Uchechi Treasure Okonkwo
Uchechi Treasure | ||||||||||
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| Born | Uchechi Treasure Okonkwo 12 October 2010 | |||||||||
| Other names | Adakirikiri | |||||||||
| Education | SIV Gold Model Secondary School | |||||||||
| Occupations | ||||||||||
| Years active | 2015–present | |||||||||
| Father | Okonkwo Chijioke Junior | |||||||||
YouTube information | ||||||||||
| Channel | ||||||||||
| Years active | 2017–present | |||||||||
| Genre | Movies | |||||||||
| Subscribers | 1.45 million[1] | |||||||||
| Views | 207 million[1] | |||||||||
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Last updated: 15 May 2025 | ||||||||||
Uchechi Treasure Okonkwo (born October 12, 2010),[2] also known as Adakirikiri, is a Nigerian actress, gospel singer, songwriter, producer, and dancer.[3] She began her career in gospel music, gaining attention with her breakout single "Okeosisi," which garnered over two million views on YouTube. Uchechi later transitioned into acting, initially appearing as a child actress in supporting roles on the Africa Magic mini-comedy series Chief Imo & Adakirikiri (2015–2017).
She has since taken on lead roles in various Nollywood and Ghanaian romantic drama films, including The Good Doctor (2021), where she starred alongside Jackie Appiah, as well as Saving Rose (2021) Woman Power (2023),in which she appeared with Destiny Etiko, Iman (2023), and This Very Christmas (2024). In 2024, she was recognized as Best Teen Actress at both the Nollywood Travel Film Festival and the Nollywood & African Films Investment Summit & Awards.
Early life and education
Uchechi was born on 12 October 2010 in Owerri, Imo State, in southeastern Nigeria. She is the daughter of Okonkwo Chijioke Junior,[4] and Eze Ogechi Patience. Both of her parents work in the film industry, her father as a producer and her mother as a producer and line producer.[5] She began her early education at Merit International Nursery and Primary School in Owerri. Following her family’s relocation to Enugu, she attended part of her secondary education at Prime College, Enugu. The family later returned to Imo State, where she continued her studies at SIV Gold Model Secondary School.[2]
Career
2015–2020: Breakthrough with music
Uchechi began her career on YouTube at the age of eight, performing as a comedian and gospel singer under the name Ada kirikiri.[6] She gained attention by doing cover versions of songs by popular gospel artists such as Chioma Jesus and Mercy Chinwo.[7] Around the same period, she appeared in the Africa Magic Igbo mini comedy series Chief Imo and Adakirikiri, which aired on DStv. In the summer of 2020, she released the gospel single Okeosisi, which garnered over two million views on YouTube.[8]
2021–present
"Uchechi Treasure's first leading role was as Elle in The Good Doctor, which premiered at the Black Star International Film Festival in March 2021" starring alongside Ghanaian actress Jackie Appiah. That same month, she took on a lead role in the romantic drama Saving Rose.[9] By the age of 13, she had built a growing filmography, with appearances in titles such as Lingering Pain (2021), Daddy's Angels (2023), Woman Power (2023),[10] and A Piece of Me (2024), where she appeared alongside Regina Daniels.[11][12]
In 2023, she played the lead role in Rok Studios drama Iman,[13] and in 2024, she featured in the Christmas family drama This Very Christmas, alongside Patience Ozokwor and Toosweet Annan.[14] In 2024, she received the Best Teen Actress award at the Nollywood Travel Film Festival Awards held in Italy.[15][16]
Filmography
| † | Denotes works that have not yet been released |
Film
| Year | Film | Role | Genre |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | The Good Doctor | Elle | Drama |
| Saving Rose | Rose | Drama | |
| Shining Light | Drama | ||
| 2022 | Lingering Pain | Ozioma | Comedy, Romance |
| Ziora | ziora | Romance | |
| April | Kamsi | Romance, Fantasy | |
| Dry Leaves | Romance, Drama | ||
| Couple Rivalry | Victoria | Drama | |
| Perfect Plan | Nonso | Drama | |
| 2023 | One in a Million | Young Marygret | Drama |
| Iman | Iman | Tv Drama | |
| Love with a taint | Precious | Drama | |
| Tales of Nmasi | Nmasi | Drama | |
| My Co Wife 1 - 3 | Family Drama | ||
| Whispers In My Ear | Yagazie | Drama | |
| Game's Up | Beverly | Romance, Drama | |
| Nnajulu | Nnajulu | Family Drama | |
| Premonition | Sandra | Drama | |
| Daddy's Angels | Clara | Drama | |
