I’ve been lied on, bad-mouthed and abused – Chioma Akpotha

Nollywood actress, Chioma Akpotha, on Monday gave a glimpse of the challenges she had faced so far as she clocked 38.

In a message posted on Instagram, the Wives on Strike actress said she would be a liar if she said things have always been fine with her.

“Truth is I have been down and out,” she wrote.

According to her, she has been tossed up and down and almost to the ground, been lied on, bad-mouthed, talked ill about, misunderstood most times and abused.

“BUT when I look back, all I see is a HAND!” she added.

I would be a liar if I told you everything was fine with me… I would be telling a lie if I also told you that there weren’t times I just wanted to give up and throw in the towel… Times when I felt I had given all and gotten absolutely nothing in return… I wouldn’t be truthful if I told you that I don’t need help most times and that all was rosy and dandy… Truth is I have been down and out Tossed up and down and almost to the ground Been lied on, bad mouthed, talked ill about Misunderstood most times Abused For the heck of it Confused most times BUT when I look back, all I see is a HAND! The hand that has held and supported me through it all…guiding , protecting and shielding ! A. K. A. C. H. U. K. W. U The hand that does me good and has kept me and all that I call mine safe. As I celebrate my birthday today, I just want to say I’m grateful and thankful to you Jesus! Continue to take all the glory! #OmaKamsiBiaUwa #AkaJehova #Omemma #ChiomaJesus #BirthdayGirl #GratefulHeart #ChiomaBDayGiveaway #BestOfChiomaVideos Muse : Me Photography : @abusalamiphotography Mua : @bizlee for @houseoftara_intl Styling : @thestyle.concierge Hair : Felix for @thestyle.concierge BTW… I’m dripping SAUCE in this photo. GASH! 🔥

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Born Chioma Chukwuka, in Oraifite, Ekwusigo Local Government Area, Anambra State, Nigeria, the actress attended Onward Nursery and Primary School in Lagos State before proceeding to Federal Government Girls College in Onitsha, Anambra State for her secondary education.

She then headed to Lagos State University where she studied banking and finance.

M. E. L. A. N. I. N. G. O. D. D. E. S. S #BlackExcellence #BlackGold #BlackAndProud #BlackIsBeautiful Muse : W. O. M. A. N Photography : @roister_ng MUA: @uber_glow Accessories : @sacollectionz Fascinator & Fur : @urezkulture Hair : @myhairltd Hair stylist : @marieghold DIR : @roister_ng #BirthdayGirl

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Regarded as one of the most beautiful dark-skinned actresses in an industry that promotes fair skin, Chioma’s acting career began with The Handkerchief in 2000 and she has gone on to star in over 80 movies.

She was named Best Actress in a Lead Role at the 2007 African Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) for the movie Sins of the Flesh.