Biography
Anita Tonye Isama (born 8 November 1988), addressed expertly as Anita Okoye, is a professional Nigerian lawyer, entrepreneur, and author.
She ordinarily could have been a regular girl in the streets of Lagos and without ‘the celebrity’s attention.
However, the fact stands that she got married to one of Nigeria’s all-time great musicians, Paul ‘Rudeboy’ Okoye of the defunct music duo P-Square which included Peter ‘Mr P’ Okoye.
Many don’t know about Anita Okoye because she is a legal practitioner who knows her coin and not just the regular lover of a rich musician.
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| Full Name: | Anita Tonye Isama |
| Stage Name: | Anita Okoye |
| Born: | 8 November 1988 |
| Age: | 33 years old |
| Place of Birth: | Lagos, Nigeria |
| State Of Origin: | Rivers State |
| Nationality: | Nigerian |
| Parents: | Mr. and Mrs. Tonye |
| Height: | 5 feet 8 inches |
| Children: | Andre Okoye, Nathan Okoye, Nadia Okoye |
| Siblings: | N/A |
| Boyfriend • Husband: | Paul ‘Rudeboy’ Okoye |
| Occupation: | Lawyer • Businesswoman • Author |
| Net Worth: | $1.5 million |
Early Life
Anita Okoye was born the joy of her family on 8 November 1988 to the family of Mr. and Mrs. Tonye.
She hails from the Ikwere tribe of Port Harcourt in Rivers State.
She is a Christian from a middle-class family.
Anita Okoye grew up as a strong and intelligent young lady who was exceptionally brilliant amongst her peers.
Her confidence and positive character was her central pillar towards a bright future.
Education
Anita Okoye is a graduate of the prestigious federal government-owned the University of Abuja in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital city.
She successfully graduated with an LLB in Law at the University after five years.
She went on to further her education in a foreign country at the University of Dundee, located in Scotland. She walked out with a Master’s degree in Oil and Gas from the Scottish University later on.
Career
After acquiring a master’s degree in Oil and Gas, Anita Okoye got employed at a company in the oil and gas sector, where she worked for eight years.
She resigned and took a job as a strategic business developer with a job description hovering around creating mind-blowing business booming ideas in 2016.
Anita Okoye co-founded the Cashew Apple Project (CAP) to contribute to the development of Africa to change the world’s negative perception about the continent (Africa). It has turned her into a social activist and granted her the opportunity to contribute positively to the African Narrative.
The influential Nigerian is also a successful entrepreneur who owned a children’s fashion collection store known as Tannkco, which she launched in October 2019. The shop is still running and is located in Lekki, Lagos State.
Anita Okoye‘s entrepreneurship skills and independent attitude made her acquire a company named Little Luxe. Little Luxe is a lifestyle furniture company that majorly manufacture children’s furniture.
She also authored the book “The ABC Of Africa,” which analysis the continent of Africa and the people living in Africa. The book is PG-rated and is recommended for children and young adults who wish to know more about Africa.
Social Media
Anita Okoye takes pride in her three lovely children. You’ll know this if you follow her on her social media platforms.
She’s available on;
- Instagram: @Anita_Okoye
- Twitter: @anitaokoye
- Facebook: Anita Okoye.
Note that her handles are expected to change anytime soon, pending her divorce to Mr. Paul Okoye.
Personal Life
Anita Okoye is a healthy-looking, beautiful young lady with charming smiles. She is pretty tall, with a height measured to be 5 feet 8 inches, to which she weighs 65 kg. She is dark in complexion with dark eyes and black hair.
Anita Okoye is a single mother. She unexpectedly filed for a divorce from her long-time husband and best friend Paul Okoye, which came as a shock even for bloggers and Newsmen.
The marriage lasted for seven years, from 2014-2021, without any significant controversy or sign of an upcoming divorce.
Anita Okoye and Paul Okoye met at the University of Lagos while she was pursuing a law degree. She was 16 years old then and started dating him when she was 18.
They’ve been together since then, forming a decade of friendship before they chose to be together forever in 2014.
Anita Okoye already had a child from their relationship a year before they hitched named Andre Okoye. In 2017, they had multiple blessings of Twins in their family, a boy and a girl named Nathan Okoye and Nadia Okoye.
Unfortunately, the duo parted ways after Anita Okoye filed for a divorce in a leaked letter addressed to a law court in Lagos dated 18 August 2021. She also demanded custody of her children with a 7.8 million Naira ($15000) monthly upkeep.
Net Worth
Anita Okoye is a successful entrepreneur with several companies to her name.
Notwithstanding her family’s wealth, she derives her income steadily, which is responsible for her estimated $1.5 million net worth.
The lawyer lives a good life with beautiful clothes, flashy cars, and landed properties.
