Nneka Ihim Biography
Nneka Ihim (full name – Nneka Colleen Egbujiobi) is an American TV Personality, Lawyer, and Entrepreneur, well-known for starring in the show “The Real Housewives of Potomac”. She is also famous as the CEO and founder of the dating app, Hello Africa.
Nneka Ihim Age
Ihim was born in September 1987, in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. She is therefore 36 years old as of 2023 and celebrates her birthday in the month of September every year. However, she has not yet disclosed the day she was born.
Nneka Ihim Height
Ihim stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Nneka Ihim Family
Ihim was born to Bridget Egbujiobi (mother) and Leo Egbujiobi (father). Both her parents are Nigerians and they moved to the United States from Okija, Ihiala, Anambra State, Nigeria, in the year 1979 (before Ihim was born). Her dad is a philanthropist and works as an interventional cardiologist. She grew up in Beloit, Wisconsin alongside her 3 older siblings, whose identities are unknown.
Nneka Ihim Husband
Ihim is a married woman and her spouse is Ikenna Ihim. They tied the knot in the year 2021 and they reside happily in Potomac, Maryland. They first met in Los Angeles, when Ikenna sent her a message. After 3 weeks of online dating, she was asked for a date and she accepted – the date was held on Christmas Day! The couple has no kids at the moment, but Ihim once stated in an interview that she and her husband hope to start a family soon. There will be an update as soon as they get their very first kid. During Ihim’s spare time, she likes spending precious time with her husband, as well as with her friends, traveling, or having a champagne drink.
About Ikenna Ihim
Ihim’s husband, Ikenna, is a Nigerian philanthropist and a nasogastric intubation doctor. He holds a chieftaincy title as “Nze Ikeoha 1 of Nkwerre”. Ikenna is 39 years old as of 2023 having been born on October 27, 1984, in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria. His dad is a business tycoon and former governorship (Imo State) candidate.
Nneka Ihim Net Worth
Ihim has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million-$5 Million which she has earned through her successful career as a TV Personality, Lawyer, and Entrepreneur.
Nneka Ihim Salary
Ihim earns an average annual (per season) salary of $400K, for starring in “The Real Housewives of Potomac”.
Nneka Ihim Education
Ihim is a proud alumnus of the University of Michigan, where she obtained a Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degree in Literature/Letters and English Language. She is also a 2012 graduate of the University of Wisconsin Law School, where she earned a Juris Doctor (JD) Degree in Law.
Nneka Ihim Career
Ihim has held various roles in the legal field throughout her career. She has been serving as an Employment Counsel at Square, an international financial technology company, since October 2021. Besides owning an online dating app, which took the Best Indigenous Mobile Application of the Year Award at the Africa Royalty Awards, Ihim is well-known for being the founder and CEO of the nonprofit, “A Life of Lux”. Ihim is a champagne connoisseur, and she owns an alcoholic beverage company, Bido.
She has worked as a Labor and Employment Attorney at Shenoi Koes LLP in Pasadena, California, for a substantial period from August 2013 to October 2021, accumulating 8 years and 3 months of experience. Additionally, Ihim gained valuable legal experience as a Summer Associate Attorney at Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP in Rockford, Illinois, for 4 months (from May 2011 to August 2011).
She also worked as a Student Attorney at LEGAL SERVICES OF SOUTH CENTRAL MICHIGAN INC in a full-time capacity for 4 months from May 2010 to August 2010. Ihim began her professional journey as a University Correspondent at CNN, contributing for 10 months from September 2009 to June 2010 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Ihim has served as a reporter (correspondent) for Beloit Daily News and also interned for Judy Robson when she was the leader of the Wisconsin State Senate.
Nneka Ihim The Real Housewives of Potomac Sn 8
Ihim is a new cast member of the 8th season of the reality TV show “The Real Housewives of Potomac”. The season premiered on November 5, 2023, on Bravo TV. She joined the show as a main cast member in season 8.
In the season, she hopes to make new friends with the cast, but unexpected problems arise between her and Wendy Osefo when family secrets come out. Ihim is the 2nd cast of Nigerian heritage the show, after Wendy Osefo. The show “The Real Housewives of Potomac” follows a group of rich women who are part of an exclusive society.
Below is the list of the other cast members who appear in the 8th season of “RHOP”;
- Gizelle Bryant
- Karen Huger
- Ashley Darby
- Robyn Dixon
- Candiace Dillard Bassett
- Wendy Osefo
- Mia Thornton
- Charrisse Jackson-Jordan – recurring “friend”
- Jacqueline Blake – recurring guest
- Keiana Stewart – recurring “friend”
Nneka Ihim House
Ihim and her husband, Ikenna, reside in an incredible 6,000-square-foot mansion in Potomac, Maryland. She once showcased the house to her fans, and the scene displayed clean white walls, beautiful wooden floors, a big backyard, a stone fireplace, and lots of large windows. It was obvious the house was not yet finished, but it was almost. The house is a 5 bedroom and 5 bathroom house.
Nneka Ihim Social Media Platforms
She is active on her social media accounts and is often seen posting on her Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. She has over 19.3K followers on Instagram.
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