Chioma Chukwuka Akpotha

Chioma Chukwuka (born March 12, 1980, also credited as Chioma Chukwuka Akpotha or Chioma Akpotha) is a Nigerian actress, director and movie producer. In 2007, she won the Africa Movie Academy Award for "Best Actress in a leading role" for her performance in the movie Sins of the Flesh. In 2010, she won the Afro Hollywood award for "Best Actress in a lead role" . In 2023, She won An Africa International Film Festival Award (Afriff) For her performance in the popular first African Prime Video Movie, Gangs Of Lagos, In 2025, she won the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Award for "Best Actress in a leading role" for her performance in one of the most popular netflix series Seven Doors . She is one of the few african actresses to have won the major african movie awards, which are, Africa Movie Academy Award (AMAA) and Africa Magic Viewers Choice Award (AMVCA) including the Africa International Film Festival Award (AFRIFF).

Early life 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.

Career 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 has 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.

Masterclass With Chioma In January 2019, she announced the launch of a capacity-building platform called Masterclass With Chioma, where aspiring talents, especially actors, are taught by seasoned filmmakers, screenwriters, actors and other industry professionals on what it takes to make it in the film, TV, and theatre industries.

Endorsement deals Chioma Akpotha became the brand ambassador for Erisco Foods in November 2018. Chioma Chukwuka has served as a brand ambassador for a number of Nigerian and international commercial brands, including Globacom Nigeria, a telecommunications company, Royal Electronics, Omo Detergent Erisco foods, Stanel Company, Crown Premium Pasta, Terra Cubes, Harpic Cleaner.

Personal life Chioma Chukwuka married Franklyn Akpotha in 2006. She has three children. Since her marriage the actress has tried her best to keep her marriage and other personal details away from the spotlight. Regardless, the actress says her husband is wonderful and both of them are best friends. He supports her in the family and in her career.

Filmography As actress 2000: The Apple 2000: Three Musketeers 2000: Handkerchief 2002: Sunrise 2002: The Final Clash 2003: Cry No More - as Jane 2003: Disguise 2003: Handsome 2003: Real Love (part 1-3) 2003: Romantic Attraction 2004: Foul Play 2004: Unbroken Promise 2004: Two Become One 2004: Promise & Fail 2004: Legacy 2004: Home Sickness - as Chiamaka 2004: Heavy Rain - as Ateph 2004: Circle of Tears - as Carol 2005: War for War 2005: Years of Tears 2005: Sins of the Flesh – Chukwuka won the Africa Movie Academy Award in 2007 for Best Actress for her role in this movie 2005: Second Adam 2005: Sacred Tradition - as Ugomma 2005: Moment of Truth - as Evelyn 2005: Knowing You 2005: Golden Moon - as Nnenna 2005: Azima 2005: Fake Angel - as Jane 2005: Eagle's Bride - as Ugomma 2005: The Bridesmaid - as Eliza 2006: Wisdom of the Gods 2006: Zoza 2006: Traumatized - as Bianca 2006: Total Crisis - as Clara 2006: Tears in My Heart - as Lilian 2006: Strange Love 2006: Sound of Love - as Akwugo 2006: Serpent in Paradise 2006: Saviour - as Adaora 2006: The Saint 2006: Royal Insult 2006: Royal Doom 2006: Naked Sin 2006: On My Wedding Day - as Ngozi 2006: Last Dance - as Melisa 2006: Holy Family

2006: End of Discussion 2006: Desperate Ambition - as Lisa 2006: Dead in Faith - as Faith 2006: Chinwe Okeke 2006: Asunder 2006: Ass on Fire 2007: Battle for Battle- as Mariam 2007: Double Game 2008: Red Soil 2008: World Of Our Own 2008: Wind Of Sorrow 2009: Odum Na Akwaeke - Princess Akwaeke 2011: The Throne Is Mine 2011: Nne Ifedigo 2012: Cry No More 2013: On Bended Knees - as Kemi 2013: Finding Mercy - as Rita 2013: Accident - as Chy 2014: Heart Of Gold 2014: Warrior Sisters 2014: Aziza 2014: Sabina Makosa 2014: Magic Dragon 2014: Musical Whispers 2014: Unforgiven 2014: Police On Duty 2014: Village Commando 2014: Nwaogo The House Maid 2015: Agbaranze 2015: Ezi Nwa Di Uko 2015: Rain Of Hope 2015: Chinasa My Love 2015: Nwanyi Nnewi 2015: Kamsi The Freedom Fighter 2015: The Lioness 2015: Amarachi - as Amarachi 2015: Coffin Business 2015: Anelka 2015: Udu Bundle 2016: Rain Of Hope 2016: Evil Coffin 2016: Genesis Of Love 2016: The Flute Boy 2016: Marriage Crisis 2016: Sister Maria 2016: Akwaeke - as Akwaeke 2016: Wives On Strike - as Madam Vera _ Chioma was nominated at the Africa Magic viewers choice award for best actress in comedy for her role in this movie 2017: Evil Culture 2017: 2nd Coming Of Christ 2017: Innocent Murderer 2017: My Mother My Pain 2017: All For Love 2017: Heart of Ulimma 2017: King Uremma 2017: Reign Of Truth 2017: God Of Liberation 2017: My Mother 2017: Jehovah Witness 2017: Local Queen 2017: Somto 2017: Christmas Is Coming - as Lola Makinde 2017: Choked 2017: Bird Watcher 2017: Village Champion 2017: The Unforeseen Truth 2017: Dangerous Confession 2017: Innocent Murderer 2017: The Tradition 2017: Broken Vow 2017: Beyond Trust 2017: Tender Heart 2018: Sound of Wisdom 2018: Let Me Love You (part 1-2) 2018: Deeper Than Pain 2018: Desperate Twins 2018: In Love Again After Heartbreak (part 1-2) 2018: My Drum of Love (part 1-2) 2018: Life After Marriage 2018: Immortal Love (part 1-2) 2018: Cause for Love (part 1-6) 2018: The Ghost and the Tout - as Ejika 2018: Lara And The Beat - as Aunty Patience 2019: Void - as Mirabel 2019: For Want Of A Queen 2019: In Your Dreams 2019: The Street Kid 2019: Rain of LOVE 2019: Dark Cloud 2020: Nneka The Pretty Serpent - Chinonye Nzegwu Ejike 2020: Omo Ghetto: The Saga - as Chummy Choko _ Chioma was nominated at the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Award for best actress in a supporting role for her performance in this movie 2021: Collision - as Ekaete 2021: Charlie Charlie 2022: Single Not Searching - as Jumoke 2023: The Origin: Madam Koi-Koi - as Sister Silence, TV Series - 2 episodes 2023: Gangs of Lagos - as Mama Ify _ This movie is the first African original prime video movie and Akpotha Won an Africa International Film Festival Award For her Performance which trended on all social media platforms 2023: No Way Through - as Deaconess Rebecca 2023: Understanding Girlfriend 2024: Shining Star - as Endurance 2024: All of Us - as Ijeoma Benson 2024: Seven Doors - as Amaka _ Chioma Won the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Award For Best Actress in a leading role for her performance in this widely acclaimed netflix series

As producer 2013: On Bended Knees 2016: Cry of the Dead 2017: Choked 2017: Bird Watcher 2019: For Want Of A Queen 2019: In Your Dreams 2019: Rain of LOVE 2019: Dark Cloud 2025: When Love Spins 2026: A Thousand Little Pieces

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