Clarion Chukwura-Abiola | |
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Born |
Clara Nneka Oluwatoyin Folashade Chukwurah 24 July 1964 (age 52) Lagos, Nigeria |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1979–present |
Children | Clarence Peters |
Clarion Chukwura (born Clara Nneka Oluwatoyin Folashade Chukwurah; 24 July 1964) is a Nigerian actress and humanitarian. She was recognized as a United Nations peace ambassador for her charity work across Africa. She was the first Nigerian to win the Best Actress category at the 1982 FESPACO film festival in Burkina-Faso. She is the mother of music video director Clarence Peters.
Chukwura was born as the only daughter in a family of four on July 24, 1964. She pursued her secondary education in Queen of the Rosary College then studied Acting and Speech at the Department of Dramatic Arts of Obafemi Awolowo University. She is from Anambra State.