Uju Okeke
Uju Okeke | |
|---|---|
| Born | Obianuju Blessing Okeke |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Alma mater | Nnamdi Azikiwe University |
| Occupation | Nollywood Actress |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Spouse | Melekh |
| Awards | Next Upcoming Actress at Africa Movie Academy Awards |
Obianuju Blessing Okeke, popularly known as Uju Okeke, is an actress in Nigerian cinema. She had roles in Mission to No Where and The Barrister.
Personal life
[edit]Okeke was born in Anambra State. She is a graduate in theatre arts from Nnamdi Azikiwe University.[1]
In 2012, she married her longtime partner, Melekh. The holy solemnization took place at Saint Barth Anglican Church in Lagos.[2]
Career
[edit]In 2006, Okeke played the role of a maid in Teco Benson thriller film Mission to Nowhere. In 2007, she won the award for the Next Upcoming Actress at the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) for her promising role in that film.[1]
In 2018, she was honored by the theatre and film studies department, at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State.[1]
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Film | Role | Genre | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | The Barrister | Nwando | Film | |
| 2006 | Crime Planner 2 | Mandy | Drama | |
| 2008 | Mission to No Where | Tina | Film | |
| 2015 | Yellow Fever | Comedy |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Honour for Uju Okeke from her alma mater". The Guardian. Retrieved 12 October 2020.
- ^ "Nollywood actress Uju Okeke ties the knot". thenigerianvoice. Retrieved 12 October 2020.
External links
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