Veteran Nollywood actor Chinedu Ikedieze, popularly known as Aki, has shared how he overcame ridicule about his height by dedicating himself to his education.

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He revealed that during his early years, he was frequently mocked and called offensive names because of his short stature.

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The harsh treatment left him deeply hurt, often bringing him to tears and even pushing him to the brink of suicidal thoughts.

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However, his mother’s advice became his guiding light.

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"My mother told me, 'If you want to go abroad, read your books.' So, I knew the only weapon I had to conquer the world was education, so I paid more attention to my studies," he said in a viral video posted on X on March 14, 2025.

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Aki explained that whenever he felt overwhelmed by negativity, he reminded himself of his mother’s words. "I thought, why not study, then? Until these books fail me, I will keep going. That became my source of comfort," he added.

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His commitment to education and perseverance eventually led him to a successful career in Nollywood, proving that knowledge and determination can silence even the harshest critics.

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Watch video below:

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“There were times I thought of ending it all”Veteran Nigerian actor, Chinedu Ikedieze, better known as Aki, has revealed his struggle with stigma, growing up as a person with dwarfism. pic.twitter.com/EHzOdfSjUL— SIKAOFFICIAL🦍 (@SIKAOFFICIAL1) March 14, 2025

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