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In an industry often defined by glitz and carefully curated personas, Uche Montana remains a refreshing anomaly. She is a woman who balances the ethereal charm of a screen goddess with the grounded grit of a self-made entrepreneur.
Montana’s story isn’t one of overnight success or inherited privilege. Born into a hardworking, middle-class family as the daughter of a farmer and a businesswoman, she learned the value of a naira long before she saw her name in lights.
Sharing her journey in a recent Uncut Xtra Podcast interview, she said: “I wasn’t born with a silver spoon. My father used to own a farm, while my mum was running a business. I come from a very beautiful family with three siblings; an older sister, a younger brother, and a younger sister. I started working at a very young age because I found myself wanting more. I applied to work as a teacher immediately after secondary school. I was paid N10,000 then. I have always been that girl who will not settle for less.”
While fame has opened doors to professional heights, Montana is candid about the complexities it brings to her personal life.
The Monica star actress said finding a partner isn’t just about romance; it’s about finding a “special kind of man” who understands the weight of her world.
“It is going to take a very special kind of man to have all of me. When I say ‘special kind of man,’ he has to be able to provide for my family and live life comfortably. I don’t want a man who would assume that because I am already famous, I don’t deserve certain things. Fame has done amazing things for me, but it might not make dating very easy because of the kind of world we live in. Pretty girls are not always in relationships because everyone thinks they are already taken. Sadly, she might be very single, waiting for your call,” she stated.
When asked to choose between the new and old Nollywood eras, Montana did not hesitate to credit the veterans.
“The old Nollywood brought us here. There would be no ‘New Nollywood’ if the veterans hadn’t paved the way.”
