Sharon Ooja Nwoke (née Sharon Ooja Egwurube), professionally known as Sharon Ooja, is a Nigerian actress and TV personality. She gained recognition for her roles in “Òlòtūré” (2020), “From Lagos with Love” (2018), and the popular comedy series “Skinny Girl in Transit.”
Sharon Ooja Profile
| Full Name | Sharon Ooja Nwoke (née Sharon Ooja Egwurube) |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Sharon Ooja |
| Date of Birth | April 6, 1991 |
| Age | 33 years old (as of 2024) |
| Hometown | Kaduna State, Nigeria |
| Tribe | Idoma |
| Religion | Christian |
| Parents | Mr. Egwurube, Mrs. Egwurube |
| Siblings | Three sisters |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Spouse | Ugo Nwoke |
| Education | Regina Pacis Secondary School, St. Louis Girls’ College, Houdegbe North American University (Degree in Mass Communication) |
| Career | Actress, TV personality |
| Notable Works | Òlòtūré, From Lagos with Love, Skinny Girl in Transit |
| Net Worth (2024) | $1 million USD |
Early Life and Education
Born on April 6, 1991, in Kaduna State, Nigeria, Sharon Ooja is 33 years old as of 2024. She grew up in a well-settled family from Benue State and is of the Idoma tribe. Sharon holds Nigerian nationality and practices the Christian faith.
For her early education, Sharon attended Regina Pacis Secondary School in Abuja and St. Louis Girls’ College in Jos. She later went to Houdegbe North American University in Benin, where she earned a degree in Mass Communication.
Family and Personal Life
Sharon’s parents are Mr. Egwurube and Mrs. Egwurube, and she has three sisters.
Sharon’s marital status is married. She got married to her husband, Ugo Nwoke, in 2024.
Career
Sharon Ooja began her acting career after moving to Lagos in 2013. Her first role was in the television series “Gidi Up.” She rose to fame in 2015 with her role as “Shalewa” in the Ndani TV web series “Skinny Girl in Transit.” However, her lead role in Netflix’s 2020 movie, “Òlòtūré,” solidified her status as a notable actress.
She has also starred in several other popular films, including “Lara and the Beat,” “Bling Lagosians,” “Coming from Insanity,” “Who’s the Boss,” “Moms at War,” “Glamour Girls,” and “Dead Serious” (2024), where she starred alongside Sabinus. In 2020, she appeared with Jim Iyke in “Bad Comments.”
Net Worth
As of 2024, Sharon Ooja’s estimated net worth is $1 million USD.
