Anita Chukwumfumnaya Obidi // , (born 23 June 1991), known as Korra Obidi, is a Nigerian singer-songwriter, dancer and model.[1]
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| Born | Anita Chukwumfumnaya Obidi June 23, 1991 Igbuzo, Delta State, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
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| Years active | 2009 –present |
| Spouse | Dr. Justin Dean (div. 2022) |
| Children | 2 |
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| Website | korraobidi |
Early life and education
editObidi is from Igbuzo (Ibusa) in Delta State, South-South Nigeria.[2][3] She was born into a family of three girls and a boy. Her mother is deceased.[4] She was brought up in a deeply religious and conservative Igbo Christian family that attended Deeper Christian Life Ministry, which made her hide her passion for dancing from her parents while growing up.[5][6]
Career
editDance
editShe was the recipient of an AFRIMMA nomination for the Best Dancer in 2017.[7] She performed in the Basketball Africa League 2017/2018 season. She was a contestant in the 2019 edition of the American talent show So You Think You Can Dance while heavily pregnant.[8] She started her dance career in 2007, featuring in a song by Nigerian female rapper Sasha P.
Film
editObidi was a child star in Nigerian Nollywood movies in the late 2000s. After a hiatus, she returned in 2022 as one of the cast of the Nollywood movie, What If. The movie also starred Alexx Ekubo, Bolanle Ninalowo, Mercy Ima Macjoe and Patience Ozokwor.[9][10] She also featured in TV series Another Ordinary Day; The Flatmates; Lumba Boys alongside Francis Duru; and movie Saro, the musical.[11]
Modelling
editShe has walked the runway at the Port Harcourt International Fashion Week and at the GTBank Fashion Week. She also contested in the Miss Global pageant Nigeria where she was crowned Miss Congeniality. She was the vixen in the music video of American group Black Eyed Peas, titled Wings as well as of Nigerian musicians Tekno and Orezi's Whine For Daddy.[4][12]
Music
editObidi released her debut single in 2015 titled Man Like You. The video was directed by Paul Gambit.[13] She also released the song titled Kilibe featuring Mz Kiss,[14] and then she released Vibration featuring Victoria Kimani.[15] She released two music albums namely Woman Power Series (2016) and Sounds From The Throne Room (2019).[16][17]
Personal life
editShe married Dr. Justin Dean in December 2017 and they have two children together.[18] The couple is currently divorced.[19][20][21][18] She cited her mental health as one of the reasons she quit her marriage.[22] Her ex-husband demanded for spousal support after the split.[23][24] She is based in the United States.[25]
References
edit- ^ Ojoye, Taiwo (11 January 2018). "I'm Far More Than A Belly Dancer – and a cheater who cheated on his ex husband while being married she even wrote about it in her book tittle Korra is live Korra". The Punch.
- ^ "Everything You Need To Know About Dancer, Korra Obidi As She Adds Another Year". Fab Woman Nigeria.
- ^ "Korra Obidi's biography: Age, husband, children, net worth". 12 November 2022.
- ^ a b Ugwu, Stephanie (27 July 2022). "Korra Obidi Biography, How Old She Is And What Is Her Net Worth". Buzz Nigeria.
- ^ Ojoye, Taiwo (29 July 2018). "I Used To Dance In Secret Because Of My Parents – Korra Obidi". The Punch.
- ^ ""I grew up in a Deeper Life Bible Church." —Korra Obidi". Youtube. 2024-01-31.
- ^ "AFRIMMA Unveils 2017 Nominees". The Nation (Nigeria). Jul 22, 2017.
- ^ "Korra Obidi". Naija Celebrity.
- ^ Olukomaiya, Olufunmilola (12 September 2022). "Korra Obidi Excited By Return To Nollywood After 15 Years". P.M. News.
- ^ Nosa, Oke-Hortons (14 September 2022). ""Stepping Out Of My Comfort Zone": Korra Obidi Seen On Set With Alexx Ekubo, Patience Ozokwo And Nino B". Legit.ng.
- ^ Ebuka, Christopher (1 January 2018). "The Art Of Being "Korra"". The Guardian (Nigeria).
- ^ "Korra Obidi Stars In Orezi & Tekno's New Music Video "Whine For Daddy"". Bella Naija. 6 March 2018.
- ^ Reporter, Al Yhusuff (10 March 2016). "VIDEO: Korra Obidi – "Man Like You"". TooXclusive.
- ^ "Korra Obidi - Kilibe ft. MzKiss MP3 Download & Lyrics | Boomplay".
- ^ "Korra Obidi - Vibration (Feat. Victoria Kimani) MP3 Download & Lyrics | Boomplay".
- ^ Party, Craft (2 November 2022). "Korra Obidi - Woman Power Series Album, Download Album". Trendy Beatz.
- ^ "Korra Obidi – Sounds From The Throne Room (EP)". Wap Loaded. 2 November 2021.
- ^ a b "Korra Obidi and Justin Dean marriage - Wetin dey happun?". BBC News (Pidgin). 11 March 2022.
- ^ Edeme, Victoria (14 May 2022). "Korra Obidi, Estranged Husband Disagree Over Domestic Violence, Cheating Claims". The Punch.
- ^ Stephen, Onu (March 11, 2022). "Dancer Korra Obidi's Husband Announces Divorce Plans". Premium Times.
- ^ Oshunloye, Taiwo (August 2, 2022). "Korra Obidi: I Gave Him Different Styles In Bed, Yet He Left Me". TheCable.
- ^ Stephen, Onu (March 15, 2022). "I'm walking Away From This Marriage For My Mental Health – Korra Obidi's Husband". Premium Times.
- ^ Bassey, Ekaete (November 4, 2022). "Social Media Users To Korra Obidi: Pay Your Ex-hubby Spousal Support". The Nation (Nigeria).
- ^ Owolawi, Taiwo (5 November 2022). ""Pro Max Gold Digging": Korra Obidi Reveals Ex-husband Justin Wants Her To Pay Him Spousal Support, Fans React". Legit.ng.
- ^ Enenaite, Blessing (20 March 2022). "Dancing On Social Media After Marriage Crash, My Coping Strategy — Korra Obidi". The Punch.