Uti Nwachukwu (, born 3 August 1982) is a style icon, TV personality,

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and the co-host of the

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show Jara. He is a native of Ndokwa, Aboh Kingdom,

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Local Government Area, Delta State, Nigeria.

Early life

Uti is the last of a family of six—there are four other kids. He was raised in Delta state's

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on Uloho Avenue. From 1993 until 1999, he attended classes at the Igbenedion Education Center. His education in computer science includes a diploma from the University of Nigeria in Nsukka and a bachelor's degree from

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Career

Uti is the 40-year-old representative from Nigeria in Big Brother Africa 3. He became the third evictee of Big Brother Africa 3 house on 5 October 2008 (Day 42). During his stay Uti was known for often teasing his fellow housemates (mostly Mimi and Thami). During Namibian housemate Lucille's eviction Uti had a violent out burst upon learning that she had been evicted. In 2010 Uti competed as a contestant in Big Brother Africa 5: All-Stars in which he lasted 91 days and ultimately won by defeating

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in a final vote of 8 to 7. He has spent a combined total of 133 days in the Big Brother house. He has been a popular red carpet and TV program host. A few famous hosting gigs include the red carpet of the biggest awards event in Africa, The

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, for seven years and counting, as well as the popular magazine show Jara, which lasted for 11 seasons on Africa Magic. In 2022, he hosted the red carpet of the eighth edition of Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA), the reunion of

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hit reality TV show " The RealHousewives of Lagos" and the launching event of Tecno Camon 19.

Acting career

In 2011, Uti made the transition from singing to acting, appearing in a number of Nollywood films, including The Changer, Finding Mercy, Nnenda, In the Cupboard, Broken Silence, Weekend Getaway, and Deep Inside. He recorded and released his debut single, Once in my life, in the beginning of 2011. The song's music video was recorded in May 2011 and premiered in the summer of the same year to acclaim from music enthusiasts across the continent.

Filmography

* The Changer * Finding Mercy * ''Bursting Out'' (film) * Nnenda * In the Cupboard * Broken Silence *

Weekend Getaway ''Weekend Getaway'' is a 2012 Nigerian romantic drama film directed by Desmond Elliot and starring Genevieve Nnaji, Ramsey Nouah, Monalisa Chinda, Ini Edo, Uti Nwachukwu, Alexx Ekubo, Bryan Okwara, Beverly Naya and Uru Eke. It received 11 nom ...

* Deep Inside * ''

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'' * ''

Aki and Pawpaw ''Aki and Pawpaw'' is a 2021 Nigerian comedy film co-produced by Play Network Studios and Film One Entertainment. The comedy film directed by Biodun Stephen, written by Steph Boyo and Ozioma Ogbaji was a remake of the Aki na Ukwa 2002 comedic m ...

'' * '' Love Is in the Hair'' * '' Chief Daddy'' * ''

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Awards

*2012 GIAMA "Best New Actor" held in the US. *2012 Mode Men Awards "TV personality of the Year" *Won the Best Soft Rock/ Alternative Video at the Nigerian Music Awards in November 2021 *Nollywood movie Award for the best rising star(male) *African Movie academy awards for the best supporting role in 2016 *Nigerian Broadcaster award for African broadcaster 2014 and 2016 *Nollywood Movie Award for Best Rising Star (Male)

References

External links

* http://thenetng.com/tag/uti-nwachukwu/ * http://pmnewsnigeria.com/2012/11/16/when-uti-nwachukwu-doted-on-beverly-naya/ * http://www.bellanaija.com/tag/uti-nwachukwu/ {{DEFAULTSORT:Nwachukwu, Uti 1982 births Living people Nigerian television personalities Male actors from Delta State 21st-century Nigerian male actors Igbo actors Nigerian male television actors Nigerian television presenters University of Nigeria alumni Nigerian media personalities Nigerian entertainment industry businesspeople Nigerian fashion businesspeople Reality show winners Big Brother (franchise) winners