Jennifer Eliogu, born April 30, 1976, is a renowned Nigerian actress and singer widely known for her roles in Nollywood films. In 2016, Eliogu was honored with the Special Recognition Award at the City People Entertainment Awards for her remarkable contributions to the Nigerian movie industry.
Jennifer Eliogu Bio:
Full Name: | Jennifer Eliogu |
Date of Birth: | April 30, 1976 |
Place of Birth: | Uke, Idemili |
State of Origin: | Anambra State |
Nationality: | Nigerian |
Occupation: | Actress & Singer |
Net Worth: | $1 million |
Husband/Spouse: | Married |
Early Life and Education
Jennifer Eliogu hails from Ụmụazụ village in Uke, Idemili, Anambra State, situated in the southeastern region of Nigeria.
However, she was raised in Lagos State, located in the southwestern part of Nigeria. Eliogu pursued her education and earned a diploma from the University of Jos before obtaining her B.Sc. degree from Lagos State University.
Career
In 1997, Jennifer Eliogu made her official debut in the Nigerian movie industry with the film titled “House On Fire.”
However, in 2012, she briefly shifted her focus to music and released her first music project titled “Ifunanya,” which earned her a nomination for Best R&B Video at the Nigeria Music Video Awards (NMVA) in the same year.
Throughout her career in Nollywood, she has had the opportunity to work with several notable personalities, including Rich Tanksley, Kenneth Okolie, Susan Peters, Bolanle Ninalowo, Moyo Lawal, Desmond Elliot, Rukky Sanda, among others.
Awards and Recognition
In 2016, Jennifer Eliogu received the Special Recognition Award at the City People Entertainment Awards.
In addition, she was honored with the Award for Excellence at the 2014 African Women Leadership Conference held in the United States of America for her remarkable efforts in empowering women.
Furthermore, Eliogu’s music project titled “Ifunanya” earned a nomination for Best R&B Video at the Nigeria Music Video Awards (NMVA).
Jennifer Eliogu Net Worth
Jennifer Eliogu is a popular Nigerian actress and singer who has accumulated an estimated net worth of $1 million.
Personal Life
Jennifer Eliogu is married and they have two children together, although the name of the husband has not been disclosed.