Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye

Born: 1973-12-23 (age 52)
Occupation: Lawyer, Entrepreneur, Film Producer, Politician, Minister Of Women Affairs And Social Development
Alma Mater: University of Nigeria, Nsukka, University of Abuja

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Career Stats

Stable

Movies: 1
Supporting: 1

Career Overview

Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye has 1 film credits since 2024 .

Peak: 2024

Role Distribution

Actress ×1

Genre Breakdown

Versatility: LowFav: Romance

Drama

Romance

Biography

EARLY LIFE

Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye obtained her LL.B from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka in 1996 and was admitted to the Nigerian Bar in 1997. She furthered her education with an LL.M from the University of Abuja in 2002.

CAREER

Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye is a lawyer, entrepreneur, and film producer. She is the Barrister and CEO of Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye & Co. (Legal practice) and the Founder & Proprietress of Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye Academy (Private education). In Nollywood, she has produced films such as 'Mama Onboard', 'The Senator', 'The Governor', and 'The President', and is also the President of the Association of Nollywood Producers (ANP). A trailblazer in politics, she was the first woman to contest the presidency under the All Progressives Congress (APC). She served as the Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development from 2023 to 2024, focusing on women’s economic empowerment, combating gender-based violence, and fostering partnerships across civil society and development sectors.