{{Short description|Nigerian actress, writer and producer (born 1983)}} {{Use Nigerian English|date=September 2022}} {{Use dmy dates|date=September 2022}} {{Infobox person | name = Chioma Okoye | image = | caption = | birth_name = | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1983|07|03}} | birth_place = Kaduna, Nigeria | alma_mater = University of Lagos | occupation = Actress | citizenship = Nigeria | education = History and Strategic Studies, University of Lagos | years_active = 2002–present | awards = African Youth Awards, 2007 | mother = Okoye Naomi. O | father = Joseph Okoye | relatives = Pete Edochie (uncle) | website = {{url|http://www.purpleribbonentertainment.com}} }} '''Chioma Okoye'''{{Audio|LL-Q33578_(ibo)-Goodymeraj-Chioma_Okoye.wav|Listen|help=no}} (born 3 July 1983) is a Nigerian actress,<ref>{{Cite news |last=Rapheal |date=10 October 2020 |title=Naturally, I'm scared of marriage -Chioma Okoye |url=https://www.sunnewsonline.com/naturally-im-scared-of-marriage-chioma-okoye/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=20 July 2022 |newspaper=The Sun|language=en-us}}</ref> writer and producer from Aguleri-Otu in Anambra East local government area of Anambra State, a state in the southeastern part of Nigeria. Since her Nollywood film debut in 2002, she has appeared in over 100 films.<ref>{{cite web|website=mcomet|title=Chioma Okoye|url=http://www.mcomet.com/celebrity/Chioma_Okoye-416816/|accessdate=8 February 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140307150502/http://www.mcomet.com/celebrity/Chioma_Okoye-416816/|archive-date=7 March 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|website=nigeriadailynews|title=Chioma Okoye|url=http://www.nigeriadailynews.com/entertainment/famous-nigerians/7224-chioma-okoye.html|accessdate=17 February 2011|archive-date=27 March 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110327061419/http://www.nigeriadailynews.com/entertainment/famous-nigerians/7224-chioma-okoye.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> She is the CEO of Purple Ribbon Entertainment.<ref>{{cite web|website=Nollywoodwatch|title=Chioma Okoye's got Selling Points|url=http://www.nollywoodwatch.com/chioma-okoye-selling-points/|publisher=WatchMan|accessdate=8 June 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080610063240/http://www.nollywoodwatch.com/chioma-okoye-selling-points/|archive-date=10 June 2008|url-status=dead}}</ref>
== Early life == Okoye was born in Kaduna where she grew up with her parents and brothers and sisters; Godwin, Sam, Gloria, Christian, and Victoria Okoye.<ref>{{cite web|website=Nigeria Schools Blog|title=Chioma Okoye Makes Case For Youths Mentoring|url=http://www.nigeriaschoolsblog.com/news/chioma-okoye-makes-case-for-youths-mentoring/|accessdate=12 April 2013}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|newspaper=The Punch|title=Chioma Okoye's typical DAY|url=http://www.punchng.com/entertainment/weekendstarter/chioma-okoyes-typical-day/|accessdate=11 January 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140111005956/http://www.punchng.com/entertainment/weekendstarter/chioma-okoyes-typical-day/|archive-date=11 January 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> Her mother Okoye Naomi. O and father Joseph Okoye died on 30 April 2013.
