Lota Chukwu

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Lota Chukwu
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Lota Chukwu in 2018
Born
Ugwu Lotachukwu Jacinta Obianuju Amelia

(1989-11-29) November 29, 1989 (age 32)
Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria
Alma mater
OccupationActress, writer
Years active2014–present

Ugwu Lotachukwu Jacinta Obianuju Amelia is a Nigerian actress popularly known as Lota Chukwu. She gained popularity after starring in popular Nigerian TV series, Jenifa's Diary alongside Funke Akindele, Juliana Olayode, Falz where she plays the role of "Kiki",[1] a friend of the lead character, Jenifa. She is also a yoga fitness enthusiast.[2]

Early life[]

Lota was born in Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria[3] but she had her childhood upbringing mostly in Benin City. Lota is the last of four children of her parents. She studied Agricultural Economics and Extension Service at the University of Benin and subsequently Acting at the Royal Arts Academy in Lagos, Nigeria.[4]

Career[]

Before acting, Lota was a model and participated in the 2011 edition of Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria representing Yobe State.[5] She started her acting in 2011 but became popular after appearing on Jenifa's Dairy and played the role of Kiki. She has also starred in movies like The Royal Hibiscus Hotel, Falling, Fine Girl,[6] The Arbitration,[7] Dognapped.[8]

Lota was featured as the lead character in Reminisce's Ponmile[9] video as we as Aramide's Why So Serious[10] video.

Lota Takes[]

In 2017 she announced the take off of her food show "Lota Takes", a cooking and lifestyle show which shows Lota in her elements as a food and nature lover.[11] The show has featured several Nigerian celebrities including Adekunle Gold,[12] Tosin Ajibade,[13] Aramide (musician)[14] MC Galaxy[15]

Filmography[]

Music videos[]

Year Title Artist Ref
2017 Ponmile Reminisce [9]
2017 Why so serious Aramide' [10]

TV shows[]

Year Title Role Notes Ref
2015-18 Jenifa's Diary Kiki Alongside Funke Akindele [16]
2015 Spotlight Shiza Alongside Desmond Elliot and Segun Arinze [17]
2017 Lota Takes Herself Cooking and lifestyle show [11]
2018 Ajoche Oofuni An Africa Magic original [18]
2020-21 Enakhe Jacinta An Africa Magic original [19]

Movies[]

Year Title Role Director Ref
2020 When Life Happens Betty Okey Ifeanyi [20]
Deadly Instincts Lead Yemi Morafa [citation needed]
The Perfect Plan Sub Lead Uzodinma Okpechi [21]
Wind Chasers Supporting Cast
Falling Co-star Niyi Akinmolayan [22]
This Lady Called Life Omo Kayode Kasum [23]
2019 Executioner Cynthia Wale Rasaq [24]
2018 The Kinsman Nadia Doris Ariole [25]
2017 Dognapped Sophia Kayode Kasum [26]
Royal Hibiscus Hotel Seyi Ishaya Bako [27]
2016 Fine Girl Lead Uduak Isong Oguamanam [28]
Spotlight Lead Sunkanmi Adebayo [29]
The Arbitration Faridah Niyi Akinmolayan [30]

Awards and nominations[]

Year Event Prize Result
2016 Scream All Youth Awards Film Revelation of the Year (Female) Nominated[31]
2017 City People Entertainment Awards Best New Actress of the Year (English) Nominated.[32]

References[]

