Chioma Ikokwu is a woman of many roles. She is an attorney, an entrepreneur, an executive coach, and a reality TV star.
She is the co-founder and CEO of Good Hair Ltd and Brass and Copper Restaurant & Lounge, two successful businesses in the beauty and hospitality sectors.
She is also one of the cast members of The Real Housewives of Lagos (RHOL), a reality show that follows the lives of wealthy women in Nigeria’s commercial capital.
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- Full name: Chioma Ikokwu
- Date of birth: June 25, 1989
- Age: 35 years old
- Female
- Place of birth: Lagos, Nigeria
- Nationality: Nigerian
- Occupation: Lawyer, entrepreneur, executive coach, reality TV star
- Height: 5 feet 7 inches (170 cm)
- Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Ikokwu (Agunze and Uche)
- Siblings: Kika, Adanna, Chuka, Meka and two others
- Spouse: Not applicable
- Children: Not applicable
- Relationship status: single
- Net worth: 10 million USD
Early Life & Education
Chioma Ikokwu was born in Lagos, Nigeria, on June 25, 1989, to the family of Agunze and Uche Ikokwu.
She is the fourth of seven children, with three brothers and three sisters. Her parents are from the Igbo tribe in Nigeria but live abroad with their other children.
Chioma grew up in a wealthy and influential family and studied at prestigious schools in Nigeria and abroad. She is an intelligent, diligent student who achieves high results in studies and extracurricular activities.
Chioma completed her secondary education at Atlantic Hall School in Lagos, where she graduated as the top student in her class. She then continued her studies at the University of Birmingham in the United Kingdom and obtained an LL.B degree in 2010.
She continued her studies at the University of London (School of Oriental and African Studies), obtaining an LL.M in International Environmental Law and International Commercial Arbitration with distinction in 2011. She returned to Nigeria and attended the Nigerian Law School, where she was called to the Nigerian Bar in 2013.
Personal life
Chioma Ikokwu is still unmarried and is the only Real Housewives Of Lagos contestant who is still single.
She once expressed her desire to get married when the time is right, but she is not in a hurry to settle down. She is currently single and focusing on her career and personal development.
Career
Chioma Ikokwu is a successful lawyer, entrepreneur, executive coach and reality TV star. She has an impressive and diverse career portfolio across a variety of fields and industries. She began her career as a lawyer, working for a prestigious law firm in Lagos.
She specializes in corporate and commercial law, advising clients on various legal and transactional issues. She also handles environmental law and arbitration cases, building on master’s degrees in those fields.
While working as a lawyer, Chioma ventured into entrepreneurship, co-founding Good Hair Ltd with her sister Kika in 2014. Good Hair Ltd is a luxury hair company offering hair extensions, wigs and accessories. High quality conditioner for human hair.
The company also operates a beauty salon and spa, offering a variety of health and beauty services. Good Hair Ltd has become one of the leading hair brands in Nigeria and Africa, with branches in Lagos, Abuja, London and Atlanta. The company has also attracted many celebrity and endorsed clients, such as Tiwa Savage, Toke Makinwa, Rita Dominic and Beyoncé.
2017 Chioma and Kika expanded their business empire by opening Brass and Copper Restaurant & Lounge, an upscale dining and entertainment venue in Lagos. The restaurant offers a variety of dishes, cocktails and desserts as well as live music and events.
The lounge is a popular hangout for Lagos’s fashionable and upscale crowd, and is a venue for social and corporate functions. Brass and Copper Restaurant & Lounge has received many positive reviews and awards, such as Best Restaurant in Lagos, by the 2019 Luxury Lifestyle Awards.
In 2020, Chioma added another feather to her cap by joining the cast of Real Housewives of Lagos (RHOL), a reality show that showcases the glamorous and drama-filled lives of six Rich woman in Lagos. The show is part of the Real Housewives franchise, which has versions in different cities and countries worldwide.
Chioma is one of the main stars of the show, along with Kemi Ayinde, Ese Ighedosa, Lara Akinsanya, Jennifer Obayuwana and Mayowa Oluyede. The show aired on Showmax, an online streaming platform, and garnered a lot of viewership and popularity.
Argumentative
Chioma Ikokwu has never been involved in major scandals or controversies that could tarnish her reputation or career.
She is generally considered a respectable and professional woman, always maintaining a positive image and relationships with her colleagues and fans. However, she also faced some small criticisms and challenges such as:
- Accused of skin bleaching and cosmetic surgery to improve appearance. She has denied these allegations and said that she is proud of her natural beauty and complexion.
- Criticized for being too ambitious, independent and not prioritizing marriage and motherhood. She responded that she respects people’s choices and preferences and is content with her own path and pace.
- Engaged in arguments and conflicts with Real Housewives of Lagos co-stars, especially Kemi Ayinde and Ese Ighedosa. She admits that she sometimes conflicts with them because of their different views and personalities, but she tries to resolve their problems amicably and respectfully.
Social Media
- Instagram handle: @chiomagoodhair
- Twitter name: @chiomagoodhair
- YouTube channel: Chioma Good Hair
Filming
Chioma Ikokwu only appeared in one film project Real Housewives of Lagos (RHOL).
She is one of the main cast members of the reality show launched in 2020. The show is produced by EbonyLife Studios and distributed by Showmax.
Net value
According to various sources, Chioma Ikokwu is estimated to have a net worth of $3 million.
She has amassed a fortune from her multiple sources of income, such as her law career, business, executive coaching program, and reality TV show.
