Nkechi Blessing Sunday is a Nigerian actress, producer and director known for Yoruba and English-language films like Omoge Lekki and Kafila Omo Ibadan.
| Full Name | Nkechi Blessing Sunday |
| Age | 37 years |
| Date of Birth | February 14, 1989 |
| Place of Birth | Surulere, Lagos State |
| State of Origin | Abia State |
| Occupation | Actress, Producer, Director |
| Education | Lagos State University, Houdegbe North American University |
| Company | Nkechi Films Production |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Net Worth | $400,000 |
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Nkechi Blessing Biography
Nkechi Blessing Sunday was born on February 14, 1989, in Surulere, Lagos State. Although she is from Abia State in south-east Nigeria, she grew up in Lagos and became famous in the Yoruba film industry, where she speaks Yoruba fluently on screen.
Known for her bold personality and outspoken nature, she is one of the most talked-about actresses in Nollywood. Her mother, Gloria Obasi Sunday, passed away in September 2021.
Educational Background
Nkechi Blessing attended Olu Abiodun Nursery and Primary School and Barachel Model College, both in Lagos. She completed a six-month diploma in Theatre Arts at Lagos State University and later studied International Relations at Houdegbe North American University.
Acting Career
Nkechi’s acting career began in 2008 when her friend, actress Kemi Korede, cast her in Omo Bewaji. She followed it with a supporting role in Through the Fire and Entanglement in 2009, and rose to prominence in 2012 with her lead role in Kafila Omo Ibadan.
In 2015 she produced and starred in Omoge Lekki alongside Yinka Quadri. The film won a MAYA Award and earned her a nomination for Revelation of the Year at the Best of Nollywood Awards. Her other films include:
- The Ghost and the Tout (2018)
- Judasi (2018)
- Unsane (2018)
- Fate of Alakada (2020)
- Tanwa Savage (2021)
- Amerah (2021)
- The Cleanser (2021)
- City Hustlers (2023)
- Ada Omo Daddy (2023)
Production and Business
Nkechi Blessing is also a producer, director and screenwriter. She is the CEO of Nkechi Films Production and runs the NBS Foundation. She is a brand ambassador for Poshglow skincare, and in 2017 she was named an ambassador for Nigeria Carnival USA. In 2020 she co-hosted the African Entertainment Awards USA.
Awards
Her achievements include:
- MAYA Award for Omoge Lekki (2016)
- Most Promising Actress of the Year, City People Movie Awards (2018)
- Nomination for Revelation of the Year, Best of Nollywood Awards (2016)
- Nomination for Best Actress in a Lead Role (Yoruba), Best of Nollywood Awards (2020)
Relationship with Opeyemi Falegan
In June 2021, Nkechi introduced Ekiti politician Opeyemi Falegan as her husband, but in April 2022 she announced that the relationship had ended after about ten months. The break-up was very public, and the pair traded words online for years afterwards. It later emerged that they were never legally married.
On November 7, 2026, the two finally made peace during a TikTok Live session. Falegan apologised to her, saying “who I was yesterday is not who I am today.” Nkechi said an apology was needed before they could move on, explaining that “there’s no letting go without an apology.” Both made it clear they were not getting back together.
Celebrity Boxing Match
In October 2026, Nkechi Blessing took part in a female celebrity boxing match against reality TV star Phyna. Phyna won the bout by knockout, and clips from the fight went viral across Nigerian social media.
Net Worth
Nkechi Blessing has an estimated net worth of $400,000. Her income comes from acting, film production, brand endorsements and her business ventures.
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Social Media Handles
Fans can follow Nkechi Blessing on her official pages:
- Instagram: @nkechiblessingsunday
- TikTok: @officialnbs2
