![]() Ini Edo is among the Judges at De9jaspirit Talent Hunt she has so far anchored the first, second and third seasons. In 2023, Ini Edo produced ShantyTown, a 2023 Nigerian crime thriller released to Netflix on 20 January 2023. She represents the National Democratic Institute (NDI), an NGO that works to improve the efficacy of democratic institutions, as an ambassador. In 2021, she debuted a luxury fashion and cosmetic brand called Secrets Of April, which offers High Fashion Apparel, beauty products and accessories for unique expressions, rich and famous. But she encouraged that with determination, one would get there. Ini Edo, however, in 2017, made it clear that only hardwork, delight and dedication can get one to the top in the Nollywood industry as there are many distractions. ![]() She earned a "Best Lead Actress" nomination at the 11th Africa Movie Academy Awards for her performance in the movie "While you slept" Her breakthrough came in 2004 when she acted in World Apart. Ini Edo was discovered by a producer at the audition she attended. Her acting career started in 2000 with her debut in Thick Madam. In 2014 she got a scholarship to study law at the National Open University of Nigeria. She also completed her bachelor's degree program at the University of Calabar where she studied English. She graduated from the University of Uyo where she got a Diploma in Theatre Arts. She attended Cornelia Connely College in Uyo, Nigeria. Ini Edo had a strict upbringing, the second of four children, three girls, one boy. Her mother was a school teacher, and her father a church elder. Ini Edo is an Ibibio from Akwa Ibom state located in the south-south part of Nigeria, not far from Calabar. In 2014, Miss Ini Edo was appointed by the United Nations as a United Nations Habitat Youth Envoy. In 2013, Ini Edo was a judge for the Miss Black Africa UK Pageant and De9jaSpirit Talent Hunt. Ini Edo began her film career in 2000, and has featured in more than 200 movies since her debut. Iniobong Edo Ekim (listen) ⓘ (born 23 April 1982) is a Nigerian actress.
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