Chimsom Chuka-Okoli is a Nigerian actor, model, creative director, and trained pharmacist who gained wider national recognition in 2026 as a housemate on Big Brother Naija Season 11 (“Show Ya Sef”).
Known for his calm, comedic presence in the house, he had already built a career in Nollywood before entering the show, bridging a healthcare background with work in film and entertainment.
Profile
| Full Name | Chimsom Godson Chukwukodi Okoli |
| Stage Name | Chimsom Chuka |
| Date of Birth | June 20, 1999 |
| Age | 27 (as of 2026) |
| State of Origin | Aguata Local Government Area, Anambra State |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Occupation | Actor, model, creative director, pharmacist |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in |
| Religion | Christian |
| Parents | Pharm. Solomon Chuka Okoli (father, Managing Director, Kedol Health Limited); Mrs. Nkem Chuka-Okoli (mother) |
| Relationship Status | In a relationship (partner’s identity not publicly disclosed, as of 2026) |
| Net Worth | No verified net worth figure is currently available. |
Early Life
Chimsom Chuka-Okoli was born on June 20, 1999, into the Chuka-Okoli family, and hails from Aguata Local Government Area in Anambra State, Nigeria.
He is of Igbo ethnicity and was raised in a family with a background in healthcare; his father, Pharm. Solomon Chuka Okoli, is the Managing Director of Kedol Health Limited.
Education
Chuka attended Oak International College for his secondary education before enrolling at Madonna University, Elele, in Rivers State, where he earned a degree in Pharmacy.
He completed the mandatory National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme in 2024 and briefly practiced as a pharmacist following graduation.
Career
After beginning his professional life in pharmacy, Chuka transitioned into acting, filmmaking, and creative direction, combining the discipline and attention to detail from his scientific training with his interest in storytelling.
He appeared in Nollywood productions including Love and Crosses (2024), My Man Friend (2024), The Yard (2025), Love in Every Word: The Wedding (2025), and Etiti (2025), as well as Love Analyst (2026), working alongside established Nollywood actors including Patience Ozokwor, Ebele Okaro, Chris Attoh, and Uzor Arukwe, among others.
In 2026, he gained significantly wider national recognition after entering the Big Brother Naija Season 11 house, which premiered on July 26, 2026, becoming known in the house as its resident comedian, bringing what viewers and media outlets described as calmness, composure, and sharp comedic timing to the competition.
Awards & Nominations
No verified formal awards or nominations are currently documented for Chimsom Chuka from independent sources.
Social Media
- Instagram — @chimsomchuka
Personal Life
Chuka is based in Lagos and has largely kept his family life private. As of 2026, he has stated publicly that he is in a relationship, though he has not disclosed his partner’s identity.
While appearing on Big Brother Naija, he spoke candidly about regretting a past physical altercation with his elder sister, describing it as a mistake he had learned from. As of 2026, he has not been involved in any major public controversies.
Net Worth
Chimsom Chuka’s official net worth has not been publicly disclosed.
Filmography
- Love and Crosses (2024)
- My Man Friend (2024)
- The Yard (2025)
- Love in Every Word: The Wedding (2025)
- Etiti (2025)
- Love Analyst (2026)
- Housemate, Big Brother Naija Season 11 “Show Ya Sef” (2026, ongoing)
Conclusion
Chimsom Chuka’s path from pharmacy school to the Nollywood screen, and now to national reality television visibility on Big Brother Naija, reflects a career built on balancing scientific discipline with a growing creative reputation in Nigerian entertainment.
