Steve Ikechukwu Onyema

Steve Ikechukwu Onyema, popularly known as Ike Onyema, is an American actor and media personality of Nigerian origin. He was born on July 19, 1992. He became well-known after competing in Big Brother Naija's fourth season, where he ended seventh after being evicted on Day 91, or September 29, 2019.

Early life
Ike Onyema was born and raised in Houston, Texas, United States of America to Nigerian parents that hail from Imo State. He is the first of four siblings and attended Aleif Kerr High School in Houston. Thereafter, Ike studied Mathematics at the University of Houston, graduating with a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics in 2014.

Career
Ike entered the Big Brother Naija house on 30 June 2019 as a housemate. After being evicted from the house in Season 4 of Big Brother Naija, he went on to launch and become CEO of 2 distinct businesses; The Ice Cream Collection] clothing line and Ike Studios photography service.

In 2020, Ike starred in his first feature film All My Idea and is produced by Vincent Okonkwo of VSL Media and directed by Austin Nwaolie. Ike's film credits include What The Heart Wants, Storm and Turning Tables. Ike has also appeared in short comedy skits alongside a few Nigerian comedians, Philomena by ace rapper Magnito. Additionally, he appeared in the music video for MC Galaxy's single Ije Ego on January 2nd 2020.

On the 8th of April 2020, Ike announced the launch of his joint Reality Show with first female winner of Big Brother Naija and fellow Housemate, Mercy Eke, titled “Mercy and Ike: What Next?” .The reality TV show by Multichoice Group's Africa Magic, delves into Mercy Eke and Ike’s dynamic relationship.

This is a tremendous feat as it marks the very first spin-off show from a Big Brother Naija season and makes Ike one of the first housemates ever to have a reality show broadcast on DSTV's Africa Magic platform in Nigeria and Africa as a whole. Ike and Mercy Eke are considered entertainment gold. News of the premiere broke the internet and headlined Nigeria's foremost National Newspapers such as THISDAY, GUARDIAN and VANGUARD.

The "Mercy and Ike Show" premiered on 26th April 2020 and trended worldwide on twitter owing to public acclaim. The show scored the following positions on twitter; No 1 in Nigeria, No 5 in Ghana, No 21 in Puerto Rico, No 23 in Belarus and No 34 in South Africa.

The show has continued to grab headlines since its premiere after it was revealed it broke Africa Magic's viewership and ratings record of all time.

On 13th June 2020, Ike was named co-winner of "Most Popular Couple" by Nigeria's foremost entertainment print and TV media platform The Nigerian Entertainment Today (NET)

Personal life
Ike got engaged to Mercy Eke in July 2020.

Endorsement Deals
Ike has signed a number of endorsement deals as brand ambassador for reputable international organisations including Remy Martin, Prive Revaux Ng , Hype and Steam  , Motive Mall NG  , PTR Lifestyle  , Getfit NG and House of SkinCare Guru.