Ojy Okpe is a Nigerian television anchor, journalist, international model and filmmaker. Her career has moved from international fashion modelling into broadcast journalism, where she became one of the recognisable presenters on ARISE News.
Early Life and Education
Okpe was born in Lagos and has family roots in Ukwuani, Delta State. Her father, Chief Matthew Egwuenu, was a retired Commissioner of Police. ARISE News reported that he died in February 2026 at the age of 80 and was survived by five daughters and one son, including Ojy Okpe.
Her education included schooling in Nigeria before higher education in the United States. Her professional development later expanded into film and television production.
International Modelling Career
Okpe began modelling as a teenager and became a finalist in the Face of Africa competition. That exposure opened the door to international fashion work and modelling assignments outside Nigeria.
Her modelling career took her to major fashion markets and publications and helped establish her as an internationally recognised Nigerian model. Unlike a short-lived pageant or modelling appearance, the work became the foundation for a longer career in media.
Transition to Television
Okpe eventually moved from the runway into broadcasting. Her communication skills and experience in front of cameras made television a natural extension of her earlier career.
At ARISE News, she became closely associated with What’s Trending with Ojy Okpe and other programming. ARISE describes her as an award-winning journalist and global television host, and its current author page lists a long stream of her reporting and presentation work.
Journalism and Storytelling
Okpe’s work goes beyond reading headlines. Her programmes combine interviews, current affairs, entertainment and social commentary. Her ability to move between subjects reflects the broader role of contemporary television anchors, who increasingly operate across live television, digital video and social platforms.
ARISE has also highlighted her contribution to award-winning documentary work. She was part of the team behind Game Changers: How the Harlem Globetrotters Battled Racism, which won an Emmy at the 58th Annual New York Emmys.
Film and Production
Filmmaking is another part of Okpe’s professional identity. Her training and experience have allowed her to participate in storytelling behind the scenes as well as in front of the camera. This makes her career broader than the conventional model-to-presenter pathway.
Family and Motherhood
Okpe is a mother of two. She has spoken publicly about balancing career and family, while generally keeping the identities and private lives of her children away from unnecessary publicity.
The death of her father in February 2026 was a significant personal event reported by ARISE News and later marked by a service of songs attended by prominent figures from Nigerian public life.
Personal Life
Okpe was previously married and is a mother of two. Detailed claims about her current romantic life are less consistently documented, so this biography avoids adding unverified relationship information.
Net Worth
There is no reliable public financial disclosure establishing Ojy Okpe’s personal net worth. Online estimates often combine assumptions about modelling, television, endorsements and production work without access to her private financial records.
Her long professional career is well documented; her personal wealth is not. Biograph.com.ng therefore does not publish a speculative numerical figure.
Why Ojy Okpe’s Career Stands Out
Okpe’s career is notable because each stage built on the previous one. International modelling gave her global exposure; broadcasting turned that visibility into journalism; and filmmaking expanded her role as a storyteller.
She therefore represents a generation of African media professionals whose careers cannot be reduced to a single job title.
Sources and Verification
- ARISE News — Ojy Okpe author profile and current broadcasting work.
- ARISE News — reporting on her father’s death and her documentary/Emmy recognition.
- Ojy Okpe’s public professional website — career background and modelling history.
Last reviewed: August 2026.
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