chioma adeleke biography

June 3, 2025 YNUGSEA Biography, Uncategorized 0

Chioma Avril Rowland Adeleke, popularly known as Chef Chi, is a Nigerian chef, media personality, and social media influencer. She gained widespread recognition through her relationship with Nigerian music superstar Davido (David Adedeji Adeleke), whom she married in June 2024.

Early Life and Education

Born on April 1, 1995, in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria, Chioma hails from the Igbo ethnic group. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rowland; her father is a businessman, and her mother, Folake Rowland, is a chef. Chioma has two sisters, Jennifer, a fashion designer, and Ifunanya. She attended the Federal Government Girls’ College in Imo State for her secondary education and later enrolled at Babcock University in Ogun State to study Economics. However, reports suggest that she did not complete her university education.

Career

Chioma’s passion for cooking led her to establish herself as a chef, earning her the nickname Chef Chi. She launched a cooking show called “The Chef Chi Cooking Show” on YouTube, where she shares cooking tips and recipes with her audience.

Beyond her culinary pursuits, Chioma has made a name for herself as a model and social media influencer. She has collaborated with several brands, including Gino, Royal Hair Ltd., Crepaway, and Payporte. Her Instagram account, boasts over 4 million followers, where she shares her culinary creations, modeling photos, and personal moments.

Relationship with Davido

Chioma met Davido while both were students at Babcock University. Their relationship became public in 2018 when Chioma starred in Davido’s hit song “Assurance,” which he dedicated to her. The couple got engaged in London in September 2019 and had their traditional wedding in November 2022. They officially tied the knot on June 25, 2024, in a ceremony attended by numerous celebrities and dignitaries.

Children

Chioma and Davido welcomed their first child, Ifeanyi David Adedeji Adeleke Jr., on October 20, 2019. Tragically, Ifeanyi passed away in October 2022 due to a drowning incident at their residence in Banana Island, Lagos. In October 2023, the couple welcomed a set of twins—a boy and a girl—bringing joy to their family after their previous loss.

Public Appearances and Influence

Chioma made her first public appearance after the birth of her twins at Davido’s AWAY Festival in Atlanta in November 2023. She was seen enjoying the event with friends and family, including Davido’s father, Deji Adeleke.

Chioma’s influence extends beyond her culinary skills; she has become a fashion and lifestyle icon in Nigeria. She often models her sister Jennifer’s fashion designs and has influenced trends in fashion, lifestyle, and cooking in Nigeria and beyond.

Net Worth

Chioma Adeleke’s net worth is estimated to be between $500,000 and $1.5 million as of 2024. Her income streams include brand endorsements, her YouTube channel, and her work as a chef and influencer.