Lota Chukwu Explained

Lota Chukwu
Birth Name:Ugwu Lotachukwu Jacinta Obianuju Amelia
Birth Date:29 November 1989
Birth Place:Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria
Years Active:2014–present
Notable Works:The Arbitration
Occupation:Actress, writer

Ugwu Lotachukwu Jacinta Obianuju Amelia is a Nigerian actress popularly known as Lota Chukwu. She gained popularity after starring in popular Nigerian TV series, Jenifa's Diary, alongside Funke Akindele, Juliana Olayode, and Falz where she plays the role of "Kiki",[1] a friend of the lead character, Jenifa. She is also a yoga fitness enthusiast.[2]

Early life

Lota was born in Nsukka, Enugu State, located in the southeastern region of Nigeria[3] but she had her childhood upbringing mostly in Benin City, the capital city of Edo State, south-south Nigeria. Lota is the last of four children of her parents. She studied Agricultural Economics and Extension Service at the University of Benin and subsequently acted at the Royal Arts Academy in Lagos, Nigeria.[4]

Career

Before acting, Lota was a model and participated in the 2011 edition of The Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria representing Yobe State, a state located in the northeastern region of Nigeria.[5] She started her acting in 2011, but became popular after appearing on Jenifa's Dairy, playing the role of Kiki. She has also starred in movies like The Royal Hibiscus Hotel, Falling, Fine Girl,[6] The Arbitration,[7] Dognapped.[8]

Lota was featured as the lead character in Reminisce's Ponmile[9] video, as well as Aramide's Why So Serious[10] video. She was also on set in the movie The Inkblot.[11]

Lota Takes

In 2017, she announced the take-off of her food show "Lota Takes", a cooking and lifestyle show which shows Lota in her elements as a food and nature lover.[12] The show has featured several Nigerian celebrities including Adekunle Gold,[13] Tosin Ajibade,[14] Aramide (musician)[15] MC Galaxy[16]

Filmography

Music videos

YearTitleArtistRef
2017PonmileReminisce
2017Why so seriousAramide'

TV shows

YearTitleRoleNotesRef
2015-18Jenifa's DiaryKikiAlongside Funke Akindele[17]
2015SpotlightShizaAlongside Desmond Elliot and Segun Arinze[18]
2017Lota TakesHerselfCooking and lifestyle show
2018AjocheOofuniAn Africa Magic original[19]
2020-21EnakheJacintaAn Africa Magic original[20]

Movies

YearTitle RoleDirectorRef
2020 When Life Happens Betty Okey Ifeanyi[21]
Deadly Instincts Lead Yemi Morafa
The Perfect Plan Sub Lead Uzodinma Okpechi[22]
Wind Chasers Supporting Cast
FallingCo-star Niyi Akinmolayan[23]
This Lady Called LifeOmoKayode Kasum[24]
2019ExecutionerCynthiaWale Rasaq[25]
2018The KinsmanNadiaDoris Ariole[26]
2017Dognapped Sophia Kayode Kasum[27]
Royal Hibiscus HotelSeyiIshaya Bako[28]
2016Fine GirlLead Uduak Isong Oguamanam[29]
Spotlight Lead Sunkanmi Adebayo[30]
The ArbitrationFaridah Niyi Akinmolayan[31]

