Lota Chukwu

Ugwu Lotachukwu Jacinta Obianuju Amelia (born 29 November 1989), is a Nigerian actress popularly known as Lota Chukwu. She gained popularity after starring in popular Nigerian television series Jenifa's Diary, alongside Funke Akindele, Juliana Olayode and Falz, in which she plays the role of "Kiki", a friend of the lead character, Jenifa. She is also a yoga fitness enthusiast.

Early life Chukwu was born on 29 November 1989 in Nsukka, Enugu State, located in the southeastern region of Nigeria. She spent most of her childhood in Benin City, the capital city of Edo State, south-south Nigeria. Lota is the youngestof four children. She studied Agricultural Economics and Extension Service at the University of Benin and subsequently trained at the Royal Arts Academy in Lagos, Nigeria.

Career Before acting, Chukwu was a model and participated in the 2011 edition of The Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria representing Yobe State, a state in northeastern Nigeria. She started acting in 2011 but gained popularity after appearing on Jenifa's Diary, playing the role of Kiki. She has also starred in movies such as The Royal Hibiscus Hotel, Falling, Fine Girl, The Arbitration, Dognapped.

Chukwu was featured as the lead character in Reminisce's Ponmile video, and Aramide's Why So Serious video. She was also on set in the movie The Inkblot.

Lota Takes In 2017, she announced the launch her food show Lota Takes, a cooking and lifestyle show that Expresses her love for food and nature The show has featured several Nigerian celebrities, including Adekunle Gold, Tosin Ajibade, Aramide and MC Galaxy.

Filmography

Music videos

Movies Deadly Instinct

Windchaser

FallingShiza ValeriaSunkanmi Adebayo Yemi Morafa

Uzodinma Okpechi

Niyi Akinmolayan

Awards and nominations