Meet Faithia Balogun’s Siblings: Arike Josephine Williams, Charles, Ken, Anderson and Stella Williams

Faithia Balogun, born Faithia Akorede Adunni Williams on February 5, 1971, in Ikeja, Lagos State, is a celebrated Nollywood actress, filmmaker, producer, and director. She is 55 years old.

Though widely known for her work in Yoruba-language films, she is of Urhobo descent, hailing from Okpara-Waterside in Delta State.

Raised in a large polygamous household in Lagos, she is one of several siblings, including Arike Josephine Williams, Charles Williams, Stella Williams, Ken Williams, and Anderson Williams.

Her mother, the late Mrs. Gloria Uzoamaka Williams Ikperha (Talayo Abeni Teniola) (née Udaba), passed away in early 2026, while her father is a member of the Williams family. Faithia embraced Islam during her marriage to her former husband.

For her education, Faithia attended Maryland Primary School and Maryland Comprehensive Secondary School in Lagos, where she earned her West African School Certificate. She later obtained a diploma from Kwara State Polytechnic and pursued further studies in filmmaking at Olabisi Onabanjo University.

Faithia was previously married to fellow veteran actor Saheed Balogun around 2000; the union ended in divorce in the mid-2010s. The marriage produced two children—Khalid Balogun and Aliyah Balogun. She also has an eldest son, Oluwatosin Akanbi, from an earlier relationship, making her a mother of three. Since the divorce, she has kept her romantic life private and now goes by her maiden name, Faithia Williams.

Standing at 5’7″ (170 cm), Faithia continues to maintain a low-profile family life while remaining a prominent force in the Nigerian film industry. Though her siblings generally stay out of the spotlight, they have been occasionally mentioned in connection with personal milestones, including the burial of their mother in early 2026.

Arike Josephine Williams

Arike Josephine Williams is one of Faithia Balogun‘s younger sisters. She gained some public attention in 2014 when she celebrated her 28th birthday, an event covered by Nigerian blogs and social media at the time, which highlighted her as the “kid sister” of the Nollywood star.

Arike has largely stayed out of the spotlight compared to her famous sibling, maintaining a low-profile life away from the entertainment industry.

Family ties remain strong, as evidenced by collective family gatherings during significant moments, such as the wake and burial services for their late mother in March 2026, where Faithia and her siblings came together to honor their matriarch.

Charles Williams

Charles Williams is a brother to Faithia Balogun and part of the close-knit Williams family. Like many of Faithia‘s siblings, Charles has not pursued a public career in acting or media, preferring privacy. He is occasionally mentioned in family contexts, including biographical details about Faithia‘s upbringing in a large polygamous household.

Charles, along with his siblings, has been involved in family milestones, including supporting Faithia following the recent loss of their mother, Mrs. Gloria Uzoamaka Williams Ikperha. The siblings’ unity was visible in the heartfelt wake-keep and burial proceedings, where they collectively paid respects and shared the emotional journey.

Stella Williams

Stella Williams is another sibling of the acclaimed actress, often listed among Faithia’s brothers and sisters in profiles of her early life and family background.

As with her other siblings, she shares the Urhobo heritage and Lagos upbringing that shaped the family. The bond among the siblings was prominently displayed in early 2026 during the mourning period and funeral rites for their mother, where Faithia publicly acknowledged the support from her brothers and sisters amid grief.

Faithia Balogun‘s family has been a source of strength throughout her journey—from her education at Maryland Primary and Comprehensive Secondary Schools in Lagos, to her degree in Economics, and her rise in Nollywood. Despite her fame, she values family privacy, and her siblings embody that same discretion while standing by her during life’s highs and lows. The Williams siblings continue to represent a united front, rooted in love and shared heritage.

Ken Williams

Ken Williams is one of Faithia Balogun‘s brothers and a member of the Williams family. Like his other siblings, Ken has kept a low public profile, steering clear of the entertainment industry and media attention.

He is frequently mentioned in biographical accounts of Faithia‘s family background, which note her upbringing in a polygamous household with nine children.

Ken, alongside his brothers and sisters, played a supportive role during key family events, including the emotional wake-keep and burial ceremonies for their late mother, Mrs. Gloria Uzoamaka Williams Ikperha, in March 2026, where the siblings united in grief and remembrance.

Anderson Williams

Anderson Williams is another brother of the acclaimed Nollywood actress. He maintains a private life with little public information available about his personal or professional pursuits. Anderson shares the same Urhobo heritage and Lagos-raised upbringing as his siblings.

His presence and support were part of the family’s collective strength during significant moments, particularly the recent mourning period and funeral rites for their mother in early 2026, highlighting the enduring bond among the Williams siblings.

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