Lota Chukwu

{{Short description|Nigerian actress (born 1989)}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2022}}

{{Use Nigerian English|date=September 2022}}

{{Infobox person

| name = Lota Chukwu

| image =

| caption =

| birth_name = Ugwu Lotachukwu Jacinta Obianuju Amelia

| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1989|11|29|df=y}}

| birth_place = Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria

| years_active = 2014–present

| notable_works = The Arbitration

| alma_mater = {{ubl|University of Benin}}

| occupation = Actress, writer

}}

Ugwu Lotachukwu Jacinta Obianuju Amelia{{IPAc-en|audio=Ig-Ugwu Lotachukwu Obianuju.ogg}} (born 29 November 1989) is a Nigerian actress popularly known as Lota Chukwu{{IPAc-en|audio=Ig-lota chukwu.ogg}}. 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",{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8219169/bio|title=Lota Chukwu|website=IMDb|access-date=25 June 2018}} a friend of the lead character, Jenifa. She is also a yoga fitness enthusiast.{{cite web|url=http://thenationonlineng.net/lota-chukwu-got-addicted-yoga/|title=' I Followed My Friends To Jenifa's Diary Audition To Cheer Them Up' – Lota Chukwu 'Kiki' Of Jenifa's Diary|author=Kemisola Ologbonyo|work=Star Gist}}

Early life

Chukwu was born on 29 November 1989 in Nsukka, Enugu State, located in the southeastern region of Nigeria{{Cite news|url=https://www.naija.ng/1114060-lota-chukwu-biography.html#1114060|title=Lota Chukwu biography and Nollywood career achievements|date=13 July 2017|work=Naij|access-date=25 June 2018}} but 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.{{Cite web|url=http://www.evatese.com/meet-lota-chukwu-the-nollywood-elixir-celeb-of-the-week/|title=Meet Lota Chukwu The Nollywood Elixir {{!}} Celeb of the Week – Evatese Blog|last=Evatese|website=www.evatese.com|access-date=25 June 2018}}

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.{{cite web|url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2011/06/the-most-beautiful-girl-in-nigeria-2011-34-beauties-vie-for-the-crown-vote-for-your-mbgn-2011-bellanaija-miss-photogenic/|title=The Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria 2011: 34 Beauties Vie for the Crown – Vote for Your MBGN 2011-BellaNaija Miss Photogenic|date= 15 June 2011|work=BellaNaija}} 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,{{cite web|url=http://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/fine-girl-watch-ozzy-agu-lota-chukwu-yvonne-jegede-in-trailer-id4870423.html|title=Watch Ozzy Agu, Lota Chukwu, Yvonne Jegede in trailer|date= 1 April 2016|work=Pulse NG}} The Arbitration,{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5811182/fullcredits|title=The Arbitration (II) (2016) Full Cast & Crew|website=IMDb}} Dognapped.{{cite web|url=https://www.pmnewsnigeria.com/2017/01/06/dognapped-nollywoods-first-live-action-animated-comedy-film/|title=Dognapped, Nollywood's first live-action animated comedy film|work=PM News}}

Chukwu was featured as the lead character in Reminisce's Ponmile{{cite web|url=https://notjustok.com/video-download/video-reminisce-ponmile/|title=VIDEO: Reminisce – Ponmile|work=NotJustOk}} video, and Aramide's Why So Serious{{Cite web|last=BellaNaija.com|date=4 April 2017|title=B.T.S. of Aramide's "Why So Serious" Video featuring Lota Chukwu & Minjin {{!}} See Photos on BN|url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2017/04/b-t-s-of-aramides-why-so-serious-video-featuring-lota-chukwu-minjin-see-photos-on-bn/|access-date=7 February 2021|website=BellaNaija|language=en-US}} video. She was also on set in the movie The Inkblot.{{Cite web |date=20 July 2022 |title=Inkblot releases The Set Up sequel, records three million views |url=https://editor.guardian.ng/life/inkblot-releases-the-set-up-2-teaser-records-three-million-views/ |access-date=22 July 2022 |website=The Guardian |location=Nigeria |language=en-US}}

= ''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 {{cite web|url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2017/11/lota-chukwu-launches-new-show-lota-takes-teaser/|title=Lota Chukwu launches New Show 'Lota Takes' |work=BellaNaija|date=14 November 2017}} The show has featured several Nigerian celebrities, including Adekunle Gold,{{cite web|url=https://www.360nobs.com/2017/12/lota-takes-adekunle-golds-kitchen/|title=Lota Takes: Adekunle Gold's Kitchen|work=360nobs}} Tosin Ajibade,{{cite web|url=https://olorisupergal.com/2018/02/15/lota-takes-lota-chukwu-olorisupergals-kitchen-week/|title=LOTA TAKES : LOTA CHUKWU IS IN OLORISUPERGAL'S KITCHEN THIS WEEK |work=Olorisupergal}} Aramide{{cite web|url=https://www.naijaonpoint.com/lota-takes-lota-chukwu-pays-a-visit-to-aramide/|title=Lota Takes: Lota Chukwu Pays A Visit To Aramide |work=naijaonpoint}} and MC Galaxy.{{cite web|url=https://ynaija.com/lota-takes-mc-galaxys-kitchen-announces-new-show/|title=Lota Takes MC Galaxy's kitchen, announces new show |work=YNaija|date=11 July 2018 |first= Omoleye |last=Omoruyi}}

