Uju Okeke Explained

Uju Okeke
Birth Name:Obianuju Blessing Okeke
Birth Place:Lagos, Nigeria
Nationality:Nigerian
Alma Mater:Nnamdi Azikiwe University
Years Active:2004–present
Spouse:Melekh
Awards:Next Upcoming Actress at Africa Movie Academy Awards
Occupation:Nollywood Actress

Obianuju Blessing Okeke, popularly known as Uju Okeke, is an actress in Nigerian cinema. She had roles in Mission to No Where and The Barrister.

Personal life

Okeke was born in Anambra State. She is a graduate in theatre arts from Nnamdi Azikiwe University.[1]

In 2012, she married her longtime partner, Melekh. The holy solemnization took place at Saint Barth Anglican Church in Lagos.[2]

Career

In 2006, Okeke played the role of a maid in Teco Benson thriller film Mission to Nowhere. In 2007, she won the award for the Next Upcoming Actress at the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) for her promising role in that film.

In 2018, she was honored by the theatre and film studies department, at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State.

Filmography

Year Film Role Genre Ref.
2006 The Barrister Nwando Film
2006Crime Planner 2MandyDrama
2008 Mission to No Where Tina Film
2015Yellow FeverComedy

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Honour for Uju Okeke from her alma mater . The Guardian . 12 October 2020.
  2. Web site: Nollywood actress Uju Okeke ties the knot . thenigerianvoice . 12 October 2020.