Ezemdi Chikwendu was born in Enugu, Nigeria to parents, Abraham, and Elizabeth Chikwendu. Due to being born with albinism, he was adopted by his aunt, Dr. Ruth Onukwue, and lived with her in the Bronx, to ensure that he received the best medical care. Little did he know that coming to the United States would be the start of an incredible God-ordained journey, as his parents and siblings would also come to the United States. Ezemdi is the husband of Idara Aquaowo Chikwendu, and the father of two girls: Ima-Abasi, and Kelechi Chikwendu. Initially he studied at Berklee College of Music but would earn his BA in Entertainment Business from Full Sail University.
Ezemdi is a self-taught musician who grew up in the church. He got his introduction to worship ministry at the tender age of ten through Bethel Gospel Assembly in Harlem, NY. His family, however, would relocate from the Bronx, to Randolph, Massachusetts shortly after, in 1998. It was in Massachusetts that Ezemdi would join his family in the planting of two churches. Ezemdi has also taken the time to explore music production, composition, and songwriting.
In 2017, Ezemdi joined the God’s Family Church staff, in Fresno, CA. He led the Worship Ministry, Youth Ministry, and served as an Associate Pastor, supporting the late Pastor Alex Maldonado. It was in Fresno, that he got the call to be a shepherd to God’s people. Ezemdi is humbled, honored, and blessed to join the NBCC staff and family. This is a new season, and a new beginning for Ezemdi and his family. He looks forward to continuing to be a blessing to the body of Christ.