Nkiru Sylvanus, born April 21, 1982, is a veteran Nigerian actress, television personality, and politician. She has appeared in over 200 films and has received accolades for both Best Actress in a Leading Role and Best Actress of the Year at the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards and the Africa Movie Academy Awards.
Wiki Profile
| Full Name: | Nkiru Sylvanus |
| Date of Birth: | April 21, 1982 |
| Place of Birth: | Osisioma, Aba |
| State of Origin: | Abia State |
| Nationality: | Nigerian |
| Occupation: | Actress & Politician |
| Net Worth: | $2 million |
| Husband/Boyfriend: | Not Married |
Early Life and Education
Nkiru Sylvanus was born in Osisioma, Aba, a town in Abia State, Nigeria where she grew up with her parents and siblings.
She attended Ohabiam Primary and Secondary School, where she earned her West African Senior School Certificate and her initial certificate of completion of secondary education.
Nkiru Sylvanus obtained a BSc in mass communication from the Enugu State University of Science and Technology, where she also studied.
Career
At the age of 17, in 1999, Nkiru Sylvanus started her acting career and was referred to be a veteran by The Punch newspaper.
Ever since she made her acting debut, Nkiru Sylvanus has appeared in more than 70 Nollywood films.
She was highlighted twice (in 2017 and 2018) in The Guardian’s article on famous people in the news.
Rochas Okorocha, the former governor of Imo state, appointed Sylvanus as his special assistant on Lagos State Affairs in 2011.
Later, he promoted Sylvanus to special adviser on public affairs.
Nkiru Net Worth
Nkiru Sylvanus is a veteran Nigerian actress, television personality, and politician who has an estimated net worth of $2 million.
Films and TV Series
- What A Mother (2005)
- Dangerous Mind (2004)
- Hope Of Glory (2004)
- King Of The Jungle (2004)
- My Blood (2004)
- Queen (2004)
- The Staff Of Odo (2004)
- Unconditional Love (2003)
- Egg Of Life (2003)
- Green Snake (2003)
- Six Problems (2003)
- Holy Violence (2003)
- Last Weekend (2003)
- Onunaeyi: Seeds Of Bondage (2003)
- The Only Hope (2003)
- A Cry For Help (2002)
- Love In Bondage (2002)
- Miracle (2002)
- Pretender (2002)
- Unknown Mission (2002)
- Never Come Back (2002)
- Terrible Sin (2001)
Personal Life
Nkiru Sylvanus wed Stanley Duru in 2014 but unfortunately the marriage didn’t last long as they parted ways in 2019.
In January 2023, Nkiru Sylvanus posted her pre-wedding photo on social media which stirred reactions although the face of the man was not clearly visible in the photo.
Social Media
- Instagram: nkirusylvanus_real
