Clarion Chukwura
Nigerian actress and humanitarian (born 1964)
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Chief Clarion Chukwurah // ⓘ(born Clara Nneka Oluwatoyin Folashade Chukwurah; 24 July 1964) is a Nigerian actress and humanitarian.[1][2]
24 July 1964 (age 61)
Clarion Chukwurah-Abiola | |
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| Born | Clara Nneka Oluwatoyin Folashade Chukwurah 24 July 1964 (age 61) Lagos, Nigeria |
| Alma mater | Obafemi Awolowo University |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1979–present |
| Spouse | Anthony Boyd |
| Children |
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Early life and education
Chukwurah was born as the only daughter in a family of four on 24 July 1964. She is from Anambra State.[3] She attended nursery and primary school in Lagos before pursuing secondary education at Queen of the Rosary College, Onitsha. She later studied acting and speech at the Department of Dramatic Arts, Obafemi Awolowo University.[4]
Career
She began her career in acting in 1980 but became popular when she featured in the soap opera Mirror in the Sun. She was the first Nigerian to win the Best Actress category at the 1982 FESPACO film festival in Burkina Faso.[5][6][7] She was recognised as a United Nations peace ambassador for her charity work across Africa.[8]
Personal life
Chukwura is the mother of music video director Clarence Peters, whom she had with Juju musician Sir Shina Peters.[9][10] In 2016, Chukwura married Anthony Boyd, her third husband, and converted to her new husband's Jehovah's Witnesses faith.[11] She has previously been married twice, to Tunde Abiola (MKO Abiola's younger brother) and Femi Odeneye.[12][13]
Television
- Bello's Way (1984)
- Mirror in the Sun (1984)
- Ripples (1989)
- Super Story (2001)
- Delilah (2016) as Sylvia Ambrose [14]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Farewell to Babylon | |
| 1984 | Money Power | |
| 1986 | Fiery Force | |
| Yemoja | ||
| 1994 | Glamour Girls 2 | Vera |
| Remarkable night | ||
| Caught in the act | ||
| 2000 | Lagidigba | Olori Parakoyi |
| 2002 | Valentino | Josy |
| 2003 | Abuja Connection | Jennifer |
| 2003 | Egg of Life | Priestess |
| 2003 | Emergency Wedding | Stella |
| 2004 | Danger Signal | Mrs. U.K. Morgan |
| 2005 | Days of Bondage | Issabela |
| 2005 | Ladies World | Angela |
| 2005 | Nothing for Nothing | Mama Nnukwu |
| 2006 | Abuja Top Ladies | Grace Benson |
| 2006 | In the Closet | Faye |
| 2006 | Desperate Women | Emilia |
| 2007 | Dry Scorpion | Agatha |
| 2008 | Chest to Chest | Agatha |
| 2009 | Darkest Day | Edna |
| 2010 | High Blood Pressure | |
| 2014 | Apaye | Yepayeye |
| 2014 | Igbotic love | |
| 2014 | Forbidden choice | Angela |
| 2020 | Efunsetan Aniwura | |
| 2021 | Amina | Zumbura |
| 2021 | Drastic Measures | Evelyn [15] |
| 2022 | Beautiful People [16] | |
| 2022 | Covenant | Jane[17] |
| 2022 | Ozioma | Monica |
| 2022 | Nneoma | Nneoma |
| 2023 | Osariemen |
Recognition
- The traditional title of Ada Eji Eje Mba I of Onitsha, Anambra State[18]
- Legends of Nollywood award at the Nollywood at 20 Celebration[19]
- 1982 Best Actress of the Year at All Africa Film Festival, Ougadagodou, Burkina Faso (won)
- 1997 Afro-Hollywood Best Actress Award for Glamour Girls (won)
- 2001 THEMA Best supporting actress (yoruba) award (won)
- 2001 Lebatino Film Festival, Mexico award for best actress (won)
- 2001 THEMA Best supporting actress (won)
- 2004 Reel Award for Best Actress (won)
- 2014 Africa Movie Academy Awards for Best Actress in a Leading Role[20]
- 2015 Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards - Lifetime Achievement Award[21]
- 2019 Gathering of Africa's Best Awards (GAB Awards) - Special Recognition Award in the Arts[22]
