Who is Azuka Ononye?
Azuka Ononye is a British-born Nigerian dancer, creative director, actor and writer. However, he is more famous in the media for being the longtime partner of Britain’s Got Talent judge Alesha Dixon. Ononye is also known for his work in films including “Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie,” “Fractured Space” and “Touch Me, I’m Karen Taylor.” He has worked with artists like Ashanti, Sade, Madonna, Beyonce and Whitney Houston.
Azuka Ononye was born to his parents on December 14, 1980, in England, the United Kingdom. As of the time of publishing this article (May 2025), the British dancer is 44 years old.
About Azuka Ononye’s origin
Azuka Ononye is originally from Nigeria, specifically of Igbo descent. However, the dancer was born and raised in the United Kingdom.
About Azuka Ononye’s parents
According to reports, Azuka Ononye’s parents are Nigerians who immigrated to the UK. However, further information about them is currently scarce in the media.
About Azuka Ononye’s siblings
Information about Azuka Ononye’s siblings is currently scarce in the media. In fact, it remains unclear whether the British dancer of Nigerian descent has any siblings.
About Azuka Ononye’s educational background
As of the time of publishing this article (May 2025), details about Azuka Ononye’s educational background are unavailable.
How Azuka Ononye started his career
Azuka Ononye started his career in the entertainment industry over two decades ago. His work spans different mediums of art, including acting and dancing. As an actor, Azuka Ononye has appeared in films including “Hotel Babylon” and “Casino Royale.” He has also featured in advertisements for brands such as Guinness, Captain Morgan, and Doritos. Azuka has worked with A-list artists like Beyoncé, Whitney Houston, Sade, and Ginuwine among others.
Azuka Ononye’s wiki profile
| Full name | Azuka Ononye |
| Place of Birth | England, United Kingdom |
| Date of birth | December 14, 1980 |
| Age | 44 |
| Origin | Nigerian |
| Height | 5 feet 7 inches (170. 18 cm) |
| Marital status | Separated |
| Wife | Alesha Dixon |
| Kids | 2 |
| Occupation | Dancer, creative director, actor |
| Net worth | £1 million (estimated) |
| @azukaononye |
About Azuka Ononye’s marriage and wife
As of the time of publishing this article (May 2025), Azuka Ononye has reportedly split from his wife, Alesha Dixon. However, recent reports suggest that the couple still live together and are trying to rekindle their marriage.
Azuka Ononye and Alesha Dixon first met in 2006 when Ononye worked as a dancer during Dixon’s music tour. They began dating about a year later and got married in 2017 in a private wedding ceremony. Azuka Ononye and his wife, Alesha Dixon, were married for about 7 years before reports of their split emerged in 2024. Their marriage is blessed with two beautiful daughters.
About Azuka Ononye’s ex-wife – Alesha Dixon
Azuka Ononye’s wife, Alesha Dixon, is an English singer, dancer, TV personality, and author. She is known for being a member of the former R&B girl group, Mis-Teeq. As a solo artist, Alesha Dixon has released songs including “Breathe Slow,” “The Boy Does Nothing,” and “The Way We Are.” She has worked as a judge on the talent show Britain’s Got Talent (BGT) since 2012, alongside Amanda Holden and Simon Cowell.
Alesha Dixon’s full name is Alesha Anjanette Dixon. She was born to her parents on October 7, 1978, in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, England. As of May 2025, Alesha Dixon is 46 years old. Before her marriage to Azuka Ononye, Alesha Dixon was previously married to Michael Harvey Jr. The former couple tied the knot in June 2005 but called it quits in November 2006, following Michael’s affair with singer Javine Hylton.
About Azuka Ononye and Alesha Dixon’s relationship and split
Azuka Ononye and Alesha Dixon met in 2006 when Dixon was on her music tour. The BGT judge shared that she initially played “hard to get” until Azuka showed her kind gestures while she was recovering from her foot surgery.
In her words:
“I had a foot operation, and I couldn’t walk. He was literally sleeping on the floor, looking after me every day. I was just looking at him thinking, ‘That is for better or for worse, isn’t it?'”
Azuka Ononye and Alesha Dixon welcomed their first child, a daughter, Azura Sienna, in 2013. The couple then tied the knot in 2017, after being together for over 10 years. Their second daughter, Anaya Safiya, was born in 2019.
After 18 years together, reports emerged in October 2024 that Azuka Ononye and Alesha Dixon had separated. The rumors intensified in November 2024 after Azuka appeared without his wife at the UK premiere of the movie “Wicked” at the Royal Albert Hall. According to reports, Alesha had ended her marriage with the Nigerian dancer after their romance became “more of a friendship.”
In November 2024, a source close to Dixon reportedly shared with The Sun:
“Alesha’s been quietly telling people close to her that she believes their relationship is over and they are going to separate. She and Azuka have been together almost two decades but their relationship has become more like a friendship.”
However, there are recent reports that the couple still live together for the sake of their kids and are trying to salvage their marriage. Meanwhile, neither Azuka nor Alesha has officially addressed the reports on their split (as of the time of writing).
About Azuka Ononye’s kids
As of the time of publishing this article, Azuka Ononye has two children (2 daughters) from his marriage to Alesha Dixon. Their first daughter, Azura Sienna Ononye, was born on October 1, 2013, and is currently 11 years old. On August 20, 2019, the former couple welcomed their second daughter, Anaya Safiya Ononye, and she is currently 5 years old.
Alesha Dixon shared with Women’s Health UK in February 2025 that she is doing everything to ensure their kids don’t own smartphones.
In her words:
“As long as we can avoid our daughters having phones, we’re going to try our hardest. She [Azura, 11] can be begging me for a mobile phone and I feel no way to be like ‘nope’ because I’ve got one. My thing is this: if she doesn’t need a phone then why is she having one? If I can delay her being in that world, I’m going to work super hard to make sure that it doesn’t happen. I don’t care if her friends have got phones. In our house, we don’t want that.”
About Azuka Ononye’s net worth
Azuka Ononye’s net worth is reported to be around £1 million. His sources of income are his career as an actor and his role as a creative director.
