Nollywood actor, Chinedu Ikedieze, better known as Aki, has shared how he joined the Nigerian movie industry in 1998.

He revealed that when he was at the Institute of Management and Technology (IMT), Enugu, he saw many top actors, and during that period, the movie Ikuku was produced. It inspired him to become an actor.

A filmmaker Afam Okereke introduced him to Nollywood and advised him to attend auditions. He did and bagged a role in the blockbuster movie Evil Men in 1998 and it changed his perception of life. He recalled other actors in the film are Pete Edochie, Liz Benson, and Zack Orji, among others.

In a podcast with media personality, Chude Jideonwo, Aki said he believes being brilliant enhances the dream of everyone to be who they desire.

At this point, he wanted to be a lawyer, doctor, or engineer. However, with the happenings around him and his interactions with people, the father of three decided to be a lawyer.