Somkele Iyamah-Idhalama, better known as Somkele Iyanmah, was born on March 23, 1988, in Nigeria.
She has established herself in the entertainment industry through her performances in films such as *93 Days*, *The Wedding Party*, and *The Arbitration*, as well as in the television series *Gidi Up*.
Somkele has also represented Multichoice’s DSTV Explora and is set to appear in *A Soldier’s Story 2* and *Star Trek Discovery*.
FACTS ABOUT SOMKELE IYANMAH
- FULL NAME: Somkele Iyamah-Idhalama
- DATE OF BIRTH: March 23, 1988
- PLACE OF BIRTH: Ika South, Delta, Nigeria
- NATIONALITY: Nigerian
- SPOUSE: Aaron Idhalama
- OCCUPATIONs: Actress, Model
EARLY LIFE AND EDUCATION
Hailing from the Ika South Area of Delta State, she discovered her love for dance and drama while attending Grange School in Lagos.
After obtaining a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry, she ventured into charitable events and modeling, quickly rising to prominence as a lead actress.
CAREER
Her talent has been highlighted in series like *GIDI UP* and shows such as *THE EXPANSE* and *CORONER*.
She has collaborated with notable Nollywood directors like Steve Gukas and Kemi Adetiba, earning acclaim for her performance in *93 DAYS*.
Somkele has received multiple awards for her acting and has secured endorsements from brands like Multichoice Nigeria and Jewel By Lisa.
Beyond her acting career, she is the Regional Head of Andrea Iyamah and has been featured in *GENEVIEVE Magazine* and on CNN online.
PERSONAL LIFE
Somkele is married to Captain Aaron Idhalama, and together they have faced numerous challenges, including their son’s fight against cancer.