Ezinne Akudo Anyaoha // ⓘ(born 17 May 1990)[1] is a Nigerian lawyer and beauty queen.
Ezinne Akudo | |
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| Born | Ezinne Akudo-Anyaoha May 17, 1990 |
| Alma mater | Federal Government Girls' College, Owerri Abia State University |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
| Beauty pageant titleholder | |
| Major competition(s) | Miss Nigeria 2013 (Winner) |
Early life edit
Akudo was born in Imo State. 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.[2]
Career edit
In 2013, Akudo won the Miss Nigeria beauty pageant.
In 2015, Akudo started her career as a lawyer. [3] and set up a rape crisis centre through her non-governmental organization; The Eight Foundation based in Lagos, Nigeria.[4] She has also been active in campaigning against sexual violence.[5]
In 2018, Akudo was appointed Creative Director of the Miss Nigeria Pageant.[6]
References edit
- ^ "Miss Nigeria Ezinne Akudo's Beautiful Photos for her 24th Birthday". BellaNaija. Retrieved August 6, 2018.
- ^ "Ezinne Akudo Anyaoha: I don't think the world owes me anything". Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics. 2018-12-01. Retrieved 2021-06-05.
- ^ "Miss Nigeria Is Now a Lawyer". The Pulse. Retrieved August 3, 2016.
- ^ "Beauty Queen Launches Foundation to Help Rape Victims". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved August 3, 2016.
- ^ *"Ezinne Akudo and Friends Launch the 'Break the Silence' Campaign". Gnievieve. Archived from the original on August 16, 2016. Retrieved August 3, 2016.
- "Miss Nigeria 2013, Ezinne Akudo Sets Up a Rape Crisis Centre for Sexual Abuse Victims". Bella Naija. Retrieved August 3, 2016.
- Tayo, Ayomide O. (November 27, 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 August 3, 2016.
- "Ezinne Akudo 'I Can't Wear Anything Above My Knee". The Nation.
- Meet Miss Nigeria, Ezinne Akudo. Retrieved August 3, 2016.
- "Why I Cried When I Was Crowned Miss Nigeria" – Akudo Ezinne Anyaoha". Encomium. Retrieved August 3, 2016.
- ^ "Ezinne Akudo Anyaoha: I don't think the world owes me anything". Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics. 2018-12-01. Retrieved 2021-06-05.
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