  1. ^ "Lota Chukwu". IMDb. Retrieved June 25, 2018.
  2. ^ Kemisola Ologbonyo. "'I Followed My Friends To Jenifa's Diary Audition To Cheer Them Up' – Lota Chukwu 'Kiki' Of Jenifa's Diary". Star Gist.
  3. ^ "Lota Chukwu biography and Nollywood career achievements". Naij. July 13, 2017. Retrieved June 25, 2018.
  4. ^ Evatese. "Meet Lota Chukwu The Nollywood Elixir | Celeb of the Week – Evatese Blog". www.evatese.com. Retrieved June 25, 2018.
  5. ^ "The Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria 2011: 34 Beauties Vie for the Crown – Vote for Your MBGN 2011-BellaNaija Miss Photogenic". BellaNaija. June 15, 2011.
  6. ^ "Watch Ozzy Agu, Lota Chukwu, Yvonne Jegede in trailer". Pulse NG. April 1, 2016.
  7. ^ "The Arbitration (II) (2016) Full Cast & Crew". IMDb.
  8. ^ "Dognapped, Nollywood's first live-action animated comedy film". PM News.
  9. ^ a b "VIDEO: Reminisce – Ponmile". NotJustOk.
  10. ^ a b BellaNaija.com (April 4, 2017). "B.T.S. of Aramide's "Why So Serious" Video featuring Lota Chukwu & Minjin | See Photos on BN". BellaNaija. Retrieved February 7, 2021.
  11. ^ a b "Lota Chukwu launches New Show 'Lota Takes'". BellaNaija.
  12. ^ "Lota Takes: Adekunle Gold's Kitchen". 360nobs.
  13. ^ "LOTA TAKES : LOTA CHUKWU IS IN OLORISUPERGAL'S KITCHEN THIS WEEK". Olorisupergal.
  14. ^ "Lota Takes: Lota Chukwu Pays A Visit To Aramide". naijaonpoint.
  15. ^ "LOTA TAKES MC GALAXY'S KITCHEN, ANNOUNCES NEW SHOW". YNaija.
  16. ^ "Jenifa's Diary". irokotv.com. Retrieved June 25, 2018.
  17. ^ nollywoodreinvented (March 4, 2016). "Spotlight". Nollywood Reinvented. Retrieved February 8, 2021.
  18. ^ editor (January 15, 2021). "Big Brother Naija, My Flatmates, Among Showmax Most Watched TV Shows of 2020". THISDAYLIVE. Retrieved February 8, 2021.CS1 maint: extra text: authors list (link)
  19. ^ Idowu, Oluwamayowa (January 5, 2021). "Enakhe, Riona & 2 Other Shows That Have Us Hooked On DStv". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014). Retrieved February 7, 2021.
  20. ^ "Watch Nigerian Nollywood Movies Online Free | ENOLLYtv.com | Nollywood Movies Online". www.enollytv.com. Retrieved March 18, 2021.
  21. ^ Odusanya, Rachael (February 7, 2018). "How old is Lota Chukwu? 9 exciting things you never knew about the beautiful actress!". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved March 18, 2021.
  22. ^ Okundia, Jennifer (April 29, 2020). "See new pictures of Lota Chukwu". P.M. News. Retrieved March 18, 2021.
  23. ^ Okechukwu, Daniel (February 17, 2020). "First Look of Bisola Aiyeola in Kayode Kasum's 'This Lady Called Life'". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014). Retrieved March 18, 2021.
  24. ^ "Segun Arinze teams up with Lota Chukwu and Seun Akindele for 'Executioner'". Pulse Nigeria. July 30, 2019. Retrieved February 8, 2021.
  25. ^ "Kalu Ikeagwu, Lota Chukwu attend movie premiere in Lagos". Pulse Nigeria. September 26, 2018. Retrieved February 8, 2021.
  26. ^ "Must Watch! Tope Tedela, Julius Agwu, Odunlade Adekola & More star in Live-Action Film "Dognapped"". BellaNaija.
  27. ^ nollywoodreinvented (February 14, 2019). "The Royal Hibiscus Hotel". Nollywood Reinvented. Retrieved February 8, 2021.
  28. ^ nollywoodreinvented (August 26, 2016). "Fine Girl". Nollywood Reinvented. Retrieved March 18, 2021.
  29. ^ "SPOTLIGHT (2016) - nlist | Nollywood, Nigerian Movies & Casting". nlist.ng. Retrieved March 18, 2021.
  30. ^ "Lota Chukwu Ready For Nollywood Business". .
  31. ^ "D'banj, Linda Ikeji, Don Jazzy grab Scream All Youth Awards 2016 nomination". TheNet.
  32. ^ "List of Winners at the 2017 City People Movie Awards". Concise News.

External links[]

Lota Chukwu at IMDb

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