Biography
Erica Ngozi Ugomma Nlewedim (born March 13, 1994) has established herself as a multi-talented individual from Nigeria. She is a model, actress, philanthropist and multi-talented entrepreneur.
Her remarkable talent has made her one of Nigeria’s most respected social media personalities.
However, Erica Nlewedim’s impressive presence on the reality TV show was widely welcomed. Big Brother Naija: Locked Down catapulted her into the limelight, cementing her reputation as a household name.
Erica Ngozi Nlewedim, also known as Erica, is a Nigerian Television Personality, Actress and Model. She participated in the 2020 Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) Lockdown Edition.
She is one of the most sought after and talked about housemates in this edition.
Nigerian actress
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| Full name: | Erica Ngozi Ugomma Nlewedim |
| Stage name: | Erica Nlewedim |
| Born: | March 13, 1994 (age 30) |
| Place of birth: | Umuahia, Abia, Nigeria |
| State of origin: | Abia State |
| Nationality: | Nigerian |
| Education: | Covenant University |
| Height: | 1.68 meters |
| Parents: | Oby Nwokolo, Eric Nlewedim Christian |
| Siblings: | 1 |
| Couple: | Wande Coal (rum) |
| Boyfriend • Partner: | Kiddwaya (2020-2021) |
| The children: | Do not have |
| Job: | Actress • Media Personality |
| Net worth: | 100,000-200,000 USD |
Early life and education
Born on March 13, 1994 in Umuahia, Abia State, Erica Nlewedim is a Nigerian actress and model. Raised by her parents, Oby Nwokolo and Eric Nlewedim Christian, she shares a special bond with her identical twin sister, whose name has not been revealed to the media.
Erica began her educational journey at Victory Grammar School And Command Day Middle School in Ikeja. She then pursued higher education at Covenant University before venturing abroad to get her acting degree. MetFilm School in London in 2019.
She graduated with a degree in Business Administration from Covenant University. Aside from her BBNaija involvement, Erica also participated in the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria (MBGN) pageant and won the MBGN Miss Photogenic award.
Erica has appeared in commercials like Peak Milk, TV series like My Flatmates, movies like Secrets and Scandals. While in the house, Erica is Kiddwaya’s girlfriend.
Career
Erica Nlewedim is a multi-talented person who has excelled in many fields, including acting, modeling, and business. From a young age, she devoted herself to honing her acting and modeling skills, which has paid off through various collaborations with prominent companies such as Jumia, MyZotoApp, and Glo.
These collaborations prove Erica’s talent and professionalism, establishing her as a successful actress, model and businesswoman.
In 2013, Erica Nlewedim was named brand ambassador for The gentle touch of naturea popular hair and scalp care line that is praised for using natural ingredients to achieve exceptional results. Showcasing her versatility and charisma, Erica has appeared in numerous advertising campaigns from 2015 to 2017 as the face of Access Bank, Maltina, and Zaron Cosmetics.
Aside from her successful career in the entertainment industry as a popular contestant on BBNaija, Erica has also ventured into business and is the proud founder of Beluxia Hair.
Erica Nlewedim won the Miss Photogenic award in the 2014 Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria contest, which significantly boosted her celebrity status and opened up many exciting opportunities, such as appearing in a Peak Milk TV commercial.
While gaining experience in various movies and reality TV shows, Erica’s breakthrough moment came when she participated in the popular reality TV show Big Brother NaijaHer participation in the Lockdown season made her a popular contestant among the 20 housemates.
Despite appearing in 71 important episodes, Erica Nlewedim still faced the consequences of being evicted from the house for threatening her roommates, violating house rules and preventing Prince Nelson Enwerem, her deputy, from using the Head of House’s room to sleep.
Social media
- Instagram handle: Erica Ngozi Nlewedim (@ericanlewedim)
- Twitter handle: Erica Nlewedim (@EricaNlewedim)
- TikTok handle: Star girl Erica (@ericanlewedim)
Personal life
Erica Nlewedim, 30, is currently single, but she used to date Kiddwaya, son of Terry Waya and a Nigerian billionaire. They started dating when they were both contestants on the BBNaija show.
However, Kiddwaya publicly announced their split in February 2021. Interestingly, Erica Nlewedim surprised many when she revealed that she is now married to singer Wande Coal. Erica currently has no children.
List of movies played
- 2022: The Blood Covenant as Adaugo
- 2021: Bitter Rain as Idara
- 2021: The Devil in Agbada as Tomi
- 2021: MTV Base presents: Inside Life with Erica
- 2021: The Wig as Amanda
- 2020: Big Brother Nigeria
- 2020: Mercy Mercy as Mercy / Celeste
- 2019: Hire a woman as Nife
- 2018: Love, Food and Everything as Riri
- 2018: Once Upon a Night as Adaeze
- 2016: Poka Messiah as Diane
Net worth
Erica Nlewedim, an exceptionally talented individual, has amassed a considerable net worth of between $100,000 and $200,000. This impressive fortune has been amassed through her incredible contributions to the entertainment industry, successful business ventures, and her role as a sought-after brand ambassador for many prestigious companies.
Through her versatile talents and unwavering dedication to her craft, Erica has achieved financial success and become a prominent figure in the entertainment and business industries.
