Who is Kanaga Jnr?
Kalu-Anaga Emmanuel Eme born April 24, 2000, popularly known as Kanaga Jnr is a model, actor, fashion stylist, and reality TV star. He gained popularity after being a housemate in the first season of the reality TV show “Big Brother Titans: Ziyakhala Wahala” in which he became the first runner-up.
Kanaga Jnr Biography:
| Full Name: | Kalu-Anaga Emmanuel Eme |
| Date of Birth: | April 24, 2000 |
| Place of Birth: | Abia State, Nigeria |
| Nationality: | Nigerian |
| Occupation: | Actor, Model, Fashion Stylist and Reality TV Star |
| Net Worth: | $80,000-$150,000 |
| Marital Status: | Single |
Early Life and Education
Kanaga Jnr was born on April 24, 2000, in Ohafia, Abia State, Nigeria. He is 23 years old as of May 2023. He was born to the Late Mr. Anaga (Father) and Mrs. Charity Anaga (Mother) as the youngest of three children. He is from the South-east region of Nigeria and hails from Abia State. He is originally from Aba and traces his roots to Ohiafia Local Government Area in Abia State. While in the Big Brother Titans house, the 23-year-old TV star revealed that he lost his father and brother to the cold hands of death. His surviving older brother Nnamdi Kanaga is a film director.
Kanaga Jnr attended a Military-run school for his secondary education. Further information about his educational qualifications is scarce at this time.
Career
Before breaking into the entertainment industry, Kanaga Jnr worked as a production assistant and make-up artist. He has appeared in a few movies that made it to the screen. Some of the films include: “Choose Life”, “Hail Mary”, “Far From Home” and “ Jenifas Diary” amongst others. In 2023, he played the role of Kachi in the MTV Shuga Naija Series.
The 23-year-old reality TV Star has worked with several notable celebrities including Adesua Etomi, Mike Afolarin, Funke Akindele, Debby Felix, Genoveva Umeh, Carol King, Olumide Oworu, Natse Jemide, and the likes of many others.
In January 2023, Kanaga Jnr was unveiled as a Big Brother Naija Housemate. He later became the first runner-up of the show. Since returning from Big Brother’s house, Kanaga Jnr. has gone on to do remarkable things. Some of these include opening his fashion line “KJ Apparel”, becoming a brand ambassador for the brand “Flying Fish Nigeria” and lots more.
Aside from being an actor and a reality TV star, Kanaga Jnr is also a commercial model and has worked with many creatives ranging from creative directors, fashion directors, art directors, fashion designers, and cinematographers to producers.
Kanaga Jnr’s Net Worth
As of the time of publishing this article (August 2023), Kanaga Jnr’s net worth is estimated to be worth $80,000 to $150,000 (USD). His primary source of income is his acting and modeling career, fashion line, and brand/endorsement deals.
Personal Life
As of the time of publishing this article (August 2023), Kanaga Jnr. is not married and has never been married. However, he is speculated to be in a relationship with fellow Big Brother Titans housemate Tsatsii Madiba. The pair were romantically linked in the Big Brother Titans House.
Kanaga Jnr’s Social Media
Kanaga Jnr is active on Social Media where he maintains his public presence. Kanaga Jnr’s Instagram handle is @kanagajnr. His Twitter handle is @kanagaJnr
