It’s wednesday great minds! Today we are crushing on Lota Chukwu, a beautiful, vibrant and creative Nigerian actor who got to the limelight with her role as ‘Kiki’ in Jenifa’s diary, a Nigerian TV series produced by multiple award winning actor , Funke Akindele.
The model, actor , yoga enthusiast and host whose real name is Ugwu Lotachukwu Jacinta Obianuju Amelia, was born on November 29, 1989, in Nsukka L.G.A., Enugu State to Mr. and Mrs Ugwu.
Lota spent most of her childhood and school years in Benin, as she had her primary, secondary and tertiary education there. She studied Agricultural Economics and Extension Services in the University of Benin.
After her tertiary education, she decided to attend the Royal Arts Academy to receive formal education in a profession she has passion for; acting. This helped her sharpen her acting skill.
In 2011, Lotachukwu contested for the Most Beautiful Girl In Nigeria (MBGN) crown which gave her an easy sway in the Movie industry as she start acting professionally that year.
Her formal debut was in the movie Fine Girl made by acclaimed producer Uduak Isong which was a favourite by many and since then, she has starred in a couple of amazing movies such as The Perfect Plan, Fine girl ,Iyore, Wind Chasers, Spotlight etc.
Then her breakthrough TV series “Jenifa’s Diary”.
Lota has won countless numbers of her fans’ hearts with her simplicity and ability to deliver her acting roles effortlessly well.
She is currently the host of Lota Takes, a food and lifestyle show where she visits her friends’ to cook, eat and have fun.
The focused actor is currently working on another movie called Twenty Six.
We Celebrate This Phenomenal Woman!