Uche Ikejimba
- Occupation
- Writer, Producer, Showrunner, Director, Line Producer
- Active
- 2015 - Present
Biography
EARLY LIFE
Uche Ikejimba entered the television industry under the guidance of African TV champion Mo Abudu. Initially, she aimed to write for magazines and newspapers. However, after responding to an advertisement, she began producing the syndicated daily talk show 'Moments with Mo'. She then joined the TV production company Storm 360, where she managed productions such as '100% Naija', 'Naija Sings', and 'Calabar Festival Diaries'. Following these experiences, she secured her own commissions and established her imprint, Blink Africa, in 2015. Ikejimba describes herself as a 'television addict' from childhood, stating she watched everything and, as an adult, has seen 'almost everything on the streaming services'. She also mentioned organizing performances and dances in her neighborhood growing up, which led her to realize her preference for working behind the camera, creating content for others.
CAREER
Through her Blink Africa imprint, Uche Ikejimba, a Nollywood writer, producer, and showrunner, has developed several scripted projects, including the drama series 'Lagos Love Stories' and the Africa Magic drama 'Alex From Oil & Gas', both exploring contemporary romance in Nigeria. She is also developing a documentary about women titled 'Ashes' for 2026 and plans a debut film project in the long term. A seasoned scripted producer, Ikejimba's drama credits include Showmax's first original legal drama, 'Agu'. In 2024, she directed the Africa Magic drama series 'Manfriend'. She is recognized for dramas such as 'Unmarried' and 'Dilemma' and is preparing a 39-part thriller series for production. Her earlier series, 'Truth', received the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Award (AMVCA) for Best TV Series in 2020. Ikejimba is also prominent in reality TV, known for shows like the dating show 'Shoot Your Shot', competition series 'Come Play Naija', social taboos format 'What Will People Say', and 'Big Brother Naija', the Nigerian adaptation of the Banijay competition. Her involvement in an all-stars-themed 'Big Brother' season contributed to over one billion online impressions in 2023. She serves as a line producer for the main show and a producer for the reunion seasons. Her first series, the three-season soap 'Hustle' for Africa Magic, was well-received, leading to her involvement with 'Big Brother'. Currently, she is considered one of Nigeria’s leading showrunners, writers, and producers, boasting a significant career spanning over a decade. Her initial feature film co-production, 'Phantom', was met with positive reception in 2023, and she is working on her first full feature project, anticipated to be completed in approximately two years. A key priority for Ikejimba is the mentorship and training of a new generation of filmmakers.
PERSONAL LIFE
Uche Ikejimba draws inspiration from TV creator Shonda Rhimes, stating, “I’m such a stalker, god forgive me. I’ve watched practically all her shows. She makes her shows very human, and creates characters you can see yourself in.”
Filmography
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