Chioma Okoye

Chioma Okoye is a Nigerian actress,[1] writer and producer from Aguleri-Otu in Anambra East local government area of Anambra State, Nigeria. Since her Nollywood film debut in 2002, she has appeared in over 100 films.[2][3] She is the CEO of Purple Ribbon Entertainment.[4]

Chioma Okoye
Born (1983-07-03) 3 July 1983
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

Early life and education

Okoye was born in Kaduna she grew up with her family, parents and brothers and sisters Godwin, Sam, Gloria, Christian, and Victoria Okoye.[5][6] Her mother Okoye Noami. O and father Joseph Okoye died 30 April 2013. Okoye attended Faith Nursery and Primary school, Kaduna state and Christ the King Seminary, Nnobi Anambra State. She went to University of Lagos Unilag where she studied history and strategic.[7]

Career

Okoye was introduced to acting by Pete Edochie who happens to be her uncle, it all happened when she joined her uncle at a location.[8] 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.[9] Okoye became more well known after Abuja Connection released in 2003.[10] [11]

Filmography
Year Title Role Notes
2003 Slow Poison (Agala)
Drummer Boy
2004 Abuja Connection
True Romance
2005 Too Late
2013 Aso-ebi girl
Prof and Den Gun
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
  1. Rapheal (10 October 2020). "Naturally, I'm scared of marriage -Chioma Okoye". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 20 July 2022.
  2. "Chioma Okoye". mcomet. mcomet. Archived from the original on 7 March 2014. Retrieved 8 February 2014.
  3. "Chioma Okoye". nigeriadailynews. nigeriadailynews. Retrieved 17 February 2011.
  4. "Chioma Okoye's got Selling Points". Nollywoodwatch. WatchMan. Archived from the original on 10 June 2008. Retrieved 8 June 2008.
  5. "Chioma Okoye Makes Case For Youths Mentoring". Nigeria Schools Blog. Nigeria Schools Blog. Retrieved 12 April 2013.
  6. "Chioma Okoye's typical DAY". Punchng. Nonye Ben-Nwankwo and Ademola Olonilua. Archived from the original on 11 January 2014. Retrieved 11 January 2014.
  7. "Chioma Okoye's note to Jonathan". Indepthnigeria. Bimbo. Archived from the original on 2 March 2014. Retrieved 22 April 2011.
  8. "ACTRESS CHIOMA OKOYE JOINS THE BIG LEAGUE". NigeriaFilms. AKINNAGBE AKINTOMIDE. Archived from the original on 9 March 2014. Retrieved 21 July 2011.
  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.
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