Venita Akpofure

{{Infobox person

| name = Venita Akpofure

| image = Venita Akpofure on Wazobia Max TV cropped.png

| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1987|1|df=y|1}}

| birth_place = Britain

| nationality = British-Nigerian

| occupation = Actress
Video vixen

| known_for = Mukulu video
Big Brother Naija

| spouse = Tena Terka (div. 2019)

| children = 2

| relatives = Neo Akpofure (cousin)

}}

Venita Akpofure (born 1 January 1987){{Cite web|last=Owolawi|first=Taiwo|title=BBNaija star Venita clocks 33, celebrates with gorgeous photos|url=https://www.legit.ng/1289427-bbnaija-star-venita-shares-lovely-photos-celebrate-33rd-birthday.html|website=Legit.ng|date=2 January 2020}} is a British-Nigerian actress and video vixen.{{Cite web|last=Akinyoade|first=Akinwale|title=BBNaija 2019: 11 Quick Facts About Evicted Housemate, Venita|url=https://m.guardian.ng/life/eleven-quick-facts-about-evicted-bbnaija-housemate-venita/|website=The Guardian|date=9 September 2019 }} She gained prominence as a housemate in the fourth season of Big Brother Naija.{{Cite web|last=Augoye|first=Jayne|title=INTERVIEW: My Role in 'Unmarried' series and life after BBNaija – Venita Akpofure|url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news//392175-interview-my-role-in-unmarried-series-and-life-after-bbnaija-venita-akpofure.html|website=Premium Times|date=10 May 2020}} She played the lead role of Nengi in Africa Magic's Unmarried.{{Cite web|last=Nwogu|first=Precious|title='Unmarried' returns for its 2nd season this January|url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/unmarried-returns-for-its-2nd-season-this-january/x2c9m3r.amp|website=Pulse NG|date=20 January 2021}}

Early life

Akpofure was born in the United Kingdom and also hails from Delta State in Nigeria. She grew up in Benin, Edo State where she attended Our Lady of Apostles for her primary school before returning to England. She studied accounting at Hertfordshire University in the United Kingdom.{{Cite web|date=2019-09-10|title=10 things you should know about Venita Akpofure|url=https://thenationonlineng.net/10-things-you-should-know-about-venita-akpofure/|access-date=2021-03-03|website=The Nation (Nigeria)|language=en-US}}

Career

Akpofure played the role of Mimi in AY Makun's Ay's Crib{{Cite web|last=Bada|first=Gbenga|title=Venita Akpofure: From being a video vixen to acting and BBNaija|url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/venita-akpofure-from-being-a-video-vixen-to-acting-and-bbnaija/d99qx0e.amp|website=Pulse NG|date=5 August 2019}} and also featured in 2Face Idibia's "Ihe Ne Me" and "Mukulu" by Skales as a video vixen. Prior to her stint in Big Brother Naija, she was best known for her role in "Mukulu".

She served as a brand ambassador for First City Monument Bank, Martini Rose and Mouka Foam. She is also an ambassador for Hawaii Soap, alongside Mercy Eke and Sophie Alakija.{{Cite web|date=2020-07-25|title=Hawaii Nigeria unveils BBNaija's Mercy, Venita, actress Sophie Alakija as ambassadors|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2020/07/hawaii-nigeria-unveils-bbnaijas-mercy-venita-actress-sophie-alakija-as-ambassadors/|access-date=2021-03-03|website=Vanguard Nigeria|language=en-US}}

She was a housemate on the fourth season of Big Brother Naija and was evicted on day 41 of the show making her the 11th of the 20 housemates to be evicted.{{Cite web|last=Bada|first=Gbenga|title=BBNaija 2019: All you need to know about Venita's 41 days and N1M win|url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/bbnaija-2019-all-you-need-to-know-about-venita-akpofures-41-days/0e2rl3k.amp|website=Pulse NG|date=9 September 2019}}

In July 2023, she was announced as one of the housemates for the eighth season of Big Brother Naija Allstars.{{Cite web |last=Nwaokolo |first=Sandra |date=2023-07-24 |title=BBN All Stars: History made as first-ever cousin duo, Neo, Venita, compete for N120m |url=https://tribuneonlineng.com/bbn-all-stars-history-made-as-first-ever-cousin-duo-neo-venita-compete-for-n120m/ |access-date=2023-07-26 |website=Tribune Online |language=en-GB}}

Personal life

Akpofure is a mother of two and was married to Terna Tarka for four years.{{Cite web|last=Odutuyo|first=Adeyinka|title=I'm a happily divorced 33-year-old mother of two - Venita breaks down during BBNaija reunion show|url=https://www.legit.ng/1345351-im-a-happily-divorced-33-year-mother-venita-breaks-bbnaija-reunion-show.html|website=Legit.ng|date=8 July 2020}} In a May 2021 interview with Punch, she stated that leaving her husband was one of the toughest decisions she had made and that she was grateful for her support system.{{cite web|last1=Ajanma|first1=Soomto|title=Venita speaks on toughest decision|url=https://punchng.com/leaving-marriage-one-of-my-toughest-decisions-venita-akpofure/|access-date=4 May 2021|website=punchng.com|date=2 May 2021|publisher=Soomtee}}

