Jennifer Eliogu

Jennifer Eliogu (born April 30, 1976) is a Nigerian actress and singer[1] mainly notable for being an actress. In 2016, Eliogu received the Special Recognition Award at the City People Entertainment Awards for her contributions to the Nigerian movie industry.[2][3] Eliogu, In 2014 for her role in empowering women, was presented the Award For Excellence at the African Women Leadership Conference which took place in the United States of America.[4]

Jennifer Eliogu
Born
Jennifer Eliogu

(1976-04-30) 30 April 1976
NationalityNigerian
Alma materLagos State University and University of Jos
Occupation
  • Actress
  • Singer
Years active1997-Present

Early life and education

Eliogu is from Idemili in Anambra State, a southeastern geographical area of Nigeria but was raised in Lagos state, which is southwest Nigeria. Eliogu obtained a diploma from the University of Jos and obtained her B.Sc. degree from Lagos State University.[1]

Career

Eliogu in 1997 officially debuted into the Nigerian movie industry with the movie titled House On Fire. Eliogu briefly exited the Nigerian movie industry and delved into music professionally in 2012 and released her first music project titled Ifunanya which was nominated for an award in that same year for Best R&B Video at the Nigeria Music Video Awards (NMVA).[5][1][6]

Awards and nominations

Acting career

Eliogu was awarded the Special Recognition Award at the City People Entertainment Awards In 2016.[5][7]

Music career

Eliogu's music project titled Ifunanya was nominated for Best R&B Video at the Nigeria Music Video Awards (NMVA)[8]

Personal life

Eliogu is married and has two children.[9]

Selected filmography
  • A Little White Lie (2017)
  • A Time To Heal (2017)
  • Plane Crash (2008)
  • Sisters Love (2008)
  • Risky Affair (2004)
  • Faces Of Beauty (2004)
  • Love And Pride (2004)
  • Moment Of Confession (2004)
  • My Blood (2004)
  • Schemers : Bad Babes (2004)

References
  1. "7 quick facts about Jennifer Eliogu at 43". Vanguard Allure. 2019-04-30. Retrieved 2019-12-05.
  2. "SEE all the photos from the City People Entertainment Awards in Lagos » YNaija". YNaija. 2014-06-23. Retrieved 2019-12-05.
  3. Published. "Talent, not nudity guarantees success in movie industry –Jenifer Eliogu". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2019-12-05.
  4. "Jennifer Eliogu Bags Award In USA". Pulse Nigeria. 2014-09-04. Retrieved 2019-12-05.
  5. guardian.ng https://guardian.ng/saturday-magazine/jennifer-eliogu-glittering-on-screen-hugging-the-mic-so-well/. Retrieved 2019-12-05. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  6. "I've never been promiscuous, but...–Nollywood star, Jennifer Eliogu". The Nation Newspaper. 2014-08-09. Retrieved 2019-12-05.
  7. Legit.ng (2013-02-06). "Actress, Jennifer Eliogu Explains Why She Left Her Husband Abroad". www.legit.ng. Retrieved 2019-12-05.
  8. David, Tokunbo (2018-10-13). "I always knew I was coming back to music - Jennifer Eliogu, actress". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2019-12-05.
  9. Published. "I remembered Nigeria when I tasted suya in Canada – Jennifer Eliogu". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2019-12-05.
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