Akpotha was born in Lagos State,[4] and hails from Oraifite, Ekwusigo Local Government Area, Anambra State, Nigeria.[5] She completed her primary education at Onward Nursery and Primary School in Lagos State, and then proceeded to Federal Government Girls College in Onitsha, Anambra State for her secondary education. She then headed to Lagos State University, where she studied Banking and Finance.[6][7]