Ini Edo Biography

Iniobong Edo Ekim (born 23 April 1982) professionally known as Ini Edo is a Nigerian actress, model, and brand ambassador.

Ini Edo originally hails from Ibibio, in Akwa Ibom state located in the south-south part of Nigeria. She obtained a diploma in Theater Arts from the University of Uyo. She later enrolled at the University of Calabar where she graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in the English language.

Real Facts About Ini Edo


  • Full Name: Iniobong Edo Ekim
  • Stage Name: Ini Edo
  • Born: 23 April 1982
  • Age: 40 Years Old (in 2022)
  • Place Of Birth: Akwa Ibom, State
  • State Of Origin: Akwa Ibom, State
  • Nationality: Nigerian
  • Religion: Christianity
  • Spouse: Philip Ehiagwina (2008–2014)
  • Occupation: Actress
  • Networth: $5 Million

Ini Edo Early Life & Education


Ini Edo was born on 23 April 1982 in the city of Akwa Ibom state located in the south-south part of Nigeria, and she is an Ibibio by the tribe.

Ini Edo was born and brought up by devoted Christian parents. Her father was a church elder while her mother was a teacher, she is the second child from a family of five children three girls, and one boy.

She had her secondary school education at  Cornelia Connely College in Uyo, Nigeria. She graduated from the University of Uyo where she got a Diploma in Theatre Arts.

She also completed her bachelor’s degree program at the University of Calabar where she studied English In 2014 she got a scholarship to study law at the National Open University of Nigeria.

Ini Edo Career


Edo began her film career in 2000 and has featured in more than 100 movies since her debut. In 2013, Ini Edo was a judge for the Miss Black Africa UK Pageant. In 2014, Miss Ini Edo was appointed by the United Nations as a United Nations Habitat Youth Envoy.

Ini Edo, however, in 2017, made it clear that only hard work, delight, and dedication can get one to the top in the Nollywood industry as there are many distractions. But she encouraged that with determination, one would get there.

Ini Edo Filmography


  • Men Do Cry
  • Last Picnic
  • Pretty Angels
  • One God One Nation
  • My Precious Son
  • I Swear
  • Love Crimes
  • Royalty Apart
  • Never Let Go
  • Not Yours
  • Negative Influence
  • Red Light
  • Security Risk
  • Darkness of Sorrow
  • Unforeseen
  • Tears of Nancy
  • Power of Beauty

Ini Edo Net Worth


Ini Edo is one of the highest-paid actresses in the Nollywood movie industry. She has an estimated net worth of $5 million.

Rechibee
Rechibee
Nwede Chinedu Mishach Popularly known as Rechibee is a Nigerian Content Editor and an Entertainment reporter at Wakadaily. He is a passionate journalist with a core interest in Special reports, Biography, and music journalism.

Popular Related

Jadrolita (Jarvis AI) biography, age, boyfriend, networth

Amadon Elizabeth Aminata, popularly known as Jadrolita (Jarvis AI) is a Tiktok content creator, and influencer. She was born on 15th June 2002. Jadrolita rose...

Uche Okonkwo (Ada Kirikiri) Biography: Age, Education, Career

Uche Okonkwo Treasure (born October 12) better known as Ada Kirikiri is a teenage Nigerian actress, gospel singer, and dancer. She rose to fame after...

Femi Adebayo Biography: Age , Education, Career, Wife and Movies

Femi Adebayo is a Nigerian professional involved in various fields, including film directing, acting, law, production, and serving as a special adviser to the Governor...

Uchechi Treasure Okonkwo /Adakirikiri Biography: Age, Family, Education and Career

Uchechi Treasure Okonkwo nicknamed Adakirikiri is a Nigerian teen actress , gospel singer and dancer. She holds the distinction of being the most accomplished...

Governor Bala A. Mohammed: Political Journey

Bala Mohammed is a Presidential aspirant, a Nigerian Politician who currently serves as the 16th Governor of Bauchi State, a former Minister of Federal...

Peju Ogunmola Biography: Age, Family, Education, Husband, Children and Career

Peju Ogunmola, known for her roles in Yoruba film industry, is an actress who appears in Nollywood movies belonging to the Yoruba genre. Real Facts...

Bimbo Thomas Biography: Age, Education, Career, Net worth

Bimbo Thomas ( Born September 29) well known as Sikirat Sidodo, is a popular  Nollywood actress well known for her roles in indigenous Yoruba...

Regina Daniel Biography: Age, Education, Husband, Career, Movies

Regina Daniel (born October 10, 2000) in Lagos state, is a Nigerian Nollywood actress and film producer. Also a businesswoman, model, and Serial Entrepreneur. Regina Daniel...

Tml vibez Biography: Age, Education, Career, Net worth

Timileyin Suleiman ( born in 2000) known professionally as Tml vibez is a young talented signee singer and songwriter. He was born in Lagos State...

peju ogunmola biography: Age, Education, Career

Peju Ogunmola Omobolanle (born April 10th, 1966) is a Veteran Yoruba Nigerian actress. She is the daughter of the stage legend, Kola Ogunmola, and a sister to...