Meg Otanwa Biography: Age, Family, Education and Career

Nigerian actress Meg Otanwa began her journey in Nollywood in 2011 with the film “I’ll Take My Chances,” after making a successful switch from a career in banking.

Since then, she has featured in several prominent films, including “October 1” (2018), “Ojuju” (2014), and “Kpians: The Feast of Souls” (2014).

Her talent and charm earned her the cover of Zen magazine in November 2006.

REAL FACTS ABOUT MEG OTANWA

FULL NAME: Meg Otanwa

DATE OF BIRTH: February 14

PLACE OF BIRTH: Lagos, Nigeria

NATIONALITY: Nigerian

STATE OF ORIGIN: Benue, Nigeria

OCCUPATIONs: Actress, Banker

EARLY LIFE AND EDUCATION 

Meg Otanwa is a gifted Nigerian actress hailing from the Idoma region of Benue State, Nigeria, though she spent part of her childhood in Lagos.

Growing up in a multilingual environment, she is fluent in English, Yoruba, French, Hausa, her native Idoma language, and even has some knowledge of Spanish.

Otanwa obtained her bachelor’s degree in English language from Ahmadu Bello University in Zaria.

She then went on to earn a master’s degree in Human Resources Management from TIME University in Tunis, Tunisia, followed by an MBA from Jean Moulin University in Lyon, France.

CAREER

After a lengthy tenure at the African Development Bank in Tunis, she decided to leave her job to pursue a career in acting, making her Nollywood debut in 2011 with the dance drama film “I’ll Take My Chance,” directed by Emem Isong.

In 2014, she appeared in Kunle Afolayan’s film “October 1,” starred as “Aisha” in Bodunrin Sasore’s drama series “Before 30,” and featured in Charles Novia’s film “Atlanta.”

In 2016, she played the character “Koko Ogunbiade” in Africa Magic’s first telenovela “Hush,” alongside Richard Mofe Damijo, Thelma Okoduwa, and Rotimi Adelegan.

Otanwa was nominated for Best Actress in a Drama at the 2017 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards and received an AMVCA recognition award for her performance in the thriller telenovela “Hush.” She also attended the red carpet event in 2018.

In the 2018 film “The Eve,” directed by Tosin Igho, she played the character “Alero,” sharing the screen with actors such as Beverly Naya, Hauwa Allhabura, and John Okafor.

In the 2020 film “For Maria Ebun Pataki,” directed by Damilola Orimogunje, she took on the role of “Derin.”

She also portrayed “Angela” in the sci-fi thriller “Ratnik,” directed by Dimeji Ajibola and released on December 1, 2020, alongside actors like Osas Ighodaro, Tope Tedela, Karibi Fubara, and Paul Utomi.

PERSONAL LIFE 

Meg Otanwa tends to keep her personal life under wraps, concentrating on her career and acting endeavors while maintaining a low profile regarding her private matters.