Powede Awujo is indeed a woman who wears many hats. She’s famous for her beauty queen status, yet that’s not all.
The ex-beauty queen is also a registered pilot, nurse, and entrepreneur.
Today, November 22, marks another milestone in her life as she celebrates her birthday. To celebrate her, we’ve put together some noteworthy facts you may not be aware of.
1. Early Life
She was born Powede Eniola Awujo on the 22nd of November, 1991. Her dad is Ijaw while her mother is Yoruba. She is the youngest and only girl. She has a nursing degree from the Niger Delta State University, Bayelsa
2. Career
Powede is a registered nurse and midwife. She is also an aviation pilot with a commercial pilot license. She got certified by the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA).
3. Achievements
In 2013, Powede contested for the Most Beautiful Girl In Nigeria beauty pageant and emerged as the 2nd runner up earning her the title of MBGN Miss Tourism. She went on to represent Nigeria in the 2013 Miss Tourism competition.
Aside from being a pilot and nurse, Awujo is also the CEO of Tods and Kids, a retail children’s quality clothing store that renders the service of making baby shopping fun for grown-ups.
She joined French luxury brand Lancome in April 2019 as a global partner representing Nigeria.
Powede also has a foundation called Powede Lawrence Foundation, which aims to advocate for people living with disabilities and the less privileged in society.
4. Personal Life
In September 2017, Powede got married to her heartthrob, Ikechukwu, at a grand wedding. Five months after, they welcomed their first child into the world.
They welcomed their second child, another boy, in August 2019. She welcomed her third child, a girl in January 2026.
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