Chika Lann
Chika Lann | |
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| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Alma mater | University of Geneva |
| Occupation(s) | film producer, actress, model, television personality |
| Known for | The Millions |
Chika Lann is a Nigerian filmmaker, actress, former model, and television personality. She is often regarded as a controversial figure over her remarks about cost and maintaining her hairstyle.[1] She made her Nollywood debut as a producer for the 2019 film The Millions.[2]
Career
[edit]Chika pursued her higher studies in France and in Switzerland after completing her primary education in Nigeria. She graduated from the University of Geneva and studied image consultancy at Sterling Style Academy.[3] After completing her studies, she pursued her career in modeling in Paris. She has modeled for popular designer brand Bretz.[3] She then returned to Nigeria to venture into the television industry. She initiated a reality TV show, The Expatriate Wives, which became a successful show in the country.
Controversies
[edit]She has also been sidelined for her controversial remarks on her hairstyle and publicity purposes. In 2018, she became an internet sensation after claiming that she spends and maintains her avant-garde hair for 40 million naira. The comments she made herself were widely criticized on social media and were slammed for her attempting to get attention.[4][5]
She also received criticism for her attempt to gain publicity after uploading a few videos of her giving a cheque to a sweeper. However, she denied the allegations and revealed that it was the team of filmmakers who persuaded her to upload the videos in order to motivate others to do good things.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ "It's not a publicity stunt, my hair is really worth N40m– Chika Lann". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 31 October 2019.
- ^ "Chika Lann debuts with 'The Millions'". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 31 October 2019.
- ^ a b Augoye, Jayne (28 July 2018). "Why I insist that my hairdo costs N40 million – Model, Chika Lann". Retrieved 31 October 2019.
- ^ "Social media buzzes about model Chika Lann's N40m hairstyle". P.M. News. 23 March 2018. Retrieved 31 October 2019.
- ^ Augoye, Jayne (28 July 2018). "Why I insist that my hairdo costs N40 million – Model, Chika Lann". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 20 July 2022.
- ^ "I didn't give sweeper money to attract publicity –Chika Lann". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 31 October 2019.
External links
[edit]Chika Lann at IMDb