Enugu state has seen and in fact birthed a lot of Nigeria’s top and influential women. Both in sports, entertainment, politics, entrepreneurship, international affairs, movies, or even the media.
Listed below are some of the most popular Enugu state born female celebrities. You may know them but what you may not know is that they are Enugu born and bred women of valor and power.
1. Patience Ozokwo (Mama G)
Patience Ozokwor, better known by her stage name Mama G, is a Nigerian actress and gospel singer from the Enugu region of the country. The actress has appeared in many movies in Nigeria. Due to her involvement in the profession, the woman shone in 2012–2013 when she took home the Best Supporting Actress award. She is a name and a force to be reckoned with and when you see her in some movies, you already know its about to be lit!
2. Chinwe Owoh
From Enugu State, Chinwe Owoh is a well-known actress in Nigeria. She has a significant amount of experience in the field and is well known for her ability to undertake emotionally tasking parts. The actress, who was born in Enugu, has appeared in more than 150 films since she began her career.
3. Uche Ogbodo
Talented actress, Uche Ogbodo is a native of Nigeria’s Enugu State. The Nollywood film Festal Town, Four Sisters, Light Out, and many others feature the Igbo actress. When her biological father registered her with the Actors Guild of Nigeria many years ago, her career officially began.
4. Destiny Etiko
Nigerian actress, Destiny Etiko has made significant contributions to the Nollywood industry. The gifted actress, who hails from Udi village, in Enugu State, is admired by other female superstars who also originate from that region of Nigeria.
5. Rachael Okonkwo
Another famous woman from Ukpata, in the Uzo Uwani Local Government region of Enugu State, is Rachael Okonkwo. The actress entered the film profession in 2007 and eventually rose to fame for her significant performance in the 2014 film Nkoli Nwa Nsukka.
6. Bianca Ojukwu
Late Chukwuemeka Ojukwu’s wife, Bianca Ojukwu, is a native of Nigeria’s Enugu State. She is known for being the sixth child of former Anambra Governor, Christian Onoh, who is also a Nigerian lawyer. Particularly, Bianca Ojukwu is from the town of Ngwo in the Enugu region.
She one time emerged winner at Miss Martini, was crowned Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria in the year 1989.
