10 Things You Didn’t Know About Chioma Chukwuka-Akpotha

The renowned Nigerian actress and producer, Chioma Chukwuka-Akpotha was born on 12 March 1980 in Oraifite, Nigeria. She began her acting career with her participation in the film, The Handkerchief in 2000. She co-produced and starred in the award nominated blockbuster film “On bended kneels”. In 2007 she won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for the movie Sins of the flesh and the Afro Hollywood Award for Best Actress in a Lead Role in 2010. In 2014, she was nominated for the Brand Ambassador of the Year at the 2014 ELOY Awards. The versatile actress is definitely a name to be reckon with in the entertainment industry.

Here are 10 things you probably didn’t know about Nigeria’s most scandal free actress, Chioma Chukwuka-Akpotha:

1. Chioma Chukwuka-Akpotha was born on 12 March 1980 in Oraifite, Nigeria.

2. She completed her primary education at Onward Nursery and Primary School in Lagos State.

3. She completed her secondary education at the Federal Government Girls College in Onitsha, Anambra State.

4. She studied Banking and Finance at the Lagos State University.

5. Her acting career began with her participation in the film, The Handkerchief in 2000.

5. In 2007 she won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for the movie Sins of the flesh and the Afro Hollywood Award for Best Actress in a Lead Role in 2010.

6. She is married to Franklyn Akpotha.

7. She co-produced and starred in the award nominated blockbuster film “On bended kneels”.

8. She was named among the 10 richest Nollywood actresses by Answers Africa.

9. Aside from acting she is also a brand ambassador to many Nigerian brands and is also involved in charity works. She is known as the most scandal free actress.

10. In 2014, she was nominated for the Brand Ambassador of the Year at the 2014 ELOY Awards.