If you’re a fan of Nollywood movies, then the name “Destiny Etiko” is not new to you.
The beautiful actress rose to fame for her role in the award-winning film title Idemili, in which she played the role of “Ekemma”.
Aside from her acting skills, she’s also well known for her beautiful figure and luxury lifestyle which has sparked a lot of conversations about her net worth.
In this article, we’ll discuss how much she’s worth and every other interesting detail that made her the successful actress that she is today.
Profile Summary
| Name | Destiny Etiko |
| Age | 34 years |
| Date of Birth | 12 August 1989 |
| State of Origin | Enugu |
| Profession | Actress |
| Education | Nnamdi Azikiwe University |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Associated Figures | Tonto Dikeh, Funke Akindele, Regina Daniels |
| Estimated Net worth | $600,000 (800,000 Million Naira) |
| @destinyetikoofficial |
Biography
Destiny Etiko was born on the 12th of August 1989 to Mr John Anonde Etiko in Udi local government, Enugu State.
She attended Zik Avenue Primary School for her primary education and proceeded to Queens School for her secondary education.
It was at Queen’s School that she got her SSCE to study theatre arts at Nnamdi Azikiwe University and graduated with a BSc in 2012.
Acting Career
Destiny’s passion for acting started at a very young age. According to her, her mum who had given up her acting dreams to care for her family inspired her to pursue an acting career.
Destiny started her acting career in 2011.
She registered with “Actors Guild of Nigeria” in Enugu and featured in minor acting roles before finally landing her breakthrough role in the movie, “Idemili” which was directed by Ernest Obi and produced by Onye-Eze Productions.
Her role as Ekemma in Idemili earned her a few awards and also opened the doors to more major acting roles in Nollywood.
Destiny has featured in some interesting Nollywood movies such as ”Madam Tyson”, ”Fear of a woman”, ”Breaking Chains”, ”Saved By Love”, and ”Shattered”.
Her success as a Nigerian actor has allowed her to direct some movies for African Magic and also share some scenes with some top names in the movie industry like Ernest Obi, Cynthia Okereke, Yul Edochie, and Patience Ozokwor, Eve Essien, and even the veteran actor Pete Edochie,
Net Worth
As of 2024, Destiny Etiko’s net worth is estimated to be around $600,000 (800,000 Million Naira). Her income is primarily from her roles in movies and multiple endorsement deals with top brands.
Awards
Destiny Etiko’s acting skills have made her a household name in the Nollywood movie scene, winning and earning nominations across different categories.
So far, she has won the Best New Actress for the Africa Magic Viewers Choice award and Best Actress in a Supporting Role for Golden Icon Movie Academy Award.
Cars and Houses
Destiny’s love for style and luxury is evident in her car collection. She is the owner of a Mercedes SUV which she purchased in 2019.
She recently bought a new Toyota Land Cruiser Prado which she posted on her Instagram with the caption, “an extra baby added to my garage”.
There’s not much information about her house online. However we know that she spends most of her time in her family home in Enugu.
Conclusion
Destiny Etiko is one actress that we never get tired of seeing on our screens. If she continues putting in the work and talent to her craft, she will definitely become one of the wealthiest actresses in the Nigerian movie industry.
