Uche Chika Elumelu

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Uche Chika Elumelu is a Nigerian actress.

Career

Uche graduated from the University of Ibadan with a first-class degree in filmmaking and got a film certificate from the New York Film Academy. She has worked with Terra Kulture on several productions as a stage actor.

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Filmography

YearTitleRoleRef.
2020 This Lady Called Life Neighbour [1]
2021 The Wait Amaka [2]
2023 All the Colours of the World Are Between Black and White Mama [3] [4]

Theatre

YearProductionRoleTheatreRef.
2014 Hear Word! MUSON Centre, American Repertory Theatre [5] [6]
2016Heartbeat The MusicalEseosaMUSON Centre [7]
2018Legends The MusicalQueen Amina of ZazzauMUSON Centre [8]
2018 Saro The Musical MUSON Centre [9]
2018The Secret Lives Of Baba Segi's WivesPresented as part of 2018 Ake Arts and Book Festival [10]
2019HertitudeKesienaKongi's Harvest Art Gallery, Freedom Park [11]
2023Anatomy Of A WomanTerra Kulture [12]
2022Baby ShowerAmandaTerra Kulture [13] [14]

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References

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  2. ↑ "The Wait - Nollywire". 2023-02-01. Retrieved 2023-12-19.
  3. ↑ "All the Colours of the World Are Between Black and White - Panorama 2023". www.berlinale.de. Retrieved 2023-12-19.
  4. ↑ Udodiong, Inemesit (2023-02-15). "Nigerian film about gay couple lands major deal ahead global debut". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-12-19.
  5. ↑ Tugbobo, Babatunde (2022-11-18). "'Hear Word' to travel across five cities, three countries". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2023-12-19.
  6. ↑ Nigeria, Guardian (2023-02-12). "In hear word! Naija women talk true, women issues cut deep for men, society". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2023-12-21.
  7. ↑ https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2016/12/20/heartbeat-the-musical-hits-a-graceful-home-run/
  8. ↑ "LEGENDS THE MUSICAL RETURNS TO MUSON THIS DECEMBER - THISDAYLIVE". 2020-03-21. Archived from the original on 2020-03-21. Retrieved 2023-12-19.
  9. ↑ "The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives – ELUFOWOJU JR ENSEMBLE". elufowojujrensemble.com. Retrieved 2023-12-19.
  10. ↑ Rats, Film (2020-04-16). "Uche Chika Elumelu on respecting the Director's Ultimate Eye". Film Rats Club. Retrieved 2023-12-19.
  11. ↑ Nigeria, Guardian (2019-02-17). "'Hertitude'... on Lagos theatre festival stage". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2023-12-19.
  12. ↑ Kan, Toni (2023-08-13). "Exploring Desires and Societal Pressures: "Anatomy of a Woman" takes centre stage at Terra Kulture". The Lagos Review. Retrieved 2023-12-19.
  13. ↑ Nwogu, Precious 'Mamazeus' (2022-10-10). "Austine Onuoha's 'Baby Shower' set for November debut". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-12-19.
  14. ↑ Nigeria, Guardian (2021-12-19). "With Baby Shower, Mina Davies reflects on Theme of Betrayal". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2023-12-21.
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