AMVCA 2026 · Trailblazer
Uche Montana
Actress, influencer and filmmaker — one of the most watched female stars in Africa’s digital entertainment space, with over 100 million views across her YouTube films.
Actress, Influencer, Filmmaker
The story
From a breakout in Hush to a studio of her own.
Uche Montana made her screen debut in 2015 and broke through with Africa Magic’s Hush. A decade of standout performances later, she has evolved into an actress and producer, creating her own stories through Montana Media Limited and building a growing audience of millions along the way.
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100M+
YouTube film views
26M+
Views for Monica
3
Award wins
CEO
Montana Media Limited
12th AMVCA
Honours
The Trailblazer
“This is for every young girl out there — keep dreaming.”
In May 2026 the 12th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards named Uche the year’s Trailblazer — recognition for a YouTube film catalogue that has passed 100 million views, led by Monica (26M+) and Monica 2 (25M+). It follows a 2025 AMVCA nomination for Best Lead Actress in Thin Line.
Most watched
On screen
- 26M+ views Monica Producer · Lead YouTube
- 25M+ views Monica 2 Producer · Lead YouTube
- 12M+ views Hustle Code YouTube
- 12M+ views When Love Prays YouTube
- 2025 Behind The Scenes One of Nigeria’s highest-grossing films Film
- 2024 Thin Line AMVCA 2025 Best Lead Actress nominee Film
Bookings
Let’s make something unforgettable.
Film and series roles, brand collaborations, appearances and co-productions with Montana Media Limited.
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