Who is Nons Miraj?
Nons Miraj is a popular Nigerian content creator, actress, influencer, and comedian. She is famous for hosting the dating game show “The Hunt Games Show,” where she helps strangers find love. Nons Miraj is also known as Ada Jesus.
Nons Miraj’s full name is Eleanya Chinonso Jennifer Ukah. She was born on May 27, 1994, in Nkporo, Abia State, in the eastern part of Nigeria. Nons Miraj is 30 years old as of December 2024.
About Nons Miraj’s parents and siblings
Nons Miraj was born to her parents – Mr. Kalu Ukah (father) and Mrs. Ijeoma Ukah (mother) – as the first of five children. The skit maker’s father is reportedly late. Miraj has four younger siblings, although only one of them, Emmanuel Ukah, is publicly known. Chinonso Ukah’s younger brother, Emmanuel, is also a comedian. He is popularly known on Instagram as mariod_for_fun.
As the eldest child, Nons Miraj has always shown a sense of responsibility and care for her family. In December 2023, the content creator surprised her mother with a brand-new car.
About Nons Miraj’s educational background
Nons Miraj completed her primary and secondary education at Command Secondary School Ipaja, Lagos. In 2017, she bagged a degree in Public Administration at Babcock University, Ogun State.
Nons Miraj’s wiki profile
Full name | Eleanya Chinonso Jennifer Ukah |
Place of birth | Nkporo, Abia State |
Date of birth | May 27, 1994 |
Age | 30 years old |
Nationality | Nigerian |
Career | Reality TV host, Content creator, Influencer, Comedian |
Nickname | Nons Miraj, Ada Jesus |
Marital status | Single |
Height | 5 feet 6 inches (167.64 cm) |
Alma mata | Babcock University |
Net worth | $500,000 (estimated) |
@nons_miraj |
How Nons Miraj started her career
Nons Miraj started her career in the entertainment industry as a contestant on the reality TV show “Next Movie Star”, where she emerged as the first runner-up. She made her acting debut in 2015 with the horror movie “Quiet”. Nonso has since starred in other films, including “Imperfect” (2019), “Pandora’s Box” (2020), “The Third Wheel” (2021), and “Hustle” (2021).
In 2021, Nons Miraj’s career took a significant leap when rumors of her death surfaced. However, it turned out that it was another comedian, Mercy Mmesoma Nnadi, also known as Ada Jesus, who had passed away, not Nons Miraj.
In an interview with Chude Jideonwo in 2023, Nons Miraj revealed that she was sometimes paid as low as 30,000 for a movie role. However, while seeking better opportunities, she ventured into comedy, creating hilarious skits on social media. She also revealed that making skits gave her more control over her work and better pay. Some of her skits have featured Nigerian celebrities and other skit makers including, Kanayo O. Kanayo, Don Jazzy, Zicsaloma, Broda Shaggi, and many others.
About Nons Miraj’s “The Hunt Games Show“
Nons Miraj’s “The Hunt Games Show” is a love and games reality show designed to help Nigerians find true love. The show, which began on the streets in 2023, was set up as a blind date where two participants meet for the first time on a live TV show. On the show, contestants are asked a series of questions to help them get acquainted with each other. The contestants also engage in light-hearted games like balloon-popping and roast or toast segments to showcase their personalities.
Following a series of successful matching, Nons Miraj has taken the show to the next level by launching the Hunt Games App, an innovative platform designed to create genuine love matches. She launched the application on December 4, 2024, in an exclusive event that featured entertainment and networking opportunities. The event was attended by stars and influencers, including Ashmusy, Jaypaul, Shaun Okojie, Kellyrae Sule, Kassia Sule, Beauty Goddess, and many more.
About Nons Miraj’s marriage and husband
As of the time of publishing this article (December 2024), Nons Miraj is unmarried and has no husband. Despite being famous, the reality show host has kept her partner and relationship private. According to Nons Miraj, she keeps her boyfriend off social media because she doesn’t want other ladies to take him away from her. However, the Nigerian skit maker has been romantically linked to a few people over the years.
About Nons Miraj and Dino Melaye‘s relationship
In January 2023, controversial blogger Gistlover accused Nons Miraj and her best friend Ashmusy of having a threesome with Nigerian politician Dino Melaye. However, Nons Miraj denied these allegations in an interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo on his talk show in February 2023.
In her words:
“People were advising me not to comment on that blog. But because I know I am so innocent, I went to their DM and told them ‘God will punish you for this thing, you will die.’ Later on, I summoned courage and said Nonso, you didn’t do this thing, I don’t know the blogger, but whoever is behind it, bring proof”.
Meanwhile, Ashmusy and Dino Melaye have also refuted Gistlover’s claims.
About Nons Miraj and the fish pie seller
In August 2024, Nons Miraj made headlines for her kind gesture towards Alax Evalsam, the viral fish pie seller. Alax Evalsam gained fame for his marketing strategy, which included loudly promoting his fish pies on the streets. His catchphrase “Fish Pieeeeee, Nawa oo, some people too do o” soon became a viral sound and was often used in skits. Nons Miraj, known for her philanthropic works, reached out to Alax and offered to support his business. She gave him a new apartment, cash gifts, and a brand-new car.
About Nons Miraj and Ashmusy‘s fight
In April 2024, Nons Miraj and her best friend Ashmusy traded words on social media over a man. Initially, Ashmusy shared a screenshot of Nons Miraj’s private chat with her, in which Miraj accused her of attempting to snatch her boyfriend. In her defense, Ashmusy claimed that it was Nons Miraj’s boyfriend who was making advances towards her. However, on Nonso’s Instagram page, she shared that her boyfriend told her that Ashmusy started making advances towards him after she helped them resolve their issues.
As of the time of writing this article, it appears that the best friends have put their differences aside. In fact, Ashmusy recently surprised Nons Miraj on her arrival in Nigeria. In the heartwarming video posted online, the surprise welcome was met with joy and excitement, with the two friends laughing and embracing each other.
Amarachi Amusi, popularly known as Ashmusy, is a Nigerian skit maker, entrepreneur, and actress. Nons Miraj and Ashmusy have been friends for several years. The best friends often create comic and heartwarming content together.
About Nons Miraj’s children
As of the time of publishing this article (December 2024), Nons Miraj does not have any children. Despite being a public figure, she has kept her personal life private, and there are no reports of her having kids yet.