Mary Njoku is a multi-talented and accomplished Nigerian actress and film producer. She is also a highly respected actress, content creator, and entrepreneur in the entertainment industry.
Mary is the proud founder and CEO of ROK Studios, a highly successful Nigerian film and television production company, and the visionary founder of ROK TV Channels.
Mary Njoku Biography
| Nickname | Mary Njoku |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Education | Lagos State University |
| Height | Unknown |
| Parent | Mr. and Mrs. Remmy |
| Siblings | 7 |
| Spouse | Jason Njoku |
| Children | Jason Obinna Njoku, Nwakaego Annabelle Njoku, and Nnenna Njoku |
| Relationship | Married |
Early Life And Education
Mary Remmy Njoku (born on March 20, 1985, 40 years old) is from Nsukka, Enugu State. She was raised in Mile 2 Estate, Amuwo Odofin, Festac Town, Lagos. She is the sixth of eight children in her family.
Mary was raised by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Remmy, and she has a sister, Eucharia Remmy, who is known to the media.
Before pursuing a degree at Lagos State University, she attended Amuwo Odofin High School, National College Bagada, and Navy Town Secondary School for her primary and secondary education. Mary practices Christianity and is a proud member of the Igbo tribe.
Career
At 17, Mary Njoku pursued her childhood dream of acting and joined Nollywood in 2003. She began her acting career on stage in secondary school and made her film debut in 2004 with Home Sickness, starring alongside Chioma Chukwuka Akpotha.
In 2011, Mary Njoku gained widespread recognition for her portrayal of Kaisha in the blockbuster Blackberry Babes, which tackled the effects of technology and social media on Nigerian youth.
This breakthrough role launched her into the spotlight and solidified her as a respected professional in the industry.
Throughout her successful career, Mary Njoku has showcased her versatility in various films such as Brain Masters (2006), Sound of Love (2006), Brave Mind (2012), Sins of the Past (2012), and Hand of Faith (2012).
In 2012, with the support of her husband, Jason Njoku, she pursued her passion for producing by attending the London Film Academy.
There, she honed her skills in Producing: Movie Magic Budgeting and Scheduling, which have been essential for her later production ventures.
In 2013, Mary Njoku founded ROK Studios, a production company based in Lagos that specializes in creating original, family-friendly content.
Under Njoku Mary’s leadership, ROK has produced over 540 films and 25 original TV series, including popular titles such as Festac Town, Single Ladies, Husbands of Lagos, Body Language, and Losing Control. She co-founded ROK with her husband, Jason Njoku, and business partner Bastian Gotter.
Filmography
Films (Acting):
- Home Sickness (2004)
- Brain Masters (2006)
- Sound of Love (2006)
- Blackberry Babes (2011)
- Brave Mind (2012)
- Sins of the Past (2012)
- Hand of Faith (2012)
- Festac Town (2013)
- Thy Will Be Done (2015)
- Nwanyioma (2018)
- Ojukwu (2018)
- Dr. Love (2023)
Films (Producing):
- Thy Will Be Done (2015)
- Nwanyioma (2018)
- Ojukwu (2018)
- The African Couple (2019)
- Dr. Love (2023)
TV Series (Producing):
- Festac Town
- Single Ladies
- Body Language
- Losing Control
- Husbands of Lagos
- Desperate House Girls
- Cougars
- Breach of Trust
Awards and Nominations
- Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development Award
- City People Movie Award for Best Movie Producer of the Year (English)
- City People Movie Special Recognition Award (2018)
- Entrepreneur of the Year, Women 4 Africa Awards (2016)
- Leadership Award for Excellence in Film and Television, Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (2019)
- Forbes 50 Most Influential Women in Africa (2023)
Nominations:
- Best Actress in a Leading Role, African Movie Academy Award
- Young Person of the Year, The Future Awards Africa (2017)
- Best Screen Producer, The Future Awards Africa and EbonyLife Prize (2016)
- Best Movie Producer of the Year, City People Movie Award (2018)
Social Media
Instagram handle: @maryremmynjoku
TikTok handle: @mary.njoku
Personal Life
Mary Njoku and Jason Njoku, a British-Nigerian entrepreneur, were married on August 18, 2012, in a beautiful ceremony in Festac Town, Lagos.
The event featured many Nollywood stars, including Mercy Johnson, Mercy Aigbe, and Oge Okoye, and was hosted by the comedian Charles Inojie.
To celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary in 2022, the couple renewed their vows in the scenic Maldives, surrounded by their children.
They are proud parents to three lovely children: Jason Obinna Njoku, born on July 30, 2013; Nwakaego Annabelle Njoku, born on August 24, 2015; and Nnenna Njoku, born on August 4, 2017.
Net Worth
Mary Njoku is an esteemed actress, film producer, and entrepreneur with an estimated net worth of $500,000. She has achieved great success through her professional pursuits. Her hard work and dedication to her craft have rewarded her with a fulfilling and lucrative career.
