Ini Edo has been a Nollywood star since the early 2000s, a Glo ambassador for a decade and, more recently, the producer of Netflix’s crime series Shanty Town.
Quick facts
| Full name | Iniobong Edo Ekim |
|---|---|
| Born | 23 April 1982, Akwa Ibom State |
| Education | Theatre Arts diploma, University of Uyo; English, University of Calabar; law studies, NOUN |
| Breakthrough | World Apart (2004) |
| Produced | Shanty Town (Netflix, 2023) |
| Roles | UN-Habitat Youth Envoy; Special Assistant on culture and tourism to the Akwa Ibom governor (2016) |
| Family | Married Philip Ehiagwina in 2008 (later divorced); one daughter (2021) |
Career
Ini Edo began acting in 2000 and broke through with World Apart in 2004. She became one of the most recognisable faces of 2000s Nollywood, appearing in more than 100 films.
Producer
Her biggest recent project is Shanty Town (2023), a Netflix crime series she produced, which featured a large star cast and was among Netflix’s most-watched Nigerian titles.
Beyond film
She was a Glo brand ambassador from 2006 to 2016, served as a UN-Habitat Youth Envoy, and founded the luxury brand Secrets of April and the mentorship NGO GEMS Africa. In 2025 she appeared in the reality series Young, Famous & African.
Net worth and businesses
Her income comes from producing, acting, endorsements and her businesses. Celebrity net worth figures online are mostly guesses — none of the big numbers you see are verified, so treat them with care.
