# Lota Chukwu

Ugwu Lotachukwu Jacinta Obianuju Amelia(29 November 1989) is a Nigerian actress popularly known as Lota Chukwu. She gained popularity after starring in popular Nigerian TV series, Jenifa's Diary, alongside Funke Akindele, Juliana Olayode, and Falz where she plays the role of "Kiki", a friend of the lead character, Jenifa.

## Quotes

* The basic reason why I decided to do this, as heavy as it is, is because I feel like we live in a society where depression or any other form of mental illness is treated as a taboo. I’m doing this to make people feel a little less alone, if anything to make you realize that there is someone out there who has lived your life in one way or the other.
* I enjoy yoga because it helps me to stay in shape and it also helps to relax my mind. I exercise a lot and I also pay attention to what I consume, when and how I consume such food
* How we overcome challenges is what defines us. I always put God first and I try not to think too much of any situation. I just do my best and leave the rest to God. I have no regrets. I try as much as possible to learn from my mistakes and move on with my life. I give my best at every chance I get and that is always enough for me
* At a point in my life, I gained a few pounds so I needed to shed and my personal trainer promised to hook me up with something that was quite amazing and he did a few moves. At first, I was very skeptical but over time, I warmed up to it and I got addicted.
* I want to get married at a point but everything in its time; you can’t rush these things. It’s a lifetime commitment and if you want to do it just once, you can’t do it with just anybody.
* I think we are in an age of being seen. This is the era of social media and a lot of actors now understand that we are in the business of show: showbiz. I think we are all looking for avenues where we can get faster into the peripheral vision of our fans and producers alike. As for creativity, I believe that actors are only as good as the opportunities we are given. Not everyone is lucky enough to have played characters that show their acting prowess. Until such opportunities have come, we’d never know who is good or bad.
* Skills and talent are very important. It goes beyond having just a pretty face or nice body…you need to be really talented. Also, acting is hard work, and you must be disciplined. Above all, you need God’s grace.
* I think Nollywood as an industry is really growing, we’ve come a long way, right now we are dominating the cinemas and I think we are doing great. I think all that is missing to bridge the gap is the audience and finance.
* Shooting documentaries in Nigeria is difficult for a number of reasons: Nigerians aren’t very honest. Nigerians aren’t very open. Nigerians don’t keep footages. Everyone demands money to share their story and Everyone is more interested in ‘their truth'
* I’m mentally at a place where I can’t afford to freely give anymore. Meaning if I love you, I need for you to love me back. If I care about you, I need you to care about me too. If I sacrifice for you, I need sacrifices in return. If I protect you, I need to be protected as well. My mental capacity won’t allow me to keep pouring from an empty cup. I can’t afford to accept one sided love and energy anymore. We all deserve to be poured into, as we pour into others.
* Everyone tells you the danger of holding on to the past and not enjoying the present. What they don’t tell you is the tragedy of living your life solely for the future, so much so, you never bask in the present.