Uche Montana

Acting

Uche Montana

Born 1997-05-08 · Lagos - Nigeria

Nigerian actress and model. She is also known as Uche Montana. In 2018, she won the Moreklue All Youth Awards Africa, also known as Maya Awards (Africa), as the best supporting actress in TV series - Hush. Early life and career Uche Nwaefuna was born on 8 May 1997 in Lagos, Nigeria.She grew up in the Festac area of Lagos with her parents and siblings. She attended Loral International School in Festac, where she had both her primary and secondary education. She is a native of Ibusa, a town in Oshimili North, Delta State. Education Uche Nwaefuna's basic, secondary, and tertiary Education was in Lagos. She attended the Loral International School, Festac, Lagos for her basic while her high school education was at Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education International School. She completed her tertiary education with a diploma in law. Career Nwaefuna's rise to the spotlight as an actress began in the Nigerian film industry in 2015 when she made her debut as a housemaid in the movie Poison Ivy.[3] She also appeared in the Television drama series Hush which was aired on African Magic Showcase and African Magic Family on GOtv Africa from 2016 – 2017.[3] Afterwards, she has featured in the lead and supporting roles in several Nollywood movies, amongst which are The Fake Life of Abuja Housewives alongside Fredrick Leonard, Nancy Isime, and other actors. She featured with Uzor Arukwe, Belinda Effah, Alex Ekubo, amongst others in Hire a Woman.

Acting credits

Remi & Nneoma poster
NR

It is a contemporary Nollywood adaptation of the biblical story of Ruth and Naomi, set within an Ikwerre community in Nigeria and exploring themes of grief, loyalty, and the challenges of widowhood.

Remi & Nneoma

2025

Five Figurines poster
NR

Five Figurines is a Nigerian feature film directed by Akay Mason that will be released in cinemas nationwide on November 13, 2026.

Five Figurines

2026

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NR

A man returns to Lagos with a wealthy fiancée and a plan to steal her fortune. His family welcomes her, but their smiles hide a con. As the facade cracks, hidden identities and jealousies turn the home into a pressure cooker of deception.

Bad Romance

2026

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NR

It is a murder mystery that delves into the complexities of faith, morality, redemption and tells the gripping story of Pastor Raymond, a charismatic leader known for his spirit-filled sermons and practical views on relationships and marriages.

Thinline

2024

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NR

When Alicia discovers her boyfriend is seeing another woman, her quest for revenge leads to a public scandal that entangles their families in a web of legal battles and social media drama. At the center of the conflict are two sisters on one side and a wealthy CEO and her brother on the other, all connected by secrets and professional ties

ADULT ROMANCE

The Masked King poster
NR

When King Ansa betrayed his subjects, his mother is left with one choice only: love her son and look away or twist the fate of her son for the good of the people Will the kingdom crumble, or will a hidden truth change everything?

The Masked King

2025

When the Poor Smile poster
7.0

After a heartbreak, she retreats to a luxury resort, where she forms a bond with a boy, a humble security guard. Despite the advances of her, a wealthy and charming pilot, she chooses to stay by him side. They visit his home, only to discover that even amidst wealth and status, the poor will also smile.

When the Poor Smile

2024

On Different Grounds poster
NR

A divorced billionaire couple are forced to reunite for their eldest daughter's wedding, only to face hilarious complications when the daughter hatches a secret plan to get them back together.

On Different Grounds

2026

A Lagos Love Story poster
5.5

When she's hired to plan a huge festival in Lagos, Promise unexpectedly finds herself falling for the brash Afrobeats star at the center of it all.

A Lagos Love Story

2025

No artwork available
NR

"My Modern Wife" is a 2025 Nigerian movie, which focuses on a marriage where the wife's involvement in a social media challenge sparks an argument with her husband over its appropriateness for a married woman and future mother

My Modern Wife

The Silent Intruder poster
NR

A married couple grapples with the challenges of a deteriorating sexual relationship. Frustrated by their struggles, they decide to consult a psychologist for assistance. Soon, the psychologist’s motives take a dark turn as manipulation becomes a tool to infiltrate the wife’s life.

The Silent Intruder

2024

Love In A Pandemic poster
5.2

Directed by Akay Mason and written by Abosi Ogba, the film captures a love story that happens amidst one of the most unforgettable moments in human history, the COVID-19 pandemic. It follows the story of Bolanle, who meets Alex, the man of her dreams, but how does their new flame survive the uncertain world of a pandemic?

Love In A Pandemic

2023

Wedding Night Blues poster
NR

Nosa and Wonuola are newly weds who made a vow to remain celibate until their wedding night, hoping it would be the most beautiful night of their lives.

Wedding Night Blues

2024

Just the two of Us poster
NR

Two newly weds experience a variation of dramatic and emotional encounters until they find a common ground.

Just the two of Us

2024

Oldest Bridesmaid poster
NR

Three accomplished sisters find themselves at different junctures in their romantic lives. When their youngest sister announces her engagement and requests their presence as bridesmaids. Set against a backdrop of humor and sisterly bonds, this movie delves into themes of love, aspiration and the realities of modern relationships.

Oldest Bridesmaid

2021

Lonely Nights poster
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Lonely Nights

2019

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NR

No synopsis available yet.

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