Jennifer Eliogu
Jennifer Eliogu (born April 30, 1976) is a Nigerian actress and singer 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. 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. 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 in the southwest  of Nigeria. Eliogu obtained a diploma from the University of Jos and obtained her B.Sc. degree from Lagos State University. 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)." Among other notable personalities Nollywood she has worked with includes, Rich Tanksley, Kenneth Okolie, Susan Peters, Bolanle Ninalowo , Moyo  Lawal , Desmond Elliot , Rukky Sanda among others. Awards and nominations. Acting career. Eliogu was awarded the "Special Recognition Award" at the "City People Entertainment Awards" In 2016. She also has an Award for excellence at the 2014 African Women Leadership Conference held in United States Of America for her role in empowering women. Music career. Eliogu's music project titled "Ifunanya" was nominated for "Best R&B Video" at the "Nigeria Music Video Awards (NMVA)" Personal life. Eliogu is married and has two children.