In 2020, Akpofure underwent breast augmentation surgery at Quartz Clinic, Istanbul. She spoke about her experience on her YouTube channel.{{Cite web|last=Unamka|first=Sampson|date=2021-05-15|title=Five BBNaija ex-housemates with body enhancement after show|url=https://thenationonlineng.net/five-bbnaija-ex-housemates-with-body-enhancement-after-show/|access-date=2021-05-15|website=The Nation (Nigeria)|language=en-US}}

Filmography

= Music videos =

class="wikitable"

!Year

!Song

!Artist

!Ref

rowspan="2" |2012

|"Ihe Ne Me"

|2Face Idibia

|{{Cite web|last=Stephen|first=Kenechukwu|date=2021-07-12|title=DID YOU KNOW? Nancy Isime, Venita Akpofure played vixens in 2Baba's 2012 video 'Ihe Neme'|url=http://lifestyle.thecable.ng/did-you-know-nancy-isime-venita-akpofure-played-vixens-in-2babas-2012-video-ihe-neme/|access-date=2021-09-19|website=TheCable Lifestyle|language=en-US}}

"Alingo"

|Psquare

| rowspan="6" |

|"Magician Remix"

|Ice Prince

|"Scoobi Doo" (ft eLDee)

|Hakeem da Dream

|"Finish Work"

|Naeto C

|"Mukulu"

|Skales

|"Shake Ur Bum"

|Timaya

|"Mo Fe Lo"

|J-ROC

| rowspan="2" |{{Cite web|title=Return My Brazilian Hair In 7Days Or I Disgrace You -- Video vixen Venita Akpofure calls out a friend on twitter|url=https://www.modernghana.com/nollywood/27105/return-my-brazilian-hair-in-7days-or-i-disgrace.html|access-date=2021-03-04|website=Modern Ghana|language=en}}

|"Too Much Money" (feat Banky W)

|IceBerg Slim

= Television =

class="wikitable"

!Year

!Show

!Role

!Notes

!Ref

2021

|Nollywood Queens

|alongside Nuella Njubigbo and Mimi Orjiekwe

|{{Cite web|last=Bada|first=Gbenga|date=2021-05-22|title=BBN's Venita, Nuella, Mimi Orjiekwe become Nollywood Queens|url=https://thenationonlineng.net/bbns-venita-nuella-mimi-orjiekwe-become-nollywood-queens/|access-date=2021-06-03|website=The Nation (Nigeria)|language=en-US}}

2020-21

|Unmarried

|Nengi

|{{Cite web|last=Ige|first=Rotimi|title=BBNaija's Venita leads stellar cast in new series 'Unmarried'|url=https://tribuneonlineng.com/bbnaijas-venita-leads-stellar-cast-in-new-series-unmarried/|website=Nigerian Tribune|date=17 January 2020}}

2019

|Big Brother Naija 4

|Contestant

|Evicted on day 41 of the show

2020

|Losing Control

|Koko

|13 episodes

2023

|Big Brother Naija 8 All Stars

|Contestant

|9th Place

= Films =

class="wikitable"

!Year

!Title

!Role

!Ref

2024

|The Silent Intruder

|Carrie

2022

|Before Valentine's

|Ama

rowspan="2" |2021

|My Village People

|Princess

|{{Cite web|date=2021-05-31|title=Watch the official trailer for 'My Village People'|url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/watch-the-official-trailer-for-my-village-people/h35pdsn|access-date=2021-06-08|website=Pulse Nigeria|language=en}}

Mamba's Diamond

|Rose

2020

|Kambili: The Whole 30 Yards

|Biodun

|{{Cite web|last=|date=2020-11-30|title=Nancy Isime, Mawuli Gavor, Toyin Abraham Spotted at the Premiere of Kayode Kasum's "Kambili: The Whole 30 Yards"|url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2020/11/kambili-the-whole-30yards-premiere/|access-date=2021-03-03|website=BellaNaija|language=en-US}}{{Cite web|last=Ugobude|first=Franklin|title=Kambili: The whole 30 yards is another cliche romcom|url=https://culturecustodian.com/kambili-the-whole-30-yards-is-another-cliche-romcom/|website=Culture Custodian|date=15 December 2020}}

2015

|While You Slept

|Najite

|{{Cite web|last=nollywoodreinvented|date=2015-06-01|title=While You Slept|url=https://www.nollywoodreinvented.com/2015/06/while-you-slept.html|access-date=2021-03-04|website=Nollywood Reinvented|language=en-US}}

2013

|Gold Diggin

|Karen

|{{Cite web|last=|date=2014-03-01|title=Gold Diggin|url=https://www.nollywoodreinvented.com/2014/03/gold-diggin.html|access-date=2021-05-12|website=Nollywood Reinvented|language=en-US}}

Awards and nominations

class="wikitable"

!Year

!Award

!Category

!Result

!Ref

2015

|Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards

|Best Supporting female

|{{Nom}}

|{{Cite web |last=Mawuli |first=David |date=2015-09-07 |title=John Dumelo, Lilwin, Yvonne Okyere, others nominated for GIAMA Awards 2015 |url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/giama-awards-john-dumelo-lilwin-yvonne-okyere-others-nominated-for-giama-awards-2015/gxlb27l |access-date=2022-08-06 |website=Pulse Nigeria |language=en}}

2021

|Net Honours

|Most Popular Actress

|{{nom}}

|{{Cite web|title=Net Honours - The Class of 2021|url=https://thenet.ng/net-honours-class-of-2021/|access-date=2021-07-21|website=Nigerian Entertainment Today|date=9 June 2021 |language=en-US}}