Net Worth & Profile
Meet Ini Edo: The Nollywood Star
Her various characters have adorned our screens, but only a few people are aware of her origins, net worth, and professional path. We’re going to delve into this Nollywood star’s persona.
For over a decade in her acting career, Ini Edo has graced our screens with different characters, But, only a few really know about her background, net worth, and career journey. RNN will be taking a dive into the persona of this Nollywood star.
Who is Ini Edo?
Iniobong Edo Ekim, popularly known as Ini Edo is one of the most successful actresses in Nigeria, she is from Akwa Ibom, a state in Nigeria’s south-central region near Calabar. Her father was a church elder, and her mother was a schoolteacher.
She is the second of four children, three girls, and one boy, who had a strict upbringing. In Uyo, Nigeria, she attended Cornelia Connely College. She earned a Diploma in Theatre Arts from the University of Uyo. She also completed her bachelor’s degree program in English at the University of Calabar. She was awarded a scholarship to study law at Nigeria’s National Open University in 2014.
Ini Edo Bio-Data
The table below provides some brief information about Ini Edo.
| Full Name | Iniobong Edo Ekim |
| Stage Name | Ini Edo |
| Date of Birth | April 23, 1982 |
| State of Origin | Akwa Ibom State |
| Nationality | Â Nigerian |
| Education | University of Uyo |
| Marital Status | N/A |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Net Worth | $4.5 million |
Career
She began her film career in 2000 and has featured in more than 100 movies since her debut, her acting career began in 2003 with the film Thick Madam, in which she starred in.
A producer noticed Ini Edo at an audition she was attending. Her big break came in 2004 when she starred in the film World Apart. She has acted in almost a hundred films. Her work in the film “While you slept” garnered her a nomination for “Best Lead Actress” at the 11th Africa Movie Academy Awards.
In 2013, she 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.
On the other hand, Ini stated in 2017 that there are numerous diversions in the Nollywood industry and that only hard work, joy, and dedication will propel one to the top. But she insisted that if one worked hard enough, one could succeed.
Award and Nominations
- 2015 Ghana Movie Awards Best Actress
- Best Actress Leading Role
- 2016 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards Best Actress in a Comedy
- 2016 Nigeria Entertainment Awards Best Actress (TV Series)
- 2009 Best of Nollywood Awards Best Actress Leading Role (Yoruba) Won
- 2011 Zulu African Film Academy Awards Best Actress Indigenous Edika Nigeria Won
- 2012 2012 Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards Best Actress In Leading role In a cupboard
- Nafta Best supporting Actress Weekend Getaway Won
- Best Actress-Viewers Choice
- 2015 Ghana Movie Awards Best Actress
- 11th Africa Movie Academy Awards Best Actress Leading Role
- 2016 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards Best Actress in a Comedy Desperate housegirls
- 2016 Nigeria Entertainment Awards Best Actress (TV Series)
- ZAFAA Global Awards Best Actress While you slept
- 2021 Net Honours Most Popular Actress
Networth
As of 2022, the Nollywood star’s net worth is estimated at $4.5 Million.