Name Chuma Mmeka | ||
Chuma Mmeka also known as 'T-char' is a poet and published author of several books. Mmeka is an actor and acts in the Nigerian film industry. He is a motivational writer, trainer, human capacity developer, corporate administrator and showbiz cum media personality and award winning humanitarian working primarily in the area of child support and protection
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Career
Chuma Mmeka has been referred to as "a most unique Nigerian, an extraordinarily unique skills-box; a jack of all trades and a master of all” He convened 77 young writers and movie actors at Owerri, Imo State in October 2015, to effectively campaign against broken marriages among Nigerian celebrities. He is the Initiator of 'The Safe Child Project'
His poems are listed in "Best New African Poets 2015 Anthology"
Chuma Mmeka became a victim of child abuse with his parents' separation in 1976. Brought up under his mother, he suffered humiliation at different times in the hands of abusive maternal relatives. Being the first son of a polygamy, he was further branded a prodigal by some members of his paternal family for preferring to be with his mother. His formative life no doubt, is reflected in his writing style and social approach.
Books
His collections of true-life poetry "The Broken Home" and "Echoes of the Mind" have received global media and literary industry reviews
Personal life
Born on June 21, 1975 to Enyi Jim I. Mmeka and Lolo Jossy C. Mmeka of Alaenyi-Ofeahia, Amaigbo in Nwangele Local Government Area of Imo State in Nigeria's south east region, Chuma is married to Nikky Mmeka with children.