Chioma Chukwuka

Chioma Chukwuka - Akpotha
Born (1980-03-12) 12 March 1980 (age 46)
Lagos State
EducationLagos State University
OccupationsActress, Filmmaker
Years active2000–present
Spouse
Franklyn Akpotha
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(m. 2006)​
Awards2007 Africa Movie Academy Awards for best Actress in a leading role. 2025 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Award for best actress in a leading role

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

As producer

Awards and nominations

Year Award Body Category Nominated work Result
2007 Africa Movie Academy Award Best Actress in a Leading Role Sins of the Flesh Won
2010 Afro Hollywood award Best Actress in a Leading Role Herself Won
2012 Exquisite Lady of the Year (ELOY) Awards Brand Ambassador of the Year Harpic Nominated
2013 Exquisite Lady of the Year (ELOY) Awards Film Actress of the Year On Bended Knees Nominated
2013 Best of Nollywood Awards Best Lead Actress in an English Movie On Bended Knees Nominated
2013 Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards Best Drama On Bended Knees Nominated
Best Cinematography Nominated
Best Actress Nominated
2014 Exquisite Lady of the Year (ELOY) Awards Brand Ambassador of the Year Omo Nominated
2014 Africa Movie Academy Award Best Actress in a Leading Role Accident Nominated
2014 Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards Best Actress Accident Nominated
2014 Nollywood Movies Awards Best Lead Female Accident Nominated
2014 Nigeria Entertainment Awards Best Actress in a Lead Role Accident Nominated
2014 City People Entertainment Awards Best Actress of the Year (English) Herself Nominated
2015 City People Entertainment Awards Best Actress of the Year (English) Herself Nominated
2016 City People Entertainment Awards Best Actress of the Year (English) Herself Nominated
2017 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards Best Actress in a Comedy Wives on Strike Nominated
2018 Ghana-Naija Awards Actress of the Year Herself Nominated
2022 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards Best Supporting Actress Omo Ghetto: The Saga Nominated
2025 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards Best Lead Actress Seven Doors Won

See also

References

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