Chioma Chukwuka Biography

Chioma Chukwuka Akpota, popularly known by her stage name Chioma Chukwuka, is a 42-year-old Nigerian entertainer, actress, model, business mogul, and philanthropist. Over the course of her two-decade career, Chioma has won honors and appeared in films such as The Apple, Omo Ghetto: The Saga, and Wives on Strike 1, among others.

Full Name :

Chioma Chukwuka Akpota

Date of Birth :

12 March 1980

Place of Birth :

Lagos, Nigeria

Higher Qualification :

B.Sc

Occupation :

Actress

Active Since :

2000

Spouse :

Franklyn Akpotha

Net Worth :

$1 million

Social Media Handles :

Instagram: chiomakpotha
Twitter: @chiomakpotha

Early Life & Education

Chioma Chukwuka was born on March 12, 1980, in Lagos, Nigeria. She hails from a town called Oraifite, situated in the Ekwusigo Local Government Area of Anambra State. She had her primary education at Onward Nursery and Primary School in Lagos State before continuing her secondary education at Federal Government Girls College in Onitsha, Anambra State. Chioma then went on to study Banking and Finance at Lagos State University(LASU).

Career

In the year 2000, Chioma Chukwuka made her acting debut in the film The Apple. Chioma also appeared in the 2000 film The Handkerchief. For the film Sins of the Flesh, she won the African Movie Academy Award for “Best Actress in a Lead Role” in 2007. In 2014, she received an African Movie Academy Award nomination for “Best Actress” in the film “Accident.” She has appeared in over 350 Nollywood films, produced six films, and won numerous honors during her 20-year career. Chioma has produced or co-produced over eight films, including the award-winning movie On Bended Knees. Chioma Chukwuka is also a mentor and a public speaker.

In the first month of 2019, Chioma Chukwuka launched Masterclass With Chioma. Masterclass With Chioma is a class where upcoming actors, screenwriters, and filmmakers, are taught by industry professionals how to make it in the movie and television industry.

Personal life

In 2006, movie star Chioma Chukwuka got married to Franklyn Akpotha.

Selected Filmography

2020: Omo Ghetto: The Saga
2020: Nneka The Pretty Serpent
2019: Void
2019: The Street Kid
2019: Rain of LOVE
2019: In Your Dreams
2019: For Want Of A Queen
2019: Dark Cloud
2018: The Ghost and the Tout
2018: Sound of Wisdom
2018: My Drum of Love 2
2018: My Drum of Love 1
2018: Life After Marriage
2018: Let Me Love You 2
2018: Let Me Love You 1
2018: Lara & the Beat
2018: In Love Again After Heartbreak 2
2018: In Love Again After Heartbreak 1
2018: Immortal Love 2
2018: Immortal Love 1
2018: Desperate Twins
2018: Deeper Than Pain
2018: Cause for Love 6
2018: Cause for Love 5
2018: Cause for Love 4
2018: Cause for Love 3
2018: Cause for Love 2
2018: Cause for Love 1
2017: Village Champion
2017: The Unforeseen Truth
2017: The Tradition
2017: Tender Heart
2017: Somto
2017: Reign Of Truth
2017: My Mother My Pain
2017: My Mother
2017: Local Queen
2017: King Uremma
2017: Jehovah Witness
2017: Innocent Murderer
2017: Innocent Murderer
2017: Heart of Ulimma
2017: God Of Liberation
2017: Evil Culture
2017: Dangerous Confession
2017: Christmas Is Coming
2017: Choked
2017: Broken Vow
2017: Bird Watcher
2017: Beyond Trust
2017: All For Love
2017: 2nd Coming Of Christ
2016: Wives On Strike I
2016: The Flute Boy
2016: Sister Maria
2016: Rain Of Hope
2016: Marriage Crisis
2016: Genesis Of Love
2016: Evil Coffin
2016: Akwaeke
2015: Udu Bundle
2015: The Lioness
2015: Rain Of Hope
2015: Nwanyi Nnewi
2015: Kamsi The Freedom Fighter
2015: Ezi Nwa Di Uko
2015: Coffin Business
2015: Chinasa My Love
2015: Anelka
2015: Amarachi
2015: Agbaranze
2014: Warrior Sisters
2014: Warrior Sisters
2014: Village Commando
2014: Unforgiven
2014: Sabina Makosa
2014: Police On Duty
2014: Nwaogo The House Maid
2014: Magic Dragon
2014: Heart Of Gold
2014: Aziza
2013: On Bended Knees
2012: Cry No More
2011: The Throne Is Mine
2011: Nne Ifedigo
2009: Odum Na Akwaeke
2008: World Of Our Own
2008: Wind Of Sorrow
2008: Red Soil
2007: Double Game
2006: Zoza
2006: Wisdom of the Gods
2006: Traumatized
2006: Total Crisis
2006: The Saint
2006: Tears in My Heart
2006: Strange Love
2006: Sound of Love
2006: Serpent in Paradise
2006: Saviour
2006: Royal Insult
2006: Royal Doom
2006: On My Wedding Day
2006: On My Wedding Day
2006: Naked Sin
2006: Last Dance
2006: Holy Family
2006: Games Men Play
2006: End of Discussion
2006: Desperate Ambition
2006: Death In Faith
2006: Dead in Faith
2006: Chinwe Okeke
2006: Asunder
2006: Ass on Fire
2005: Years of Tears
2005: War for War
2005: The Bridesmaid
2005: Sins of the Flesh
2005: Second Adam
2005: Sacred Tradition
2005: Real Love 3
2005: Real Love 2
2005: Moment of Truth
2005: Knowing You
2005: Golden Moon
2005: Fake Angel
2005: Eagle’s Bride
2005: Azima
2004: Unbroken Promise
2004: Two Become One
2004: Promise & Fail
2004: Legacy
2004: Home Sickness
2004: Heavy Rain
2004: Foul Play
2004: Circle of Tears
2003: Romantic Attraction
2003: Real Love
2003: Handsome
2003: Disguise
2002: The Final Clash
2002: Sunrise
2000: Three Musketeers
2000: The Apple
2000: Handkerchief

