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Nigerian actress, writer and producer (born 1983)

Chioma Okoye
Born (1983-07-03) 3 July 1983 (age 41)
Kaduna, Nigeria
NationalityNigerian
CitizenshipNigeria
Educationhistory and strategic, University of Lagos
Alma materUniversity of Lagos
OccupationActress
Years active2002-present
Parents
  • Joseph Okoye (father)
  • Okoye Noami. O (mother)
AwardsAfrican Youth Awards, 2007
Websitewww.purpleribbonentertainment.com

Chioma Okoye (born 3 July 1983) is a Nigerian actress, writer and producer from Aguleri-Otu in Anambra East local government area of Anambra State, a state in the southeastern part of Nigeria. Since her Nollywood film debut in 2002, she has appeared in over 100 films. She is the CEO of Purple Ribbon Entertainment.

Early life

Okoye was born in Kaduna where she grew up with her parents and brothers and sisters; Godwin, Sam, Gloria, Christian, and Victoria Okoye. Her mother Okoye Noami. O and father Joseph Okoye died 30 April 2013.

Education

Okoye attended Faith Nursery and Primary school, Kaduna state, northwest Nigeria and Christ the King Seminary, Nnobi Anambra State. She went to University of Lagos (Unilag) where she studied history and strategic.

Career

Okoye was introduced to acting by veteran actor Pete Edochie who is her uncle. It all happened when she joined her uncle at a location. She first played a role on No Shaking which she played along with Victor Osuagwu, Sam Loco Efe, and Nothing Spoil with Chinedu Ikedieze, Osita Iheme, and Uche Ogbuagu. She hit the market with her first movie she produced which is Aso-Ebi Girls. Okoye became more well known after Abuja Connection released in 2003.

Personal Life

Chioma's Postpartum struggles left her feeling overwhelmed and isolated. Her Husband's return from Big Brother's show births a turning point.

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
2003 Slow Poison (Agala) Drama
Drummer Boy Directed by Amayo Uzo Philips
2003 No Shaking Ijeoma with Chiwetalu Agu, Joy Abuchi
2004 Abuja Connection Agnes with Eucharia Anunobi, Prince Emeka Ani
True Romance Ego Directed by Chico Ejiro
2005 Too Late with Ini Edo, Ben Nwosu
2007 Passage of Kings Nkem Drama
2007 The Prof and Den-Gun Biggie Comedy / Drama
2013 Aso-ebi girl
The World Richest Family

Awards

Year Award Category Film Result
2007 African Youth Awards Best English/ Best actress Won
2004 City People awards for Excellence Best Actress Won

References

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  9. "Chioma Okoye comes calling with "Aso-Ebi Girls"". Vanguardngr. Ayo Onikoyi. Retrieved 11 May 2013.
  10. "The World's Richest Family From Purple Ribbon Entertainment". Ogus Baba Blog. ChicBenita. Retrieved 13 August 2013.
  11. "Chioma Okoye's note to Jonathan". Vanguardngr. Vangurdngr. Retrieved 22 April 2011.
  12. BellaNaija.com (16 June 2024). "Chioma Okoye Opens Up on Motherhood & Support Systems on "Mums Next Door". BellaNaija. Retrieved 15 November 2024.

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