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Chukwueze Odinaka (born 18 August 1991) professionally known as Mama Uka is a Nigerian comedian and content creator who shoots comedy using the guise of an elderly woman.

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Early life and career

Mama Uka was born on 18 August 1991 in Amachalla, Enugu-Ezike in Igbo Eze North local government area of Enugu State where he attended his primary and secondary education before proceeding to Institute of Management and Technology, Enugu (IMT) where he obtained a degree in Computer Science. [1]

Mama Uka who is regarded as a "leading figure in the Nigerian comedy industry" uses Facebook as his main outlet while dressing like an elderly woman. [2] Mama Uka started who is also a singer and producer started his comedic acts in 2016 while a student at IMT, Enugu and cites Lasisi Elenu and Tyler Perry as his role model. [1] [3]

Personal life

Mama Uka has a daughter with Dera whom he broke up with on 14 February 2022. [4]

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References

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