Chioma Chukwuka Akpotha

Chioma Chukwuka was born in Lagos State, on March 12, 1980. She hails from Oraifite in Ekwusigo Local Government Area of Anambra State, located in the southeast region of Nigeria. She completed her primary education at Onward Nursery and Primary School in Lagos State, and then proceeded to Federal Government Girls College (FGGC) in Onitsha, Anambra State for her secondary education. Chioma then headed to Lagos State University, where she studied Banking and Finance.Chioma Chukwuka's acting career began with her debut in the movie "The Apple" in 2000. Chioma also acted in the film The Handkerchief in 2000. In 2007, she received the "Best Actress in a Lead Role" award at the Africa Movie Academy Awards for the movie Sins of the Flesh. She was also nominated for the Africa Movie Academy Award for "Best Actress" in the movie "Accident" in 2014. With 20 years of experience, she has starred in more than 350 Nollywood movies, produced 6 movies and have many awards to her credit. As a film maker, Chioma has produced/co-produced over 8 movies including the award-nominated blockbuster On Bended Knees. Chioma Chukwuka is also a public speaker and mentor.