Uju Okeke

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.

Uju Okeke
Born
Obianuju Blessing Okeke

NationalityNigerian
Alma materNnamdi Azikiwe University
OccupationNollywood Actress
Years active2004–present
Spouse(s)Melekh

Personal life

Anyamele 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 solemnisation took place at Saint Barth Anglican Church in Lagos.[2]

Career

In 2006, Okeke played the role as a maid in Teco Benson thriller film Mission to No Where. In 2007, she won the award for the Nest Upcoming Actress at African Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) for her promising role in that film.[1]

In 2018, she was honoured by the department of theatre and film studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State.[1]

Filmography

YearFilmRoleGenreRef.
2006The BarristerActressFilm
2006Mission to No WhereActress: MaidFilm

References

  1. "Honour for Uju Okeke from her alma mater". The Guardian. Retrieved 12 October 2020.
  2. "Nollywood actress Uju Okeke ties the knot". thenigerianvoice. Retrieved 12 October 2020.
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