Chioma Okoye Explained

Chioma Okoye (born 3 July 1983) is a Nigerian actress,^[1] 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.^{[2] [3]} She is the CEO of Purple Ribbon Entertainment.^[4]

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.^{[5] [6]} 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.^[7]

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.^[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]}

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.^[12]

Filmography

Year	Title	Role	Notes
2003	Slow Poison (Agala)
	Drummer Boy
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
2007	Passage of Kings	Nkem
2007	The Prof and Den-Gun	Biggie
2013	Aso-ebi girl
	The World Richest Family

Awards

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

Notes and References

1. Web site: Rapheal . 10 October 2020 . Naturally, I’m scared of marriage -Chioma Okoye . 20 July 2022 . The Sun Nigeria . en-us.
2. Web site: mcomet. Chioma Okoye. mcomet. 8 February 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140307150502/http://www.mcomet.com/celebrity/Chioma_Okoye-416816/. 7 March 2014. dead.
3. Web site: nigeriadailynews. Chioma Okoye. nigeriadailynews. 17 February 2011. 27 March 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110327061419/http://www.nigeriadailynews.com/entertainment/famous-nigerians/7224-chioma-okoye.html. dead.
4. Web site: Nollywoodwatch. Chioma Okoye’s got Selling Points. WatchMan. 8 June 2008. https://web.archive.org/web/20080610063240/http://www.nollywoodwatch.com/chioma-okoye-selling-points/. 10 June 2008. dead.
5. Web site: Nigeria Schools Blog. Chioma Okoye Makes Case For Youths Mentoring. Nigeria Schools Blog. 12 April 2013.
6. Web site: Punchng. Chioma Okoye’s typical DAY. Nonye Ben-Nwankwo and Ademola Olonilua. 11 January 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140111005956/http://www.punchng.com/entertainment/weekendstarter/chioma-okoyes-typical-day/. 11 January 2014. dead.
7. Web site: Indepthnigeria. Chioma Okoye’s note to Jonathan. Bimbo. 22 April 2011. 2 March 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140302132518/http://www.indepthnigeria.com/headlines/chioma-okoye%E2%80%99s-note-to-jonathan/. dead.
8. Web site: NigeriaFilms. ACTRESS CHIOMA OKOYE JOINS THE BIG LEAGUE. AKINNAGBE AKINTOMIDE. 21 July 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20140309085956/http://nigeriafilms.com/news/12781/30/actress-chioma-okoye-joins-the-big-league.html. 9 March 2014. dead.
9. Web site: Vanguardngr. Chioma Okoye comes calling with "Aso-Ebi Girls". Ayo Onikoyi. 11 May 2013.
10. Web site: Ogus Baba Blog. The World’s Richest Family From Purple Ribbon Entertainment. ChicBenita. 13 August 2013.
11. Web site: Vanguardngr. Chioma Okoye’s note to Jonathan. Vangurdngr. 22 April 2011.
12. Web site: BellaNaija.com . 2024-06-16 . Chioma Okoye Opens Up on Motherhood & Support Systems on “Mums Next Door . 2024-11-15 . BellaNaija . en-US.