Chidinma and Chidiebere Aneke (born 6 August 1986) are identical twins in the Nollywood industry popularly known as the Aneke twins.[1] They were born in the southeastern part of Nigeria, Enugu State and they are the last issue to the Aneke family. They are actresses and movie producers. [2]
Chidinma and Chidiebere Aneke | |
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| Born | 24 August 1986 Enugu, Enugu State, Nigeria |
| Other names | Aneke Twins |
| Education |
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| Alma mater | University of Nigeria, Nsukka |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, movie producers |
| Years active | 1999- till present |
| Awards | Humanitarian Award |
Early life and education
editChidinma and Chidiebere were born on 6 August 1986 in Enugu State, Nigeria into a polygamous home of three wives. They had a wealthy father who ensured rosy upkeep for them, but things changed when they lost him, and his properties were divided among extended family members. They acquired their Primary School Leaving Certificate and Secondary school certificates in Enugu State. After their primary and secondary education, Chidinma and Chidiebere proceeded to University of Nigeria, Nsuka where they graduated with Bachelor of Science in Mass Communication and Bachelor of Science in Banking and Finance respectively.[3]
Career
editThe Aneke twins joined the Nollywood industry in 1999 and acted in the movie ‘Ebuka’ which was their first movie. The movie ‘Ebuka’ gave them an edge in Nollywood. In 2004,[4] the Aneke twins rose to fame with the movie ‘Desperate Twins’ which earned them the nomination for The Most Promising Acts to Watch at the African Magic Viewers’ Choice Award. They have acted in over 80 movies. They have produced many Nollywood movies such as; ‘Heart of Isiaku’, ‘Onochie’, ‘Broken Ambition’’, and ‘Adaora’.
Filmography
edit- Jealous Friends[5] (2009)
- Desperate Twins[6]
- Lagos Girls[7] (2003)
Awards
edit- Humanitarian Award [11]
References
edit- ^ "Aneke Twins celebrate birthday with pretty photos - P.M. News". Retrieved 2022-08-06.
- ^ "Nollywood's Aneke Twins Bubbling @ 32 - THISDAYLIVE". THISDAYLIVE. 2018-08-11. Retrieved 2018-11-17.
- ^ "Actresses Aneke Twins Full Biography - TIN Magazine". TIN Magazine. 2017-04-22. Retrieved 2018-11-17.
- ^ Orenuga, Adenike (2014-11-02). "Why we are not married - Aneke twins". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-08-06.
- ^ Nollywoodpicturestv (2015-05-27), Jealous Friend - Nigerian Nollywood Movie, retrieved 2018-11-17
- ^ Nollywoodpicturestv (2018-03-14), Desperate Twins Season 1 - Chioma Chukwuka 2018 Latest Nigerian Nollywood Movie Full HD, retrieved 2018-11-17
- ^ NOLLYSTAR - latest movies (2015-04-19), Lagos Girls - Nollywood 2015 Latest Full Movie, retrieved 2018-11-17
- ^ Nollywood5star 2018 Nigerian Movies (2016-09-24), Broken Ambition Full Movies - Nigerian Movies 2016 Latest Full Movies | African Movies, retrieved 2018-11-17
{{citation}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Meshioye, David (2024-04-06). "Aneke Twins: Still lighting up Nolly skies". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
- ^ Enenaite, Blessing (2022-05-15). "My twin sister and I have played pranks on many filmmakers — Chidiebere Aneke". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
- ^ "The Aneke Twins Steal The Show As They Bag Humanitarian Award In US". Nigerian Celebrity News + Latest Entertainment News. 2016-09-27. Retrieved 2018-11-17.
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