Nkiru “Kiki” Mordi, a Nigerian journalist and entrepreneur, left school due to harassment by a lecturer, leading her to produce the impactful Sex for Grades video with BBC Africa Eye. The documentary revealed widespread sexual harassment among Nigerian and Ghanaian lecturers. She was recognized with the Outstanding Radio Program Presenter (South-South) award at the 2016 Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Awards.
Profile Summary
| Full Name | Kiki Mordi |
| Date of Birth | August 12, 1991 |
| Place of Birth | Port Harcourt, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| State of Origin | Rivers State |
| Marital Status | In a relationship (not married) |
| Children | None publicly reported |
| Occupations | Investigative Journalist, Filmmaker |
| Net Worth | Approximately $50,000 |
Early Life and Education
Born on August 12, 1991, in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, Kiki Mordi completed her primary and secondary education in her hometown.
After briefly studying biochemistry at the University of Benin, she dropped out to pursue a broadcasting career at Rhythm FM, Benin City in 2013. Her decision was influenced by the passing of her father before she gained admission to university, a significant event in her life.
Since then, Mordi has established herself as a prominent investigative journalist and filmmaker, focusing on important issues such as sexual harassment in educational institutions.
Career
Kiki Mordi is a Nigerian investigative journalist, known for her work on the 2019 BBC Africa Eye documentary “Sex for Grades,” which spotlighted sexual assault in higher education institutions in Nigeria and Ghana.
In 2017, she launched an online petition to address police extortion and exploitation following her own traumatic experience with Nigerian law enforcement. Mordi also produced the documentary film “Life at the Bay,” focusing on the residents of Tarkwa Bay in Lagos and the challenges faced by its women.
The film earned recognition at film festivals and she was honored as one of the Most Influential Young Africans in 2020.
2019 Sex for Grade Documentary
On October 7, 2019, Kiki Mordi and her team at BBC Africa Eye released a 13-minute documentary exposing sexual harassment of students by lecturers at the University of Lagos and University of Ghana.
The documentary implicated Dr. Boniface Igbeneghu of University of Lagos, Dr. Ransford Gyampo and Dr. Paul Kwame Butakor of University of Ghana.
Following the documentary, Igbeneghu was suspended by the University of Lagos and asked to step down from his position as a pastor. Gyampo threatened to sue the BBC, while the “Cold Room” where harassment occurred was shut down.
A full hour-long documentary was released on October 8, 2019, featuring more lecturers guilty of harassment, leading to the suspension of Dr. Samuel Oladipo at the University of Lagos.
As a result of the documentaries, Nigerian government officials and celebrities like Adekunle Gold and Simi supported Mordi’s work and called for action against sexual harassment.
On October 9, 2019, the Nigerian Senate reintroduced the anti-sexual harassment bill in response to public outcry, with the bill eventually passed on July 9, 2020, proposing up to 14 years in jail for offenders. Mordi also revealed receiving threats following the investigation.
Personal Life
Kiki Mordi keeps her personal life private, but she has been in a relationship with her boyfriend, who was arrested during a police raid at her home where they were wrongly accused of being cultists. This experience fueled her activism against police brutality and exploitation.
Details about her marital status or children are not publicly known. Currently residing in the United Kingdom, Mordi is dedicated to her career as an investigative journalist and filmmaker.
kiki Mordi Net Worth
Kiki Mordi, known for her impactful work as an investigative journalist and filmmaker, is estimated to have a net worth of around $50,000. She gained recognition for her contributions to the BBC documentary “Sex for Grades,” shedding light on sexual harassment in educational settings.
Awards and Nominations
Kiki Mordi has received several awards and nominations throughout her career:
- International Emmy Awards: Nominated for Current Affairs & News (2020) for “Sex for Grades”
- Michael Elliott Award for Excellence in African Storytelling: Winner (2020)
- People Journalism Prize for Africa: Winner (2019).
- Outstanding Radio Program Presenter: Winner at the Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Awards (2016).
- On Air Personality of the Year: Winner at the Nigerian Kampus Awards (2015)
Additionally, she has been recognized as one of the “50 Women Changing Journalism” in 2015.
