Chioma Avril Rowland, widely recognized as Chef Chi or Chioma Davido, is a Nigerian culinary expert, model, entrepreneur, and social media figure. She gained fame not only for her cooking skills but also for her highly covered relationship with Nigerian music superstar Davido.
Early Life and Background
Chioma Rowland was brought into the world on April 1, 1995, in Owerri, the capital city of Imo State, Nigeria. She was raised in a loving environment alongside her two siblings, Jennifer and Ifunanya. Chioma hails from the southeastern region of Nigeria and is of the Igbo ethnic lineage.
Education
She completed her primary and secondary schooling in Owerri before moving on to Babcock University, where she majored in Economics. However, Chioma did not finalize her degree after encountering Davido during her third academic year, which altered her career trajectory significantly.
Career
Chioma has established a successful career as a chef, social media influencer, and fashion icon. Her culinary brand, managed through her Instagram handle @thechefchi, showcases a variety of recipes, with her mild curry chicken becoming particularly popular. Her cooking content has garnered millions of views, earning her a devoted online following of over 3.7 million admirers.
Besides her culinary endeavors, Chioma is passionate about fashion. She partnered with DE LOVÉT to unveil a custom handbag collection and has collaborated with numerous brands, such as Gino, Royal Hair Ltd., Crepaway, and Payporte.
Her travel and lifestyle posts, often depicted in chic photographs from locations such as Dubai, Atlanta, Las Vegas, Lagos, and Accra, have contributed to her recognition in Nigeria’s influencer scene.
Personal Life
Chioma’s notoriety escalated swiftly due to her relationship with music artist David Adeleke, known as Davido. The pair met during their period at Babcock University, and their romance was publicly validated when Davido featured her in the 2018 music video for his hit track “Assurance.”
Davido proposed to Chioma in September 2019 in London, and they later wed. On October 20, 2019, they welcomed their first child, David Ifeanyi Adeleke Jr. Tragically, the child lost his life in a drowning accident on October 31, 2022. A year later, in October 2023, Chioma and Davido celebrated the arrival of twins, marking a new phase in their journey.
Net Worth
Chioma Rowland’s net worth is approximated to be between $700,000 and $1 million. Her earnings stem from brand partnerships, fashion collaborations, her culinary enterprises, and digital content creation.
Social Media and Public Image
Chioma maintains a vibrant presence on Instagram and other platforms, where she shares her lifestyle, cooking tutorials, fashion campaigns, and personal milestones. With her elegance, creativity, and determination, she has become a source of inspiration for many young women throughout Nigeria and beyond.
