Abiri Oluwabusayo
Abiri Oluwabusayo | |
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| Born | Abiri Oluwabusayo Victoria 29 October 1993 |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Other names | KokobyKhloe |
| Alma mater | Tai Solarin University of Education |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2016–present |
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| Modeling information | |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (170 cm) |
| Hair color | Black |
| Eye color | Black |
Abiri Oluwabusayo Victoria (born October 29, 1993), professionally known as Khloe or KokobyKhloe, is a Nigerian reality TV star,[1] model, brand influencer, actress[2] and an entrepreneur inducted into the Forbes 30 Under 30 class of 2023.[3][4] She rose to fame after participating in the 2018 edition of Big Brother Naija season 3 reality TV show, where she was among the top 10 finalists and the first contestant to be recalled to the house after eviction.[5] She is also known for her roles in Nollywood's Fate of Alakada and Pepper Soup.[6][7]
Early life and education
Oluwabusayo was born and raised in Lagos State, Nigeria, and hails from Ayegbaju and Ikole Ekiti, in Ekiti State.[8] She attended Uppermost Nursery and Primary School, and after her secondary school education at Lagos State Model College Meiran, she obtained a Diploma in Business administration from Kings Polytechnic and also B.Ed. and B.Sc. in Accounting from Tai Solarin University of Education.[8] Oluwabusayo developed an interest in fashion and entertainment at the age of nine.[8]
Career
Before rising to fame,[9] Oluwabusayo worked as a fashion designer and model, participating in various beauty pageants and competitions. She was a finalist at Miss Global Nigeria in 2013.[10]
On 28 January 2018, she became a housemate on Big Brother Naija season 3,[11] where she emerged as one of the top 10 finalists. She also became the first contestant to be recalled to the house after eviction, a move that stirred mixed reactions from viewers.[12]
In 2019, Oluwabusayo hosted the red carpet event for the Lagos Fashion Fair.[13][14]
In 2020, she was featured in Toyin Abraham produced Nigerian action comedy film titled Fate of Alakada[6]
She is also the founder of the fashion brand KokobyKhloe Beauty, a venture that earned her a place on the 2023 Forbes 30 Under 30 Tomorrow's Titans; Heart And Hustle.[15][16]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Status |
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| 2018 | Big Brother Naija 3 | Contestant | Reality Show Game Show | 10th Place |
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2016 | Pepper Soup | Herself |
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| 2020 | Fate of Alakada | As Jane |
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References
- ^ "BBNaija 'All Stars' Season 8 Spotlight on all time faves". tribune Nigeria. 23 July 2023. Retrieved 14 February 2025.
- ^ "BBNaija Khloe & Miss Nigeria 2017 Mildred Ehiguese to star inISCOMUniversity'sStagePlayStolen". Bella Nigeria. 21 September 2018. Retrieved 15 February 2025.
- ^ "FORBESAFRICA30Under30 Class of 2023 Meet COVER STAR Oluwabusayo Victoria Abiri Being an entrepreneur in Nigeria in general is hard". Forbes Africa. 23 January 2024. Retrieved 15 February 2025.
- ^ "Tems, Ayra Starr, Hansel and Germain Ndu-Okeke, among 7 Nigerians in Forbes Africa's 30 Under 30". Vanguard. 5 April 2023. Retrieved 15 February 2025.
- ^ "Anto, Khloe re-enter the BBNaija house". Vanguard Nigeria. 26 March 2018. Retrieved 14 February 2025.
- ^ a b "Davido, Khloe, Peruzzi, and Others Star in Fate of Alakada". Pop Jollof. 6 February 2020. Retrieved 14 February 2025.
- ^ "Must Watch Check out the Teaser for Pepper Soup starring Denrele Edun, Layole Oyatogun, Beverly Osu, Abiri Oluwabusayo Khloe & More". Bella Nigeria. 7 April 2016. Retrieved 14 February 2025.
- ^ a b c "11 Things You Didn't Know About 2018 BBNaija Housemate, Khloe". Fabwoman. 12 February 2018. Retrieved 15 February 2025.
- ^ "Fame scares men from approaching me Oluwabusayo Abiri Khloe BBN". Punch Nigeria. 2 December 2018. Retrieved 14 February 2025.
- ^ "BBNaija 2018 7 things you may not know about evicted housemate, Khloe". Bella Nigeria. 15 April 2018. Retrieved 14 February 2025.
- ^ "BBNaija Double Wahala Khloe wins Head of House task for week 3". Vanguard Nigeria. 12 February 2018. Retrieved 14 February 2025.
- ^ "Nigerians react to planned return of evicted BBNaija housemates". Vanguard Nigeria. 19 March 2018. Retrieved 14 February 2025.
- ^ "Ex-Big Brother Naija housemate, Khloe to host Red Carpet for Lagos Fashion Fair". Pop Jollof. 15 October 2018. Retrieved 14 February 2025.
- ^ "Tiwa Savage, Caroline Danjuma, Terry G for Lagos Fashion Fair". Vanguard Nigeria. 15 October 2018. Retrieved 14 February 2025.
- ^ "30 Under 30 Tomorrow's Titans: Heart And Hustle". Forbes Africa. 23 January 2024. Retrieved 15 February 2025.
- ^ "This is a big deal for me because of my story Reality TV star, Khloe emotional as she makes Forbes 30 under 30 list". Yabaleft. 5 April 2023. Retrieved 14 February 2025.