Sandra Achums is a former Nollywood actress who left acting when she moved from Nigeria to Germany. She is also a TV personality and business owner.
While some sources incorrectly list her age, Sandra was born on June 18, 1973, making her 52 years old as of 2025. She comes from Imo state in Nigeria.
Personal Life
Sandra grew up in Imo State where she finished her early schooling. She later studied at State College in Isolo, Lagos. After completing her education, she joined the Nigerian movie industry (Nollywood) in 1995.
Sandra is married to Tony, and they have four children together. In 2006, she left her acting career and moved to Germany to focus on her family. She still lives in Germany and doesn’t plan to return to Nigeria without her family.
Acting Career
Sandra’s first movie was “Deadly Affair” in 1995, which also starred Emeka Ike, Jide Kosoko, and Dolly Unachukwu. She was one of the top actresses in Nigerian movies during the 1990s.
Throughout her career, Sandra worked with many famous actors including:
- Clem Ohameze
- Kanayo O Kanayo
- Pete Edochie
- Kenneth Okonkwo
- Genevieve Nnaji
- Patience Ozokwor
- Omotola Jalade Ekeinde
She often played the role of a good “housewife” in her movies. Some of her films include:
- The Billionaire
- Ungrateful
- Crisis
- Dead End
- Hatred
- Ashanti (2003)
- Deadly Affair (1995)
- Domitilla (1996)
- Tears in the Sun
Awards
Sandra won several awards during her acting career:
- Most Prominent Actress in Nigeria – Africa Movie Academy Awards
- Best Actress in a Supporting Role – Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards
- Most Promising Act to Watch – City People Entertainment Awards
Net Worth
Sandra Achums is considered one of the richest former actresses from Nigeria, with an estimated net worth of $570,000.
She may not be active in the movie industry anymore, but her name remains one of the most recognized in Nollywood history.