Awards and nominations

YearEventPrize Result
2016Scream All Youth AwardsFilm Revelation of the Year (Female)[32]
2017City People Entertainment AwardsBest New Actress of the Year (English).[33]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lota Chukwu. IMDb. 25 June 2018.
  2. Web site: ' I Followed My Friends To Jenifa's Diary Audition To Cheer Them Up' – Lota Chukwu 'Kiki' Of Jenifa's Diary. Kemisola Ologbonyo. Star Gist.
  3. News: Lota Chukwu biography and Nollywood career achievements. 13 July 2017. Naij. 25 June 2018.
  4. Web site: Meet Lota Chukwu The Nollywood Elixir Celeb of the Week – Evatese Blog. Evatese. www.evatese.com. 25 June 2018.
  5. Web site: The Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria 2011: 34 Beauties Vie for the Crown – Vote for Your MBGN 2011-BellaNaija Miss Photogenic. 15 June 2011. BellaNaija.
  6. Web site: Watch Ozzy Agu, Lota Chukwu, Yvonne Jegede in trailer. 1 April 2016. Pulse NG.
  7. Web site: The Arbitration (II) (2016) Full Cast & Crew. IMDb.
  8. Web site: Dognapped, Nollywood's first live-action animated comedy film. PM News.
  9. Web site: VIDEO: Reminisce – Ponmile. NotJustOk.
  10. Web site: BellaNaija.com. 4 April 2017. B.T.S. of Aramide's "Why So Serious" Video featuring Lota Chukwu & Minjin See Photos on BN. 7 February 2021. BellaNaija. en-US.
  11. Web site: 20 July 2022 . Inkblot releases The Set Up sequel, records three million views . 22 July 2022 . The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News . en-US.
  12. Web site: Lota Chukwu launches New Show 'Lota Takes' . BellaNaija.
  13. Web site: Lota Takes: Adekunle Gold's Kitchen. 360nobs.
  14. Web site: LOTA TAKES : LOTA CHUKWU IS IN OLORISUPERGAL'S KITCHEN THIS WEEK . Olorisupergal.
  15. Web site: Lota Takes: Lota Chukwu Pays A Visit To Aramide . naijaonpoint.
  16. Web site: LOTA TAKES MC GALAXY'S KITCHEN, ANNOUNCES NEW SHOW . YNaija.
  17. Web site: Jenifa's Diary. 25 June 2018. irokotv.com.
  18. Web site: nollywoodreinvented. 4 March 2016. Spotlight. 8 February 2021. Nollywood Reinvented. en-US.
  19. Web site: 15 January 2021. Big Brother Naija, My Flatmates, Among Showmax Most Watched TV Shows of 2020. 8 February 2021. THISDAYLIVE. en-US.
  20. Web site: Idowu. Oluwamayowa. 5 January 2021. Enakhe, Riona & 2 Other Shows That Have Us Hooked On DStv. 7 February 2021. The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014). en-US.
  21. Web site: Watch Nigerian Nollywood Movies Online Free ENOLLYtv.com Nollywood Movies Online. 18 March 2021. www.enollytv.com. en.
  22. Web site: Odusanya. Rachael. 7 February 2018. How old is Lota Chukwu? 9 exciting things you never knew about the beautiful actress!. 18 March 2021. Legit.ng - Nigeria news.. en.
  23. Web site: Okundia. Jennifer. 29 April 2020. See new pictures of Lota Chukwu. 18 March 2021. P.M. News. en-US.
  24. Web site: Okechukwu. Daniel. 17 February 2020. First Look of Bisola Aiyeola in Kayode Kasum’s ‘This Lady Called Life’. 18 March 2021. The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014). en-US.
  25. Web site: 30 July 2019. Segun Arinze teams up with Lota Chukwu and Seun Akindele for 'Executioner'. 8 February 2021. Pulse Nigeria. en-US.
  26. Web site: 26 September 2018. Kalu Ikeagwu, Lota Chukwu attend a movie premiere in Lagos. 8 February 2021. Pulse Nigeria. en-US.
  27. Web site: Must Watch! Tope Tedela, Julius Agwu, Odunlade Adekola & More star in Live-Action Film "Dognapped". BellaNaija.
  28. Web site: nollywoodreinvented. 14 February 2019. The Royal Hibiscus Hotel. 8 February 2021. Nollywood Reinvented. en-US.
  29. Web site: nollywoodreinvented. 26 August 2016. Fine Girl. 18 March 2021. Nollywood Reinvented. en-US.
  30. Web site: SPOTLIGHT (2016) - nlist Nollywood, Nigerian Movies & Casting. 18 March 2021. nlist.ng. en-GB.
  31. Web site: Lota Chukwu Ready For Nollywood Business. IndependentNg.
  32. Web site: D'banj, Linda Ikeji, Don Jazzy grab Scream All Youth Awards 2016 nomination. TheNet.
  33. Web site: List of Winners at the 2017 City People Movie Awards. Concise News.

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