Offiong Ekanem Ejindu
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Nigeria's Offiong Ekanem Ejindu ('Princess Fifi') architects distinctive buildings while constructing strong foundations of character, creativity, and compassion for her son alongside her husband Amechi. We honour the structures designed professionally and the family frameworks established personally, the attention she put into Starcrest group of companies while supporting the star she birthed in shining brighter, and the pioneer whose family's stability may be her most important blueprint.
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Offiong Ekanem Ejindu, also known as Princess Fifi Ejindu, is a distinguished architect, businesswoman, philanthropist and founder of Starcrest Group of Companies, a conglomerate with interests in real estate, oil and gas, and construction. She made history as the first African woman to earn a Bachelor of Architecture degree from Pratt Institute in New York in 1983. She furthered her studies with courses at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and later obtained a Master’s degree in Urban Planning from Pratt Institute. Beyond her business endeavors, Princess Fifi Ejindu is committed to philanthropy, particularly in promoting African arts and culture. In 2013, she established the African Arts and Fashion Initiative, providing a platform to showcase Africa’s rich cultural heritage. Her contributions have been widely recognized; she has received numerous awards, including the African Arts and Fashion Lifetime Achievement Award and induction into the Global Women Leaders Hall of Fame. She is married to Amechi Ejindu, a businessman and politician, and they have a son.