Rekana Sharon Ojong is her real name, but widely and fondly called Sharon Ojong. She is a famous costume designer/stylist and TV producer with Spice Fashion Channel, based in Lagos, Nigeria.
She was born and bred up in Calabar where she had her primary and secondary education in Calabar respectively. Her date and year of birth are however not known.
Sharon later obtained a Diploma in Public Administration and a Bachelor’s degree in Policy Studies & Analysis.
Sharon founded her project in March 2018 and has continued to make a case for sustainability with each new collection.
The label’s design has continually gained wide recognition with top African’s biggest celebrities including BBNaija star Nengi, talented musician Simi, superstar actress Idia Aisien, Chioma Akpotha and many others.
Sharon Ojong is versatile, very creative and hardworking star. She reveals that she is the type that puts her eggs in many baskets.
She is a designer and celebrity stylist with determination dominate the fashion world. No wonder she launched her first fashion film, ‘Children Of God’ for her Rainy Resort 2022 collection. The short film tells the story of a distressed Afro-modern man running away from his past and features pieces from the collection worn by a number of style stars.
‘Children of God’ is directed by award-winning filmmaker, Uche Odoh and features talented artistes like Charles Okah, fashion model Bertha Amuga, Shalewa Ashafa, Kemi Smallz, Munachi Abii and Ijeoma Aniebo.
The movie which was a 12minute flick spotlights, was shot in the city of Lagos, comprising a diverse group of church members unified in their quest for a common good. The 19-member cast, ‘Children of God’ essentially highlights the beauty in our diversity and showcases 19 collection pieces.
In an interview, Sharon revealed that the movie, ‘Children of God’ was inspired by “love, passion and inclusion. According to the renowned designer and stylist, the project was a collection platform inspired by real African people with real stories, clothing made with eco-friendly, hand-woven and hand-dyed fabrics made with low impact materials for our tie-dye process. She added, “I’m proud we were able to achieve that, both with the collection and the film.”
Sharon Ojong also revealed that she was only 23 when she got on Koko mansion in 2009 and years down the line, embraced the woman she had always wanted to be, a beautiful day dream that comes to fruitfulness.
Sharon Ojong is a lover of fashion, a strong passion she enjoyed from childhood, dressing up her friends and family members who had trouble finding something to wear. As fate would have it, she ended up making a niche in the fashion world.
Sharon is indeed versatile, combining TV Production, Fashion Blogging and Fashion Consulting (Fashion PR & Creative Direction), all she attributed to the special grace of the Almighty God.
Her Personal Life
Sharon Ojong is not yet married, but believed to be in a relationship with her level of popularity and wealth in the entertainment industry.
She however stated that she is focused on her work, honest and making it bigger in her journey of life. She believes in balancing her personal life work and play.
Sharon is an epitome of beauty, versatile and exceptionally creative. She is indeed a role model, worthy of emulation and a source of inspiration to the younger generation.
In her message to the youth, Sharon Ojong advised them to set a goal for themselves and work towards the realization of their goals. According to her, “believe in yourself and know that every good and generous thought, word and act makes a difference and above all, keep God really close”.
Sharon Ojong’s Net Worth
Sharon Ojong has made a tremendous stride in the entertainment world, with an estimated net worth of about $700,000 dollars.
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