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The Real Housewives of Potomac has reportedly found its newest full-time cast member: Nneka Ihim, a Boston-born attorney whose family is from Nigeria.
The news came on the heels of reports that the cast had begun filming season eight, as Ashley Darby was spotted filming with a newbie.
According to sources speaking to TV Deets, Nneka is entering the cast of RHOP in a full-time position.
RHOP Newbie Nneka Ihim
Nneka was born in Boston but is Nigerian at heart, and she works as an attorney who specializes in financial technology, per the outlet. She also owns a line of champagne.
Nneka’s LinkedIn profile says she graduated from the University of Wisconsin Law School and the University of Michigan. She’s reportedly the daughter of Leo Egbujiobi, a philanthropist and renowned interventional cardiologist.
Beyond her career in law, Nneka previously was a CNN correspondent. She lives with her husband Dr. Ikenna Ihim – a night lounge investor and physician – in the area of Potomac.
RHOP Newbie Nneka Ihim and her husband Dr. Ikenna Ihim
Production insiders claimed Nneka attended Ashley’s housewarming party, the first full-cast event in season eight.
In the recent past, Nneka and Dr. Ihim hit the headlines after throwing an elegant D.C. wedding featuring Tiwa Salvage, a singer from Nigeria.
Although Charrisse Jackson-Jordan attended the housewarming party, she isn’t expected to join the cast full-time. The outlet also reports that Mia Thornton’s (former) friend Jacqueline Blake will not receive a champagne flute despite recent rumors.
RHOP star Nneka Ihim
Real Housewives of Potomac season eight is currently filming and reportedly will air in the fall.