Ojy Okpe Biography, Education, Career, Controversies, And Net Worth

Maria Olanrewaju | April 23, 2024 | Find It | No Comments

Ojinika Anne Okpe, born on April 23, 1981, in Lagos, Nigeria, hails from Ukwani, Delta State. She is the daughter of Philomena Ngozi Egwuenu and Matthew Egwuenu, a former Nigerian commissioner of police.

Ojy Okpe Profile

Name	Ojy Okpe
Real Name	Ojinika Anne Okpe
Date of Birth	23 April 1981
Age	43 years
State of Origin	Delta State
Tribe	Urhobo
Nationality	Nigerian
Occupation	Model, Television resenter, and Film producer
Religion	Christianity
Marital Status	Single
Net Worth	$1 Million
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Educational Background

Ojy Okpe attended Queensland Academy for her primary education and Rainbow College for her secondary school certificate education, both located in Lagos State. She pursued her higher education in the United States, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Communication with a minor in Film Production from St John’s University, New York, in 2006. She also studied Film Production at the New York Film Academy.

Career

Okpe’s career has spanned across modeling, film production, and journalism. She was discovered by a South African talent scout named Jan Malan and gained recognition by participating in the Mnet Face of Africa competition. She worked as a model under Storm Management, appearing in prestigious fashion and lifestyle magazines such as Elle, Cosmopolitan, Essence, and Vogue. Okpe has also walked the runways for renowned designers like Oscar de la Renta, Moschino, Versace, and Dolce & Gabbana, both in Africa and internationally.

Transitioning into television, Okpe currently serves as a TV anchor on Arise News, hosting the Good Morning Show alongside various co-anchors. She also hosts her segment titled “What’s Trending with Ojy Okpe.” Throughout her career, Okpe has interviewed notable figures including Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, Susan Sarandon, and Sarah Jessica Parker. In 2020, she was nominated for the TV Personality of the Year award at the Exquisite Ladies Of the Year (ELOY) awards for her work on Arise News.

Ojy Okpe is also an Emmy Awards winner as part of the production crew of the documentary “Changers: How the Harlem Globetrotters Battled Racism.” She has also been involved in Hollywood productions like “The Devil Wears Prada” and the Marvel movie “Spider-Man 3.”