Filmography

= Music videos =

class="wikitable sortable"

!Year

!Title

!Artist

!Ref

2017

|"Ponmile"

|Reminisce

|

2017

|"Why so serious"

|Aramide

|

= TV shows =

class="wikitable"

!Year

!Title

!Role

!Notes

!Ref

2015-18

|Jenifa's Diary

|Kiki

|Alongside Funke Akindele

|{{Cite web|title=Jenifa's Diary|url=https://irokotv.com/jenifas-diary|access-date=25 June 2018|website=irokotv.com}}

2015

|Spotlight

|Shiza

|Alongside Desmond Elliot and Segun Arinze

|{{Cite web|last=nollywoodreinvented|date=4 March 2016|title=Spotlight|url=https://www.nollywoodreinvented.com/2016/03/spotlight1.html|access-date=8 February 2021|website=Nollywood Reinvented|language=en-US}}

2017

|Lota Takes

|Herself

|Cooking and lifestyle show

|

2018

|Ajoche

|Oofuni

|An Africa Magic original

|{{Cite web|date=15 January 2021|title=Big Brother Naija, My Flatmates, Among Showmax Most Watched TV Shows of 2020|url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2021/01/15/big-brother-naija-my-flatmates-among-showmax-most-watched-tv-shows-of-2020/|access-date=8 February 2021|website=THISDAYLIVE|language=en-US}}

2020-21

|Enakhe

|Jacinta

|An Africa Magic original

|{{Cite web|last=Idowu|first=Oluwamayowa|date=5 January 2021|title=Enakhe, Riona & 2 Other Shows That Have Us Hooked On DStv|url=https://culturecustodian.com/enakhe-riona-2-other-shows-that-have-us-hooked-on-dstv/|access-date=7 February 2021|website=The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014)|language=en-US}}

2021

|The Mystic River

|

|Alongside Dele Odule, Jide Kosoko

|

= Movies =

class="wikitable mw-collapsible"
YearTitleRoleDirector

!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

|{{Citation |last=Uwagbai |first=Charles |title=Entangle |date=2021-01-25 |type=Drama |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15706538/?ref_=nm_flmg_job_1_cred_c_17 |access-date=2024-11-07 |others=Tope Tedela, Lota Chukwu, Chidi Mokeme |publisher=Creative Unit Studios, Rok Studios}}

2021

|Missing

|Angela

|Charles Uwagbai

|{{Citation |last=Uwagbai |first=Charles |title=Missing |date=2021-05-13 |type=Drama |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt16277296/?ref_=nm_flmg_job_1_cred_t_16 |access-date=2024-11-07 |others=Paschaline Alex, Funny Bone, Lota Chukwu |publisher=Oakfil Productions, Rok Studios}}

2021

|That Other Side

|

|Victor Sanchez Aghahowa

|{{Citation |last=Aghahowa |first=Victor Sanchez |title=That Other Side |date=2021-11-09 |type=Drama |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15964480/?ref_=nm_flmg_job_1_cred_c_13 |access-date=2024-11-07 |others=Baaj Adebule, Philip Asaya, Lota Chukwu |publisher=TatafoHQ}}

2020

|Faded lines

|

|Okey Ifeanyi

|{{Citation |last=Ifeanyi |first=Okey |title=Faded Lines |date=2020-02-28 |type=Drama |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt16474904/?ref_=nm_flmg_job_1_cred_c_23 |access-date=2024-11-07 |others=Tana Adelana, Lota Chukwu, Joyce Confidence |publisher=Rok Studios}}

rowspan="6" | 2020

| When Life Happens

BettyOkey Ifeanyi

|{{Cite web|title=Watch Nigerian Nollywood Movies Online Free {{!}} ENOLLYtv.com {{!}} Nollywood Movies Online|url=https://www.enollytv.com/preview/When%20Life%20Happens/5eae968036860800049b80a8|access-date=18 March 2021|website=www.enollytv.com|language=en}}

The Perfect PlanSub Leadrowspan="3" | Uzodinma Okpechi

Chris Eneaji Eneng

| rowspan="3" |{{Cite web|last=Odusanya|first=Rachael|date=7 February 2018|title=How old is Lota Chukwu? 9 exciting things you never knew about the beautiful actress!|url=https://www.legit.ng/1150313-lota-chukwu-age-9-actress.html|access-date=18 March 2021|website=Legit.ng - Nigeria news.|language=en}}

