Jane Obi is a famous Nigerian model, actress and businesswoman who is popular in Nollywood productions.
Although she was born in Enugu state, she hails from Uga village in Anambra state in southeastern Nigeria.
She has acted in films such as Teachers In Love1, Enemies Must Bow, Dusted Crown, Heart Ripper, The Visitor, Sick Love and The Slave. In addition, she also has a wine distribution business in the Southeast region and is establishing her own production company.
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- Full name: Jane Obi
- Date of birth: February 26
- Age: 30
- Female
- Place of birth: Enugu State, Nigeria
- Nationality: Nigerian
- Profession: Actress, model and entrepreneur
- Height: 5 feet 7 inches
- Parents: Father (late), mother (teacher and disciplinarian)
- Siblings: Four (three sisters and one brother)
- Spouse: Not applicable
- Children: Not applicable
- Relationship status: single
- Net worth: $300,000
Early Life & Education
Jane Obi was born on February 26 in Enugu state, Nigeria. She comes from the Uga community in Anambra state in southeastern Nigeria.
She is the second child of her parents, they have five children. Her father died when she was young, and her mother raised her and her siblings with strict discipline and moral values.
She attended primary and secondary schools in Enugu state. She went on to study at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, where she studied Mass Communication and graduated with a bachelor’s degree. She also pursued a master’s degree in Business Administration at the same university.
Personal life
Jane Obi is not married yet but she has revealed the reason why she cannot marry an older man like Ned Nwoko, husband of colleague Regina Daniels.
She said she wanted someone to grow up with and did not want to be a second wife. She also said she is facing pressure from family and society to get married but is waiting for the right time and person. She has not revealed whether she has a boyfriend or is dating anyone.
Career
Jane Obi began her acting career in 2012 when she was discovered by a movie producer who saw her photos on Facebook.
She auditioned for the role and got it. She made her acting debut in the film The Visitor, where she played the role of a young girl who is raped by her uncle.
She impressed audiences and critics with her acting and received many other film offers.
Since then, she has starred in over 100 films, some of which include Sick Love, The Slave, Enemies Must Bow, Dusted Crown, Heart Ripper, Egg of Freedom and Teachers In Love.
She has worked with many famous actors and actresses in Nollywood, such as Mercy Johnson, Ken Erics, Chacha Eke, Yul Edochie, Zubby Michael and Regina Daniels.
She has also won several awards and nominations for her acting, such as Best New Actress of the Year at City People Entertainment Awards, Most Promising Actress of the Year at Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards and Best Supporting Actress in a Supporting Role. Role at the Golden Icon Academy Film Awards.
She is also a model appearing in several magazines, billboards and advertisements. She is the brand ambassador of several products and services such as Glo, Indomie, Jumia.
She is also an entrepreneur who runs a liquor distribution company in the Southeast and is working to build her film production company.
Net value
Jane Obi has an estimated net worth of $300,000.
She makes money from acting, modeling and business.
Social Media
- Instagram handle: @janeobi_official
- Twitter name: @janeobi1
Filming
- visitor
- Love disease
- slave
- The enemy must bow
- Dusty crown
- Heart tearing machine
- Free Eggs
- Teacher is in love
- Royal bride
- The last dance
- The reunion
- Promise
