Rebecca Hampson popularly known as “Nengi” is an entrepreneur and former model. In this article, we will be telling you about Nengi’s biography, age, career, husband, and other interesting facts.
She is an intelligent businesswoman and a lover of God and Humanity. If you are interested in knowing more about her, then this article is for you.
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Early life and Biography of BBnaija Nengi
Nengi is a graduate of Linguistics and Communication studies from the University of Portharcourt.
The Ex-Beauty Queen has two crowns to her name – which are the Queen of Trust 2013, and the Miss Peace Bayelsa 2014.
She was also a top 5 finalist for the Prestigious Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria in 2017.
Loves learning new things, having fun, travelling, taking on new adventures, and being true to herself.
Nengi, as she prefers to be called, studied communications at the University of Port Harcourt and is a proud Capricorn.
She was born and raised in Port Harcourt, Rivers state.
State of origin
The young entrepreneur hails from Nembe/Brass Local Government Area of Bayelsa state. South Southern part of Nigeria.
Career
Nengi was a model and once contested for MBGN where she finished as Top 5. She has also contested in several other pageants.
In the pageantries – the Queen of Trust 2013 and the Miss Peace Bayelsa 2014, Nengi emerged the winner.
The beautiful lady is an entrepreneur. She is currently among the housemates of the BBNaija season five – Lockdown edition 2020.
Birthday & Age; How old is Nengi?
According to Nengi while introducing herself in the house, she said she is 20-years-old. But on her profile on her official Instagram page, it was stated that she is 22-years-old.
So, as a matter of fact, we don’t know her exact age now. Anytime she decides to come out and say her exact age, we will update this post.
Husband; Is Nengi married?
According to her information on BBnaija, she did not state that she is married. Therefore, it is safe to say that the reality tv star is still single.
Other interesting facts about Nengi
Nengi is a proud Capricorn and in her words claims that “If you want the job done right, give it to a Capricorn. I give 110% of my energy and enthusiasm into everything I do.”
The former Queen of Trust says she enjoys learning about new things, fun, travels, exploring new adventures, and being true to herself.
According to her, during the COVID-19 induced lockdown, she developed the ability to talk to herself and enjoy the conversation.
Nengi emerged the first House Head in the BBnaija season five.
The former Miss Bayelsa revealed that getting her BSc was her greatest achievement. “So many times, I could have dropped out, but I persevered,” she said in an interview.
There has been so many controversies and discrepancies surrounding Nengi’s age.
According to reports online, it appears like she is telling inconsistent lies about her age.
While introducing herself in the BBnaija house on Sunday 19th, she said she is ’20’. However, the information on her official profile stated that she is 22.
Watch the video where Nengi said she is 20 below:
Moreover, she contested for different pageantries in 2013 and 2014 and according to the rule in place, contestants are normally from 18 years and above.
So assuming she was 18-years-old in 2013 when she started contesting, then she is supposed to be 25-years-old this year (2020) but it looks like our beautiful Nengi is declining in age, What to do!
Fans of the show have, as expected, reacted to these discrepancies.
Read their reactions below,
“She do MBGN for 2017 as 23 year old, now for BBN 2020 she be 22? Wonderful stuff” – Sayolroko
“Lobatan nengi brought football age” – Aramide
“Right from miss peace and tourism her age no dey increase. She did MBGN twice with same age????????????” – Beryl
“I just saw her face and I was she’s 23?? Hmmmmn okay oh.. If there’s football age then there’s BBnaija age” – Antonie
“Her Age is like the situation of the country,e no deh move forward” – Nduka.
Summary of BBNaija Nengi’s Profile
Name: Rebecca Hampson
State of Origin: Bayelsa State
Age: 20, 22, 25
Marital Status: Single
Nationality: Nigerian
Religion: Christianity