Nkiru Sylvanus Biography, Husband, Net Worth, Age, Height, Kids, Family, Education & More

Nkiru Sylvanus (born 21st April 1982, age: 40 years) is a popular actress and a politician from Nigeria. She has been famous as Nigeria Actress who has worked in more than 50 movies in the industry. Nkiru is mainly known for her work in Treasures Of Fortune (2007), Green Snake (2003), Final Tussle (2008), and some more movies of the Nollywood film industry.
Nkiru has also remained famous for her political career which she began in 2011.
Nkiru Sylvanus is known to her 186k Instagram followers as an actress and a politician. She has won awards for her performances in TV shows and Movies as an actress. Earlier she won Africa Movie Academy Awards as Best Actress in a Lead role. She also won Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards.

Nkiru Sylvanus Biography, DOB & Wiki
Nkiru Sylvanus a world-famous actress was born in Osisioma, Aba. Osisioma is a beautiful city that is located in Abia State. She was endured and bred here after her birth on 21 April 1982. Spending a beautiful life in a common family in Nigeria, Nikiru went to attend Ohabiam Primary and Secondary School. After completing studying in high school she got her West African Senior School Certificate. Nkiru then went on to have a high-level degree from Enugu State University Of Science and Technology. She is a graduate actress who is having BSC degree in mass Communication.

Biodata, Nationality, Ethnicity
Full Real Name | Nkiru Sylvanus |
Nickname | Nkiru |
Popular for | Being a Nigerian actress and politician |
Language | English |
School Name | Ohabiam Primary and Secondary School. |
University | Enugu State University of Science and Technology, |
Education | BSc |
Profession | Actress & Politician |
Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
Nationality | Nigerian |
Ethnicity | Nigerian |
Net worth | $5 million USD (approx) |
Age (as of 2023) | 40 years old. |
Date of Birth | 21st April 1982 |
Tribe | Igbo (unconfirmed) |
Place of Birth | Osisioma, Aba |
Nkiru Sylvanus Family & Siblings
Nkiru Sylvanus being a famous actress has shared her celebrity life many times with newsagents. But what she shared less is her family information.
Nkiru always kept low things about her family. Even after researching in deep, we have not found a single piece of information about her family. Information about her parents and all siblings will be updated in the upcoming days.
My mouth will always testify of the goodness of God!
Nationality | Nigerian |
Religion | Christianity |
Ethnicity | Nigerian |
Sister | Not Known |
Brother | Not Known |
Mother | Not Known |
Father | Not Known |

Physical Stats
- Height– 5 feet 4 inches
- Weight- 70kg (approx.)
- Eye Color- Black
- Hairs- Long
- Body measurements- 38-30-38

Nkiru Sylvanus Husband, Boyfriend Name & Marriage
Many of Nkiru Sylvanus’s fans do not know that she has been married twice in her life. As a successful actress, Nkiru got romantically linked up with a man named Stanley Duru before 2014. They both then decided to get married in 2014. After tieing the knot with Stanley Duru Nkiru did not gave gave birth to any kid.
She has space for babies and kids in her heart. Once she posted a video of a cute little girl on May 21, 2022, captioning “All Moms get in here!! What do u all think?”.
She got separated from Stanley Duru in 2019. And now in 2023, Nkiru has again made news about her marriage. She got married to Riches Sammy on Th January 2023.
Who is Nkiru Sylvanus’s Spouse Riches Sammy?
As per Nkiry’s Instagram post, she got married to Riches Sammy on 12th January 2023.
Her now husband shared in his bio that he is a Japanese TV personality. Riches Sammy is a businessman. He has been handling positions as CEO of 7th planet international Ltd, and H2 International bar & Restaurant Tokyo.
He also shares that he is a Nigerian Born Japanese actor and business Mogul in Japan. In much of Japanese movies Riches have played an important role.
Children, Engagement & First Marriage
- First Marriage- 2012-2019
- First Husband- Stanley Duru
- Second Husband– Riches Sammy
- Kids- Not Known
- Marital Status- Married
- Marriage Date- 12th January 2023

Career- Nigerian Actress
Reports state that Nkiru Sylvanus began working as an actor when she was only 17 years old. In 2001 she rose to fame for her work in the movie “Terrible Sin”. She then appeared next in 2002 in the movie Never Come Back. Today she is active as an actress and has worked with many Nollywood actors, directors, and producers. Her movie “Final Tussie” remained a hit in entire Africa.

Other than this in 2011, she was found busy following her political career. She began following her position as a part of the Cabinet of Ministers in Nigeria. She became a Special Assitant of former governor Rochas Okorocha in 2011. Nkiru was providing advice on Lagos State Affairs to the governor. She also served as the Special Advisor on Public Affairs.
Nkiru shares on her LinkedIn that she founded her company called Gold Angel Ventures in IMO State on January 2008. In 2016 she shared she became the CEO of “Kisil Entertainment network ltd.” in Lagos Nigeria.
Another talent that she shared about her is that she is a Gospel Artist, Producer, Evangelist, and Inspirational Speaker.
When did Nkiru Sylvanus got kidnaped?
- Trending news that emerged on many Nigerian news channels in 2012 was related to the kidnapping of Nkiru Sylvanus.
- The news was there that this beautiful actress got kidnapped on 15th December 2012 in the afternoon.
- Newsagents also reported that an amount of 100,000,000 Naira was demanded by the kidnapper after her kidnapping.
- Later on 21st December 2012, other news trended in the media that Kidnapper released Nkiru.
- No information was shared on whether Nkiru was released after giving an amount of 100,000,000 Naira or not.
Nkiru Sylvanus Net Worth, House

For the last two decades, Nkiru Sylvanus has been living a life full of luxuries. She has bought cars, jewelry, and other assets with her high income. To date, many media agents have claimed that this multitalented actress is having a net worth of $5 million USD.
Facts About Nkiru Sylvanus
- She is having Mole above her upper lips.

- Most of the time she wears Colorful dresses.
- Nkiru loves to watch dance videos.
- She has been honored as a judge of the Basement Search Reality TV Series.

- She has shared earlier in 2019 that she is a Longrich Global Ambassador.
- Her previous Instagram account got hacked and she began new on April 6, 2019.
- She shared her engagement Diamond ring photos with fans on 31st December 2022.
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Q & A
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Does Nkiru Sylvanus have a child?
Her one Instagram post has given hints that she is a mother to one daughter.
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Is Nkiru Sylvanus married?
Ye, she married Riches Sammy on 12th January 2023.
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How old is Nkiru Sylvanus
As of 2023, Nkiru Sylvanus is 40 years old.
Images Source- Instagram