Stephanie Coker Biography: Age, Net Worth, Ethnicity, TV Shows, Career, Husband, Kids

Stephanie Omowunmi Eniafe Coker, known professionally as Stephanie Coker, is a Nigerian television presenter, actress, and producer celebrated for her vibrant hosting on MTV Base Africa, EbonyLife TV, and Arise TV’s The Morning Show.

Renowned for her roles as Feke in the soap opera Tinsel and Cindy in the sitcom Hustle, she has also made significant strides as a documentary filmmaker with Where the Heck Is My Period? (2024), the first Amazon Prime-licensed documentary in Nigeria.

Coker’s dynamic presence and advocacy for women’s health, particularly PCOS, have solidified her as a multifaceted media personality and influential voice in Nollywood and beyond.

Profile

• Full Name: Stephanie Omowunmi Eniafe Coker
• Stage Name: Stephanie Coker
• Born: 28 November, 1988
• Age: 36 years old
• Birthplace: Lagos, Nigeria
• Nationality: Nigerian
• Occupation: Television Presenter, Actress, Producer
• Height: 5’5″
• Parents: Mr. Coker, Mrs. Coker
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Olumide David Aderinokun (m. 2017)
• Children: Ariella Iremide Adunni Aderinokun
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $500,000

Early Life and Education

Stephanie Omowunmi Eniafe Coker was born on November 28, 1988, in Lagos, Nigeria, to a father from Badagry, Lagos, and a mother from Abeokuta, Ogun State, though details about their names are not publicly known. At age one, her family relocated to North London, UK, where she was raised in a culturally rich Nigerian household, fostering her love for Nollywood and African cuisine.

She attended St Mary’s Church of England Primary School, which she described as a small, deeply Christian institution, and later graduated from Brunel University in London with a Bachelor’s degree in Media and Communications. During her university years, she interned at MTV, Channel Four, and Media Moguls PR, sparking her passion for media. Her ethnicity is Yoruba, and she practices Christianity.

Career

Stephanie Coker began her media career in 2010 by winning the MTV Freederm Presenter Competition, starring in a TV advert, and producing a documentary on young Nigerians for OHTV called Christmas in Lagos. In 2011, she trained with Media Trust’s London 360, a UK Community Channel program, securing her first presenting role. Returning to Nigeria that year, she joined MTV Base Africa as an anchor for Street Request, quickly gaining recognition for her engaging style. Her early work included co-hosting MTV’s Big Friday Show with Basketmouth and acting as Feke in Tinsel, laying the foundation for her rise in Nigerian entertainment.

Coker’s career expanded with high-profile hosting roles, including the Guinness Colourful World of More concert in 2013 with Bovi and Pearl, and The Voice Nigeria in 2016. She launched her hairline, Krocket Kulture, in 2016 and starred in Nollywood films like King of Boys (2018) and Fate of Alakada (2020). In 2021, she hosted the maiden De9jaspirit Talent Hunt and began producing through her company, November 28 Productions (later SCA Studios), focusing on African stories. Her 2022 documentary Where the Heck Is My Period?, addressing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), premiered at AFRIFF and was released on Amazon Prime in 2024, marking a milestone as Nigeria’s first licensed documentary on the platform.

Currently, Stephanie Coker remains a prominent figure on Arise TV’s The Morning Show, where she conducts incisive interviews on business, technology, and entertainment. Her podcast, Me, Her & Everything Else, features notable guests like BamBam and Noble Igwe, amplifying women’s voices. In 2021, she and her husband were honored as Akinruiyiwa and Yèyé Akinruiyiwa of Owu Kingdom, reflecting her commitment to Yoruba heritage. Despite controversies, such as her 2022 comments on Nigerian-raised women, Coker continues to advocate for mental health and gender equality through SCA Studios, maintaining her influence in media and philanthropy.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @stephaniecoker
• Facebook Handle: Stephanie Coker Aderinokun
• Twitter Handle: @StephanieCoker

Personal Life

Stephanie Coker married Olumide David Aderinokun, a businessman, on August 12, 2017, in a destination wedding on Mykonos, Greece. They welcomed their daughter, Ariella Iremide Adunni, in November 2019. Coker has shared her struggles with PCOS, which informed her documentary work, and balances motherhood with her career by prioritizing family time, as noted in a 2020 Business Insider Africa interview.

Filmography

Films and TV Shows:

• Tinsel (as Feke, 2011–present)
• Hustle (as Cindy, 2011–2014)
• King of Boys (2018)
• Fate of Alakada (2020)
• Where the Heck Is My Period? (documentary, 2022, released 2024)
• Sisters (EbonyLife TV reality show, 2013)
• Wardrobe Diaries (EbonyLife TV, 2013)

Net Worth

Stephanie Coker has an estimated net worth of $500,000 USD. Her wealth primarily stems from her television presenting roles on MTV Base Africa, EbonyLife TV, and Arise TV, as well as acting in Nollywood projects like Tinsel and King of Boys.