Anita Okoye Biography
Anita Tonye Isama, born November 8, 1988, better known as Anita Okoye, is a Nigerian entrepreneur, lawyer, and author who became popular after she got married to Paul Okoye of P-Square, also known as Rudeboy. She is a graduate of law from the University of Abuja, where she met Paul Okoye.
Wiki Profile
Full Name: | Anita Tonye Isama |
Date of Birth: | November 8, 1988 |
Place of Birth: | Lagos |
State of Origin: | Rivers State |
Nationality: | Nigerian |
Tribe: | Igbo |
Parents: | Mr. and Mrs. Tonye |
Occupation: | Lawyer, Businesswoman & Author |
Net Worth: | $1.5 million |
Husband/Spouse: | Paul Okoye (Rudeboy) |
Early Life and Education
Anita Okoye was born into the family of Mr. and Mrs. Tonye in the Ikwere tribe of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, where. She grew up alongside her siblings in Lagos State, where she was born.
She started and completed both her nursery and secondary schools in Lagos State, obtaining both a First School Leaving Certificate and a Senior Secondary School Certificate before she proceeded to a higher institution.
Anita Okoye studied at the University of Abuja, where she graduated with a degree in law and was called to the Nigerian Bar.
However, she didn’t stop chasing her educational endeavors, as she had a Masters in Oil and Gas from the University of Dundee, Scotland to boost her educational background.
Career
Anita Okoye worked in the Oil and Gas sector for eight years before she quit and got a job as a Strategic Business Developer in 2016.
She spent eight years in the oil and gas industry before she quit her job as a strategic business developer in 2016 to become an entrepreneur.
Paul Okoye’s wife is the co-founder of the Cashew Apple Project (CAP), focused on contributing to the changing of the world’s perception of Africa.
Anita Okoye is the author of “The ABC of Africa,” a book which analyizes Africa and its culture and is recommended for young and old people who want to know about the continent.
She owned Tannkco, a children’s fashion collection store based in Lekki, Lagos State, which was launched in October 2019.
Anita also owned Little Luxe, a lifestyle children’s furniture company.
Anita Okoye Net Worth
Anita Okoye is a Nigerian entrepreneur and lawyer with an estimated net worth of $1.5 million.
Personal Life
Anita Okoye and Paul Okoye got married in 2014 while they already had a child named Andre Okoye in 2013. In 2017, they welcomed a set of twins, Nathan Okoye and Nadia Okoye.
In June 2022, Anita announced she wants to divorce Rudeboy, stating that the singer cheated on her with their maid.
Social Media
- Instagram: @Anita_Okoye
- Twitter: @anitaokoye