Calabar Chic

Calabar Chic
Born
Stephanie Faith Isuma

(1991-06-10) 10 June 1991 (age 35)
Kano State, Nigeria
Alma materNnamdi Azikiwe University
OccupationActress
Years active2015–present

Stephanie Faith Isuma (born June 10, 1991) popularly known as Calabar Chic, is a Nigerian actress and content creator. She is from Yala, Cross River State, Calabar Chic started creating comic videos on social media using Ibibio-Efik accents.[1]

Early life and education

Calabar Chic was born in Kano State, Nigeria as the second out of six children. She further had her BSc in Mass communication from the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, and a degree in film editing from the Delyork Creative Academy Film School in Lagos State.[2][3]

Career

Calabar Chic gained mainstream attention after her 15-second first ever video which she posted on her Instagram went viral in 2016. She started acting before creating comedy contents. She has been featured in several Nollywood films including Finding Me (2025)[4][5] Jimi Bendel (2016), The Jimi Bendel Show (2018), City Crimes (2019), Fate of Alakada (2020), Kendra (2021),[6] Aki and Pawpaw (2021).

Calabar Chic was named among the 12 Nigerian comedians to watch out in 2021 by The Netng.[7]

Personal life

Calabar Chic has attempted suicide twice, and suffered from fibroids.[8][9]

In 2016, Calabar Chic was stuck in a burning building but managed to crawl out, thus surviving with a few bruises.[10] In 2018, she was reportedly kidnapped by the Fulani herdsmen alongside her friend, and were hostages for five days.[11]

References

  1. ^ Nwafor (2025-05-10). "The accidental rise of Calabar Chic". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-07-05.
  2. ^ Ojoye, Taiwo (2019-12-01). "Life got tough for me after age 10 — Calabar Chic". The Punch. Retrieved 2024-06-08.
  3. ^ "Calabar Chic : I attempted suicide twice". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. 2022-03-05. Retrieved 2024-06-08.
  4. ^ "See the complete cast of Funke Akindele's upcoming film 'Finding Me' | Pulse Nigeria". www.pulse.ng. Retrieved 2025-07-05.
  5. ^ "Funke Akindele Unveils Star-studded Cast of Anticipated Film "Finding Me"". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.). 2024-06-02. Retrieved 2025-07-05.
  6. ^ "Kendra (2021)". The A.V. Club. Retrieved 2024-06-09.
  7. ^ Samuel, Mofijesusewa (2021-01-26). "Top 12 Comediennes To Watch Out For in 2021". The NET. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-06-08.
  8. ^ Samuel, Olajide (2021-10-03). "Why I spoke about my fibroid surgery— Calabar Chic". The Punch. Retrieved 2024-06-08.
  9. ^ Samuel, Olajide (2019-11-01). "I shared my rape ordeal to inspire others –Calabar Chic". The Punch. Retrieved 2024-06-08.
  10. ^ "Comediene Calabar Chic Recounts How She Survived From A Burning House Last December – Nigerian Entertainment Today". The NET. Lagos, Nigeria. 2017-12-27. Retrieved 2024-06-12.
  11. ^ Silas, Don (2018-01-13). "Kidnapped Nigerian actress released by her abductors". Daily Post. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-06-08.

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