Lota Chukwu
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]
Lota Chukwu | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ugwu Lotachukwu Jacinta Obianuju Amelia 29 November 1989 Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria |
| Alma mater | |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, writer |
| Years active | 2014–present |
| Notable work | The Arbitration |
Early life Edit
Lota was born in Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria[3] but she had her childhood upbringing mostly in Benin City. 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 Edit
Before acting, Lota was a model and participated in the 2011 edition of The Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria representing Yobe State.[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 Edit
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 Edit
Music videos Edit
TV shows Edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-18 | Jenifa's Diary | Kiki | Alongside Funke Akindele | [17] |
| 2015 | Spotlight | Shiza | Alongside Desmond Elliot and Segun Arinze | [18] |
| 2017 | Lota Takes | Herself | Cooking and lifestyle show | [12] |
| 2018 | Ajoche | Oofuni | An Africa Magic original | [19] |
| 2020-21 | Enakhe | Jacinta | An Africa Magic original | [20] |
Movies Edit
| Year | Title | Role | Director | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | When Life Happens | Betty | Okey Ifeanyi | [21] |
| Deadly Instincts | Lead | Yemi Morafa | [citation needed] | |
| The Perfect Plan | Sub Lead | Uzodinma Okpechi | [22] | |
| Wind Chasers | Supporting Cast | |||
| Falling | Co-star | Niyi Akinmolayan | [23] | |
| This Lady Called Life | Omo | Kayode Kasum | [24] | |
| 2019 | Executioner | Cynthia | Wale Rasaq | [25] |
| 2018 | The Kinsman | Nadia | Doris Ariole | [26] |
| 2017 | Dognapped | Sophia | Kayode Kasum | [27] |
| Royal Hibiscus Hotel | Seyi | Ishaya Bako | [28] | |
| 2016 | Fine Girl | Lead | Uduak Isong Oguamanam | [29] |
| Spotlight | Lead | Sunkanmi Adebayo | [30] | |
| The Arbitration | Faridah | Niyi Akinmolayan | [31] |
Awards and nominations Edit
| Year | Event | Prize | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Scream All Youth Awards | Film Revelation of the Year (Female) | Nominated[32] |
| 2017 | City People Entertainment Awards | Best New Actress of the Year (English) | Nominated.[33] |
References Edit
- ^ "Lota Chukwu". IMDb. Retrieved 25 June 2018.
- ^ Kemisola Ologbonyo. "'I Followed My Friends To Jenifa's Diary Audition To Cheer Them Up' – Lota Chukwu 'Kiki' Of Jenifa's Diary". Star Gist.
- ^ "Lota Chukwu biography and Nollywood career achievements". Naij. 13 July 2017. Retrieved 25 June 2018.
- ^ Evatese. "Meet Lota Chukwu The Nollywood Elixir | Celeb of the Week – Evatese Blog". www.evatese.com. Retrieved 25 June 2018.
- ^ "The Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria 2011: 34 Beauties Vie for the Crown – Vote for Your MBGN 2011-BellaNaija Miss Photogenic". BellaNaija. 15 June 2011.
- ^ "Watch Ozzy Agu, Lota Chukwu, Yvonne Jegede in trailer". Pulse NG. 1 April 2016.
- ^ "The Arbitration (II) (2016) Full Cast & Crew". IMDb.
- ^ "Dognapped, Nollywood's first live-action animated comedy film". PM News.
- ^ a b "VIDEO: Reminisce – Ponmile". NotJustOk.
- ^ a b BellaNaija.com (4 April 2017). "B.T.S. of Aramide's "Why So Serious" Video featuring Lota Chukwu & Minjin | See Photos on BN". BellaNaija. Retrieved 7 February 2021.
- ^ "Inkblot releases The Set Up sequel, records three million views". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 20 July 2022. Retrieved 22 July 2022.
- ^ a b "Lota Chukwu launches New Show 'Lota Takes'". BellaNaija.
- ^ "Lota Takes: Adekunle Gold's Kitchen". 360nobs.
- ^ "LOTA TAKES : LOTA CHUKWU IS IN OLORISUPERGAL'S KITCHEN THIS WEEK". Olorisupergal.
- ^ "Lota Takes: Lota Chukwu Pays A Visit To Aramide". naijaonpoint.
- ^ "LOTA TAKES MC GALAXY'S KITCHEN, ANNOUNCES NEW SHOW". YNaija.
- ^ "Jenifa's Diary". irokotv.com. Retrieved 25 June 2018.
- ^ nollywoodreinvented (4 March 2016). "Spotlight". Nollywood Reinvented. Retrieved 8 February 2021.
- ^ "Big Brother Naija, My Flatmates, Among Showmax Most Watched TV Shows of 2020". THISDAYLIVE. 15 January 2021. Retrieved 8 February 2021.
- ^ Idowu, Oluwamayowa (5 January 2021). "Enakhe, Riona & 2 Other Shows That Have Us Hooked On DStv". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014). Retrieved 7 February 2021.
- ^ "Watch Nigerian Nollywood Movies Online Free | ENOLLYtv.com | Nollywood Movies Online". www.enollytv.com. Retrieved 18 March 2021.
- ^ Odusanya, Rachael (7 February 2018). "How old is Lota Chukwu? 9 exciting things you never knew about the beautiful actress!". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 18 March 2021.
- ^ Okundia, Jennifer (29 April 2020). "See new pictures of Lota Chukwu". P.M. News. Retrieved 18 March 2021.
- ^ Okechukwu, Daniel (17 February 2020). "First Look of Bisola Aiyeola in Kayode Kasum's 'This Lady Called Life'". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014). Retrieved 18 March 2021.
- ^ "Segun Arinze teams up with Lota Chukwu and Seun Akindele for 'Executioner'". Pulse Nigeria. 30 July 2019. Retrieved 8 February 2021.
- ^ "Kalu Ikeagwu, Lota Chukwu attend movie premiere in Lagos". Pulse Nigeria. 26 September 2018. Retrieved 8 February 2021.
- ^ "Must Watch! Tope Tedela, Julius Agwu, Odunlade Adekola & More star in Live-Action Film "Dognapped"". BellaNaija.
- ^ nollywoodreinvented (14 February 2019). "The Royal Hibiscus Hotel". Nollywood Reinvented. Retrieved 8 February 2021.
- ^ nollywoodreinvented (26 August 2016). "Fine Girl". Nollywood Reinvented. Retrieved 18 March 2021.
- ^ "SPOTLIGHT (2016) - nlist | Nollywood, Nigerian Movies & Casting". nlist.ng. Retrieved 18 March 2021.
- ^ "Lota Chukwu Ready For Nollywood Business". IndependentNg.
- ^ "D'banj, Linda Ikeji, Don Jazzy grab Scream All Youth Awards 2016 nomination". TheNet.
- ^ "List of Winners at the 2017 City People Movie Awards". Concise News.
External links Edit
Lota Chukwu at IMDb