Emmanuel Essien

Emmanuel Essien (popularly known as Mannie) was born on March 26th, 1977 in Jos, Plateau State, Northern region of Nigeria, to a retired principal, Mr. Obong Jo. He is a Nigerian radio Presenter, Voice Over Artist, Singer and Compere. 

Emmanuel Essien Age

Emmanuel Essien is 47 years old.

Emmanuel Essien Early Life

Mannie is an indigene of Akwa Ibom State. He is the last born of six siblings. He was raised in many parts of Nigeria including Gombe and Bauchi State. His father was the first provost of the institution of higher learning, NTTC Gombe between the years of 1978 to 1987.  Due to his father's occupation, Essien and his family toured round Nigeria as he did his Primary and Secondary education in Cross River, Enugu and Uyo respectively, while he studied Linguistics at University of Calabar. During his childhood days he competed in talent competitions like the Golden Tones with Benson and Hedges and the first Project Fame in 2004, representing Nigeria in South Africa.

Emmanuel Essien Career

Essien was employed as a producer at Cool FM and went on to produce shows like “Radio Sweepers” and “Station IDs” for Nigeria info FM, Wazobia FM and Cool FM. He is also a voice over artist and audio jingle producer for top brands like Coca-Cola, FCMB, MTN and Chicken Republic.  He is the host of the TV cooking competition, Knorr Taste Quest, and is a co-host on ‘Discovery 234 on DStv. He also hosts the Good Morning Nigeria.

He is currently signed to Rayramon Records Australia and released his debut single titled “Moving On” which featured Ray Ramon and DJ Andromeda. The single has topped many music charts in the UK, Nigeria and Australia. 

Emmanuel Essien Personal Life

Essien is married to Grace Edewede Essien and they are blessed with two beautiful children named Michael and Eleanor.

Emmanuel Essien Awards

He has won for himself several awards.

• In 2014, his show “Good Morning Nigeria” was awarded with the Most Outstanding Radio Show award by the Nigerian Broadcaster Merit Awards
• In March 2015, he won the Favourite On-Air Personality award at Hollywood’s Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards in Hollywood, USA
• In 2016, he won the City People Music Award for Male On Air Personality of the Year

Emmanuel Essien Net Worth

His net worth is not available.

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