Chioma Chukwuka Akpota is a 42-year-old Nigerian performer, actress, model, business mogul, and philanthropist better known by her stage name Chioma Chukwuka. Chioma has won awards and acted in films such as The Apple, Omo Ghetto: The Saga, and Wives on Strike 1, among others, over the course of her two-decade career.
Early Life & Education
Chioma Chukwuka was born in Lagos, Nigeria, on March 12, 1980. She is from Oraifite, which is located in Anambra State’s Ekwusigo Local Government Area. She completed her primary education at Onward Nursery and Primary School in Lagos State before transferring to Federal Government Girls College in Onitsha, Anambra State. Chioma then attended Lagos State University to study Banking and Finance (LASU).
Career
Chioma Chukwuka made her acting debut in the film The Apple in 2000. Chioma also acted in the film The Handkerchief in 2000. In 2007, she won the African Movie Academy Award for “Best Actress in a Lead Role” for the film Sins of the Flesh. She was nominated for an African Movie Academy Award for “Best Actress” in the film “Accident” in 2014. During her 20-year career, she has appeared in over 350 Nollywood films, produced six films, and received numerous awards. Chioma has produced or co-produced eight films, including the Oscar-nominated On Bended Knees. Chioma Chukwuka is also a public speaker and a mentor.
Chioma Chukwuka launched Masterclass With Chioma in the first month of 2019. Masterclass With Chioma is a class where aspiring actors, screenwriters, and filmmakers are taught how to break into the film and television industries by industry pros.
Personal life
The actress, who has been married to Franklin Akpotha for almost fifteen years, has kept her marriage very discreet. Unlike other celebrities, she rarely released their images. Fans were concerned when the 42-year-Instagram old’s page returned to her maiden name, ‘Chioma Chukwuka.’
Selected Filmography
- 2020: Omo Ghetto: The Saga
- 2020: Nneka The Pretty Serpent
- 2019: Void
- 2019: The Street Kid
- 2019: Rain of LOVE
- 2019: In Your Dreams
- 2019: For Want Of A Queen
- 2019: Dark Cloud
- 2018: The Ghost and the Tout
- 2018: Sound of Wisdom
- 2018: My Drum of Love 2
- 2018: My Drum of Love 1
- 2018: Life After Marriage
- 2018: Let Me Love You 2
- 2018: Let Me Love You 1
- 2018: Lara & the Beat
- 2018: In Love Again After Heartbreak 2
- 2018: In Love Again After Heartbreak 1
- 2018: Immortal Love 2
- 2018: Immortal Love 1
- 2018: Desperate Twins
- 2018: Deeper Than Pain
- 2018: Cause for Love 6
- 2018: Cause for Love 5
- 2018: Cause for Love 4
- 2018: Cause for Love 3
- 2018: Cause for Love 2
- 2018: Cause for Love 1
- 2017: Village Champion
- 2017: The Unforeseen Truth
- 2017: The Tradition
- 2017: Tender Heart
- 2017: Somto
- 2017: Reign Of Truth
- 2017: My Mother My Pain
- 2017: My Mother
- 2017: Local Queen
- 2017: King Uremma
- 2017: Jehovah Witness
- 2017: Innocent Murderer
- 2017: Innocent Murderer
- 2017: Heart of Ulimma
- 2017: God Of Liberation
- 2017: Evil Culture
- 2017: Dangerous Confession
- 2017: Christmas Is Coming
- 2017: Choked
- 2017: Broken Vow
- 2017: Bird Watcher
- 2017: Beyond Trust
- 2017: All For Love
- 2017: 2nd Coming Of Christ
- 2016: Wives On Strike I
- 2016: The Flute Boy
- 2016: Sister Maria
- 2016: Rain Of Hope
- 2016: Marriage Crisis
- 2016: Genesis Of Love
- 2016: Evil Coffin
- 2016: Akwaeke
- 2015: Udu Bundle
- 2015: The Lioness
- 2015: Rain Of Hope
- 2015: Nwanyi Nnewi
- 2015: Kamsi The Freedom Fighter
- 2015: Ezi Nwa Di Uko
- 2015: Coffin Business
- 2015: Chinasa My Love
- 2015: Anelka
- 2015: Amarachi
- 2015: Agbaranze
- 2014: Warrior Sisters
- 2014: Warrior Sisters
- 2014: Village Commando
- 2014: Unforgiven
- 2014: Sabina Makosa
- 2014: Police On Duty
- 2014: Nwaogo The House Maid
- 2014: Magic Dragon
