Mary Njoku Biography, Age, Early Life, Family, Education, Career And Net Worth ~ Information Guide Africa

Mary Njoku is a Nigerian actress, film producer, entrepreneur and the founder/Director General of Lagos-based film house, ROK Studios, in Nigeria.

ROK Studios was recently acquired by French television company Canal+ for an undisclosed amount. Njoku debuted as an actress in the 2004 movie, 'Home Sickness' where she acted alongside Chioma Chukwuka Akpotha. She has since then grown into one of the biggest Nollywood actresses, with numerous awards and recognitions.

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Mary Njoku Profile

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Full name: Mary Nnenna Njoku

Date of birth: 20th March 1985

Age: 35 years (2020)

Place of birth: Lagos State, Nigeria

Nationality: Nigerian

Education: Lagos State University

Spouse(s): Jason Njoku

Children: Three

Occupation: Actor, entrepreneur

Net worth: $500,000 est.

Mary Njoku Biography, Date Of Birth, Early Life, Family And Education

Mary Njoku was born on the 20th of March, 1985 in Lagos State, Nigeria but she originally hails from Nsukka, Enugu State. After completing her primary education, she enrolled at Amuwo Odofin High School for her secondary education. She also schooled at the National College Bagada and Navy Town Secondary School.

Njoku also obtained a diploma in Computer Science before proceeding to the prestigious Lagos State University (LASU) where she obtained a degree in English Language. She also did a course on Producing: Movie Magic Budgeting & Schedule at the London Film Academy, United Kingdom.

Entertainment Career

Mary Njoku had a passion for acting from her childhood but started acting on stage while in secondary school. She joined the Nollywood industry at a very early age of 17 and debuted as an actress in the 2004 movie, 'Home Sickness' where she acted alongside Chioma Chukwuka Akpotha. The movie that however brought her to limelight was the 2011 Nollywood movie, 'Blackberry Babes'.

She also ventured into production and made her debut with the TV series 'Festac Town'. Subsequently, she produced 'Thy Will Be Done', 'Hazeezat', 'Nwanyioma', 'Husband of Lagos' and others.

Between 2011 and 2013, she produced iROKtv, a YouTube platform that featured interviews with Nigerian celebrities, as well as coverage of Afrobeats and Nollywood events. In 2015, Njoku became Chief Content Officer at IROKO Partners.

In August 2013, Njoku founded the award-winning Lagos-based film house, ROK Studios. ROK has since its launch, produced over 540 films and 25 original TV series. In 2016, she launched ROK on Sky, a network airing across the UK and ROK on DSTV, a network airing across Africa. ROK Studios was in 2019, acquired by French television company Canal+ for an undisclosed amount.

The same year, Mary, alongside her business partners Jason Njoku and Bastian Gotter, launched a $2 million investment vehicle for Lagos-based Internet start-ups called Spark.

Personal Life

Mary Njoku is happily married to British-born Nigerian entrepreneur, Jason Njoku and the union is blessed with three children, Jason Obinna Njoku, Nwakaego Annabelle Njoku and Amber Nnenna Njoku.

Mary Njoku Movies

Mary Njoku is one of the most popular Nigerian actresses and filmmakers. She has been starred in numerous Nollywood movies, including:

• Sound of Love
• Kiss the Dust
• Brain Masters
• Critical Truth
• Hand of Faith
• Brave Mind
• Royal Father’s
• Hazeezat
• Sins of the Past
• Ihite Kingdom
• Thy will be done
• Tough Love
• Picture Perfect

Mary Njoku Net Worth

Mary Njoku is one of the most influential Nigerian actresses. Apart from her acting career, she is also a successful entrepreneur and the Director-General of the award-winning Lagos-based film house, ROK Studios, in Nigeria, which was recently acquired by French TV giant, CANAL+. The acquisition was described as the largest international deal to-date for a Nollywood brand.
According to AustineMedia.com, Mary Njoku has an estimated net worth of $500,000.

Social Media Handles

You can connect with Mary Njoku on:
Instagram @MaryRemmyNjoku

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