Collete Nwadike, born Collete Kosisochukwu Barbara on April 6, 1991, is a Nigerian model, beauty queen, and Nollywood actress known for being the first African and Black woman to win the Exquisite Face of the Universe pageant in 2015. She was crowned Miss Tourism Nigeria in 2014 and was later appointed Senior Adviser on Tourism to the Governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano, in 2015.
Profile Summary
| Full name | Collete Kosisochukwu Barbara Nwadike |
| Date of birth | April 6, 1991 |
| Place of birth | Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| State of origin | Anambra State (from Nise, Awka-South LGA) |
| Partner | N/A |
| Children | N/A |
| Occupations | Model, beauty queen, Nollywood actress, TV series producer |
| Net worth | $100,000 – $500,000 |
Early Life and Education
Collete Nwadike was born on April 6, 1991, in Makurdi, to Simon and Angelina Nwadike in Makurdi, the capital of Benue State, Nigeria. She is the youngest among seven children, with five older sisters and one brother.
Though her family is originally from Nise in Anambra State, she spent her early years growing up in Makurdi, where she completed her primary and junior secondary education. Later, she moved to Lagos to finish her senior secondary schooling.
At age 16, in 2007, she gained admission to Nnamdi Azikiwe University in Awka, Anambra State, where she studied English Language and Literature—a choice influenced by her passion for reading and Nigerian literature.
Career
Modelling and Pageantry
Collete’s career began with several auditions and modelling competitions throughout Nigeria.
After finishing as a runner-up in both Miss Earth Nigeria and Miss Global Nigeria contests, she won the Miss Tourism Nigeria title in 2014, representing Anambra State among 36 contestants. Shortly after, she was appointed Senior Adviser on Tourism for the Governor of Anambra State.
In December 2015, she represented Nigeria at the Exquisite Face of the Universe contest held in São Tomé and Príncipe, where she won the crown, becoming the first Black woman to do so, and also received the Best Evening Gown award.
Acting and Production
She later ventured into Nollywood, collaborating with well-known directors like Obi Emelonye, Ikechukwu Onyenka, and Simon PeaceMaker.
As CEO of ScreenGoddess Global Productions, she has produced the TV series African Beauty. Her acting credits span TV series and feature films.
Personal Life
Collete keeps her personal relationships private but is actively involved in tourism promotion and charitable causes, utilizing her influence gained through her pageantry achievements.
Collete Nwadike Net Worth
Collete Nwadike’s estimated net worth is likely to be in the range of $100,000 to $500,000, reflecting her career roles as a model, beauty queen, actress, and producer combined with appointments such as Senior Adviser on Tourism.
Filmography
TV Series
- The Calabash (Produced by Obi Emelonye)
- Single’s Diary (Produced by Crey Ahanonu; Directed by Simon PeaceMaker)
- African Beauty (Produced and co-directed by Collete Nwadike and Ndave Njoku; Directed by Ikechukwu Onyenka)
Movies
- Royal Mission (Produced by Chijioke Nneji; Directed by Caz Chidiebere)
- Chase (Directed by Simon PeaceMaker)
- O42 (Directed by Caz Chidiebere)
Music Video
- “Bonny and Clyde” by Percy featuring Solidstar (Directed by Unlimited L.A)
Awards and Honors
| Year | Award |
|---|---|
| 2014 | Winner, Miss Tourism Nigeria |
| 2015 | Winner, Exquisite Face of the Universe (first Black winner) |
| 2015 | Best Evening Gown, Exquisite Face of the Universe |
| 2015 | Senior Adviser on Tourism to the Governor of Anambra State |
