Uche Montana is the Fastest Rising Young Actress in Nollywood

Uche Montana is the Fastest Rising Young Actress in Nollywood 

The 50 Most Outstanding Women in Nollywood and the Nigerian Film Industry

Uche Montana is the fastest rising young actress in Nollywood and currently tops in the 10 most viewed Nollywood movies on YouTube.

Uche Montana (born Uche Frances Nwaefuna on May 8, 1994) is a prominent Nigerian actress, model, and film producer.

Originally from Ibusa in Delta State, she grew up in Festac, Lagos, where she initially pursued a diploma in law before transitioning to the film industry in 2015. 

Career & Recent Works

Montana gained widespread recognition for her role as "Adaze" in the popular television series Hush (2016–2017). Since then, she has featured in over 60 films and recently launched her own production channel, Uche Montana TV on YouTube, which has surpassed 1 million subscribers. 

Key Movies & TV Shows: 

Poison Ivy (debut), The Fake Life of Abuja Housewives, Hire a Woman, A Weekend to Forget, and Seven.

Recent Viral Projects: 

Her 2026 film A Place With You hit 2 million views in a single day on her YouTube channel. 

Other recent titles include The Other Woman (Parts 1 & 2) and Love Choose Us.

Awards & Recognition: 

She is a 2025 AMVCA Best Actress Nominee and has previously won the Moreklue All Youth (MAYA) Award for Best Supporting Actress. 

Lifestyle: 

Known as a fashion and lifestyle enthusiast, she often shares updates on her Instagram and recently celebrated the acquisition of a 2024 Range Rover.