Ezinne Akudo
Ezinne Akudo | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ezinne Akudo-Anyaoha 17 May 1990 Imo State, Nigeria |
| Alma mater | Federal Government Girls' College, Owerri Abia State University |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
| Beauty pageant titleholder | |
| Major competition(s) | Miss Nigeria 2013 (Winner) |
Ezinne Akudo Anyaoha (born 17 May 1990) is a Nigerian lawyer and beauty queen.
Early life and education
[edit]Ezinne Akudo Anyaoha[1] was born on 17 May 1990[2] in Imo State, southeastern Nigeria. She graduated from Federal Government Girls' College, Owerri, Imo State, and earned a law degree at Abia State University, subsequently completing the mandatory National Youth Service Corp in Ogun State, located in the southwestern region of Nigeria.[3]
Career
[edit]In 2013, Akudo beat 31 other contestants to won the Miss Nigeria beauty pageant. She won the star prize of a new car, the sum of three million naira and trip to Califonia.[4]
In 2015, Akudo started her career as a lawyer. [5] and set up a rape crisis centre through her non-governmental organization; The Eight Foundation based in Lagos, Nigeria.[6] She has also been active in campaigning against sexual violence.[7]
In 2018, Akudo was appointed Creative Director of the Miss Nigeria Pageant.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ "Ezinne Akudo- Anyaoha Archives". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 27 June 2024.
- ^ "Miss Nigeria Ezinne Akudo's Beautiful Photos for her 24th Birthday". BellaNaija. Retrieved 6 August 2018.
- ^ "Ezinne Akudo Anyaoha: I don't think the world owes me anything". Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics. 1 December 2018. Retrieved 5 June 2021.
- ^ "From beauty queen to entrepreneur: How Ezinne Akudo is taking new territories". 20 June 2024.
- ^ "Miss Nigeria Is Now a Lawyer". The Pulse. Retrieved 3 August 2016.
- ^ "Beauty Queen Launches Foundation to Help Rape Victims". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 3 August 2016.
- ^ *"Ezinne Akudo and Friends Launch the 'Break the Silence' Campaign". Gnievieve. Archived from the original on 16 August 2016. Retrieved 3 August 2016.
- "Miss Nigeria 2013, Ezinne Akudo Sets Up a Rape Crisis Centre for Sexual Abuse Victims". Bella Naija. Retrieved 3 August 2016.
- Tayo, Ayomide O. (27 November 2015). "Former Miss Nigeria Starts Youth Service". Pulse Nigeria.
- "Speaking Against Sexual Violence! Watch Miss Nigeria Ezinne Akudo on 'Heart of the Matter' with Omilola Oshikoya". Bella Naija. Retrieved 3 August 2016.
- "Ezinne Akudo 'I Can't Wear Anything Above My Knee". The Nation.
- Meet Miss Nigeria, Ezinne Akudo. Retrieved 3 August 2016.
- "Why I Cried When I Was Crowned Miss Nigeria" – Akudo Ezinne Anyaoha". Encomium. Retrieved 3 August 2016.
- ^ "Ezinne Akudo Anyaoha: I don't think the world owes me anything". Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics. 1 December 2018. Retrieved 5 June 2021.
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