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Clarion Chukwura Re-Marries At 51Again
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sixteen, Clarion Chukwura has remarried. The beautiful mother of one took to the social media recently to announce her new status while also sharing photos of herself and her new husband.
The 51 year-old Clarion Chukwura who had her first child for Afro Juju Crooner Sir Shina Peters during her teenage years dumped her first husband, Mr Tunde Abiola in 2003. She gave marriage a try again on the 14th of February 2004. Her marriage to Femi Oduneye aka Femi Egyptian lasted for another 2 years before it finally packed up.
Clarion Chukwura’s new husband, a socialite simply identified as Anthony Boyd is based in the United States of America.
It would be recalled that Clarion Chukwura was born Clara Nneka Oluwatoyin Folashade Chukwura on 24 July, 1964. She is a Nigerian actress and humanitarian, the actress was recognized as a United Nations peace ambassador for her charity-work across Africa. She was the first Nigerian to win the Best Actress category at the 1982 FESPACO film festival in Burkina Faso, and Best Actress Award in a leading role at AMAA.
The living legend has also featured in Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) Drama series ‘Mirrior in the Sun’ (1984), while her filmography include ‘Fiery Force’ (1986) ‘Money Power’ (1982). ‘Farewell to Babylon’ 1979, “Yemoja”, ‘Apaye’ etc, while her recognition include traditional title of ‘Ada Eji Ejemba 1 of Onitsha, Anambra State, legends of Nollywood Award at 20 celebration, 1982, Best Actress of the year at all Africa Film Festival Ougadagodou, Burkina Faso, 1987 Afro Hollywood Best Actress Award for “Glamour Girls’ and 2001 THEMA Best Supporting Actress (Yoruba) Award.
Others include: Lebatino Film Festival Mexico Award for Best Actress, 2003, Africa Cinema Award, 2004, Reel Award for Best Actress etc.
The Nollywood Diva is the mother of Music Video director Clarence Peters.