About Chima
Born 1972. Chima is a Nigerian singer, rapper and musician.
Chimaobinna Enyiakanwanne Onyele (born 6 November 1972, in Frankfurt, Germany ), known by the stagename Chima ([t͡ʃiːma]) is a German singer based in Frankfurt. A member of Brothers Keepers, since 2012 he has recorded as a solo artist for Universal Music.
Life Chima's parents moved in the 1960s from Nigeria to Germany. Afterwards he studied Sociology.
Discography Albums: 2002: Reine Glaubenssache 2005: Im Rahmen der Möglichkeiten 2012: Stille 2014: Von Steinen und Elefanten
Singles: 2001: Ich leb das 2002: Lass los 2005: Wundervoll 2006: Immer noch 2012: Morgen 2012: Ausflug ins Blaue 2012: Fliegen 2014: 100 Elefanten 2014: Das große Schweigen (exclusive on Spotify)
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Chima?
singer
When was Chima born?
Chima was born on 6 November 1972 in Frankfurt.
What is Chima's occupation?
Chima is a singer, rapper and musician.
What nationality is Chima?
Chima is Nigerian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Chima. https://biography.guide/chima/
MLA: "Chima." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/chima/.
Chicago: "Chima." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/chima/.
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