Chidinma Ekile was born in Ketu, Kosofe, Lagos State to parents originating from Imo State. She is the sixth of seven children. Chidinma grew up with a disciplinarian father and began singing at the age of six.[10] When she was 10 years old, she joined her church's choir.[11] Chidinma attended primary and secondary school in Ketu before relocating to Ikorodu with her family. | Africa for Christ Television