Korra Obidi
11 May 2024
Nigerian-American singer and dancer, Korra Obidi, has launched a GoFundMe, to battle her ex-husband Justin Dean in court. Obidi created the GoFundMe seeking to get a good lawyer. She wants to overturn the right of her ex-husband over their kids. The divorce and custody battle between Obidi and Dean has been in the public scene…
11 Apr 2024
Nigerian dancer, Korra Obidi, has reportedly been attacked by an unknown woman with acid and stabbed in Westminster, London. Instagram food influencer, Nancy Umeh, Kora’s sister, revealed the shocking event while in tears, on her Instagram story. According to Korra’s sister, the assailant was a “Black East-African woman” who was putting on a hoodie. “Someone…
1 Feb 2024
Renowned dancer and social media sensation, Korra Obidi, recently sat down for an exclusive interview with JASIRI, providing a rare glimpse into her journey to fame, her personal life, and her unapologetic approach to living in the spotlight. Kora shared insights on her rise to stardom, her family dynamics, and her views on privacy. The…
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