Idia Aisien

In 2020, Idia made her highly-anticipated big screen debut, playing the lead role of "Nneka" in the remake of Nollywood classic, "Nneka the Pretty Serpent." Top movie critics and media gave rave reviews about her performance in the movie, and not long after she was cast as lead actress in Nollywood's Bad Boys and Bridesmaids. Idia Aisien was born in Lagos, Nigeria to Champagne, Wine and Spirits Magnate; Dr. Joe Aisien and to Jeweller and Philanthropist, Emmanuella Aisien. At age 15, she finished high school and her first modeling job was a UNICEF charity fashion show in Lagos. In 2011, she graduated from American University with a B.A. in Journalism and a minor in Business Administration. After working for prestigious companies like Discovery Communications, Fox 5 News, the AARP Foundation and the Foreign Policy initiative, she moved to New York City. In 2014, Idia earned an M.S. in International Public Relations and Global Corporate Communications from New York University, while concurrently working for the Peacebuilding Commission of the United Nations. After moving back to Nigeria in 2016, she worked as a TV Presenter on Spice TV for 3 years then became a Business News Anchor on Arise TV. In addition, she also runs a thriving NGO, The IDIA Project and has been in a series of local and international commercials for renowned brands including: Remy Martin, Lancome, LAN Airlines, Black Opal, BMW Nigeria, Nivea, Sway Hair, and more.