Florence Odudu is a British woman of Nigerian descent best known as the mother of AJ Odudu, a television presenter and Strictly Come Dancing contestant.
Florence moved to England in the 1970s in an arranged marriage to James Odudu, and together they raised eight children in Blackburn, Lancashire.
Florence worked as a seamstress, cleaner and waitress at a private school while supporting her children’s education and ambitions.
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- Full name: Florence Odudu
- Date of birth: None
- Age: None
- Gender: Female
- Place of birth: Nigeria
- Nationality: British
- Occupation: Tailor, cleaner, caterer (retired)
- Height: 172 cm
- Parents: None
- Siblings: None
- Spouse: James Odudu
- Children: 7 (five boys and two girls), including AJ Odudu
- Relationship status: Married
- Net Worth: $150,000
Early life and education
Florence Odudu is a British immigrant of Nigerian descent. Florence has not revealed any details about her childhood or her parents.
Likewise, she has not revealed any details about her educational background.
Regarding her siblings, nothing is known about them. Florence lived most of her life in mystery.
Personal life
Florence Odudu is married to James Odudu, a British man of Nigerian origin who works as a bus conductor.
She had an arranged marriage to James Odudu, who lived in England. She emigrated to England in the 1970s to join her husband and settled in Blackburn, Lancashire.
She faced many challenges as a new immigrant, such as language barriers, cultural differences, and racism.
They have eight children, five boys and three girls, all of whom are grown and successful in their fields.
Their eldest daughter, Abigail, is 46 and their youngest son is 25.
Their most famous child is AJ Odudu, 35, a TV presenter. She competed in Strictly Come Dancing, a popular dance competition on BBC One. Florence supports AJ’s career and often watches her on TV.
She was also given tickets to the Strictly Come Dancing tour by her children and got to meet some of the show’s celebrities and judges.
Florence loves her family and enjoys spending time with them, especially during holidays and special occasions.
Career
Florence Odudu has no formal career yet, but she has worked as a seamstress, cleaner and waitress at a private school in Blackburn.
She also helps her husband as a bus conductor and does some volunteer work in the community.
She focuses primarily on raising her children and providing them with a good life. She also inspires and motivates her children, especially AJ, who often praises her mother’s strength, resilience, and wisdom.
Net worth
Florence Odudu’s net worth is estimated to be around $150,000.
Florence made a significant portion of her fortune from her work as a seamstress and from benefiting from AJ’s wealth.
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- Instagram Name: None
- Twitter Username: None