== Education == Okoye attended Faith Nursery and Primary school, Kaduna state, northwest Nigeria and Christ the King Seminary, Nnobi, Anambra State. She attended the University of Lagos where she studied History and Strategic Studies.<ref>{{cite web|website=Indepthnigeria|title=Chioma Okoye's note to Jonathan|url=http://www.indepthnigeria.com/headlines/chioma-okoye%E2%80%99s-note-to-jonathan/|publisher=Bimbo|accessdate=22 April 2011|archive-date=2 March 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140302132518/http://www.indepthnigeria.com/headlines/chioma-okoye%E2%80%99s-note-to-jonathan/|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=keninfo |date=2019-06-20 |title=Actress Chioma Okoye: Biography And Net Worth |url=https://keninfo.com.ng/2019/06/20/actress-chioma-okoye-biography-and-net-worth/ |access-date=2025-04-03 |website=Ken Information Blog |language=en-US}}</ref>
==Career== Okoye was introduced to acting by veteran actor Pete Edochie who is her uncle. It all happened when she joined her uncle at a location.<ref>{{cite web|website=NigeriaFilms|title=ACTRESS CHIOMA OKOYE JOINS THE BIG LEAGUE|url=http://nigeriafilms.com/news/12781/30/actress-chioma-okoye-joins-the-big-league.html|publisher=AKINNAGBE AKINTOMIDE|accessdate=21 July 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140309085956/http://nigeriafilms.com/news/12781/30/actress-chioma-okoye-joins-the-big-league.html|archive-date=9 March 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> She first played a role on ''No Shaking'' which she played along with Victor Osuagwu, Sam Loco Efe, and ''Nothing Spoil'' with Chinedu Ikedieze, Osita Iheme, and Uche Ogbuagu. She hit the market with her first movie she produced, which is Aso-Ebi Girls.<ref>{{Cite news|newspaper=Vanguard|title=Chioma Okoye comes calling with "Aso-Ebi Girls"|url=http://www.vanguardngr.com/2013/05/chioma-okoye-comes-calling-with-aso-ebi-girls/|location=Lagos, Nigeria|accessdate=11 May 2013}}</ref> Okoye became more well known after ''Abuja Connection'' released in 2003.<ref>{{cite web|website=Ogus Baba Blog|title= The World's Richest Family From Purple Ribbon Entertainment|url=http://www.ogusbaba.com/2013/08/the-worlds-richest-family-from-purple.html|publisher=ChicBenita|accessdate=13 August 2013}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|newspaper=Vanguard|title=Chioma Okoye's note to Jonathan|url=http://www.vanguardngr.com/2011/04/chioma-okoye%E2%80%99s-note-to-jonathan/|location=Lagos, Nigeria|accessdate=22 April 2011}}</ref>
== Personal life == Chioma's Postpartum struggles left her feeling overwhelmed and isolated. Her Husband's return from Big Brother's show births a turning point.<ref>{{Cite web |last=BellaNaija.com |date=2024-06-16 |title=Chioma Okoye Opens Up on Motherhood & Support Systems on "Mums Next Door |url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2024/06/chioma-okoye-on-mums-next-door/ |access-date=2024-11-15 |website=BellaNaija |language=en-US}}</ref>
== Filmography == <!-- do not add 'rowspans' to this table, as it breaks the sortability. thanks. --> {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable" !|Year !Title !Role !Notes |- | rowspan=2 | 2003 | ''Slow Poison'' (Agala) | | Drama |- | ''Drummer Boy'' | | Directed by Amayo Uzo Philips |- |2003 |No Shaking |Ijeoma |with Chiwetalu Agu, Joy Abuchi |- | rowspan="2" | 2004 |''Abuja Connection'' | Agnes | with Eucharia Anunobi, Prince Emeka Ani |- | ''True Romance'' | Ego | Directed by Chico Ejiro |- | 2005 | ''Too Late'' | |with Ini Edo, Ben Nwosu |- |2007 |Passage of Kings |Nkem |Drama |- |2007 |The Prof and Den-Gun |Biggie |Comedy / Drama |- | rowspan="2" |2013 |''Aso-ebi girl'' | |- | ''The World Richest Family'' | | |}
== Awards == {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable" |- ! Year !Award !Category !Film !Result |- |2007 |African Youth Awards | Best English/ Best actress | | {{won}} |- | 2004 | City People awards for Excellence | Best Actress | | {{won}} |}
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==External links== *{{IMDb name|2168639}}
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Okoye, Chioma}} Category:21st-century Nigerian women singers Category:1983 births Category:Living people Category:People from Kaduna Category:21st-century Nigerian actresses Category:University of Lagos alumni Category:Nigerian film producers Category:Nigerian film directors Category:Nigerian film actresses Category:Actresses from Anambra State Category:Igbo actresses