Jason Njoku Biography: Wife, Children, Height, Age, Net Worth, Education, Ethnicity, Facebook

Jason Chukwuma Njoku, born December 11, 1980, is a British‑Nigerian entrepreneur and media visionary.

He is best known as the co-founder and CEO of iROKOtv, a pioneering video‑on‑demand platform for Nollywood films.

Njoku has built his reputation through persistence: after numerous failed business ventures, he finally created a global streaming service that brought African cinema to millions.

He is also a tech investor, mentoring and funding startups across Africa through his investment vehicle, Spark.

Profile

• Full Name: Jason Chukwuma Njoku
• Stage Name: Jason Njoku
• Born: December 11, 1980
• Age: 45 years old
• Birthplace: London, England, United Kingdom
• Nationality: British, Nigerian
• Occupation: Businessman, Entrepreneur, Producer
• Height: 5 feet 7 inches tall
• Parents: Mr and Mrs Njoku
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Mary Remmy Njoku
• Children: Jason Obinna Njoku, Nwakaego Annabel Njoku, Nnenna Amber Njoku
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $50 million – $100 million

Early Life And Education

Jason Njoku was born on December 11, 1980, in Deptford, Southeast London.

He is 44 years old, born and raised by his parents Mr and Mrs Njoku, information about his siblings are not available.

He is of Igbo ethnicity and he practices christianity.

He studied Chemistry at the University of Manchester, graduating in 2005 with a 2:1.

He is of Igbo ethnicity, and although his personal religious beliefs are not frequently publicized, his upbringing was strongly influenced by family values and hard work.

Career

Jason Njoku describes himself as a serial entrepreneur.

After graduating university, he tried many business ventures — from a T-shirt company to a blog network — but most failed.

He moved back home to his mother’s house in London, and it was there that he conceived the idea of building a streaming platform for Nollywood.

With the financial support of his friend Bastian Gotter, he relocated to Lagos, Nigeria, and started acquiring online rights to Nollywood films.

In 2010, Njoku and Gotter launched a YouTube channel called NollywoodLove.

This channel became profitable within two months, gaining traction and investors.

This success led to the creation of iROKO Partners, and on December 1, 2011, they launched iROKOtv, a dedicated platform for streaming Nollywood films.

Over the years, the company has raised tens of millions in funding from global investors, built a huge library of African movie content, and launched offices in Lagos, London, and New York.

Beyond iROKOtv, Njoku co-founded Spark, an investment company that backs African tech startups.

Through Spark, he has supported early-stage companies like Hotels.ng, Drinks.ng, and others.

His work as an investor has helped grow Africa’s digital ecosystem and supported a new generation of tech entrepreneurs.

Awards and Nominations

• Named “Young Leader of the Year (West Africa)” at the CNBC All Africa Business Awards
• Listed by Forbes Africa among “Ten Young African Millionaires to Watch”
• Recognized by Fast Company as one of the most creative people in business

Social Media

• Twitter handle: @JasonNjoku

Personal Life

British‑Nigerian entrepreneur and media visionary Jason Njoku is married to Mary Remmy Njoku, a Nollywood actress and producer.

They have three children: Jason Obinna, Nwakaego Annabel, and Nnenna Amber.

Regarding his height, Jason Njoku stands at 5 feet and 7 inches tall which is approximately (168cm).

No information about his previous romantic relationships before his marriage.

Net Worth

Jason Njoku’s net worth is estimated to be between $50 million and $100 million.

His wealth is derived from his ownership stake in iROKO Partners (iROKOtv, NollywoodLove, iROKING), his role as CEO, and his investments in African tech through Spark.

He has also benefited from capital raises, strategic partnerships, and the growth of the African online entertainment market.