Houston-based Christine Obanor is a micro-influencer who could also be considered a supermodel with her stunning looks and personality. The self-proclaimed “6’1” Goddess with Long Legs” can be found on TikTok, sharing clothing shopping and makeup videos with her fans. And most recently, she also rose to fame as a contestant on the show Too hot to handle. This popular dating show returned for its fifth season on July 14, 2023, introducing viewers to 10 single contestants from around the world. Christine was of course one of them.
So in this article, let’s talk about her family background.
Too Hot to Handle: Who Are Christine Obanor’s Family Members?
Christine Obanor comes from a family of six. Of course, two of them are her parents and the rest are her siblings. In the rest of the article, we will find out who each of these people are.
Meet Ken Obanor, Father of Christine Obanor
Christine Obanor’s father is Ken Obanor. He is also known as Bishop Ken Obanor. Also, Ken’s full name is Kennedy Taiwo Obanor. He was born in May 1960. So, he is 63 years old in 2023.
On his Facebook page ‘Bishop Ken Obanor’, Ken refers to being a “servant of the Most High God” at The Lord’s Vineyard from January 1975 to present. In addition, he boasts that he has studied all over Nigeria, Europe and the United States.
Additionally, on LinkedIn, he noted being a bishop in Victory Life International Church.
Meet Johanna Obanor, Mother of Christine Obanor
Christine’s mother is Johanna H Obanor. She is 59 years old as of September 2022. On her LinkedIn, she mentioned being the resident pastor/prophetic senior pastor at Word Of Faith International Church since April 2022. Here, she also describes that together with her husband Bishop Ken Obanor/Senior Pastor, she has a calling and mission to change lives one by one, preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ and the laying on of hands.
Together, the couple and their team reach out to the community with food to make a difference in a person’s life. Pastor Johanna claims that they have also trained people to be educated or referred to the right resources so that their lives can change for the better.
Also, you know that Christine’s mother is Dutch and her husband Ken is Nigerian. They are still married until July 2023.
How many siblings does Christine Obanor have?
Christine Obanor has three siblings, two brothers and one sister.
Interestingly, both of Christine’s brothers have the same name. One is called Kenneth Obanor Jr and the other is simply called Kenneth Obanor.
Kenneth Obanor Jr. can be found on IG @kennethobanor. He appears to be the youngest of the two. His other brother is Kenneth (Alfred) Obanor and he is 28 years old as of May 2023. On his Facebook, he has listed Amsterdam, Netherlands as his hometown and Houston, Texas as his current city. Additionally, from 2015 to 2019, he attended Texas State University. There, he studied BBA with a major in Entrepreneurship/Startup Studies. Additionally, he has mentioned working at Splash Communications LLC in San Marcos, Texas from August 2019 to present.
Then there’s Kelly Obanor, Christine’s older sister, who attended Alief Taylor High School and Texas Woman’s University. On her Facebook, she’s mentioned being “single.” Additionally, on IG @kellyobanor, she’s noted that she currently lives in Denton, Texas and is originally from Amsterdam, Netherlands.
On April 10, 2022, Christine’s mother was seen writing on her Facebook, “Happy Birthday to our youngest daughter Kelly. She is truly a special young lady!”
Related FAQs
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Where does Christine Obanor’s family live?
Both of Christine Obanor’s parents live somewhere around Houston, Texas as of July 2023.
Christine’s brothers were also living in Houston, Texas at this time. Additionally, her sister Kelly called Denton, Texas home.
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Is Christine Obanor’s family on Instagram?
We mentioned earlier that each of Christine Obanor’s siblings can be found on Instagram. So, let’s find out if their parents are on Instagram.
Christine’s mother was on IG @pastorjohannaobanor, a private account, as of 2023. There were 114 posts and 152 followers on the page at the time. She also occasionally posts glimpses of her life on Facebook ‘Johanna Obanor’.
Christine’s father, Ken, appears to only use Facebook.
Christine herself has 198 posts and 37k followers on her IG @christineobanor. On her BIO, she wrote, “I am the girl every man wants but can’t have” and also introduced herself as a fashion model and a “Houston Hottie”. Additionally, on her YouTube channel, she introduced — “After 8 years of saying I was going to start a YouTube Channel, here I am. Just a 6’1 Goddess trying to inspire others. xoxo”.
On LinkedIn, Christine describes herself as a graduate of the University of North Texas, where she earned a degree in Merchandising as well as a double minor in Business Administration and Marketing. Currently, she says, she’s looking for a position that focuses on the styling side of fashion. As a model, she says she showcases popular styles and offers insight into how to put together unique outfits. And with her degree, she has knowledge of how age, shape, size, and preferences can influence a person’s style.