Diana Chioma Eneje (born August 19, 2002), known professionally as Diana Eneje, is a Nigerian fashion enthusiast, model, vlogger and Social media personality, born and raised in Lagos, and hails from Enugu, a state in the south-east region of Nigeria. She is known for starring in Rema music video Dumebi[1]
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| Born | Diana Chioma Eneje 19 August 2002 |
| Citizenship | Nigerian |
| Occupation(s) | Model, YouTuber, Influencer |
| Years active | 2016-present |
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| Website | dianaeneje |
Early life
editDiana Chioma Eneje was born on August 19, 2002, in Lagos to Kingsley Eneje, and Linda Eneje.[1] Her early influence in fashion, came from her eldest sisters Jennifer Eneje, and Doris Eneje, who inspired her fashion taste, while growing up.[2][3]
Career
editIn 2016, she started her career in modeling as a teen model, at the age of 14.[4] According to her, in an interview on Jermaine Okpe's podcast, she began her career as a model, while in high school without consciously thinking she was going into an industry.[5] On 19 August 2017, she launched her foundation, to support orphans. Eneje started a fashion vlog on YouTube in August 2019. She documents fashion, hair, food, and her travel experiences.[6] On 19 August 2019, she launched her hair gel collection in collaboration with The Shine Cartel. She also appeared in Rema music video Dumebi, released by Jonzing World, and Mavin Records on 21 May 2019, as the lead character in the video.[4][7]
Eneje has influenced for HP, Cadbury, PayPorte, Mango, Stanbic IBTC, Krispy Kreme, Kellogg Tolaram, Infinix, Bolt, Coca-Cola, Octafx and much more.[8] On 18 June 2020, she spoke about her career, as an influencer on Guardian TV, with Popsicles host Emmanuella .[9]
On 19 August 2021, Swarovski, a jewelry and accessories company in Nigeria, unveiled Diana, as one of its brand influencers.[10]
Accolades
edit| Year | Organization | Category(s) | Nominated work | Results |
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| 2017 | Nigerian Teens Choice Awards | Choice Most Fashionable Female | Herself | Won |
| 2018 | Choice Social Media Influencer | Nominated | ||
| 2021 | YNaija | 100 Most Influential People in Media[11] | Longlisted |
References
edit- ^ a b "Diana Eneje: Meet Nigeria's teens most influential and fashionable female model". Vanguard News. 20 January 2020. Retrieved 7 August 2021.
- ^ "Award-Winning Teen Influencer, Diana Eneje, speaks on life, career and aspirations". Tribune Online. 10 April 2021. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
- ^ Africamagazin. "Diana Eneje Biography: Age, School, Net Worth, Photos, Wiki". Archived from the original on 2021-08-22. Retrieved 2021-08-22.
- ^ a b "17 Years Old Nigeria's Most Influential, Fashionable Female Model". THISDAYLIVE. 31 January 2020. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
- ^ "17 Years Old Nigeria's Most Influential, Fashionable Female Model". Bella Naija. 21 March 2023. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
- ^ Tv, Bn (9 June 2021). "Watch Diana Eneje's Ghana Tour Vlog". BellaNaija. Retrieved 7 August 2021.
- ^ "Diana Eneje Awards, Boyfriend, Cars, Houses And Latest Biography - Update Hubs Naija". www.updatehubs.com. Archived from the original on 2022-01-15. Retrieved 2022-01-15.
- ^ "Knowing I can achieve more inspires me – Diana Eneje". Punch Newspapers. 8 April 2021. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
- ^ "Diana Eneje talks about her influencer career and her most embarrassing moment". The Guardian. Retrieved 7 August 2021.
- ^ "Swarovski Nigeria unveils Temi Young and Diana Eneje as its newest brand influencers". BellaNaija. 19 August 2021. Retrieved 17 September 2021.
- ^ "Uche Pedro, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, Rinu Oduala named in YNaija's "100 Most Influential People in Media" List for 2021". BellaNaija. 7 August 2021. Retrieved 8 August 2021.