Ezinne Akudo Biography: Parents, Siblings, Height, Age, Instagram, Net Worth, Awards, Controversy

Ezinne Akudo Anyaoha is a Nigerian lawyer, beauty queen, entrepreneur, and advocate for women’s rights.

She is best known for winning the Miss Nigeria title in 2013 and for her subsequent work in support of survivors of sexual violence through her NGO, The Eight Foundation.

Profile

• Full name: Ezinne Akudo Anyaoha
• Date of birth: May 17, 1990
• Age: 35 years old
• Gender: Female
• Place of birth: Imo State, Nigeria
• Nationality: Nigerian
• Profession: Lawyer, Beauty Queen, Entrepreneur, Women’s Rights Advocate
• Height: 5’10 m
• Parents: Chief Christopher Anyaoha and Lady Uchenna Anyaoha
• Siblings: Chinedu Anyaoha, Ngozi Anyaoha, and two other siblings (names not publicly disclosed)
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship status: Single
• Religion: N/A
• Ethnicity: Igbo
• Net worth: $2 million

Early Life and Education

Ezinne Akudo Anyaoha, now 35 years old, was born on May 17, 1990, in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria. She is the daughter of Chief Christopher Anyaoha, a retired civil servant, and Lady Uchenna Anyaoha, a school administrator. Ezinne is the third of five children. Her family valued education and philanthropy.

She attended Federal Government Girls College, Owerri, where she demonstrated academic excellence and leadership skills. Ezinne went on to earn a law degree from Abia State University in 2012. After graduating, she attended Nigerian Law School in Lagos and was called to the bar in 2013.

Personal Life

Ezinne Akudo is unmarried and has stated that she is focused on her career and philanthropic work.

Career

Ezinne Akudo rose to prominence after winning the Miss Nigeria beauty pageant on July 6, 2013. Following her reign as Miss Nigeria, Ezinne dedicated herself to advocating for social causes, particularly women’s rights and gender-based violence awareness. In 2015, she founded The Eight Foundation, a non-governmental organization focused on supporting survivors of sexual violence.

Through the foundation, she provides counseling, legal aid, and support to victims. In 2018, Akudo was appointed Creative Director of the Miss Nigeria Pageant. She also launched the Miss Nigeria Empowerment Series in 2016, providing mentorship to young women. Additionally, she co-founded a fashion line called Zina Luxe, specializing in African-inspired fashion pieces.

Awards

• Miss Nigeria Winner (2013)
• Award for Advocacy Excellence by the Nigerian Bar Association (2016)
• Humanitarian Award for Gender Empowerment (2018)

Net worth

Ezinne Akudo‘s net worth according to sources, is estimated around $2 million.

Controversy

In 2014, shortly after her reign, there were allegations that her luxury apartment had been funded by a wealthy politician, which she denied.

In 2018, rumors of an engagement to a businessman, Michael Chukwudi, circulated after photos of them appeared on social media, but Ezinne clarified that they were just friends. In 2021, she publicly criticized another beauty queen, Anna Banner, for allegedly backing out of a joint charity project.

Social Media

• Instagram: @ezinneakudo
• X: @ezinneakudo