Chioma Okafor is a Nigerian actress and model. She is best known for her roles in the Netflix film Aki and Pawpaw, Wale Adenuga Production’s Superstory Monica, and the television shows Riona and Flatmates on Africa Magic.
Here are the 8 things you should know about Chioma Okafor:
1. Chioma Okafor was born on November 10, 1994 in Anambra State where she hails from.
2. Okafor graduated from the prestigious Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awuka, Anambra State with a degree in Business Administration.
3. Okafor started her acting career in 2018 while attending college.
4. She has appeared in movies and TV series such as Getting Over Him, Almost a Virgin, Seducing Mr Perfect, Africa Magic’s Brethen, House 31 and many more. She has also appeared in stage shows such as Hear Word!: Pigdin and OMG the Musical.
5. Okafor rose to fame in 2019 when she starred in the Nigerian primetime family TV series Superstory titled Monica alongside veteran Nigerian actors Zack Orji, Tina Mba, Funsho Adeolu, Norbert Young, Yemi Solade and Gloria Young.
6. In 2021, Okafor co-starred with Nigerian movie stars Chinedu Ikedieze and Osita Iheme in Netflix’s comedy Aki and Pawpaw. She also starred in the short film Without You and the Accelerate TV web series Visa on Arrival. In the same year, she was the runner-up in the Rita Dominic Acting Challenge and was listed as one of FILMONE Nigeria’s breakout actresses for her lead role in Aki and Pawpaw.
7. In 2022, Okafor won the Nigeria women achievers Award, an award for emerging actresses in the Nigerian film industry, for her outstanding performance over the past year.
8. In 2023, Okafor starred in the remake of the Nigerian classic film “Domitila: The Sequel”, which highlighted the dangers of sex work in Nigeria
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