Ajiona Alexus Biography: Parents, Net Worth, Height, Ethnicity, Age, Siblings, Movies, Music

  Ajiona Alexus Brown, known professionally as Ajiona Alexus, is an American actress and singer of African descent, celebrated for her dynamic roles in television and film, including Sheri Holland in 13 Reasons Why (2017–2018), Teenage Cookie Lyon in Empire (2016–2019), and Kato in BMF (2021).

Born in Tuskegee, Alabama, she began her career at the age of 12 with The Rickey Smiley Show (2012–2014) and has since starred in films such as Acrimony (2018), Breaking In (2018), and Mary J. Blige’s Real Love and Strength of a Woman (2023).

Profile

• Full Name: Ajiona Alexus Brown
• Stage Name: Ajiona Alexus
• Born: 16, March 1996
• Age: 29 years old
• Birthplace: Tuskegee, Alabama, USA
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Actress, Singer, and Producer
• Height: 1.68m
• Parents: Earnest Brown and Tasha Brown
• Siblings: 1
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $500,000 to $2 million

Early Life and Education

Ajiona Alexus Brown was born on March 16, 1996, in Tuskegee, Alabama, to Earnest Brown and Tasha Brown, who married in June 2000. She grew up in a musically inclined family with her parents and brother, a coach who fostered her passion for the performing arts.

At the age of eight, she recited her first monologue in a stage play, and by 12, she was accepted into the Alabama School of Fine Arts, where she studied Theatre Arts.

After moving to Birmingham in 1999, she refined her skills in acting, singing, and dancing, performing in local theatre productions, including A Raisin in the Sun. Her ethnicity is African-American, and she was raised in a Christian household.

Career

Ajiona Alexus began her professional career in entertainment at just 12 years old, launching onto the scene with a breakout role as De’Anna on The Rickey Smiley Show (2012–2014).

Her early recognition in stage productions helped secure her place in television, where she quickly gained momentum with guest appearances on notable medical dramas, Grey’s Anatomy and Code Black in 2015.

Her standout performance came on the Fox drama Empire, where she portrayed the teenage version of Cookie Lyon, the younger counterpart of Taraji P. Henson’s character, across three seasons from 2016 to 2019. Her compelling portrayal added emotional depth to the series and solidified her as a rising talent.

Her career took a significant leap forward with her role as Sheri Holland in Netflix’s 13 Reasons Why (2017–2018), where her character’s emotional complexity and journey of redemption earned audience and critical acclaim.

In the film, Alexus starred as Young Melinda in Acrimony (2018) and held a prominent role in Breaking In (2018) alongside Gabrielle Union, who publicly recognized her as a “triple threat.”

She continued to diversify her filmography with performances in Something Like Summer (2017), Family Blood (2018), and the 2023 Lifetime films Real Love and Strength of a Woman, where her on-screen chemistry with Da’Vinchi received widespread praise.

In addition to acting, Ajiona Alexus has cultivated a promising music career. She released her debut single, “Dream Big,” in 2013, followed by a mixtape titled Radio Ready in 2012.

Her musical journey includes opening for artists like Diggy Simmons and engaging fans through her YouTube channel, which features her original songs such as “Same Mistakes” (2021) and has amassed over 14,000 subscribers.

. Balancing dual talents, Alexus continues to build her brand through dynamic roles in projects like Runaways (2017–2019) and BMF (2021) while pursuing new opportunities in music and film with a focus on elevating Black storytelling and artistic expression.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @ajionaalexus
• Facebook Handle: Ajiona Alexus
• Twitter Handle: @AjionaAlexus

Personal Life

Ajiona Alexus is currently single, and there are no publicly available details regarding any past relationships or engagements, reflecting her preference for keeping her personal life private.

She lives in Tuskegee, Alabama, where she enjoys a close-knit family environment. Ajiona maintains strong and supportive ties with her parents, Earnest and Tasha, who have been a significant part of her life and career journey.

Filmography

•    Unspoken Words (2014)
•    Sons 2: The Grave (2015)
•    My First Love (2015)
•    Bad Girl (2016)
•    Something Like Summer (2017)
•    Family Blood (2018)
•    Acrimony (2018)
•    Breaking In (2018)
•    Mary J. Blige’s Real Love (2023)
•    Mary J. Blige’s Strength of a Woman (2023)

Net Worth

Ajiona Alexus’ estimated net Worth is $500,000 and USD 2 million. Her income derives from acting in series like 13 Reasons Why, Empire, and BMF, as well as films such as Acrimony and Breaking In.

Additional earnings come from her music career, including her single “Dream Big” and YouTube content, as well as social media endorsements with over 1 million Instagram followers.