So, recently, Nene Leakes confirmed that after months of dating, she and Nyonisela Sioh have split. The former Real Housewives of Atlanta star had been dating Nyonisela, a businessman, since December 2021 after her husband, Gregg Leakes, passed away. After appearing in a number of photos together at the time, Nene finally confirmed that she was dating him, telling everyone that her late husband had given her his blessing to see other people before he passed away. More spoilers: In an exclusive interview with Carlos King in July 2023, she confirmed that she was still in very close contact with her ex, John Kolaj. So, we better tell you who John is.
Meet John Kolaj, NeNe Leaks Ex
Go back more than 10 years The Real Housewives of Atlanta In season 4, Nene Leaks first met John Kolaj on screen. Viewers were told that the two met on Celebrity Apprentice Part 11.
So in 2011, on RHOA season 4, Nene and John were “business partners.”
John was then co-owner of Famous Family Pizza. To viewers, it looked like the two were meeting to discuss business, but John clearly wanted more from the relationship. So in S04E20 of RHOA, John surprised Nene with a Rolex watch, creating a memorable RHOA moment that has gone down in history. Their relationship, as such, has given fans many memorable moments from the Bravo show.
Speaking of the present, in her previous interview, Nene said she spoke to John “last night.” She added that he was doing well and that he called her about her son, Bryson “Bryce” Bryant. “He said I heard what happened to Bryce and I just want you to know that I’m going to put him in a rehab center in New York and I’m going to pay for it,” which is also what Nene claims John told her. Furthermore, she explained that she “can’t” recount everything John said over the phone. She actually also admitted lightly that she was thinking about dating him. Not stopping there, she also confirmed that she still owns the famous Rolex that John bought her.
In the same interview, Nene also recalled that dating John was “like a fairy tale”. Not to be outdone, she also said that at the time there were “no limits” on spending and shopping.
John Kolaj’s wife
Unlike Nene, we don’t know who John was married to or is still married to. There’s no way for us to know who John’s wife is.
John Kolaj’s age
John Kolaj was born in 1967. So he turned 56 in 2023.
What is John Kolaj’s net worth?
John Kolaj is an American businessman. He is estimated to have a net worth of $50 million as of 2023.
He actually comes from the family that founded the company which is really famous. Famous Family Pizza.
His biography on Famous family The website describes him as an Operations Manager with over thirty years of hands-on experience in the foodservice industry. Within the company, John is responsible for managing the design, construction, and maintenance of all company-owned and franchisee-owned operations; designing the global infrastructure to support and maintain all procurement and product distribution logistics; and enabling and empowering his team of professionals to seamlessly manage training and support operations.
John Kolaj Family
John’s father died in Italy in 1969 when he was very young. His younger brother, Giorgio Kolaj, the youngest of five children, was only six months old when it happened.
Six months after this tragedy, their mother, Rosa Kolaj, aka Mamma Rosa, joined them in the United States (New York City) in the spring of 1960. This was the family’s humble beginning in their journey towards the American Dream.
Although the early years were a struggle, John recalls to this day that by “God’s grace,” she always had a way of turning hardships into opportunities to instill core values in her children through life lessons. Through chores and responsibilities, John and his siblings learned the value of discipline, teamwork, and commitment. We started working at a young age and over the years gained a lot of experience in the New York City pizza industry. And, in the summer of 1986, they opened their own pizza shop, Famous familyright in the heart of New York City. Over the next few years, they opened more pizzerias throughout New York City, winning numerous awards for their quality and customer service standards.
John, you know, had 3 brothers and a sister. But unfortunately, one of them, his brother Tony “Ndue” Kolaj is no more. He passed away on January 16, 2020 at the age of 58. He was the quality control manager at Famous family and lives in White Plains.
Kolaj’s other brother is Paul and he is the President and CEO of their pizza shop.
John Kolaj Height
John Kolaj is over 6 feet tall.
Related FAQs
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What is John Kolaj’s birthday?
John Kolaj’s birthday is in April. However, it is unclear exactly when.
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Where is John Kolaj from?
As of 2023, John Kolaj resides in White Plains, New York. However, he was born in Rome, Italy, to Kosovo Albanian parents who were on the run.
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Is John Kolaj on Instagram and Facebook?
As of 2023, John Kolaj cannot be found on social media including Instagram and Facebook.