Lota Chukwu

Lota Chukwu
Born
Ugwu Lotachukwu Jacinta Obianuju Amelia

(1989-11-29) 29 November 1989 (age 35)
Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria
Alma mater
Occupation(s)Actress, writer
Years active2014–present
Notable workThe Arbitration

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",[1] a friend of the lead character, Jenifa. She is also a yoga fitness enthusiast.[2]

Early life

Lota Chukwu was born on 29 November 1989 in Nsukka, Enugu State, located in the southeastern region of Nigeria[3] but she had her childhood upbringing mostly in Benin City, the capital city of Edo State, south-south Nigeria. Lota is the last of four children of her parents. She studied Agricultural Economics and Extension Service at the University of Benin and subsequently acted at the Royal Arts Academy in Lagos, Nigeria.[4]

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 located in the northeastern region of Nigeria.[5] She started her acting in 2011 but became popular 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,[6] The Arbitration,[7] Dognapped.[8]

Chujwu was featured as the lead character in Reminisce's Ponmile[9] video, as well as Aramide's Why So Serious[10] video. She was also on set in the movie The Inkblot.[11]

Lota Takes

In 2017, she announced the take-off of her food show Lota Takes, a cooking and lifestyle show that shows her in her element as a food and nature lover.[12] The show has featured several Nigerian celebrities, including Adekunle Gold,[13] Tosin Ajibade,[14] Aramide[15] and MC Galaxy.[16]

Filmography

Music videos

Year Title Artist Ref
2017 "Ponmile" Reminisce [9]
2017 "Why so serious" Aramide [10]

TV shows

Year Title Role Notes Ref
2015-18 Jenifa's Diary Kiki Alongside Funke Akindele [17]
2015 Spotlight Shiza Alongside Desmond Elliot and Segun Arinze [18]
2017 Lota Takes Herself Cooking and lifestyle show [12]
2018 Ajoche Oofuni An Africa Magic original [19]
2020-21 Enakhe Jacinta An Africa Magic original [20]

Movies

Year Title Role Director Ref
2024 KALI Kali Ekene Som Mekwunye
2023 No Wrong Choice Blessing Oke Akambe
2022 One Bad Turn Michelle Blessing Effiom Egbe
2021 The Supervisor Joan Uyoyou Adia
2021` Entangle Charles Uwagbai [21]
2021 Missing Angela Charles Uwagbai [22]
2021 That Other Side Victor Sanchez Aghahowa [23]
2020 Faded lines Okey Ifeanyi [24]
2020 When Life Happens Betty Okey Ifeanyi [25]
The Perfect Plan Sub Lead Uzodinma Okpechi

Chris Eneaji Eneng

[26]
Maybe Mine Ene
Wind Chasers Supporting Cast
Falling Co-star Niyi Akinmolayan [27]
This Lady Called Life Omo Kayode Kasum [28]
2020 Small Bants Short Tomi Lota Chukwu [29]
2020 Karma is a Gangster Stanley Obi [30]
2020 Unplugged Emeka Madu [31]
2019 Executioner Cynthia Wale Rasaq [32]
2019 Void Tina Chris Eneaji Eneng [33]
2019 One Wish Tchidi Chikere [34]
2019 Unlocked Osinachi Tope Alake [35]
2019 The Tea Room Bianca Okey Ifeanyi [36]
2018 The Kinsman Nadia Doris Ariole [37]
2018 Talior My Heart Tochi Charles Uwagbai [38]
2018 In Every Way Mabel Chris Eneaji Eneng [39]
2017 Dognapped Sophia Kayode Kasum [40]
Displaced Chisom Charles Uwagbai [41]
You, Me and the Guys Esther Abah [42]
Royal Hibiscus Hotel Seyi Ishaya Bako [43]
2016 Fine Girl Lead Uduak Isong Oguamanam [44]
The Arbitration Faridah Niyi Akinmolayan [45]
2015 Spotlight

Deadly Instinct

Windchaser

Falling

Shiza

Valeria

Sunkanmi Adebayo

Yemi Morafa

Uzodinma Okpechi

Niyi Akinmolayan

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Awards and nominations

Year Event Prize Result
2016 Scream All Youth Awards Film Revelation of the Year (Female) Nominated[49]
2017 City People Entertainment Awards Best New Actress of the Year (English) Nominated.[50]

References

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