Steph-Nora Okere


Steph-Nora Okere is a Nigerian actress and scriptwriter. In 2015, she became the Vice President of the Script Writers Guild of Nigeria. Okere was awarded the Special Recognition Award at the City People Entertainment Awards in 2016.

Early life and education

Okere was born in Owerri which is Imo State's capital, a southeastern geographical area of Nigeria occupied mainly by the Igbo people. At a young age she migrated to Lagos state in southwest Nigeria and received her basic education in St Paul Primary School located in Ebute Metta where she obtained her First School Leaving Certificate. Okere moved back to her state of origin to receive secondary education. She obtained her West African Senior School Certificate in Akwakuma Secondary School located in Imo State then obtained her BSc degree in Theatre Arts from the University of Ife.

Career

Okere, before her debut into the Nigerian movie industry known commonly as Nollywood, was a stage actress, and debuted for the first time in the Nigerian movie industry in 1994 at the age of 20.

Award

Okere won the Special Recognition Award at City People Entertainment Awards in 2016.

Personal life

Okere has spoken publicly about her admiration for her colleague Jim Iyke.
Okere, although being Igbo, can speak the Yoruba language fluently.

Selected filmography

  • Pure Heart as Mrs. Madu
  • Throne of Deceit
  • Wars of the Fathers as Queen Marachi
  • Situationship as Helen
  • Godmother as Godmother
  • African Time as Iron Lady
  • Big Heart Treasure as First Lady
  • Eleda Teju
  • Angels Forever as Peggy
  • Joy of a Mother as Ifeoma
  • Destiny's Challenge
  • Empire
  • Fake Angel as Ann
  • Immoral Act
  • Aye Jobele as Mrs. Ray
  • Circle Of Tears as Rita
  • Dark Secret
  • Indecent Girl as Adaku
  • Lost Paradise
  • Singles & Married
  • Aristos as Cynthia
  • Bleeding Love
  • Sharon Stone as Kate
  • Jungle Justice as Esther
  • Oganigwe as Ada
  • Heartless as Oby