Meg Otanwa (born 14 February) is a Nigerian actress and former banker. She made her Nollywood debut in 2011 in the film, I'll Take My Chances and has featured in films such as October 1 (2018), Ojuju (2014), Kpians: The Feast of Souls (2014) and many others. She was the November 2006 cover star of Zen magazine.
Life and education Otanwa hails from the Idoma speaking area of Benue State, Nigeria, growing up partly in Lagos. She comes from a polyglot family and speaks about five languages including English, Yoruba, French, Hausa, her mother tongue Idoma and some Spanish. She is a graduate of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria where she obtained a bachelor's degree in English language, then proceeded to obtain a master's degree in Human Resources Management at TIME University, Tunis, Tunisia and afterwards, for a Master of Business Administration degree at Jean Moulin University, Lyon, France.
Career Having worked for a long period at the African Development Bank, Tunis, Tunisia, Otanwa resigned and picked up a career in acting, making her Nollywood debut in 2011, featuring in the dance drama film by Emem Isong, I'll Take My Chance. In 2014, she was starred in Kunle Afolayan's film, October 1; in Bodunrin Sasore's drama series, Before 30, starring as "Aisha"; and in Charles Novia's film, Atlanta.
She was starred in the 2016 Africa Magic's debut telenovela, Nollywood's Hush, as "Koko Ogunbiade". Also featured are Richard Mofe Damijo, Thelma Okoduwa and Rotimi Adelegan.
She got nominated at the 2017 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards for the Best Actress in a Drama category and the AMVCA recognition award for MNET original series, which she won, for her role in the thriller telenovela, Hush. The actress was also present at the red carpet of the 2018 event.
In the 2018 Tosin Igho film titled, The Eve, she was starred as "Alero", acting alongside actors and actresses like Beverly Naya, Hauwa Allhabura, John Okafor and others.
In the 2020 film, For Maria Ebun Pataki, directed by Damilola Orimogunje, she was starred as "Derin".
She was featured as "Angela" in Dimeji Ajibola's sci-fi thriller, Ratnik, which was released on 1 December 2020 also featuring Osas Ighodaro, Tope Tedela, Karibi Fubara, Paul Utomi and others.
Filmography Year Film Role Notes Ref.2025After 302024Freedom WayFunkeDrama2023Married to WorkYvonne EzennaComedy / Romance2022In Another LifeTega DedeComedy / Romance / Family / Drama2021Loving RonaActress (Rona Adams)2020The New Normal Ratnik Actress (Angela) Sci-fi thriller For Maria Ebun Pataki Actress (Derin) Drama 2018 Payday Actress (Kimberley) Comedy The Eve Actress (Yewande) Romantic drama Knockout Blessing Actress Action, Comedy, Thriller 2017Light Will ComeDupont 2016 - 2017 Hush Actress (Koko Ogunbiade) Telenovela thriller; TV series 2016DerailedChioma 2015–present Before 30 Actress (Aisha) Drama series 2015 Road to Yesterday Actress (Tomiwa) Romance, Drama, Thriller Doll House Actress (Yemisi) Drama 2014 October 1 Actress (Yejide) Thriller Kpians: The Feast of Souls Actress (Jane) Action, Horror Ojuju Actress (Alero) Horror, Thriller 2013All That GlittersYvonne 2011 I'll Take My Chances Actress Dance drama 2020The New Normal Sadie
Accolades YearEventPrizeWork ResultRef 2017 AMVCA Best Actress in a Drama 2022Africa Magic Viewers' Choice AwardsBest Actress in A DramaFor Maria Ebun Pataki
See also List of Nigerian actors
References
External links Meg Otanwa on IMDb Meg Otanwa on Bella Naija Style Meg Otanwa on Lonny Meg Otanwa on Africa Magic Meg Otanwa: Five Facts About The Rising Star on HeavyNG