Chioma Chukwuka (born March 12, 1980, also credited as Chioma Chukwuka Akpotha or Chioma Akpotha) is a Nigerian actress, director and movie producer. In 2007, she won the Africa Movie Academy Award for "Best Actress in a leading role" for her performance in the movie Sins of the Flesh. In 2010, she won the Afro Hollywood award for "Best Actress in a lead role" . In 2023, She won An Africa International Film Festival Award (Afriff) For her performance in the popular first African Prime Video Movie, Gangs Of Lagos, In 2025, she won the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Award for "Best Actress in a leading role" for her performance in one of the most popular netflix series Seven Doors. She is one of the few african actresses to have won the major african movie awards, which are, Africa Movie Academy Award (AMAA) and Africa Magic Viewers Choice Award (AMVCA) including the Africa International Film Festival Award (AFRIFF).
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Early life
Chioma Chukwuka was born in Lagos State, on March 12, 1980. She hails from Oraifite in Ekwusigo Local Government Area of Anambra State, located in the southeast region of Nigeria. She completed her primary education at Onward Nursery and Primary School in Lagos State and then proceeded to Federal Government Girls College (FGGC) in Onitsha, Anambra State for her secondary education. Chioma then headed to Lagos State University, where she studied Banking and Finance.
Career
Chioma Chukwuka's acting career began with her debut in the movie "The Apple" in 2000. Chioma also acted in the film The Handkerchief in 2000. In 2007, she received the "Best Actress in a Lead Role" award at the Africa Movie Academy Awards for the movie Sins of the Flesh. She was also nominated for the Africa Movie Academy Award for "Best Actress" in the movie "Accident" in 2014. With 20 years of experience, she has starred in more than 350 Nollywood movies, produced 6 movies and has many awards to her credit. As a film maker, Chioma has produced/co-produced over 8 movies including the award-nominated blockbuster On Bended Knees. Chioma Chukwuka is also a public speaker and mentor.
Masterclass With Chioma
In January 2019, she announced the launch of a capacity-building platform called Masterclass With Chioma, where aspiring talents, especially actors, are taught by seasoned filmmakers, screenwriters, actors and other industry professionals on what it takes to make it in the film, TV, and theatre industries.
Endorsement deals
Chioma Akpotha became the brand ambassador for Erisco Foods in November 2018. Chioma Chukwuka has served as a brand ambassador for a number of Nigerian and international commercial brands, including Globacom Nigeria, a telecommunications company, Royal Electronics, Omo Detergent Erisco foods, Stanel Company, Crown Premium Pasta, Terra Cubes, Harpic Cleaner.
Personal life
Chioma Chukwuka married Franklyn Akpotha in 2006. She has three children. Since her marriage the actress has tried her best to keep her marriage and other personal details away from the spotlight. Regardless, the actress says her husband is wonderful and both of them are best friends. He supports her in the family and in her career.
Filmography
As actress
2000: The Apple
2000: Three Musketeers
2000: Handkerchief
2002: Sunrise
2002: The Final Clash
2003: Cry No More - as Jane
2003: Disguise
2003: Handsome
2003: Real Love (part 1-3)
2003: Romantic Attraction
2004: Foul Play
2004: Unbroken Promise
2004: Two Become One
2004: Promise & Fail
2004: Legacy
2004: Home Sickness - as Chiamaka
2004: Heavy Rain - as Ateph
2004: Circle of Tears - as Carol
2005: War for War
2005: Years of Tears
2005: Sins of the Flesh – Chukwuka won the Africa Movie Academy Award in 2007 for Best Actress for her role in this movie
2005: Second Adam
2005: Sacred Tradition - as Ugomma
2005: Moment of Truth - as Evelyn
2005: Knowing You
As producer
2013: On Bended Knees
2016: Cry of the Dead
2017: Choked
2017: Bird Watcher
2019: For Want Of A Queen
2019: In Your Dreams
2019: Rain of LOVE
2019: Dark Cloud
2025: When Love Spins
2026: A Thousand Little Pieces
