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Offiong Ekanem Ejindu

b. 1962

Nigerian businesswoman, architect, princess

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Born 1962. Offiong Ekanem Ejindu is a Nigerian architect, socialite, businessperson, philanthropist, patron and fashion.

Offiong Ekanem Ejindu, known as 'Fifi', (born 25 May 1962) is a Nigerian architect, businesswoman and philanthropist.

Biography Offiong Ekanem Ejindu was born in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, in 1962. She is the daughter of Professor Sylvester Joseph Una, an academic and former member of the National Assembly. She is the great-granddaughter of King James Ekpo Bassey, an Efik monarch of the colonial era whose seat was in Cobham Town, Calabar, Nigeria. King Bassey, her mother's grandfather, was crowned king of Cobham Town by representatives of Queen Victoria in 1893. Ejindu uses the title of "H.H. The Obonganwan King James" socially. She is married to Amechi Ejindu, who is also her business partner.

Ejindu attended the Senior Staff School at the University of Ibadan and Queen's College, Lagos before traveling to the United States to attend the UNC Charlotte. Ejindu then returned to Pratt to get her Master of Urban Planning degree, after which she returned to Nigeria.

In 1995, Ejindu started the Starcrest Group of companies, which includes Starcrest Investment Ltd., Starcrest Associates Ltd. and Starcrest Industries Ltd, all of which are involved in real estate, oil and gas, and building construction. As of 2026, none of Ejindu's companies have an online presence.

In 2013, she was awarded the African Achievers African Arts and Fashion Lifetime Achievement award.

Works Residence of Spanish Ambassador to Nigeria, Abuja

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Birth century
Nationality
Education
Pratt Institute, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Awards
African Achievers Awards; Lifetime achievement award
Also known as
Fifi Ejindu

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Offiong Ekanem Ejindu?

Nigerian businesswoman, architect, princess

When was Offiong Ekanem Ejindu born?

Offiong Ekanem Ejindu was born on 25 May 1962 in Ibadan.

What is Offiong Ekanem Ejindu's occupation?

Offiong Ekanem Ejindu is an architect, socialite, businessperson, philanthropist, patron and fashion.

What nationality is Offiong Ekanem Ejindu?

Offiong Ekanem Ejindu is Nigerian.

Sources & further reading

Β· Wikipedia: Offiong Ekanem Ejindu

Β· Wikidata: Q16201373

Β· DBpedia: Fifi Ejindu

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