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Rachel Edwards Akowe (born October 6, 1994) is a talented Nigerian Nollywood actress, digital creator, entrepreneur and makeup artist. She is known in all circles as Rachel BBNaija.
She is one of the housemates who has made a worthy name for herself in this house.
BBNaija Rachel Edwards is a Nigerian reality television star who is currently competing in the 7th season of the Big Brother Naija Show.
Nigerian TV personality
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| First and last name: | Rachel Edwards Akowe |
| Stage Name: | Rachel Edwards |
| Born: | October 6, 1994 (age 29) |
| Place of birth: | Kano, Nigeria |
| State of origin: | Edo State |
| Nationality: | Nigerian |
| Height: | 1.67 meters |
| Parents: | Mr. and Mrs. Edwards Akowe |
| Siblings: | Do not have |
| Husband • Spouse: | Not married |
| Boyfriend • Partner: | Not published |
| Children: | Do not have |
| Job: | Actress • Television Personality |
| Net asset value: | 25,000 USD |
Early life
BBNaija Rachel Edwards was born on 6th October 1994 in Kano State to Mr. and Mrs. Edwards Akowe. She spent her early years living in the northern part of Nigeria before her family moved to the South-South region.
A native of Edo State, Rachel Edwards comes from a Christian family and attended church regularly as a child and teenager. She spent her formative years living in Benin City.
Growing up, she aspired to be an actress. BBNaija Rachel Edwards’s desire to become a movie star inspired her to hone her acting skills by participating in school plays and musicals. She was an active member of the Drama Club in primary and secondary school.
Education
BBNaija Rachel Edwards attended a top private nursery and primary school in Nigeria.
She completed her secondary schooling at a top secondary school in Benin City.
After graduating from high school with excellent results, Rachel Edwards was admitted to Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, in 2013. She obtained her Bachelor’s degree from the school in 2017.
Career
While in college, BBNaija Rachel Edwards had dreams of becoming an actress. While still a student, she was a member of a Theatre Company and performed in many stage plays. She was also cast in short films and low-budget feature films in the Benin Film Industry.
After graduating from college and attending the National Youth Service Corps, Rachel Edwards decided to pursue acting full-time and moved to Lagos. She auditioned for many film roles. Fortunately, she was selected for some of them. Over the past three years, she has acted in about a dozen Nollywood films.
She starred in the film Mustapha, alongside Ernest Obi, Chelsea Obiakalusi, Maryam Booth, Chinonso Arubayi and Stanley Igboanugo. She also had supporting roles in the films A Long Way Down and The Third Wheel.
Apart from her work as an actress, BBNaija Rachel Edwards is also a successful entrepreneur. She has built a thriving small business in the Beauty, Cosmetics and Personal Care industry. She works as a Makeup Artist and has offered her services to hundreds of clients over the years. She also runs an online store where she sells beauty and cosmetic products to her customers.
Rachel Edwards’ desire to become a Superstar in the entertainment industry drove her to audition for the 7th season of the Big Brother Naija Show in May 2022. She beat thousands of other young Nigerians to become one of the housemates on the show. However, she was a special housemate who was designated as a Rider. This meant that she could not win the show but could not be evicted from the show.
BBNaija Rachel Edwards and the second Rider was introduced to the fans of the show on August 7, 2022. She has become a nationwide phenomenon since her participation in the Big Brother Show and is sure to build a successful career as a Reality TV Model in Nigeria.
Social Media
BBNaija Rachel Edwards’ popularity on television has spilled over to her social media pages. She has garnered thousands of followers in a short period of time.
She currently has over 13.9k followers on Instagram.
- Instagram name: @racheledwardsofficial
- Facebook Name: Rachel Edwards
- Twitter: @RachelAkowe
Personal life
BBNaija Rachel Edwards is a gorgeous young woman with a dark complexion. She also has a full bust and curvy hips. She is currently 29 years old and celebrated her birthday as a housemate.
Before moving to Lagos, she lived at her parents’ house in Benin City. She lives in a spacious and fully furnished apartment in Lekki City, Lagos.
Rachel Edwards is currently single. She has no boyfriend, children or husband. She attends a new generation church on Victoria Island. She describes herself as straightforward and caring. She admits that she can be a bit stubborn.
BBNaija Rachel Edwards spends her free time singing, dancing, and listening to good music. She is an emerging digital creator in the Nigerian content creation industry. Several brands have hired her to create content for their businesses.
Net asset value
Rachel Edwards lives a comfortable life thanks to her income from her acting and business career.
BBNaija Rachel Edwards’ net worth is estimated to be $25,000.
