Sophia Chinwe Egbueje (born June 1, 1996), is a Nigerian socialite and businesswoman. She hails from Umuoji in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State but was raised in Festac, Lagos State, alongside her four siblings. Over the years, she has built a reputation in Nigeria’s social scene and continues to gain attention for her influence in fashion, lifestyle, and business.

Sophia Egbueje

Background and Education

Sophia Egbueje was born and raised in the Festac area of Lagos State, Nigeria. She hails from Umuoji in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State. Coming from an upper-middle-class family, she prefers to keep details about her parents private.

For her education, she attended Queens College, a prestigious secondary school in Lagos State, before proceeding to Covenant University, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Accounting.

Career

Sophia Egbueje began her career in modeling at the age of 16 before transitioning into ushering and guest hosting. Over time, she established herself as a social media influencer, even though she did not initially plan to pursue this path.

Before Instagram popularized influencing as a profession, she had already built a reputation in the fashion industry. Today, she is recognized as a leading figure in Nigeria’s fashion and social media scene.

Personal Life

Sophia Egbueje is known for keeping her personal life private. However, she occasionally shares moments with her sisters, who are active on social media.

She is not engaged and is currently not in a relationship. She was previously rumored to have dated billionaire businessman Joseph Eze Okafor, popularly known as Jowi Zaza, but reports suggest they have since gone their separate ways.

Sophia Egbueje and Burna Boy

Sophia made headlines after a leaked audio recording linked her to Grammy-winning artist Burna Boy.

In the recording, she alleged that Burna Boy had promised her a Lamborghini after spending time together but failed to deliver. She also revealed that her friend Ama Reginald and Burna Boy’s associate, Manny, encouraged her to meet with the artist. However, she later expressed frustration when Ama Reginald was seen partying with Burna Boy and his new girlfriend, American singer Chloe Bailey.

This fallout led Sophia to block and publicly call out her former best friend, Ama Reginald.

Net Worth

As of 2024, Sophia Egbueje’s estimated net worth is $250,000.