Maybe Mine

|Ene

Wind ChasersSupporting Cast
FallingCo-starNiyi Akinmolayan

|{{Cite web|last=Okundia|first=Jennifer|date=29 April 2020|title=See new pictures of Lota Chukwu|url=https://www.pmnewsnigeria.com/2020/04/29/see-new-pictures-of-lota-chukwu/|access-date=18 March 2021|website=P.M. News|language=en-US}}

This Lady Called Life

|Omo

|Kayode Kasum

|{{Cite web|last=Okechukwu|first=Daniel|date=17 February 2020|title=First Look of Bisola Aiyeola in Kayode Kasum's ‘This Lady Called Life’|url=https://culturecustodian.com/first-look-of-bisola-aiyeola-in-kayode-kasums-this-lady-called-life/|access-date=18 March 2021|website=The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014)|language=en-US}}

2020

|Small Bants

|Short Tomi

|Lota Chukwu

|{{Citation |last=Chukwu |first=Lota |title=Small Bant |date=2020-04-09 |type=Short, Drama |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15801234/?ref_=nm_flmg_job_1_cred_t_21 |access-date=2024-11-07 |others=Lota Chukwu, Imoh Eboh, Mena Sodje}}

2020

|Karma is a Gangster

|

|Stanley Obi

|{{Citation |last=Obi |first=Stanley |title=Karma Is a Gangster |date=2020-03-18 |type=Drama |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt18358392/?ref_=nm_flmg_job_1_cred_c_22 |access-date=2024-11-07 |others=Roxy Antak, Desmond Bryce, Lota Chukwu |publisher=Rok Studios}}

2020

|Unplugged

|

|Emeka Madu

|{{Citation |last=Madu |first=Emeka |title=Unplugged |date=2020-01-24 |type=Drama |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt19178236/?ref_=nm_flmg_job_1_cred_t_25 |access-date=2024-11-07 |others=Frances Ben, Lota Chukwu, Ray Emodi |publisher=Rok Studios, Touch Of Sas Concept}}

2019

|Executioner

|Cynthia

|Wale Rasaq

|{{Cite web|date=30 July 2019|title=Segun Arinze teams up with Lota Chukwu and Seun Akindele for 'Executioner'|url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/segun-arinze-teams-up-with-lota-chukwu-and-seun-akindele-for-executioner/yvzpjdp|access-date=8 February 2021|website=Pulse Nigeria|language=en-US}}

2019

|Void

|Tina

|Chris Eneaji Eneng

|{{Citation |last=Eneng |first=Chris Eneaji |title=Void |date=2019-02-22 |type=Drama |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14605850/?ref_=nm_flmg_job_1_cred_t_32 |access-date=2024-11-05 |others=Bukola Abubakar, Ayo Adesanya Hassan, Chioma Chukwuka Akpotha |publisher=Cineworx Entertainment}}

2019

|One Wish

|

|Tchidi Chikere

|{{Citation |last=Chikere |first=Tchidi |title=One Wish |date=2019-07-01 |type=Drama |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33843935/?ref_=nm_flmg_job_1_cred_c_31 |access-date=2024-11-05 |others=Alex Ayalogu, Lota Chukwu, Ada Karl |publisher=Dolly's Signature}}

2019

|Unlocked

|Osinachi

|Tope Alake

|{{Citation |last=Alake |first=Tope |title=Unlocked |date=2019-10-31 |type=Drama |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt16234468/?ref_=nm_flmg_job_1_cred_c_27 |access-date=2024-11-05 |others=Matthew Abiola, Yakubu Amosu, Chinenye Aniemenam |publisher=Rok Studios}}

2019

|The Tea Room

|Bianca

|Okey Ifeanyi

|{{Citation |last=Ifeanyi |first=Okey |title=The Tea Room |date=2019-10-24 |type=Drama |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt16758122/?ref_=nm_flmg_job_1_cred_t_28 |access-date=2024-11-05 |others=Lota Chukwu, Victoria Egbuchere, Ifeanyi Kalu |publisher=Rok Studios, Ruth Kadiri's Production}}

2018

|The Kinsman

|Nadia

|Doris Ariole

|{{Cite web|date=26 September 2018|title=Kalu Ikeagwu, Lota Chukwu attend a movie premiere in Lagos|url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/the-kinsman-kalu-ikeagwu-lota-chukwu-attend-movie-premiere-in-lagos/wxwdmxt|access-date=8 February 2021|website=Pulse Nigeria|language=en-US}}

