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Uti Nwachukwu

Uti Nwachukwu (listenⓘ; born 3 August 1982) is a Nigerian television personality and actor. He gained prominence as the winner of Big Brother Africa: All-Stars and as co-host of Jara.[1][2]

Uti Nwachukwu
Born
Uti Nwachukwu Emeka

(1982-08-03) 3 August 1982 (age 43)
Alma materBenson Idahosa University University of Nigeria, Nsukka
OccupationsTelevision personality, actor
Known forWinner of Big Brother Africa 5
Awards2012 GIAMA "Best New Actor"

Early life

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Nwachukwu is from Aboh, Ndokwa East Local Government Area, Delta State, Nigeria. He is the youngest of six children. He was raised in Ughelli, Delta State. From 1993 to 1999, he attended Igbenedion Education Centre. He later studied computer science, obtaining a diploma from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka and a bachelor's degree from Benson Idahosa University.[3]

Career

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Nwachukwu represented Nigeria in Big Brother Africa 3. He was the third housemate evicted on 5 October 2008 (day 42).

In 2010, he returned as a contestant in Big Brother Africa 5: All-Stars, where he spent 91 days in the house and ultimately won, defeating Munya Chidzonga in the final vote by 8 to 7. He spent a combined total of 133 days in the Big Brother house.

He has worked as a red carpet and television host. He has hosted the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards, for several years, as well as, the magazine show Jara, which ran for 11 seasons on Africa Magic.[4] In 2022, he hosted the red carpet of the eighth edition of Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards,[5] the reunion of Showmax reality show The Real Housewives of Lagos[4] and the launch event of Tecno Camon 19.[6]

Acting career

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In 2011, Nwachukwu released his debut single, "Once in My Life". The music video was filmed in May 2011 and premiered later that year.[3] He then transitioned from music to acting, appearing in several Nollywood films, including The Changer, Finding Mercy, Nnenda, In the Cupboard, Broken Silence, Weekend Getaway, and Deep Inside.

Filmography

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Awards

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  • GIAMA Awards, Best New Actor (2012, held in the United States)
  • Mode Men Awards, TV Personality of the Year (2012)[7]
  • Nigerian Music Awards, Best Soft Rock/Alternative Video (2021)
  • Nollywood Movie Awards, Best Rising Star (Male)
  • African Movie Academy Awards, Best Supporting Actor (2016)
  • Nigerian Broadcaster Awards, African Broadcaster (2014, 2016)

See also

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References

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  1. ↑ "Uti Nwachukwu". Africa Magic - Uti Nwachukwu. Retrieved 2022-03-18.[permanent dead link]
  2. ↑ "Viral video: Actor Uti Nwachukwu faults father who cut son's dreadlocks". The Punch. 2022-04-24. Retrieved 2022-07-18.
  3. 1 2 "Uti Nwachukwu biography, net worth, age, family, contact & picture". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 2022-07-19.
  4. 1 2 Usoboh, Edwin (24 June 2022). "Showmax announces Uti Nwachukwu as host of The Real Housewives Of Lagos Reunion". New Telegraph. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-08-06.
  5. ↑ "Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, Toke Makinwa, Uti Nwachukwu, Sika Osei Return to Host 8th AMVCAs Red Carpet". This Day. Retrieved 2022-08-06.
  6. ↑ "Stars shut down Lagos for Camon 19". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. 2022-07-02. Retrieved 2022-08-06.
  7. ↑ Olamide Jasanya (December 9, 2012). "Wizkid, Freeze, Mai Atafo, Chris Attoh win big at the 2012 MODE MEN awards". The NET. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved September 30, 2016.
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