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actress popularly known as Lota Chukwu. She gained popularity after starring in popular Nigerian TV series, ''

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,'' alongside

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, Juliana Olayode, and

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where she plays the role of "Kiki", a friend of the lead character, Jenifa. She is also a

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fitness enthusiast.

Early life

Lota was born in

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but she had her childhood upbringing mostly in Benin City. Lota is the last of four children of her parents. She studied Agricultural Economics and Extension Service at the University of Benin and subsequently acted at the Royal Arts Academy in

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, Nigeria.

Career

Before acting, Lota was a model and participated in the 2011 edition of The Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria representing

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. She started her acting in 2011, but became popular after appearing on Jenifa's Dairy, playing the role of Kiki. She has also starred in movies like The Royal Hibiscus Hotel, Falling, Fine Girl, The Arbitration, Dognapped. Lota was featured as the lead character in Reminisce's ''Ponmile'' video, as well as

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's ''Why So Serious'' video. She was also on set in the movie The Inkblot.

Lota Takes

In 2017, she announced the take off of her food show "Lota Takes", a cooking and lifestyle show which shows Lota in her elements as a food and nature lover. The show has featured several Nigerian celebrities including

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, Tosin Ajibade,

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MC Galaxy

Filmography

Music videos

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Movies

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