Nelson Enwerem, popularly known as Prince, is a Nigerian actor, television host, model, and beauty pageant winner. He earned the title of Mr Nigeria 2018 and represented Nigeria at Mister World 2019.
Profile Summary
| Full Name | Nelson Enwerem |
| Date of Birth | August 2, 1995 |
| Place of Birth | Aba, Abia State, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| State of Origin | Abia State |
| Partner | N/A |
| Children | None |
| Occupations | Actor, TV Host, Model, Pageant Winner |
| Net Worth | $200,000 – $600,000 |
Early Life and Education
Nelson was born and raised in Aba, Abia State, Nigeria. He completed his secondary education at Government College Umuahia and later graduated from the University of Calabar with a Bachelor’s degree in Pure Physics.
Dluring his time at university, he won the Face of University Nigeria competition in 2016.
Career
Nelson’s career took off when he won the prestigious Mr Nigeria title in 2018, where he was also recognized as the most talented contestant.
He went on to represent Nigeria at the Mister World 2019 pageant, placing in the top 29 and winning the Best Graceful Contemporary Dance talent award.
Beyond pageantry, Nelson has built a successful career in modeling, winning Model of the Year in 2016 and working as a brand ambassador and content creator for notable companies like Showmax, DStv, Guinness, and Samsung.
His passion for acting has seen him take roles in films such as Head Over Bills (2022), The Man of God (2022), and Unrepentant (2023).
On television, he gained wide recognition as a contestant on Big Brother Naija Season 5 in 2020, finishing ninth. He has also hosted and judged various events and is set to lead a new TV magazine show on MTV Base.
Entrepreneurially, Nelson is the founder of Hairline Royale, a high-end salon in Lekki, Lagos, which caters to men, women, and children with specialized services in barbering, braiding, and wig installations.
Personal Life
Nelson hails from Umuebie, Ugirinna, Isiala Mbano in Imo State, Nigeria, and comes from a royal family being the son of HRH Eze Leo Mike Enwerem and Ugoeze Catherine Chika Enwerem.
Nelson Ewerem Net Worth
His estimated net worth is between $200,000 and $600,000, accumulated through his achievements in pageantry, brand partnerships, acting, and entrepreneurial endeavors.
| Year | Title | Role | Medium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Big Brother S5 | Himself | Reality TV |
| 2022 | Head Over Bills | Leo | Film |
| 2022 | The Man of God | Pastor Bj | Film |
| 2023 | Unrepentant | KC | Film |
Awards and Recognitions
- Mr Nigeria 2018 (Overall Winner; Most Talented Contestant)
- Face of University Nigeria 2016
- Model of the Year 2016
- Talent Award for Graceful Contemporary Dance at Mister World 2019
- Frequently recognized among Nigeria’s best-dressed celebrities and influential style icons
