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Chukwuemeka Okoye (born 4 February 1991), commonly known as Frodd, is a Nigerian businessman, model, television personality and sales executive.
Frodd’s popularity skyrocketed when he finished as runner-up in the popular Nigerian television show and competition Big Brother Naija (Pepper Dem Gang) Season 4.
He finished the competition in the house as runner-up behind winners Mercy Eke and Mike Edwards, beating former housemates Seyi Awolowo and Omashola Oburoh.
Nigerian TV personality
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| First and last name: | Chukwuemeka Okoye |
| Stage Name: | Frodd |
| Born: | February 4, 1991 (age 33) |
| Place of birth: | Anambra, Nigeria |
| State of origin: | Anambra State |
| Nationality: | Nigerian |
| Parents: | Do not have |
| Height: | Do not have |
| Siblings: | Do not have |
| Girlfriend • Wife: | Mercy Eke (former) |
| Job: | Model • TV Personality |
| Net asset value: | $100,000 |
Early life
Frodd, born Chukwuemeka Okoye on February 4, 1991 in Anambra, Southeastern Nigeria.
He is of Ibo tribe origin in eastern Nigeria.
He grew up in a Catholic family and thus had a leaning towards this religion.
Not much is known about his immediate family as he does not talk about them, except that he spent his entire childhood in Anambra state, Nigeria.
Education
Frodd obtained his mandatory West African Examinations Council (WAEC) certificate along with his Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSCE) from a local school in Anambra. He now holds a bachelor’s degree.
Career
Frodd is a hardworking businessman, model, television personality and is often regarded as a well-trained and soft-spoken investment advisor.
Frodd rose to fame when he participated in the popular Nigerian reality TV show Big Brother Naija season 4 as Pepper Dem Gang in the summer of 2019.
He had a successful campaign in the competition as he finished second runner-up, losing to first runner-up Mike Edwards and winner Mercy Eke.
Frodd turned out to be one of the best housemates in the Big Brother Naija house. He was described by the show’s die-hard followers as being cool, kind, straightforward, fun-loving and talented at the same time. According to analysts, this was the main reason why BBNaija subscribers voted for him until the final episode of the show.
While in the house, he achieved many great achievements to prove his worth, such as becoming the Head of House (HoH) for a record two times in week 2 and week 13. Additionally, he escaped eviction eight times and won over a million Naira in house tasks and games.
Frodd revealed after the show that he would use the grand prize of 60 million naira to start his own company if he wins. He also dreams of starting a fashion brand and engaging in humanitarian work such as setting up an NGO to support single mothers.
In addition to being awarded as the runner-up by the competition organizers, Frodd also received endorsement deals with a number of companies to promote his career. First with NUMATVille tourism Megacity, then with Gossy Natural water shortly after signing an endorsement deal in association with the famous betting company Bet9ja.
He was also awarded cash prizes, including plots of land in the city’s Nollywood area.
Social Media
Frodd has over 700k followers on Instagram. His Instagram account grew in followers just hours after he was announced as a Big Brother Naija Season 4 contestant and even more after he finished as the second runner-up. Here is his official Instagram account:
Instagram: @Callme_frodd
Personal life
According to the superstar, the nickname Frodd is understood and derived from two English words, ‘Fresh and odd’.
At the moment, we cannot know Frodd’s body measurements, but we can provide details about his sensitive body parts, including dark brown eyes, black hair that matches his jet black beard. He has dark skin, which is normal for sub-Saharan Africans.
Frodd is currently single. However, he has a crush on his housemate Esther, who he is not shy about. Unfortunately, Esther is not interested in his advances. So, nothing comes of it. This is mainly because Esther has a crush on her housemate Nelson.
Frodd is unable to control his emotions after being rejected by Esther, and he begins to shed bitter tears in front of the cameras and the other worried housemates.
Frodd refused to believe the truth and even vowed to date her after the show.
However, his passionate love for her faded a few weeks after the show ended, and he revealed that he was no longer interested in her.
In an interview, Frodd revealed that he hates “fake, arrogant, negative people”. He also opposes bullying and aggressive behavior in any form. However, he also revealed that he has no intention of hurting anyone and always tries not to.
He revealed that his happiest and proudest moment was when he paid for his mother’s medical expenses.
Net asset value
With endorsement deals after the show, Frodd’s net worth is estimated to be $100,000. Frodd boasts two fancy cars and multiple plots of land in the Nollywood area of Lagos.
