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VanJess is a Nigerian contemporary R&B duo from the United States. VanJess is the stage name of sisters Ivana Nwokike and Jessica Nwokike, who rose to fame after a recording of their song became a YouTube sensation.
Nigerian R&B duo
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Real Name: | Ivana Nwojike • Jessica Nwojike |
stage name: | Vanjies |
Date of Birth: | Ivana Nwokike (born December 20, 1991 (age 32)) • Jessica Nwokike (born April 24, 1993 (age 31)) |
place of birth: | Lagos State |
country of origin: | southeast |
Country of Citizenship: | Nigeria |
Profession: | Singer • Composer |
net worth: | $300,000 |
early life
The sisters, named VanJess, were born in Lagos, Nigeria, where they spent the first eight and ten years of their lives before immigrating to the United States with their mother.
They grew up in Cerritos, California, where they attended elementary, middle, and high school.
Ivana Nwokike and Jessica Nwokike – (Vanjess) Photo
Profession
The two began participating in talent shows together when they were still in middle school.
In 2009, the sisters released a video for the song Lady Gaga on YouTube, which has received more than 5 million views to date.
In 2015, they released their first EP, titled 00 till Escape, which became a global sensation, ranking in the top ten of the iTunes charts for several months.
In 2018, they released their first album, Silk Canvas, which featured collaborations from artists such as Berhana, Gold Link, Lil Simz, Mesago, and Leikeli47.
The sisters have also used their talents to support various causes, such as the “Louder Than Words” campaign in 2012. In 2013, they performed at the Lights Camera Cure dance marathon.
In 2020, they performed Lady Donli’s song “Corner” with The Cavemen.
The single was nominated for Best Alternative Song at the 14th Headies Music Awards.
They also released another single, “Slow Down” in December 2020.
Personal life
Ivana Nwokike was born on December 20, 1991. She is 31 years old. While her elder sister Jessica Nwokike was born on April 24, 1993.
It’s important to note that the VanJess’ are sisters but not twins.
The two have a combined 908,000 followers on their Instagram accounts.
Their official Instagram account is @VanJess.
Their YouTube channel has 325,000 followers.
net worth
The VanJess sisters have a combined net worth of $300,000.