- 2014: Heart Of Gold
- 2014: Aziza
- 2013: On Bended Knees
- 2012: Cry No More
- 2011: The Throne Is Mine
- 2011: Nne Ifedigo
- 2009: Odum Na Akwaeke
- 2008: World Of Our Own
- 2008: Wind Of Sorrow
- 2008: Red Soil
- 2007: Double Game
- 2006: Zoza
- 2006: Wisdom of the Gods
- 2006: Traumatized
- 2006: Total Crisis
- 2006: The Saint
- 2006: Tears in My Heart
- 2006: Strange Love
- 2006: Sound of Love
- 2006: Serpent in Paradise
- 2006: Saviour
- 2006: Royal Insult
- 2006: Royal Doom
- 2006: On My Wedding Day
- 2006: On My Wedding Day
- 2006: Naked Sin
- 2006: Last Dance
- 2006: Holy Family
- 2006: Games Men Play
- 2006: End of Discussion
- 2006: Desperate Ambition
- 2006: Death In Faith
- 2006: Dead in Faith
- 2006: Chinwe Okeke
- 2006: Asunder
- 2006: Ass on Fire
- 2005: Years of Tears
- 2005: War for War
- 2005: The Bridesmaid
- 2005: Sins of the Flesh
- 2005: Second Adam
- 2005: Sacred Tradition
- 2005: Real Love 3
- 2005: Real Love 2
- 2005: Moment of Truth
- 2005: Knowing You
- 2005: Golden Moon
- 2005: Fake Angel
- 2005: Eagle’s Bride
- 2005: Azima
- 2004: Unbroken Promise
- 2004: Two Become One
- 2004: Promise & Fail
- 2004: Legacy
- 2004: Home Sickness
- 2004: Heavy Rain
- 2004: Foul Play
- 2004: Circle of Tears
- 2003: Romantic Attraction
- 2003: Real Love
- 2003: Handsome
- 2003: Disguise
- 2002: The Final Clash
- 2002: Sunrise
- 2000: Three Musketeers
- 2000: The Apple
- 2000: Handkerchief
Produced Movies
- 2019: Rain of LOVE
- 2019: In Your Dreams
- 2019: For Want Of A Queen
- 2019: Dark Cloud
- 2017: Choked
- 2017: Bird Watcher
- 2016: Cry of the Dead
- 2013: On Bended Knees
Awards and nominations
| Year | Event | Prize | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Nominated |
| 2018 | Ghana-Naija Awards | Actress of the Year | Nominated |
| 2017 | Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards | Best Actress in a Comedy | Nominated |
| 2016 | City People Entertainment Awards | Best Actress of the Year (English) | Nominated |
| 2015 | City People Entertainment Awards | Best Actress of the Year (English) | Nominated |
| 2014 | Nollywood Movies Awards | Best Lead Female | Nominated |
| 2014 | Nigeria Entertainment Awards | Best Actress in a Lead Role | Nominated |
| 2014 | Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards | Best Actress | Nominated |
| 2014 | Exquisite Lady of the Year (ELOY) Awards | Brand Ambassador of the Year | Nominated |
| 2014 | City People Entertainment Awards | Best Actress of the Year (English) | Nominated |
| 2014 | Africa Movie Academy Award | Best Actress in a Leading Role | Nominated |
| 2013 | Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards | Best Drama | Nominated |
| 2013 | Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards | Best Cinematography | Nominated |
| 2013 | Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards | Best Actress | Nominated |
| 2013 | Exquisite Lady of the Year (ELOY) Awards | Film Actress of the Year | Nominated |
| 2013 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Lead Actress in an English Movie | Nominated |
| 2012 | Exquisite Lady of the Year (ELOY) Awards | Brand Ambassador of the Year | Nominated |
| 2010 | Afro Hollywood award | Best Actress in a Leading Role | Won |
| 2007 | Africa Movie Academy Award | Best Actress in a Leading Role | Won |
Endorsement Deals
Chioma Chukwuka has been a brand ambassador for a number of Nigerian and worldwide commercial products, including telecommunications business Globacom Nigeria, Omo Detergent, and Harpic Cleaner. In November 2018, Chioma Akpotha was named Erisco Foods’ brand ambassador.
Net Worth
It has been claimed by many online sources that Chioma Chukwuka’s net worth is $1 million, naming her acting roles in most hit movies, endorsements, and ambassadorial deals as her sources of income.
