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Chikodili Benita Ugochukwu, professionally known as Benita Onyiuke, is a Nigerian actress, filmmaker, writer, and producer. She is known for her work in Nollywood films, particularly romantic dramas and family-centered stories. Over the years, she has received multiple award nominations both locally and internationally for her performances and productions.[1][2] She began her career in the entertainment industry as a teenager and has become one of the notable young female producers in Nollywood.[3]
Early life and education
[edit]Benita Onyiuke was born on 29 May 1991 in Nigeria to Dr. Edwin Onyiuke Akpofe and Ms. Adaora Roseline Akpofe (nee Akpuaka) She is originally from Enugwu-Ukwu in Anambra State and grew up in a family of six. She began acting at the age of 16 in 2007.[4] ==
Career
[edit]Onyiuke began her career in Nollywood in 2007, appearing in romantic dramas and family-themed films. She later expanded into producing and screenwriting, developing original stories that often explore love, societal issues, and personal transformation. She is known for empowering new talent in the Nigerian film industry, having worked with over 50 production crew members and given many emerging actors their first major roles. She also contested for Mbgn in 2014 (most beautiful girl in Nigeria) representing Benue state as Benita Akpofe. [5] In 2025, her film A Ride with Forever was officially selected for screening at the Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival (TINFF).[1]
She was nominated for the Best Supporting Actress (Africa) category at the 2024 TINFF for her role in *Tender Hedges*.[6] In 2023, she won the Best Lead Actress in English at the Nigeria Achievers Awards for her performance in *Perfect Plan*.[7]
Personal life
[edit]Benita Onyiuke is married to Mr. Ugochukwu, and they have three children. She balances her family life with her career as an actress, writer, and producer.
Selected filmography
[edit]- With Every Heartbeat (2022) – Executive Producer, Lead Actress
- Lily's Voice (2025)
- Every Single Day (2024)
- My Kind of Girl (2023) – Executive Producer
- A Ride with Forever (2025) – Executive Producer, Lead Actress
- Love and Music (2023)
- Madam and the Maids (2023)
- Love in Full Bloom (2025)
- High School Hearts (2024)
- Dear Yesterday (2024) – Executive Producer, Lead Actress
- The Art of Forgiveness (Farmer's Heart) (2025)
- Loving June (2024) – Executive Producer
- Oma's Pain (2024) – Executive Producer
- When the Heart Calls (2019) – Executive Producer
- Handful of Tears (2016) – Executive Producer, Lead Actress
- Temporary Wife (2023) – Executive Producer, Lead Actress
- Tears of Omasiri (2018) – Executive Producer, Lead Actress
- Local Man (2024) – Executive Producer, Lead Actress
- Ward 101 (2025) – Executive Producer, Lead Actress
- Bad Girl (2025) – Lead Actress
- This Love Is Ours (2024) – Lead Actress
- Happy Sadness (2023) – Lead Actress
- Daddy's Love (2022) – Lead Actress
- The True Bosses (2023) – Lead Actress
- Crazy Stupid Love (2020) – Lead Actress
- Beyond Belief (2020) – Lead Actress
- When You See Me (2020) – Lead Actress
- Let's Talk About Love (2020) – Lead Actress
- How to Be an Unforgettable Woman (2022) – Lead Actress
- Beauty Not Enough (2023) – Lead Actress
- A Glimpse of Love (2023) – Lead Actress
- The Other Friend (2023) – Lead Actress
- Love Delayed (2020) – Lead Actress
- Wild Couple (2024) – Lead Actress
- Paint My Love (2022) – Lead Actress
- Joromi (2022) – Lead Actress
- Games of Love (2022) – Lead Actress
- Strong Feelings (2022) – Lead Actress
Public image and media coverage
[edit]Benita Onyiuke has been profiled by several national and international media outlets. In March 2025, Kenyan publication Mpasho featured her new film project for East African audiences.[8] She was interviewed by ThisDayLive about her early inspiration and her father's influence.[3] Her views on relationships and marriage have been quoted in Vanguard Nigeria[9] and NTM.ng.[10]
Awards and recognition
[edit]- Winner – Best Lead Actress in English (2023), Nigeria Achievers Awards – *Perfect Plan*[11]
- Nominee – Best Supporting Actress (Africa) (2024), Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival – *Tender Hedges*[6]
- Winner – Outstanding Female Filmmaker (2025), Nigeria Women Achievers Award – *Love in Full Bloom*[12]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Benita Onyiuke's movie goes to Toronto". Punch Newspapers. March 2025. Retrieved 15 June 2025.
- ^ "Benita Onyiuke's movie selected for Toronto Film Festival". The Sun. March 2025. Retrieved 15 June 2025.
- ^ a b "How My Late Father Prayed for Me to Be a Star in Nollywood – Star Actress Benita Onyiuke". ThisDayLive. 1 March 2025. Retrieved 15 June 2025.
- ^ Anigbogu, Joy (June 17, 2025). "I Grew Up Surrounded With Love – Actress Benita Onyiuke".
- ^ "I Grew Up Surrounded With Love – Actress Benita Onyiuke". Independent.ng. 2023-09-17. Retrieved 2025-06-19.
- ^ a b "2024 TINFF Nominations". Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival. Retrieved 15 June 2025.
- ^ "2023 Nigeria Achievers Awards Nominees Unveiled". 9 June 2023. Retrieved 15 June 2025.
- ^ "Nollywood's "Love in Full Bloom": Benita Onyiuke's Latest Hit for Kenyan Viewers". Mpasho. 18 March 2025. Retrieved 15 June 2025.
- ^ "Every Marriage Has Its Own Challenges – Benita Onyiuke". Vanguard. August 2021. Retrieved 15 June 2025.
- ^ "Run for Your Life - Actress Benita Onyiuke to Women in Abusive Marriages". Naija Times. 21 August 2021. Retrieved 15 June 2025.
- ^ Award plaque on file. Presented to Benita Onyiuke by Nigeria Achievers Awards 2023 for Best Nollywood Actress of the Year (English), for the film Perfect Plan.
- ^ Certificate on file. Issued by Nigeria Women Achievers Awards on April 13, 2025.
- ^ "2023 Nigeria Achievers Awards Nominees Unveiled". Nigeria Achievers Awards. 9 June 2023. Retrieved 15 June 2025.