Chris Okagbue began his journey in the entertainment industry back in 2004 as a model at the age of 17, starring in commercials for renowned brands like Cadbury Plc, MTN, Nigerian Breweries, Coca-Cola, and Airtel. In 2007, he made the leap into acting almost by chance, landing a role in the TV series "The Station" after accompanying friends to an audition. This led to further opportunities, including portraying Lucky Edeghor in "The Maze," directed by Achor Yusuf.

Taking a hiatus from acting, Okagbue explored TV presenting for a brief period, working with Koga Studios and covering prominent events such as Wizkid's album launch, Yemi Sax's concert, and DJ Jimmy Jatt's show. However, his passion for acting drew him back, and he returned to the screen as Victor in "Secrets and Scandals." His breakthrough came with the role of Emil Haruna in the M-NET TV series "Tinsel," marking a significant milestone in his career.