Jennifer Eliogu

Jennifer Eliogu
Born
Jennifer Eliogu

(1976-04-30) 30 April 1976 (age 48)
NationalityNigerian
Alma materLagos State University and University of Jos
Occupations
  • Actress
  • Singer
Years active1997-Present
Children2
AwardsCity People Entertainment Awards In 2016

Jennifer Eliogu (born April 30, 1976) is a Nigerian actress and singer[1] mainly notable for being an actress. In 2016, Eliogu received the Special Recognition Award at the City People Entertainment Awards for her contributions to the Nigerian movie industry.[2][3] Eliogu, in 2014 for her role in empowering women, was presented the Award For Excellence at the African Women Leadership Conference which took place in the United States of America.[4]

Early life and education

Eliogu is from Ụmụazụ village in Uke, Nigeria Idemili in Anambra State, a southeastern geographical area of Nigeria but was raised in Lagos state, which is in the southwest of Nigeria. Eliogu obtained a diploma from the University of Jos and obtained her B.Sc. degree from Lagos State University.[1]

Career

Eliogu in 1997 officially debuted into the Nigerian movie industry with the movie titled House On Fire. Eliogu briefly exited the Nigerian movie industry and delved into music professionally in 2012 and released her first music project titled Ifunanya which was nominated for an award in that same year for Best R&B Video at the Nigeria Music Video Awards (NMVA).[5][1][6]

Among other notable personalities in Nollywood she has worked include, Rich Tanksley, Kenneth Okolie, Susan Peters, Bolanle Ninalowo, Moyo Lawal, Desmond Elliot, Rukky Sanda among others.[7] She encourages young actresses that talent will take them far and not nudity.[8]

Awards and nominations

Acting career

Eliogu was awarded the Special Recognition Award at the City People Entertainment Awards In 2016.[5][9]

She also has an Award for excellence at the 2014 African Women Leadership Conference held in United States Of America for her role in empowering women.[7]

Music career

Eliogu's music project titled Ifunanya was nominated for Best R&B Video at the Nigeria Music Video Awards (NMVA)[10]

Personal life

Eliogu is married and has two children.[11]

Selected filmography

  • On the Edge (2024) as Olly
  • Uno: The F in Family (2024) Deaconess
  • I Do Not Come to You by Chance (2023)
  • Wrong Attachment (2023)
  • Vindictive (2023)
  • Exit Plan (2023)
  • The Wrong Side of Goodbye (2023)
  • Playing Hearts (2023) as Lady Kate
  • Tainted (2022) as Mara's Mum
  • Love is a trickster (2022)
  • A Frenzy Of Emotion (2022) Mrs. Morgan
  • Imposter (2021) as Skye
  • Dear Dianne (2019) as Nkechi
  • The Relationship (2018) as Toke's Mom
  • Who Killed Chief (2017) as Mrs. Badmus
  • Your Fada! (2017) as Bolanle
  • A Little White Lie (2017) as Maggie
  • A Time To Heal (2017) as Mrs. Lawson
  • Lonely Heart (2013) as Mildred
  • Plane Crash (2008) as Loveth
  • Sisters Love (2008) as Agnes
  • Risky Affair (2004) as Judith
  • Faces Of Beauty (2004) as Cathy snr
  • Love And Pride (2004)
  • Moment Of Confession (2004)
  • My Blood (2004)
  • Schemers : Bad Babes (2004) as Augusta
  • St Micheal (2004)
  • Ingrates (2004) as Florence
  • Love (2003)
  • When God Says Yes (2003) as Eunice
  • Emergency Wedding (2003) as Comfort
  • Jealous Lover (2003)
  • Blind Justice (2002)
  • Power of love (2002) as Cynthia
  • Christian Marriage (2002)
  • Submission (2002)[12]

Discography

  • Akwaugo (2024)
  • Ezi Oyi (2024)
  • A.S.A (2023)
  • Onulu Ube (2022)
  • Olisa (2022)
  • Doh Shirt (2021)
  • Golibe (2021)
  • Brown Sugar (2021)
  • No Be Lie (2021)
  • You and I (2021)
  • Fantasy (2021)
  • Lullaby (2021)
  • Ifunanya (2021)
  • Peace (2021)

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c "7 quick facts about Jennifer Eliogu at 43". Vanguard Allure. 2019-04-30. Retrieved 2019-12-05.
  2. ^ "SEE all the photos from the City People Entertainment Awards in Lagos » YNaija". YNaija. 2014-06-23. Retrieved 2019-12-05.
  3. ^ "Talent, not nudity guarantees success in movie industry –Jenifer Eliogu". Punch Newspapers. 31 August 2019. Retrieved 2019-12-05.
  4. ^ "Jennifer Eliogu Bags Award In USA". Pulse Nigeria. 2014-09-04. Retrieved 2019-12-05.
  5. ^ a b "Jennifer Eliogu: Glittering on screen, hugging the mic so well". guardian.ng. June 2019. Retrieved 2019-12-05.
  6. ^ "I've never been promiscuous, but...–Nollywood star, Jennifer Eliogu". The Nation Newspaper. 2014-08-09. Retrieved 2019-12-05.
  7. ^ a b Kodex (2021-04-25). "Jennifer Eliogu Biography, Age, State, Movies, Awards, Everything About Her". BaseNaija. Retrieved 2021-04-27.
  8. ^ "Talent, not nudity guarantees success in movie industry –Jenifer Eliogu". Punch Newspapers. 2019-08-31. Retrieved 2022-07-23.
  9. ^ Legit.ng (2013-02-06). "Actress, Jennifer Eliogu Explains Why She Left Her Husband Abroad". www.legit.ng. Retrieved 2019-12-05.
  10. ^ David, Tokunbo (2018-10-13). "I always knew I was coming back to music - Jennifer Eliogu, actress". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2019-12-05.
  11. ^ "I remembered Nigeria when I tasted suya in Canada – Jennifer Eliogu". Punch Newspapers. 5 November 2017. Retrieved 2019-12-05.
  12. ^ "Jennifer Eliogu | Actress". IMDb. Retrieved 2024-11-04.