Jennifer Ephraim

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Jennifer Chisom Ephraim
Born
Jennifer Chisom Ephraim

(2001-08-23) 23 August 2001 (age 24)
Nationality Nigerian
Citizenship Nigeria
EducationAdonai University
OccupationActress
Years active2013–present

Jennifer Chisom Ephraim (born 23 August 2001) is a Nigerian actress. She has acted in several films, including Love and Desperation, Second Wives, Odogwu Finds a Wife and The Waiter. [1] [2]

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Early life and education

Ephraim was born in Ebonyi State, Nigeria and was raised in Lagos. She is of Igbo ethnicity of Anambra State. Ephraim is a graduate of international relations and french from the Adonai University, and later trained in acting at the High Definition Film Academy in Abuja. [3] [4]

Career

Ephraim began her acting career since childhood days by acting in her church drama group and other informal stage performances. She made her professional acting debut at the age of 12. [5] [6] [7]

Ephraim has acted in several films, including Love and Desperation, Second Wives, Odogwu Finds a Wife and The Waiter. She is the author of the book "Dilemma Of The Nigeria Girl Child" and the winner of the 2018 Face of Democracy Nigeria South-East. Ephraim is the brand ambassador of Glow by Nessa. [8] [3] [9]

Philanthropy

Ephraim is the founder of the Jennifer Ephraim Foundation which aims to empower women and children. She helps the less privileged and promotes education and empowerment through her foundation. In 2022, her foundation awarded scholarships to students of Government Day Secondary School, Wuse 2 Abuja and in 2023, the foundation renovated the LEA Primary School classrooms in Jikwoyi Phase 1 Abuja. [3] [6] [10]

The Jennifer Ephraim Foundation won Equality and Advocate Foundation of the Year at the Nigeria Humanitarian Award and Magazine 2023 and also NGO of the Year at the Regal Award 2023. [11] [12] [13] [14]

Selected filmography

References

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  2. Reporter, Our (2023-10-26). "Queen Jennifer Ephraim receives Human Rights, Justice number plate". The Nation Newspaper. Retrieved 2025-08-19.
  3. 1 2 3 Rapheal (2020-03-25). "How entrepreneur Queen Jennifer Ephraim is showcasing her giant strides". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-08-19.
  4. 1 2 Akinsanmi, 'Sola (2025-07-21). "Fast-rising actress, Jennifer Ephraim, wins Most Influential Queen of the Year award". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2025-08-19.
  5. Abuchi, Joe (2025-08-14). "Telling Stories Through Acting Has Always Been My Passion — Jennifer Ephraim". THE AUTHORITY NEWS. Retrieved 2025-08-19.
  6. 1 2 "Queen Jennifer Ephraim's Book 'Dilemma Of The Nigeria Girl Child' Now On Amazon Store". March 11, 2023.
  7. "Ex Beauty Queen Set To Unveil Jennifer Ephraim Foundation To SupportWomen Rights, Child Education". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2025-08-19.
  8. "Fast Rising Actress, Jennifer Ephraim Wins Most Influential Queen of the Year Award". THISDAYLIVE. 2025-07-21. Retrieved 2025-08-19.
  9. Okogba, Emmanuel (2023-03-11). "2023IWD: New book makes case for holistic growth, devt of Nigerian girl-child". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2025-08-19.
  10. Nwafor (2020-08-23). "Jennifer Ephraim foundation flags off "Feeding Widows" programme". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2025-08-19.
  11. Nda-Isaiah, Solomon (2023-12-23). "More Honours As Jennifer Ephraim Foundation Bags Multiple Awards In 2023" . Retrieved 2025-08-19.
  12. "Amidst Excitement, Jennifer Ephraim Foundation Unveils Renovated School in Abuja". THISDAYLIVE. 2023-12-21. Retrieved 2025-08-19.
  13. Okogba, Emmanuel (2022-06-17). "Int'l Day of African Girl Child: Foundation awards scholarship to students". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2025-08-19.
  14. Nwafor (2019-12-27). "Ex-Beauty Queen set to unveil "Jennifer Ephraim Foundation"". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2025-08-19.