Age, State of Origin, Net Worth, Tribe, Movies, Wife, Songs, Family, Son, Daughter, ChildrenĀ 

Chief Chika Okpala, born on June 10, 1950, is a Nigerian comedian. He is popularly known as Chief Zebrudaya, a sobriquet he got from his role as Chief Zebrudaya in a TV comedy series, New Masquerade, which aired from 1983 to 1993.

Profile SummaryĀ 

Name: Chika Okpala
Date of Birth: June 10, 1950
Place of Birth: Onitsha
State of Origin: Anambra State
Nationality: Nigerian
Net Worth: $500,000
Occupation: Comedian
Chika Okpala Biography

Early Life and EducationĀ 

Chika Okpala was born on June 10, 1950, in Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria. He attended Prince Memorial High School at Onitsha, a city in Anambra State, Southeastern Nigeria, between 1964 and 1972.Ā 

He later obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree from the Enugu State University of Science and Technology in 1996.

Career

Chika Okpala is one of the pioneers of Nollywood. When he played the lead role in the well-known NTA sitcom ā€œNew Masqueradeā€ in 1983, he made his formal acting debut. From his portrayal in the show, which ran for ten years from 1983 to 1993, he acquired the moniker ā€œChief Zebrudaya Okoroigwe Nwogo aka 4.30ā€œ.

He usually played a comical role, and his language was filled with misspelt and erroneous words. Lizzy Evoeme (Ovuleria), James Iroha (Giringory Akabogu), and Claude Eke (Prince Jegede Sokoya) are among the other cast members of ā€œNew Masquerade.ā€

Chika Okpala was a member of the travelling theatre troupe ā€œTwo Citiesā€ before making his stage debut in 1983. Together with his pals, he established a theatre company, and the two of them gave performances around the state of Anambra.Ā 

Chief Zebrudaya has given performances in numerous Nigerian states and abroad. He also took part in the 1980s television programme ā€œCockcrow At Dawn.ā€ He received a stage invitation to play in 1986 from Siaka Stevens, the former leader of Sierra Leone.

His most notable film, ā€œNew Masquerade,ā€ is among the numerous in which he has appeared. He mentioned that the majority of his ā€œNew Masqueradeā€ co-stars are still in good health and would readily start another series if given the funding.

Chika Okpala is a writer in addition to being an actor. In addition to ā€œAim Ike Di Mkpa,ā€ he also wrote ā€œOgologo Ndu-Long Life,ā€ which was submitted for the John Hopkins Awards.

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Movies

  • New Masquerade
  • Professor Johnbull
  • Phone Swap
  • Lionheart
  • I Believe
Chika Okpala and daughter

Chika Okpala Net worthĀ 

Chika Okpala has an estimated net worth of $500,000. Chika Okpala is a well-known Nigerian comedian, actor and singer.

Personal Life

However, he has kept his personal life away from the internet, therefore nothing is revealed about his wife.