Korra Obidi’s Biography: Age, Husband, Children, Net worth & Controversy

Korra Obidi is a versatile Nigerian artist known for her talent in choreography, content creation, singing, and modeling. She has gained widespread recognition for sharing her dance performances and modeling photos on various social media platforms.

In addition to her dancing and modeling endeavors, Korra has established a successful career in the music industry, with some of her popular songs including “Cool Temper,” and “Money Be Person.”

Profile Summary

Full name	Anita Obidi Chukwumfumnaya
Famous as	Korra Obidi
Gender	Female
Date of birth	23 June 1991
Age	32 years old (as of 2023)
Zodiac sign	Cancer
Place of birth	Lagos State, Nigeria
Residence	Brentwood, Los Angeles, USA
Nationality	Nigerian
Ethnicity	African
Religion	Christianity
Sexuality	Straight
Height	5’9″ (175 cm)
Weight	141 lbs. (64 kg)
Body measurements	35-27-40 inches (89-69-101 cm)
Hair color	Black
Eye color	Dark brown
Mother	Pauline Obidi (late)
Father	Anthony Obidi
Siblings	Two sisters and a brother
Marital status	Single
Ex-spouse	Dr. Justin Dean
Children	Athena and June
High school	Command Secondary School in Lagos, Nigeria
University	University of Lagos in Lagos, Nigeria
Qualification	Business Administration and Management degree
Profession	Musician, dancer, model, author
Net worth	$400,000
Children’s book	Korra and the Last Seed of Odinani
Other book	My Active Pregnancy: A Memoir of My Trimesters

Korra Obidi’s Biography

Born on June 23, 1991, in Lagos State, Korra Obidi, also known as Anita Obidi Chukwumfumnaya, first stepped into the entertainment world as a child actress in Nigeria. Over the years, she diversified her talents, excelling in dance, music, and content creation.

Education

Korra attended Command Secondary School in Ojo, Lagos, for her high school education, she pursued her higher education at the University of Lagos from 2007 to 2011, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration and Management.

Korra’s Rise to Popularity

Korra Obidi’s popularity is attributed to her remarkable skills as a musician, model, and professional dancer.

Her passion for performing arts ignited at a young age, driving her to take dancing and singing classes to hone her abilities in various dance forms from around the world.

Korra Obidi’s Dancing Career

Anita Obidi, known for her belly dancing expertise, began her professional dance career in 2007 after learning from Priti Mastakarr. She also shared her dance knowledge by teaching in Shanghai, China.

Korra has showcased her dance talents at various prestigious events, including the Ladies A’La Mote in Muscat, the Africa Basketball League in 2017/18, and the Burj Al Arab in Dubai. Notably,

she made headlines by auditioning for the American dance competition, So You Think You Can Dance, in 2019, while six months pregnant, making her the first pregnant woman to audition for the show.

She has also appeared in music videos for renowned artists such as the Black Eyed Peas, Dr. Sid, Davido, and Orezi.

Korra Obidi was nominated for the Best Dancer in Africa award at the 2017 AFRIMMA Awards. She specializes in various dance styles, including contemporary dance, Latin ballroom, Indian classical, belly dance, and ballet. Additionally, she conducts mobility and dance classes under the name “Move with Korra” on Instagram and “Korra Verse” on YouTube.

Korra Obidi’s Singing Career

Korra embarked on her singing career in 2015 with her debut single, “Man Like You.” To date, she has released two music albums, “Woman Power Series” in 2016 and “Sounds From The Throne Room” in 2019. Her music is available on popular streaming platforms like Spotify and her YouTube channel. Some of her notable songs include “Woman Power,” “Park Nicely,” “Cruise,” “Royal Lamba,” “Cool Temper,” and many more.

Modeling

Anita Obidi’s modeling career includes winning titles such as Miss Radiography (2009), Miss Moremi (2010), and Miss Congeniality (2014) during her time at the University of Lagos. She has also graced the runways of events like the Port Harcourt International Fashion Week and the GTBank Fashion Week.

Published Works

Korra Obidi has authored two books: “Korra and the Last Seed of Odinani” (a children’s book) and “My Active Pregnancy: A Memoir of My Trimesters,” both available on Amazon.

Korra Obidi’s Personal Life

Korra Obidi and Dr. Justin Dean tied the knot in a grand traditional marriage ceremony in December 2018. They welcomed their first child, June Dean, in 2019 and their second child, Athena Dean, in March 2022.

The couple met in China through the Tinder dating app, with Justin working as a sports therapist for the Chinese National Olympics Team and Korra as a language and dance teacher in Shanghai, China.

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Divorce and Controversy

In March 2022, Dr. Justin Dean publicly announced their separation on social media, just days after the birth of their second child. Korra denied allegations of infidelity and cited mental health challenges as one of the reasons for ending their marriage. The divorce was officially finalized in November 2022, with Justin seeking full custody of their children and spousal support.

A court document dated January 19, 2022, prohibited both Justin and Korra from posting photos and videos of their children online. There were also reports of Child Protective Services investigations regarding alleged child neglect, which Korra has refuted.

Justin Dean’s Profession

Dr. Justin Dean, Korra Obidi’s ex-husband, is a chiropractor and serves as a director at Dean’s Sports Therapy in Los Angeles, California, USA.

Korra Obidi Net Worth

Korra Obidi’s net worth is estimated to be between $350,000 and $1 million, primarily attributed to her careers in dancing, modeling, and singing, according to Buzz Nigeria.

She journey from a child actress to a multi-talented artist has been filled with achievements and challenges, making her a prominent figure in the Nigerian entertainment industry.