was offered a role in the hit movie from 2016 titled The Wedding Party. In 2017, he was added to the cast of The Wedding Party 2 for the second time. Ikechukwu’s second single release of 2019, titled Nnukwu Azu, was made available to the public in 2019.
AFRIFF 2014
Walter Taylaur’s The Wages was his film debut. It won best short feature at the 2015 AMVCAs and was screened at AFRIFF 2014. After starring in Gidi Up, Ikechukwu landed a prominent role in The Wedding Party in 2016. The Wedding Party 2 cast him in 2017. Nnukwu Azu, Ikechukwu’s 2019 single.
Net Worth 2023
Ikechukwu’s net worth has been reported by a variety of sources, each of which has provided a different figure; nevertheless, no reliable source has reported his exact net worth. It is estimated that he has a net worth of approximately $1,000,000 dollars or below. ((naijabiography.com))
Discography
Filmography
- 2021: The Little Black Book
- 2019: Your Excellency
- 2019: When Love Comes Calling
- 2019: Powder Dry
- 2019: Òlòtūré
- 2019: Men Money and Marriage
- 2019: City Crimes
- 2019: By All Means
- 2017: The Wedding Party 2: Destination Dubai
- 2016: The Wedding Party
- 2015: Gbomo Gbomo Express
- 2013: The Wages
- 2013: Gidi Up
Albums
- 2019: Soft
- 2019: Hard
- 2010: The Alliance Reconstructed
- 2008: Life and Times of Killz Vol. 1
- 2006: Son of the Soil
Nominations and awards
| Year | Event | Prize | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Channel O | Best Male West Africa | Won |
| 2008 | Hip Hop World Awards | Best Lyricist on the Roll | Nominated |
| 2008 | Hip Hop World Awards | Best Rap Collabo | Nominated |
| 2008 | Channel O | Best Male | Won |
| 2008 | MTV MAMAS | best video | Won |
| 2008 | NEA Awards | Best Afro Pop Act of the Year | Nominated |
| 2008 | NEA Awards | Best Music Video | Nominated |
| 2007 | Hip Hop World Awards | Revelation of the Year | ?? |
| 2006 | Channel O Spirit of Africa Video Awards | Best New Artist in Africa |
Ikechukwu Onunaki Health Condition
The hip hop artist, who had been confined to bed for several weeks, used the Instagram page he maintains to post footage of himself attempting to stand back up. Ikechukwu made a solemn oath in the caption of one of his photos that he would never again take life or his circumstances for granted.
Ikechukwu Onunaki wrote:
“Slowly but surely.
I will get back walking
I will touch my toes without bending my knees.
I will feel no sharp stabs in my back or legs.
I will do back flip in February.
All the things I took for granted by letting my regular practices fall off.
Never again as God is my witness and healer.
Idey come.
P.s I will also gain the weight back”.
