Emeka Okonkwo (born 18 February 1981) known famously as E-money is the CEO of Five Star Music Records label and also a brother to the musical artiste, Kcee.
E-money is a young Nigerian billionaire who made his fortune in different business sectors. He is into oil and gas and owns Emmy Cargoes Nigeria Limited, formerly called Borisa Nigeria Limited (a shipping company).
E-money got his nickname after he started throwing money around and demonstrating what a luxurious lifestyle is. He is not just a socialite but one who over the years has become famous on social media. Some other people even refer to him as Arab money.
His source of wealth is comprised of his numerous investments and businesses which include a shipping company based in Lagos, and his investments in Union Bank Nigeria Plc.
He is married to Juliet Okonkwo, and currently has an estimated net worth of $30,000,000.
E-Money possesses a good number of expensive cars and resides in his gold-furnished mansion worth N250,000,000 in Ikeja, Lagos State.
Real Facts About E-Money
Full Name: | Emeka Okonkwo |
Stage Name: | E-Money |
Born: | 18 February 1981 (age 41 years old) |
Birth Place: | Ajegunle Lagos state |
State Of Origin: | Anambra State |
Nationality: | Nigerian |
Wife • Spouse: | Juliet Okonkwo |
Siblings: | Kcee |
Occupation: | Businessman |
Net Worth: | $30,000,000 |
E-Money Early Life
E-Money‘s wealth started with the acquisition of a $2 million dollar contract. However, the slum boy paid his dues while growing up.
Emeka Okonkwo born on the 18th of February 1981, known as E-Money was raised alongside his elder brother; also known as the Limpopo master, Kcee (Kingsley Chinweike Okonkwo).
He was raised in the rough neighborhood of Ajegunle in Lagos State. His dad was a popular disc jockey in the ghetto area worked tirelessly alongside his mum to provide daily meals for the boys. He is from Amaputu in Uli in Ihiala local government area in Anambra State Nigeria.
E-Money Education
E-Money attended Ajegunle Primary School alongside his brother Kcee before enrolling in a secondary school situated close to their family house.
E-money Career
E-Money is currently the CEO of the Five Star Music record label which has sponsored famous music artists such as Harrysong, Skiibii, and KCEE in recent times. He also owns a shipping company, called Emy Cargo and Shipping Nigerian Limited, which is based in Lagos State.
His other business ventures include multiple investments in real estate, Oil and Gas, as well as Union Bank of Nigeria PLC.
E-Money’s Personal Life
E-money is currently married to Juliet Okonkwo and their union is blessed with three sons. They all reside in the United Kingdom.
According to him, he met his wife far back as 2003, in their second year in the University, starting off as friends before they tied the knot in 2010; in a traditional wedding held in their hometown. Things were so difficult at the time that Kcee; his elder brother, had to borrow some money for t-fare to the city.
It was during that trip he got a call for a contract of $2 million awarded to him.
E-Money’s Awards
- E-money was awarded a City People Movie Special Recognition Award.
- He also won the Entertainment Executive of the Year at the Nigeria Entertainment Awards recently.
E-Money’s Net Worth
E-Money currently possesses multiple streams of income due to the number of investments tied to his name. His net worth; which is currently estimated at $30,000,000.