Chiney Ogwumike is a former Los Angeles Sparks forward/center who transitioned to a full-time basketball analyst role at ESPN. As a player, she was the first pick of the 2014 WNBA draft, chosen by the Connecticut Suns. She also won the 2014 WNBA Rookie of the Year award, registering 15.5 points and 7.5 rebounds per game. Her performances dropped over the years due to injuries, but she still managed to make it to two WNBA All-Star teams.
She signed her first contract with ESPN to become a full-time basketball analyst in 2018. In 2020, Chiney became the first black woman to host a national radio show for ESPN, and the first WNBA player to do so. She also has a YouTube channel of her namesake where she hosts The Chiney Show and talks about basketball.
Who is Chiney Ogwumike’s husband Raphael Akpejiori?
Ethasor Raphael Akpejiori is a Nigerian professional boxer. Also known as “The Violent Poet”, Akpejiori moved to Miami in 2010 after being recruited by the University of Miami Basketball team where he played 4 seasons before moving to American football as a graduate in 2014, where he gained a spot at Miami Dolphin’s rookie training camp in 2015. He has a Bachelor’s as well as a Master’s degree in mechanical engineering, as per WikiBiography.
How old is Raphael Akpejiori?
Raphael Akpejiori is 33 years old as of June 2024 and was born on 10th October 1990 in Lagos, Nigeria.
Raphael Akpejiori Height and Weight
Raphael Akpejiori is 6 feet 8 inches tall (203 cm) and weighs 200 pounds.
What does Raphael Akpejiori do for a living?
Ethasor Raphael Akpejiori is a Nigerian professional boxer. He had a brief amateur career as a boxer winning 13 of his 14 fights with 10 being knock-out wins (KO). After being trained by former World Champion Glen Johnson, Akpejiori debuted his professional career in September 2018 with a first-round technical knock-out over Omar Acosta.
He has won 17 of his 18 fights in his professional career as of June 2024, with 16 knockouts and 1 win by decision. He also participated in the Tokyo Olympics 2020 after being called upon by the Nigerian Boxing Federation to compete in the super heavyweight category (>91 kg), according to Punch.
Raphael Akpejiori Social Media
Raphael Akpejiori has an Instagram account with the handle @raphael_akpejiori. He is also seen on X (formerly Twitter) sometimes with the handle @Raph_Akpejiori. He is very active on his social media accounts showcasing his boxing prowess and more recently his new wife Chiney Ogwumike.
How long have Chiney Ogwumike and Raphael Akpejiori been married?
Chiney Ogwumike and Raphael Akpejiori tied the knot in November 2023 in both traditional Nigerian and Western ceremonies. According to The Knot, the wedding was a 4-day grand affair featuring a blend of authentic Nigerian and American favorites. The menu included traditional dishes like jollof rice, kola nuts, and egusi soup, as well as Texas barbeque, Italian meatballs, and egg rolls, according to People.
Since both have pretty busy schedules, they decided to opt for a series of “mini-moons” instead of a full-blown traditional honeymoon. They took trips to beautiful destinations like Bora Bora and Aruba, which they shared on their social media pages.
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FAQ's On Chiney Ogwumike Husband
A. Raphael Akpejiori is from Lagos, Nigeria.
A. Chiney Ogwumike’s last basketball contract was from the Connecticut Suns worth $90,000 for 1 year, after which she became an unrestricted free agent.
A. Chiney Ogwumike is 6 feet 3 inches tall (191 cm).
A. Chiney Ogwumike has taken a step back from her basketball career to focus on her work as a broadcaster on ESPN and also let her body have the time to heal properly.
A. Chiney Ogwumike went to Stanford University.