Produced Movies

2019: Rain of LOVE
2019: In Your Dreams
2019: For Want Of A Queen
2019: Dark Cloud
2017: Choked
2017: Bird Watcher
2016: Cry of the Dead
2013: On Bended Knees

Awards and nominations

Year	Event	Prize	Results
2022	Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards	Best Supporting Actress	Nominated
2018	Ghana-Naija Awards	Actress of the Year	Nominated
2017	Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards	Best Actress in a Comedy	Nominated
2016	City People Entertainment Awards	Best Actress of the Year (English)	Nominated
2015	City People Entertainment Awards	Best Actress of the Year (English)	Nominated
2014	Nollywood Movies Awards	Best Lead Female	Nominated
2014	Nigeria Entertainment Awards	Best Actress in a Lead Role	Nominated
2014	Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards	Best Actress	Nominated
2014	Exquisite Lady of the Year (ELOY) Awards	Brand Ambassador of the Year	Nominated
2014	City People Entertainment Awards	Best Actress of the Year (English)	Nominated
2014	Africa Movie Academy Award	Best Actress in a Leading Role	Nominated
2013	Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards	Best Drama	Nominated
2013	Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards	Best Cinematography	Nominated
2013	Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards	Best Actress	Nominated
2013	Exquisite Lady of the Year (ELOY) Awards	Film Actress of the Year	Nominated
2013	Best of Nollywood Awards	Best Lead Actress in an English Movie	Nominated
2012	Exquisite Lady of the Year (ELOY) Awards	Brand Ambassador of the Year	Nominated
2010	Afro Hollywood award	Best Actress in a Leading Role	Won
2007	Africa Movie Academy Award	Best Actress in a Leading Role	Won

Endorsement Deals

Chioma Chukwuka has been a brand ambassador for a number of Nigerian and worldwide commercial products, including telecommunications business Globacom Nigeria, Omo Detergent, and Harpic Cleaner. In November 2018, Chioma Akpotha was named Erisco Foods’ brand ambassador.

Net Worth

It has been claimed by many online sources that Chioma Chukwuka’s net worth is $1 million, naming her acting roles in most hit movies, endorsements, and ambassadorial deals as her sources of income.

Social Media Handles

In the Nigerian movie industry, Chioma Chukwuka is one of the most influential. Her social media handles have proof of that. On her Instagram handle, she has over 6.2 million followers, while on her Twitter account, she has almost 300,000 followers. Her social media handles are revealed below.

Instagram: chiomakpotha

Twitter: @chiomakpotha

Chioma Chukwuka has risen to prominence in Nigeria as an actress, producer, and director. We wish her success in all her endeavors. You can also drop a comment or wish for her in the comment box below.