Somkele Iyamah Idhalama is a Nigerian actress. She came into prominence in Ndani TV’s hit web series, Gidi-Up. In 2016, she was honored as the first female international Rising Star at the Toronto International Film Festival for her roles in “The Wedding Party”, “The Arbitration” and “93 Days”. In 2017, she received the Trailblazer Award at the 5th Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards.

Somkele is the third of four children born to Onyi and Andrew Iyamah. She attended Chrisland School, Grange School, Life Forte School, Columbia International College, Canada, and McMaster University, Ontario, Canada. She holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biochemistry.

Somkele is known for “Dreamwalker” (2012), “The Department” (2015), “The Arbitration” (2016), “The Wedding Party” (2016), “93 Days” (2016), “Ojukokoro: Greed” (2017), “The Guest” (2017), “The Wedding Party 2” (2017), “The Island” (TV Series-2017), ''Lara and The Beat'' (2018).

Somkele Iyamah - Idhalama is married. She has a son, Jordan (b. October 2014).