Chika Lann

Chika Lann
Nationality	Nigerian
Alma mater	University of Geneva
Occupation(s)	film producer, actress, model, television personality
Known for	The Millions

Chika Lann is a Nigerian filmmaker, actress, former model, and television personality. She became a controversial figure over her remarks about cost and maintaining her hairstyle.[1] She made her Nollywood debut as a producer for the 2019 film The Millions.[2]

Early life

Chika pursued higher studies in France and in Switzerland after completing her primary education in Nigeria. She graduated from the University of Geneva and studied image consultancy at Sterling Style Academy.[3] After completing her studies, she pursued a modeling career in Paris. She has modeled for popular designer brand Bretz.[3] She then returned to Nigeria to enter the television industry. She initiated a successful reality TV show, The Expatriate Wives.

Controversies

She was sidelined for her controversial remarks on her hairstyle and publicity. In 2018, she became an internet sensation after claiming that her avant-garde hair costs her 40 million naira. The comments were slammed as an attempt to get attention.[4][5]

She also received criticism after uploading videos of her giving a cheque to a sweeper. However, she revealed that her team of filmmakers persuaded her to upload the videos in order to motivate others to do good things.[6]

References

1. "It's not a publicity stunt, my hair is really worth N40m– Chika Lann". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 31 October 2019.
2. "Chika Lann debuts with 'The Millions'". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 31 October 2019.
3. Augoye, Jayne (28 July 2018). "Why I insist that my hairdo costs N40 million – Model, Chika Lann". Retrieved 31 October 2019.
4. "Social media buzzes about model Chika Lann's N40m hairstyle". P.M. News. 23 March 2018. Retrieved 31 October 2019.
5. Augoye, Jayne (28 July 2018). "Why I insist that my hairdo costs N40 million – Model, Chika Lann". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 20 July 2022.
6. "I didn't give sweeper money to attract publicity –Chika Lann". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 31 October 2019.

External links

Chika Lann at IMDb