Biography
Chinedu Ani Emmanuel (born 5 August 1982), popularly known as Nedu Wazobia, is a Nigerian comedian, television presenter and actor.
He is famous for his short and funny comedy films. He is also famous for adding a unique touch to his pidgin Creole in his daily news broadcast on Wazobia FM.
As a social media personality, he is known as Officer Jato and Nkechi.
Nedu Wazobia is very good at telling jokes and some of his comedy videos have garnered millions of views on various video streaming platforms.
Let’s take a look at some interesting facts about his personal life and career.
Nigerian TV personality
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| Full name: | Chinedu Ani Emmanuel |
| Stage name: | Nedu Wazobia |
| Born: | August 5, 1982 (age 42) |
| Place of birth: | Kaduna, Nigeria |
| State of origin: | Enugu State |
| Nationality: | Nigerian |
| Height: | 1.60 minutes |
| Parents: | Do not have |
| Siblings: | Do not have |
| Wife • Husband/wife: | Uzoamaka Ohiri (married 2013-2021) |
| Boyfriend • Partner: | Do not have |
| The children: | Do not have |
| Job: | Actress • Television Personality |
| Net worth: | 1 million US dollars |
Early life
Chinedu Ani Emmanuel aka Nedu Wazobia was born on August 5, 1982. He is 42 years old and is of Igbo descent, but he was born and raised in Kaduna, Northern Nigeria.
With his state of origin being Enugu State, Nedu Wazobia is said to have studied accounting at Madonna University, located in Elele Okija, Anambra State. A popular radio personality, he had his NYSC at Jigawa on a radio station.
He then moved to Abuja after completing his NYSC in Jigawa to work as a webmaster, a period in his life that he described as unfulfilling. After 2 years as a webmaster, he moved to Lagos to pursue his lifelong dream of becoming a broadcaster and entertainer.
Personal life
Nedu Wazobia was once happily married to an Igbo woman simply named Uzoamaka Ohiri.
Nedu and Uzoamaka Ohiri got married in 2013, but due to some paternity fraud and infidelity, the couple separated. He claimed that his marriage to Uzoamaka was null and void, but his estranged wife has denied Nedu Wazobia’s claims and challenged him to produce divorce papers.
Nedu Wazobia’s estranged wife, Uzoamaka Ohiri, on Friday, September 3, 2021, called out Nedu Wazobia for verbally and physically assaulting her. Uzoamaka Ohiri accused Nedu Wazobia of beating her just weeks after giving birth to her child via caesarean section. Nedu Wazobia, however, has denied the allegations leveled by his estranged wife.
Career
Nedu Wazobia’s name and face are synonymous with humorous content on the internet. He is known for his hilarious content, which has earned him a huge following on various social media platforms.
Apart from comedy, Nedu Wazobia also works as a Radio Personality at Wazobia Radio based in Lagos State, Nigeria. Nedu has also appeared in several Nigerian movies where he has done a remarkable job.
Nedu Wazobia is also an influencer and is paid by major telecommunications companies like MTN, Fidelity Bank, Quickteller and Sun Lottery.
Net worth
He earns enough money as a media personality. He is also famous for his on-air personality. With this, Nedu Wazobia currently has an estimated net worth of $1 million.
Social media
- Instagram handle: @nedu_wazobiafm
List of movies played
- Who cheats more?
- Isoken
- Meet the couple’s family
- The boss of all bosses
- King of boys,
- The eldest father
- Roommate
