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.

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.