[1] Osimkpa earned a bachelor's degree in economics education from Abia State University, Nigeria.

[2] Osimkpa's acting career started in 2004 when she featured in the film Shallow Waters.

[3] In 2005, she was featured in the BBC World Service Trust test series Wetin dey.

Subsequently, she has featured in films and TV series which includes Tinsel, The Maze, Flatmate, Edge of Paradise, Doctors Quarters, amongst others.

[4] She was however eliminated after breaking a rule by removing the shameful stump from her leg as punishment for finishing last in the final challenge titled 'Wave your Flag'[3][5][1] Ade Laoye Sam Dede Shaffy Bello Dakore Akande Moses Akerele Crime Oyindamola Adewale Lilian Afegbai Kanayo O. Kanayo Jemima Osunde Anthony Monjaro Kyle Remi Romance Nse Ikpe-Etim Omoni Oboli Wale Ojo In 2017 Uzor was nominated for City People Movies Awards category - The Best Upcoming Actress in an English film[16][17] Uzor Osimkpa emerged fifth in the 2012 Gulder Ultimate Search, this season was held at Usaka, Obot Akara, Akwa Ibom State.