Nneka Isaac Moses

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Nneka Isaac Moses is a Nigerian presenter, fashion designer, and the co-founder and Managing director of the African cultural show Goge Africa. [1]

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Early life

Moses attended the University of Lagos from 1987 to 1990 where she obtained a bachelor's degree in English Language and Literature. In Surulere, Lagos, she established Akenn. G Limited, a fashion house where she produced costumes for motion pictures, TV commercials, and special events. [2] [3] [4]

Goge Africa

Moses co-founded Goge Africa in 1999, alongside her husband Isaac, three years after their marriage. The program was first aired on October 1, to coincide with Nigeria's independence day. It is viewed by over 40 million people syndicated in 15 channels. The Goge Africa team have been to over 32 countries in Africa. [5] [6] [7] [8]

Personal life

Moses married Isaac in 1996. In an interview she gave with Naij.com she described the first time they met saying she actually slapped him when he attempted to kiss her during screenplay. He later came begging asking to go on a date with her to apologize and they got along from then. She gave birth to her son Kamamra 13 years after marriage. [9] [10] [11] [12] She won the Young Ambassador for Peace award in 2011. [13]

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References

  1. ↑ "Travelling with my husband has spiced up our marriage – Nneka, Goge Africa co-founder". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2020-05-27.
  2. ↑ "Nneka &Isaac Moses: The Culture Ambassadors - Vanguard News". Vanguard News. 21 August 2013. Retrieved 11 July 2018.
  3. ↑ Bodunrin, Sola (24 February 2016). "I slapped my husband before agreeing to marry him – Nneka Isaac Moses". Naija.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 11 July 2018.
  4. ↑ "SPLA | Nneka Isaac Moses". www.spla.pro. Retrieved 11 July 2018.
  5. ↑ Onen, Sunday (3 October 2017). "AMB. NNEKA ISAAC MOSES: African Travel 100 women winner". AKWAABA. Retrieved 11 July 2018.
  6. ↑ "Goge Africa | Goge Africa, Goge, Africa, Africa Independent Television, AIT :: Culture And Tourism  :: TV Programs :: Africa Independent Television - AIT". www.aitonline.tv. Retrieved 11 July 2018.
  7. ↑ "The Princess of Goge Africa Logbaby". logbaby.com. Retrieved 11 July 2018.
  8. ↑ "Ugandans love to speak like Nigerians–Nneka Isaac-Moses". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 11 July 2018.
  9. ↑ "13 years after marriage Goge Africa's Nneka Moses delivers baby boy + 'Real reason we named him Kamara'". Encomium. Retrieved 11 July 2018.
  10. ↑ "Goge Africa hosts, Nneka and Isaac Moses celebrate18th wedding anniversary - Nigerian Entertainment Today". Nigerian Entertainment Today. 26 October 2015. Retrieved 11 July 2018.
  11. ↑ "Goge Africa's Moses, Nneka step out with baby boy - Vanguard News". Vanguard News. 26 May 2012. Retrieved 11 July 2018.
  12. ↑ "Goge Africa's co host Nneka Moses gives birth after 13 years -". Channels Television. 25 February 2012. Retrieved 11 July 2018.
  13. ↑ Onen, Sunday (3 October 2017). "AMB. NNEKA ISAAC MOSES: African Travel 100 women winner". AKWAABA. Retrieved 11 July 2018.
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