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", a friend of the lead character, Jenifa. She is also a yoga fitness enthusiast.
Early life Chukwu was born on 29 November 1989 in Nsukka, Enugu State, located in the southeastern region of Nigeria. She spent most of her childhood in Benin City, the capital city of Edo State, south-south Nigeria. Lota is the youngestof four children. She studied Agricultural Economics and Extension Service at the University of Benin and subsequently trained at the Royal Arts Academy in Lagos, Nigeria.
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 in northeastern Nigeria. She started acting in 2011 but gained popularity 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, The Arbitration, Dognapped.
Chukwu was featured as the lead character in Reminisce's Ponmile video, and Aramide's Why So Serious video. She was also on set in the movie The Inkblot.
Lota Takes In 2017, she announced the launch her food show Lota Takes, a cooking and lifestyle show that Expresses her love for food and nature The show has featured several Nigerian celebrities, including Adekunle Gold, Tosin Ajibade, Aramide and MC Galaxy.
Filmography
Music videos YearTitleArtistRef2017"Ponmile"Reminisce2017"Why so serious"Aramide
TV shows YearTitleRoleNotesRef2015-18Jenifa's DiaryKikiAlongside Funke Akindele2015SpotlightShizaAlongside Desmond Elliot and Segun Arinze2017Lota TakesHerselfCooking and lifestyle show2018AjocheOofuniAn Africa Magic original2020-21EnakheJacintaAn Africa Magic original2021The Mystic RiverAlongside Dele Odule, Jide Kosoko
Movies Year Title Role DirectorRef2026Heaven must waitDorcas, a dedicated school teacherFrederick Leonard2024KALIKaliEkene Som Mekwunye2023No Wrong ChoiceBlessing Oke Akambe2022One Bad TurnMichelleBlessing Effiom Egbe2021The SupervisorJoanUyoyou Adia2021`EntangleCharles Uwagbai2021MissingAngelaCharles Uwagbai2021That Other SideVictor Sanchez Aghahowa2020Faded linesOkey Ifeanyi 2020 When Life Happens Betty Okey Ifeanyi The Perfect Plan Sub Lead Uzodinma Okpechi Chris Eneaji EnengMaybe MineEne Wind Chasers Supporting Cast Falling Co-star Niyi AkinmolayanThis Lady Called LifeOmoKayode Kasum2020Small BantsShort TomiLota Chukwu2020Karma is a GangsterStanley Obi2020UnpluggedEmeka Madu2019ExecutionerCynthiaWale Rasaq2019VoidTinaChris Eneaji Eneng2019One WishTchidi Chikere2019UnlockedOsinachiTope Alake2019The Tea RoomBianca Okey Ifeanyi2018The KinsmanNadiaDoris Ariole2018Talior My HeartTochiCharles Uwagbai2018In Every WayMabel Chris Eneaji Eneng2017 Dognapped Sophia Kayode KasumDisplacedChisomCharles UwagbaiYou, Me and the GuysEsther AbahRoyal Hibiscus HotelSeyiIshaya Bako2016 Fine Girl Lead Uduak Isong Oguamanam The Arbitration Faridah Niyi Akinmolayan2015Spotlight Deadly Instinct
Windchaser
FallingShiza ValeriaSunkanmi Adebayo Yemi Morafa
Uzodinma Okpechi
Niyi Akinmolayan
Awards and nominations YearEventPrize Result2016Scream All Youth AwardsFilm Revelation of the Year (Female)2017City People Entertainment AwardsBest New Actress of the Year (English).
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