I Once Considered Taking My Own Life Over Height Taunts – Aki

• Chinedu Ikedieze revealed he once considered suicide due to constant taunts and insults about his height.
• He credited his mother’s encouragement and the pursuit of education for helping him overcome his struggles.
• Despite facing adversity, he became a Nollywood legend, proving that determination and talent can triumph over challenges.

Nollywood veteran Chinedu Ikedieze, popularly known as Aki, has opened up about his struggles with stunted growth and how it once pushed him to the brink of taking his life.

EKO HOT BLOG reports that speaking in an interview with Chude Jideonwo, Ikedieze revealed that he was taunted and insulted by his peers due to his height. However, he credited education and his mother’s support for helping him rise above the challenges.

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He recalled a pivotal moment in his childhood when a doctor diagnosed his condition and reassured his mother that his only limitation was physical. His mother encouraged him to focus on education, as physical labor was not an option for him.

“So I knew that the only weapon I had to conquer the world was education. But it was painful. People taunted me. I cried several times. They called me names. It got so bad that, at times, I thought of ending it all,” he admitted.

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Despite the challenges, Ikedieze’s determination and talent led him to great success in Nollywood, where he became an iconic figure, inspiring many with his resilience and achievements.

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