Chioma Akpotha who was formerly known as Chioma Chukwuka was born on March 12, 1980 in Lagos State. She is from Oraifite, Ekwusigo Local Government Area in Anambra State, Nigeria. She is a Nigerian actress, movie producer and director. She is also an influencer and a motivational speaker.
Educational Background
She had her primary education at Onward Nursery & Primary School, Lagos, Nigeria. She went on to attend Federal Government Girls’ College, Onitsha, Anambra, Nigeria for her secondary education. Also, she attended Lagos State University (LASU) where she studied Banking and Finance.
Career
Her acting career started in 1998 after an audition where she was chosen to play the role of little Skita in a movie. However, it was in 2000 that she played her first major role in the movie, “The Apple”. Since then, she has featured in over 150 movies as an actress and director. This include, Sunrise, Legacy, The Bridesmaid, Royal Doom, The Throne is Mine, Warrior Sisters, Unforgiven, Rain of Hope, Broken Vow, Dark Cloud etc.
As a film maker, she has produced/coproduced over 8 movies including the award nominated blockbuster, “On Bended Knees”.
She also established the Oma World Company in October 2011 which is involved in film making. Also she announced the launch of her capacity building platform called, Masterclass With Chioma in January 2019 to tutor aspiring and young actors/actresses.
She is also a brand ambassador for Erisco Foods Nigeria Limited, Globacom and Omo Detergent. She was also once the brand ambassador of Harpic Nigeria. Currently, she is a spokesperson for Sebbecly Cancer Care and Support Center.
Nominations/Awards
Over the years, Chioma has been nominated and has won several awards which include:
- Best Actress in a Leading Role at the Africa Movie Academy Award – 2007
- Afro Hollywood award named her the Best Actress in a Leading Role – 2010
- Nominated for the Brand Ambassador of the Year (Harpic) at the Exquisite Lady of the Year (ELOY) Awards – 2012
- At the Exquisite Lady of the Year (ELOY) Awards, she was nominated for Film Actress of the Year – 2013
- Best of Nollywood Awards nominated her for Best Lead Actress in an English Movie – 2013
- On Bended Knees was nominated for Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards – 2013
- Best Cinematography nominee at the Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards – 2013
- Best Actress nominee at the Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards – 2013
- Exquisite Lady of the Year (ELOY) Awards nominee for Brand Ambassador of the Year (Omo) – 2014
- Africa Movie Academy Award nominee for Best Actress in a Leading Role – 2014
- Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards nominee for Best Actress – 2014
- Nollywood Movies Awards nominee for Best Lead Female – 2014
- Nigeria Entertainment Awards nominee for Best Actress in a Lead Role – 2014
- City People Entertainment Awards nominee for Best Actress of the Year (English) – 2014
- Best Actress of the Year (English) at the City People Entertainment Awards – 2015
- City People Entertainment Awards nominee for Best Actress of the Year (English) – 2016
- Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards nominee for Best Actress in a Comedy – 2017
- Ghana-Naija Awards nominee for Actress of the Year – 2018.
Personal Life
She is married to Franklyn Akpotha since 2006 and together they have two sons.
Net Worth
Currently, she has a net worth estimated to be about $2 million.