Nneka Egbujiobi facts for kids
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Nneka Ihim
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Nneka Colleen Egbujiobi
 i//September 12, 1987 Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
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| Education | University of Michigan (BA) University of Wisconsin Law School (JD) |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
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| Children | 1 |
Nneka Colleen Ihim, born Nneka Egbujiobi on September 12, 1987, is an American lawyer. She is also the founder and CEO of a company called Hello Africa. Many people know her from the TV show The Real Housewives of Potomac. She was a main cast member during its eighth season.
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About Nneka Ihim's Early Life and Education
Nneka Egbujiobi was born in Boston, Massachusetts. Her parents, Leo and Bridget Egbujiobi, are from the Igbo community in Nigeria. They moved to the United States in 1979. Nneka grew up in Beloit, Wisconsin. Her father, Leo, is a heart doctor and helps many people through charity work.
Nneka went to the University of Michigan. She earned a degree in English language and literature there. Later, in 2012, she received her law degree from the University of Wisconsin Law School. After finishing her studies, she became a lawyer. She practiced law in Pasadena, California.
Nneka's Career in Media and Business
While studying at the University of Michigan, Nneka worked as a correspondent for CNN. This means she reported news for them from her university. She also worked for the Beloit Daily News. She was an intern for Judy Robson when Robson was a leader in the Wisconsin State Senate.
After working as a lawyer for a short time, Nneka created her own online dating platform. She named it Hello Africa. This app helps people connect. Hello Africa won an award called "Best Indigenous Mobile Application of the Year" at the Africa Royalty Awards.
Joining Reality Television
In September 2023, it was announced that Nneka Egbujiobi would join the cast of The Real Housewives of Potomac. This is a reality TV show on the Bravo network. She was part of the eighth season. Nneka was the second cast member with Nigerian and Igbo heritage. Wendy Osefo, who joined in season five, was the first. In May 2024, Nneka Ihim shared that she would not be returning for a second season of the show.
Nneka Ihim's Family Life
In 2021, Nneka Egbujiobi married Ikenna Ihim. On January 22, 2025, the couple shared exciting news. They announced they were expecting their first child. They had originally expected twins but sadly lost one embryo. On May 14, 2025, Nneka Ihim gave birth to their son, Noah.
