Meet Nneka Ihim, the newbie on Real Housewives of Potomac season 9. The Nigerian-American attorney is the cast member who joined the seven alums who were back in the show for another season.
Read all about her in this article below.
Nneka Ihim On RHOP Real Housewives of Potomac
Nneka Ihim is one of the 2 newbies on Real Housewives season 8. The season 8 premiered on 5 November. For RHOP Season 8, all seven of the major cast members from the previous season will be back. This implies that Robyn Dixon, Candiace Dillard Bassett, Gizelle Bryant, Karen Huger, Ashley Darby, Wendy Osefo, and Mia Thornton will all be returning.
There are rumored to be two more cast members joining Season 8. Keiana Stewart is being added as a friend by Wendy. And Nneka is the other new cast.
According to her bio, “Nneka loves to travel and her all-around vibe is social and fun — a people person with a large circle of friends whom she celebrates and supports. She rides hard for her friends and gives everyone she meets a loving and honest chance. However, don’t mistake her kindness for weakness. Although Nneka loves to work, she doesn’t want to limit herself. She’s a champagne connoisseur and entrepreneur and founded her own alcoholic beverage company, Bido. She recently started a nonprofit called A Life of Lux and spearheaded the development of a dating/social app called Hello Africa. She also hopes to start a family with her husband soon. Nneka’s got a lot on her plate, but she’s used to having it all.”
How Much Is Nneka Ihim Net Worth?
Nneka Ihim sits on a reported net worth above $5 million.
At the moment, Nneka is employed as “in-house employment counsel for a global financial technology company.” She also established the nonprofit organization A Life of Lux in addition to the alcoholic beverage brand Bido. The development of the Hello Africa dating and social app is being spearheaded by Nneka.
According to her LinkedIn, Nneka is an Employment Counsel at Square. She served as a Labor and Employment Attorney at Shenoi Koes LLP. Furthermore, she was a Summer Associate Attorney at Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP, Student Attorney at LEGAL SERVICES OF SOUTH CENTRAL MICHIGAN INC, and a University Correspondent at CNN.
Nneka is an attorney who obtained her law degree from the University of Wisconsin Law School. She practiced law in Los Angeles for a decade before moving back to the East Coast. She also holds an English language and literature degree from the University of Michigan.
Nneka Ihim Age
Born in September 1987, Nneka Ihim turned 36 years old in 2023.
Nneka Ihim Family
Nneka Ihim is the daughter of Leo and Bridget Egbujiobi. She was born to her folks as Nneka Colleen Egbujiobi.
Her mom Bridget reached age 66 in March 2023. She worked as a manager at a company named BALEN MEDICAL CENTER, LLC. She also reportedly holds shares at Pentad Pharmacy Limited.
In October 2023, Nneka posted about her mom adding, “I love being silly with my mom and my security, in the streets of Lagos! {Slide 3} Do y’all goof off with your parents too?”
Leo turned 64 in January 2023. A Nigerian-US-based medical practitioner (cardiologist) Leo donated life-saving medical equipment to the government of Anambra State to facilitate the curbing of the COVID-19 pandemic the country is facing currently. Nneka cheered and applauded the philanthropic donations of her father for his support in the fight against the spread of coronavirus in the state.
As a Cardiologist, Leo has 31 years of experience.
Nneka has three older siblings. The oldest Nnanna Egbujiobi is 42 years old. Nnanna most recently celebrated his birthday in July.
After the RHOP announcement, Nnanna announced, “Major shoutout to my sister @imnneka the newest member of The Real Housewives of the Potomac season 8! Tune in on Nov 5th you may see some familiar faces. It’s going down! Beloit & Naija Stand Up! @bravotv #RHOP #weouthere #allthewayup #instagood #tunein #potomac #lifestyle #letsgo #familyaffair.”
Chinenye turned 41 in October 2023. She works at Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center. Chinenye studied Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) at Jacksonville University. She studied Family Nurse Practitioner, MSN – FNP at Columbus State University.
Nneka’s third sibling is named Azubuike Egbujiobi. He is 40 years of age as of 2023. You can find him on Facebook and Instagram.
Nneka Ihim Spouse
Nneka Ihim is married to her husband Ikenna Ihim. Ikenna reportedly slid into her DM. The couple then went on a festive date after nearly three weeks on Christmas. The couple recently a perfect home for themselves in Potomac and they are living there currently.
Ikenna proposed to Nneka in May 2020. On her IG, Nneka flaunted her engagement ring with the caption, “Dr. Bae asked, and of course, I said YES!! Pictures of the proposal to come.”
Nneka and Ikenna married in August 2021. Popular Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage made a shutdown performance at the wedding ceremony of Ikenna Ihim to Nigerian-American lawyer Nneka. The wedding ceremony took place at the renowned Watergate Hotel in Washington, DC, a five-star presidential hotel in the United States.
As they celebrate Nneka’s marriage and her new house, friends, family, coworkers, and extended relatives are said to have showered her with gifts, prayers, blessings, and congrats. Among the presents was the astoundingly luxurious brand-new Mercedes G-wagon, given to her as a wedding present by her father, a well-known interventional cardiologist in the United States.
Ikenna was reportedly born in October 1984 hence he is 39 years old. He is working as an Attending Physician best known for his work on nasogastric intubation.
Ikenna Ihim completed his biology degree at the University of Maryland, College Park before going on to St. Matthew’s University, where he completed his medical studies and graduated in 2014. His internal medicine residency was held at Coney Island Hospital from 2015 to 2018.
Afterward, Ikenna obtained his medical license in North Carolina, trained to become a board-certified internist, and opened a practice in Fayetteville. He continued his education after finishing medical school, attending Davenport University, and earning an MBA in healthcare administration in 2017.
Nneka Ihim Height
Nneka Ihim stands tall above the height of 5’7”.
Related FAQs
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Where Is Nneka Ihim From?
Nneka Ihim calls Beloit, Wisconsin her hometown. She is now living in Potomac, Maryland.
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Is Nneka Ihim On Instagram?
Yes, Nneka Ihim is available on Instagram (@imnneka) and Facebook.
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When Is Nneka Ihim Birthday?
Nneka Ihim celebrates her birthday on 11 September.
