Nengi
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Nengi Rebecca Hampson (born January 1, 1998),.[1] popularly known by her mononym Nengi, is a Nigerian beauty pageant title holder and media personality, from Bayelsa State[2]. She holds the titles of The
Nigerian Queen 2013 and Miss Peace Nigeria 2014.[3] [4]She was the second runner-up in the reality competition show Big Brother Naija Season 5[5], and currently the Senior Special Assistant on Girl Child
| Nengi | |
|---|---|
| Born | Nengi Rebecca Hampson 1 January 1998 Port Harcourt, Nigeria |
| 🎓 Alma mater | University of Port Harcourt |
| 💼 Occupation | |
| Height | 5.7 ft |
| Title | The Nigerian Queen 2013; Miss Peace Bayelsa 2014 |
Search Nengi on Amazon.development to the Bayelsa State Government, Nigeria.[6][7]
Early life and education[edit]
Nengi was born and raised in Port Harcourt, to a British father and a Nigerian mother. She is a native of Nembe/Brass LGA, Bayelsa State, Nigeria.[8]She studied Linguistics and Mass Communication at the University of Port Harcourt.[1]
Career[edit]
Queen of Nigeria 2013[edit]
Nengi contested and was first runner-up of the Miss Queen of Trust pageant in Bayelsa in 2013, now known as The Nigerian Queen. She was later crowned the winner replacing the original Winner Regina Raphael Ushene, who was dethroned.[3][8]
Miss Peace Bayelsa 2014[edit]
She was crowned Miss Peace Bayelsa in 2014, contesting as Miss Ekeremor.[4]
Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria 2017[edit]
Nengi contested as Miss Bayelsa, for the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria (MBGN) that was held on 15 September 2017 at Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. She was placed in the Top 5, while winning the award for the Best Evening Wear.[2][9] [10][11]
Government Appointment[edit]
On the 6th of November 2020, The Southern Examiner reported Nengi had been appointed as Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the Bayelsa State Governor on girl child development and also unveiled as the new Face of Bayelsa State, by the Bayelsa State Governor Douyo Diri.[12]
Magazine cover and feature[edit]
Nengi appeared on the cover of the end of the year's edition of Betty Irabor’s Genevieve Magazine, on 21st December 2020.[13][14] She also covered the 7th online edition of glitz Africa magazine, released on 1st March 2021.[15][16] She was featured in Vanguard (Nigeria) Allure (magazine) on March 26, 2021 as one of the Top 7 present day Nigerian Influencers.[17]
Awards/Nominations[edit]
On 15 February 2021, Vanguard News wrote that Nengi had been shortlisted for the Gage Awards' 2020 Influencer of the Year Award, alongside Aisha Yesufu[18]
On 24 April 2021, Nengi was announced winner of the 2020 Influencer of the Year Award category
Endorsements[edit]
On February 2, 2021, The Guardian Nigeria News reported Nengi had signed an endorsement deal with Guinness Nigeria. The deal unveiled her as the new face of Guinness Nigeria, joining Beverly Naya, Fireboy DML, Yagazie Emezi and Oli Ekun as a member of the Guinness Smooth Tribe[19][20].
On February 18, 2021, Boz Jewelry, a Nigerian premium and luxury jewelry brand, reported on their official website she had joined them as a brand ambassador [21]
On March 31, 2021, Gh Trending Links reported she had signed a Partnership deal with Itel mobile Nigeria [22], to join Olamide as the face of the Chinese-based smartphone manufacturer.[23]
Filmography[edit]
Television[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Big Brother 5 [2] | Herself/contestant | Reality television show |
| 2020 | Rattlesnake: The Ahanna Story[24] | Boma George | Film with Osas Ighodaro; Ayo Makun Tobi Bakre |
Music videos[edit]
| Year | Title | Artist | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Ride or Die | Trigg ft Iyanya | [25] | |
| 2020 | Jowo | Davido | with Richard Mofe-Damijo | [26] |
Other media[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 dnbstories (2020-08-04). "Full biography of BBNaija Nengi and other facts to know about her". DNB Stories Africa. Retrieved 2021-03-31.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Nengi". Africa Magic - Nengi. Retrieved 2021-03-31.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Jolayemi, Moyinoluwa (2020-09-28). "Rebecca "Nengi" Hampson bio: Interesting facts about the BBNaija 2020 contestant". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 2021-04-01.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "In Bayelsa, Miss Ekeremor holds the olive branch". Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics. 2014-09-25. Retrieved 2021-03-31.