| Dark Intent | Maya | Drama | |
| Fate of My Home | Amara | Drama | |
| Love's Lies | Avril | Drama | |
| Helena's Quest | Adaolisa | Drama | |
| Woman Power | Ada | Action, Drama | |
| Pandora's Box | Adora | Drama | |
| 2024 | Cupid's Arrow | Annabel | Drama |
| This Very Christmas | Kathie | Family Drama | |
| In My Circle | Chiazokam | Drama | |
| Ahanna | Princess | Action, Drama, Thriller | |
| Cara's Pain | Cara | Drama | |
| I See You | Ivy | Drama, Romance | |
| Hustle | Akunne | Drama | |
| What Happened to Keira Johnson? | Awele | Drama | |
| Love's Route | Tega | Drama, Romance | |
| Jane's Ordeal 1 - 2 | Ella | Drama | |
| My Mother & I | Peggy | Drama | |
| Chief Williams Girls | Obehi | Family Drama | |
| The curse | Sharon | Drama | |
| The Switch | Chisimdi | Family Drama | |
| The Man In Her Life | Ella | Drama, Romance | |
| Sole Mates | Dalu | Drama, Romance | |
| A Piece Of Me | Sherry | Drama | |
| 2025 | Fractured Identity | Odinaka | Drama, Romance |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015–2017 | Chief Imo & Adakirikiri | Adakirikiri | Main role |
Discography
Singles
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 2019 | Unity song |
| 2020 | Obiliwo |
| Jesus | |
| Okeosisi | |
| One with God | |
| 2021 | Powerful Name |
| 2022 | Omewo Ya |
| You Look Beyond | |
| Ima Mma | |
| Ekweme Remix | |
| Hossana Diri Eze | |
| If No Be God | |
| Ekele Juru Onum | |
| 2023 | Daddy Wey Dey Pamper |
| Eze Mmuo remix ft. (Henry Sopulu) |
Film score
- This Very Christmas (2024)
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Nollywood Travel Film Festival Awards | Best Teen Actress. | Won | [17] |
| Nollywood & African Films Investment Summit & Awards | Best Teen Actress. | Won |
References
- ^ a b "About AdaKirikiriTv". YouTube.
- ^ a b Yusuf, Usman (17 February 2025). "Uchechi Treasure Okonkwo Interview: "I've Always Wanted to Be an Actress, but I Didn't Expect It to Happen This Quickly"". DAILY TIMES Nigeria. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
- ^ Rapheal (16 February 2024). "There's pressure on young actors in Nollywood – Uchechi Treasure". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 14 May 2025.
- ^ Nwafor (11 February 2024). "l put results over fame - Nollywood producer, Okonkwo Chijioke Junior". Vanguard News. Retrieved 15 May 2025.
- ^ Nkosi, Mandy (9 January 2024). "Uchechi Okonkwo Treasure, AdaKirikiri Biography: Age, Parents, Net Worth, State of origin, Boyfriend - The History". Retrieved 14 May 2025.
- ^ Alake, Olumide (24 November 2023). "Actress Ada Kirikiri Overjoyed As She Visits Pete Edochie's Home With Gift, He Blesses Her in Video - Legit.ng". www.legit.ng. Retrieved 14 May 2025.
- ^ Oghenechovwe, Viktor (16 April 2024). "Nollywood Teen Prodigy: Uchechi Treasure Okonkwo Is Redefining What It Means to Be a Breakout Star". Retrieved 14 May 2025.
- ^ Asabor, Isaac. "Meet 15-year-old breakout star Uchechi Treasure Okonkwo". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 14 May 2025.
- ^ Adekunle, Taiwo (15 February 2021). "12-year-old star Uchechi Treasure Okonkwo joins Jackie Appiah in new movie 'The Good Doctor'". Tribune Online. Retrieved 14 May 2025.
- ^ "Woman Power (2024) Nollywood Movie Download | NGMovies". Retrieved 14 May 2025.
- ^ INC, TECH-IS. "entertainment - A PIECE OF ME - Regina Daniels, Uchechi Treasure, Queen Enebechi latest 2024 nigerian movies #new". Asorock.com. Retrieved 14 May 2025.
- ^ Afigbo, Chinasa (11 January 2024). "Regina Daniels Receives Heartfelt Greetings From Young Fan Who Met Her on Set: "My Week's Highlight" - Legit.ng". www.legit.ng. Retrieved 14 May 2025.
- ^ "Uchechi Treasure Takes the Lead in John Jaycee's New Thriller, Iman". Retrieved 14 May 2025.
- ^ Oghenechovwe, Promise (10 November 2024). "Patience Ozokwor & Uchechi Treasure (Adakirikiri) To Star In Festive Family Drama". Tribune Online. Retrieved 15 May 2025.
- ^ Lasaki, Eniola (23 July 2024). "Teenage Actress Uche Presents Her Award to Nkem Owoh For Blessing, Kneel's Before Him For Prayers - Legit.ng". www.legit.ng. Retrieved 15 May 2025.
- ^ makky (23 July 2024). "Heartfelt moment teen actress, Uche Treasure presents first ever award to Nkem Owoh for prayers and blessing". ENTERTAINMENT — WITHIN NIGERIA. Retrieved 15 May 2025.
- ^ Ukaegbu, Fidelia (22 December 2024). "Uchechi Treasure Okonkwo Wins Two Awards in 2024 at the Nollywood Travel Film Festival and the Nollywood & African Films Investment Summit & Awards". Tribune Online. Retrieved 14 May 2025.