Ezinne Akudo Explained

Birth Name:Ezinne Akudo-Anyaoha
Nationalcompetition:Miss Nigeria 2013
(Winner)
Birth Date:17 May 1990
Birth Place:Imo State, Nigeria
Alma Mater:Federal Government Girls' College, Owerri
Abia State University
Occupation:Lawyer

Ezinne Akudo Anyaoha (born 17 May 1990) is a Nigerian lawyer and beauty queen.

Early life and education

Ezinne Akudo Anyaoha[1] was born on 17 May 1990[2] in Imo State, southeastern Nigeria. She graduated from Federal Government Girls' College, Owerri, Imo State, and earned a law degree at Abia State University, subsequently completing the mandatory National Youth Service Corp in Ogun State, located in the southwestern region of Nigeria.[3] She Studied and practiced Law for sometime. [4]

Career

In 2013, Akudo beat 31 other contestants to won the Miss Nigeria beauty pageant. She won the star prize of a new car, the sum of three million naira and trip to Califonia.[5]

In 2015, Akudo started her career as a lawyer. [6] and set up a rape crisis centre through her non-governmental organization; The Eight Foundation based in Lagos, Nigeria. A Non- Governmental and Non profit Organization focused on providing psycho-social counselling.[7] [8] She has also been active in campaigning against sexual violence.[9]

In 2018, Akudo was appointed Creative Director of the Miss Nigeria Pageant.[10] She has made registration free and the prize gifts are more substantial now.[11]

Personal Life

Ezinne launched her home essential brand (NKASSI), although the brand existed since 2018. The launch unveiled a physical Showroom in Lekki, Lagos and an e-commerce website.[12]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ezinne Akudo- Anyaoha Archives . 2024-06-27 . Premium Times Nigeria . en-GB.
  2. News: Miss Nigeria Ezinne Akudo's Beautiful Photos for her 24th Birthday . BellaNaija. August 6, 2018.
  3. Web site: 2018-12-01. Ezinne Akudo Anyaoha: I don't think the world owes me anything. 2021-06-05. Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics. en-US.
  4. News: June 20, 2022 . from beauty queen to entrepreneur : how ezinne akudo is taking new territories . Vanguard.
  5. News: June 20, 2024 . From beauty queen to entrepreneur: How Ezinne Akudo is taking new territories .
  6. News: Miss Nigeria Is Now a Lawyer . The Pulse . August 3, 2016.
  7. News: Beauty Queen Launches Foundation to Help Rape Victims . Pulse Nigeria . August 3, 2016.
  8. News: June 20, 2022 . from beauty queen to entrepreneur how Ezinne Akudo is taking new territories . Vanguard.
  9. Web site: 2018-12-01. Ezinne Akudo Anyaoha: I don't think the world owes me anything. 2021-06-05. Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics. en-US.
  10. News: June 20, 2022 . from beauty queen to entrepreneur: How Ezinne Akudo is taking new territories . Vanguard.
  11. News: June 20, 2022 . From Beauty queen to entrepreneur: how ezinne is taking new territories . Vanguard.