BBNaija star Rebecca “Nengi” Hampson recently trended online as rumors circulated about her being pregnant for the governor of Bayelsa State, Duoye Diri.
These reports went viral, sparking widespread reactions on social media.
Age
Nengi was born on January 1, 1998, making her 27 years old. She was born in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, to Mr. Hampson and Ms. Flora.
Career
Nengi spent her childhood in both Port Harcourt and Bayelsa State. After completing her primary and secondary education, she attended the University of Port Harcourt (UniPort), where she earned a second-class upper degree in Linguistics and Mass Communication.
At 15, Nengi ventured into pageantry and won titles such as The Nigerian Queen 2013 and Miss Peace Bayelsa 2014. In 2017, she competed in the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria pageant, finishing in the Top 5 and winning the ‘Best Evening Wear’ award. Her charity work during her pageant days earned her widespread recognition.
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In 2019, Nengi launched her entrepreneurial career with Shoes by Flora, a women’s footwear brand named after her late mother. The brand quickly became popular, and in 2020, she was honored with the BlvckWomxnWorldwide Award for Entrepreneur of the Year.
Nengi made her acting debut in 2020 with a role in the blockbuster movie Rattle Snake: The Ahanna Story, and she has also appeared as a female lead in music videos such as Ride or Die in 2018 and Jowo in 2020.
Her endorsement portfolio includes brands like Remy Martin, Jenny’s Glow Nigeria, Luscious Virgin Hair, Guinness Nigeria, Periwinkles Real Estate, and MTN Nigeria. In November 2020, Nengi was appointed as Senior Special Assistant to the Bayelsa State Governor on the Girl Child and was also unveiled as the New Face of Bayelsa State. She holds the record as the youngest person in Nigeria to hold such a political position.
Pregnancy Rumors and Response
Nengi recently responded to viral rumors claiming she is pregnant for Bayelsa State Governor Duoye Diri, a 65-year-old politician. She also addressed speculation about her being the governor’s fifth wife.
Breaking her silence, Nengi firmly denied the rumors, stating that while she usually ignores social media lies, the situation involved people she respects, prompting her to speak out. In a statement, she clarified that she is not pregnant for any governor and would not let this special moment in her life be tainted by false claims.
Nengi wrote:
“As much as I believe social media lies aren’t worth my time, I’ve come to accept that we live in a world where people are quick to spread lies without limits. So, let me be clear: I’m not pregnant for any governor. I’ve chosen to speak because this isn’t just an attack on me. It involves people I hold in the highest regard, and I won’t allow a beautiful, personal part of my life to be turned into something ugly.”
She concluded by expressing her desire to enjoy her pregnancy in peace and wishing everyone a happy Valentine’s weekend.
House
Nengi got her own house in 2021. She wrote: 2021 just keeps getting better. With consistency, dedication, and hard work, I finally get to tick this off my checklist. Thank you Lord for continued blessings. Can’t wait to play table tennis with my friends in my ‘Pengi’ home ?
Net Worth
Nengi Hampson’s estimated net worth is $300,000.