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Handsome, tall and stylish are just a few qualities of Mike Olayemi Edwards (born July 11, 1991), is a Nigerian personality commonly known as Mike Edwards.
The former BBNaija star is a professional athlete, television personality and supermodel who also doubles as an entrepreneur.
He won the hearts of fans after participating in the popular Nigerian television show Big Brother Naija season 4 titled “Pepper Dem”.
Nigerian TV personality
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| First and last name: | Mike Olayemi Edwards |
| Stage Name: | Mike Edwards |
| Born: | July 11, 1991 (age 33) |
| Place of birth: | Manchester, United Kingdom |
| State of origin: | Lagos State |
| Nationality: | Nigerian |
| Parents: | Do not have |
| Height: | 6ft6in |
| Kid: | Do not have |
| Girlfriend • Wife: | Perri shakes Drayton |
| Job: | Businessman • Television Personality |
| Net asset value: | $595.00 |
Early life
BBNaija Mike Edwards, full name Mike Olayemi Edwards given by his Yoruba mother.
He was born on July 11, 1991 in Manchester, United Kingdom, off the coast of Nigeria.
He is from southwestern Nigeria in Lagos.
He was born to a Jamaican father and a Nigerian mother.
Education
BBNaija Mike Edwards attended high school and college in Manchester in the United Kingdom.
Unfortunately, details about his certifications and courses are currently unavailable.
Career
BBNaija Mike Edwards started his career by achieving his dream of representing Great Britain in athletics. He represented Great Britain in major tournaments before retiring.
BBNaija Mike Edwards came to prominence after he participated in the popular Nigerian television show, Big Brother Naija Season 4, tagged “Pepper Dem” alongside other celebrities like Symply Tacha, Frodd, Ike and the eventual winner of the television show Mercy Eke.
As a result, he won the 1st Runner-up award at the 2019 Big Brother Naija competition.
He planned to win the show and invested the money in his cigar business but unfortunately lost to the eventual winner Mercy Eke. However, his efforts were not in vain as he was chosen as a brand ambassador for popular brands like the influential car company Mitsubishi.
BBNaija Mike Edwards is currently the CEO of a Cigar Company called “Airreys” based in the UK. The company is the first black-owned cigar line in the UK.
His business has also received endorsements from Steve Harvey’s Essence magazine and many other famous brands.
Social Media
BBNaija Mike Edwards is proud of his wife, of course, that’s why his social platforms are filled with her pictures alongside his own. As a result, this handsome young man has quite a following on his social media platforms.
- Instagram@airreyys
- Twitter@aireyys
Personal life
Former athlete, BBNaija Mike Edwards is 6ft6in tall with a long beard and a body covered in tattoos. He has brown skin and a British accent.
Handsome Mike Edwards is a married man. He is married to a beautiful British Olympic athlete named Perri Shakes Drayton. She was born in 1988.
She has represented her country of birth (England) in many competitions and has won 9 medals in six different competitions for the UK. She has been rewarded for her success with her role as an ambassador for Nike.
BBNaija Mike Edwards and Perri Shakes Drayton were only romantically involved for a few months before they decided to tie the knot in 2019.
According to BBNaija Mike Edwards, the highest point in his life was when he married his lover. The highest point was when he was disqualified by the athletics federation from representing Nigeria at the Commonwealth Games because he had previously represented England.
Net asset value
As an entrepreneur and company owner, BBNaija Mike Edwards has built an impressive life for himself and his family. He is estimated to have a net worth of $595,000.