2018

|Talior My Heart

|Tochi

|Charles Uwagbai

|{{Citation |last=Uwagbai |first=Charles |title=Tailor My Heart |type=Drama, Romance |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15768458/?ref_=nm_flmg_job_1_cred_c_35 |access-date=2024-11-05 |others=Priscilla Austine, Austine Bamidele, Funny Bone |publisher=Oakfil Productions}}

2018

|In Every Way

|Mabel

|Chris Eneaji Eneng

|{{Citation |last=Eneng |first=Chris Eneaji |title=In Every Way |type=Romance |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15768316/?ref_=nm_flmg_job_1_cred_t_36 |access-date=2024-11-05 |others=Chris Akwarandu, Paschaline Alex, Salem Bella-Maureen |publisher=iROKOtv}}

rowspan="4" |2017

| Dognapped

SophiaKayode Kasum

|{{cite web|title=Must Watch! Tope Tedela, Julius Agwu, Odunlade Adekola & More star in Live-Action Film "Dognapped"|url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2016/09/must-watch-tope-tedela-julius-agwu-odunlade-adekola-more-star-in-live-action-film-dognapped-teaser/|work=BellaNaija}}

Displaced

|Chisom

|Charles Uwagbai

|{{Citation |last=Uwagbai |first=Charles |title=Displaced |date=2017-09-04 |type=Drama |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8350086/?ref_=nm_flmg_job_1_cred_c_39 |access-date=2024-11-05 |others=Tana Adelana, Annabel Chioma, Lota Chukwu |publisher=Oakfil Productions}}

You, Me and the Guys

|

|Esther Abah

|{{Citation |last=Abah |first=Esther |title=You, Me and the Guys |date=2017-07-28 |type=Comedy |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt20860642/?ref_=nm_flmg_job_1_cred_t_40 |access-date=2024-11-05 |others=Seun Akindele, Abayomi Alvin, Lota Chukwu |publisher=Esther Abah Visuals, Rok Studios, Twin Dragons Studio}}

Royal Hibiscus Hotel

|Seyi

|Ishaya Bako

|{{Cite web|last=nollywoodreinvented|date=14 February 2019|title=The Royal Hibiscus Hotel|url=https://www.nollywoodreinvented.com/2019/02/royal-hibiscus-hotel.html|access-date=8 February 2021|website=Nollywood Reinvented|language=en-US}}

rowspan="2" |2016

| Fine Girl

LeadUduak Isong Oguamanam

|{{Cite web|last=nollywoodreinvented|date=26 August 2016|title=Fine Girl|url=https://www.nollywoodreinvented.com/2016/08/fine-girl.html|access-date=18 March 2021|website=Nollywood Reinvented|language=en-US}}

The ArbitrationFaridahNiyi Akinmolayan

|{{cite web|title=Lota Chukwu Ready For Nollywood Business|url=https://independent.ng/lota-chukwu-ready-nollywood-business/|work=Independent.ng|first=Tomi|last=Falade|date=29 September 2017}}

2015

|Spotlight

Deadly Instinct

Windchaser

Falling

|Shiza

Valeria

|Sunkanmi Adebayo

Yemi Morafa

Uzodinma Okpechi

Niyi Akinmolayan

|{{Citation |last=Morafa |first=Yemi |title=Deadly Instinct |type=Drama |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt23055338/?ref_=nm_flmg_job_1_cred_t_43 |access-date=2024-11-05 |others=Lota Chukwu, Omowunmi Dada, Ibeh Nnenna |publisher=African Movie Channel}}

{{Citation |last=Okpechi |first=Uzodinma |title=Wind Chaser |date=2015-11-07 |type=Drama |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt23053724/?ref_=nm_flmg_job_1_cred_c_44 |access-date=2024-11-05 |others=Tunji Aderibigbe, Hauwa Allahbura, Lota Chukwu |publisher=African Movie Channel}}

{{Citation |last=Akinmolayan |first=Niyi |title=Falling |type=Drama |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8857350/?ref_=nm_flmg_job_1_cred_c_42 |access-date=2024-11-05 |others=Kofi Adjorlolo, Lota Chukwu, Blossom Chukwujekwu |publisher=Closer Pictures}}

Awards and nominations

class="wikitable"
Year

!Event

!Prize

!Result

2016

|Scream All Youth Awards

|Film Revelation of the Year (Female)

|{{nom}}{{cite web|url=http://thenet.ng/dbanj-linda-ikeji-don-jazzy-grab-scream-all-youth-awards-2016-nomination/|title=D'banj, Linda Ikeji, Don Jazzy grab Scream All Youth Awards 2016 nomination|work=TheNet|first=Chidera|last=Zinno|date=13 October 2016}}

2017

|City People Entertainment Awards

|Best New Actress of the Year (English)

|{{nom}}.{{cite web|url=https://www.concisenews.global/2017/10/09/winners-city-people-movie-awards/|title=List of Winners at the 2017 City People Movie Awards|work=Concise News}}

References

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