Uyaiedu Ikpe-Etim is a Nigerian filmmaker, movie producer and scriptwriter. She is popular for highlighting on how Nigeria marginalize LGBTQ communities. Uya Ikpe-Etim was born in June 7, 1989.
Uya Ikpe-Etim Profile
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Name |
Uya Ikpe-Etim |
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Real Name |
Uyaiedu Ikpe-Etim |
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Date of Birth |
June 7, 1989 |
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Age |
32 years (2021) |
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State of Origin |
Akwa Ibom State |
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Nationality |
Nigeria |
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Tribe |
– |
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Occupation |
Movie Producer |
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Religion |
Christian |
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Net Worth |
$200,000 |
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Career and Movies
Uya Ikpe-Etim is a filmmaker and movie producer. She cofounded production company Hashtag Media House.
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She is popular for giving voice to the Nigeria’s minority communities, especially the LGBTQ community.
In 2020, Uya Ikpe-Etim alongside Pamela Adie produced the movie ‘Ife’. She directed the movie. Though Ife was not the first lesbian-themed film to be produced in Nigeria, but it is the first to show such a relationship normally, without prejudice or stereotypes.
In 2020, Uya Ikpe-Etim was listed as one of the BBC’s 100 Women for 2020, recognising her contributions to women’s rights in Nigeria.
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Uya Ikpe- Etim Instagram
Uya Ikpe-Etim Instagram handle is @uyaiedu
Personal Life
Uya Ikpe-Etim is a younger sister to Nse Ikpe-Etim. She is a lesbian and was in a relationship with Amara.
Uya Ikpe- Etim Net Worth
Uya Ikpe-Etim is estimated to worth $200,000