- ↑ "[BREAKING] #BBNaijaFinale: Nengi emerges 2nd runner up". Vanguard News. 2020-09-27. Retrieved 2021-03-31.
- ↑ "[Updated] BBNaija: Nengi, Trikytee appointed Senior Special Assistants to Bayelsa governor". Punch Newspapers. 2020-11-06. Retrieved 2021-03-31.
- ↑ "Gov. Diri Appoints BBNaija's Nengi SSA, Face of Bayelsa". Leadership Newspaper. 2020-11-06. Retrieved 2021-03-31.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 "Nengi Biography, BBNaija, Age, and State of Origin » Thrill NG". 2020-07-28. Retrieved 2021-03-31.
- ↑ BellaNaija.com (2017-09-15). "Who will be Crowned 2017 MBGN Queen ? TONIGHT? See the 36 Gorgeous Contestants in their Evening Gowns". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2021-03-31.
- ↑ "All Set For MBGN 30th Edition". SilverbirdTV. 2017-09-15. Retrieved 2021-03-31.
- ↑ BellaNaija.com (2017-09-16). "… And the Winner of the 2017 MBGN Beauty Pageant is Miss Kebbi Ugochi Ihezue ?? | Here's What we know about her So Far". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2021-03-31.
- ↑ "BBN Housemate Appointed Aide to Diri on Girl-Child Development". thesouthernexaminer.com. Retrieved 2021-04-01.
- ↑ BellaNaija.com (2020-12-21). "#BBNaija's Nengi is the Shinning Star on Cover of Genevieve Magazine's Latest Issue". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2021-03-31.
- ↑ "December 2020 eMagazine issue". Genevieve Magazine. Retrieved 2021-03-31.
- ↑ BellaNaija.com (2021-03-01). "Nengi is a sight to behold on Glitz Africa Magazine's Latest Issue". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2021-03-31.
- ↑ "Digital Issue 7 – Rebecca Nengi Hampson. In Her Own Words. – Glitz Africa Magazine". Retrieved 2021-03-31.
- ↑ "Rise Of Social Media Influencers". Vanguard Allure. 2021-03-29. Retrieved 2021-04-01.
- ↑ "Mr Macaroni, Nengi, Erica, Aisha Yessufu, Airopay Make Gage Awards 2021 Nomination Shortlist". Vanguard News. 2021-02-24. Retrieved 2021-04-01.
- ↑ "Nengi Hampson unveiled as new face of Guinness Nigeria". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2021-02-02. Retrieved 2021-03-31.
- ↑ BellaNaija.com (2020-08-13). "Introducing Guinness Nigeria's Sleek Smooth Tribe in Grand Style 🎉". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2021-04-01.
- ↑ Jewelry, Boz (2021-02-18). "Nengi Joins BOZ Jewelry as Brand Ambassador". BOZ Jewelry. Retrieved 2021-04-02.
- ↑ Sey, Cesie (2021-02-08). "Nengi Secures The Bag As Brand Ambassador For Itel, Nigeria". ABTC. Retrieved 2021-03-31.
- ↑ BellaNaija.com (2020-05-22). "Olamide unveiled as Brand Ambassador of itel: Two Kings, One Kingdom??". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2021-04-02.
- ↑ "BBNaija Nengi joins 'Rattlesnake' cast & crew in SA". Pulse Nigeria. 2020-10-10. Retrieved 2021-03-31.
- ↑ "VIDEO: Trigg ft. Iyanya – Ride Or Die | Notjustok". Most Trusted Voice in Music & Afrobeats from Nigeria & Africa | Notjustok. 2018-12-15. Retrieved 2021-03-31.
- ↑ "Davido ends a gang war in the "Jowo" video". The FADER. Retrieved 2021-03-31.
- ↑ "DSTV taps into personal moments in its Christmas holidays ad campaigns". Cerulean. Retrieved 2021-04-01.
- ↑ editor (2020-12-04). "Feel the Pulse with Joeboy, Nengi, Ozo". THISDAYLIVE. Retrieved 2021-04-01.
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