Susan Pwajok started acting as a child, and her net worth at her age is already impressive

Susan Pwajok started acting as a child, and her net worth at her age is already impressive

Susan Pwajok is a rising star in Nollywood who began her acting journey as a child. She is widely recognised for her standout performances in productions such as The Tunnel, The Johnsons, Adobi is Getting Married, and Cover Up. Beyond acting, Susan has also made her mark as a model, collaborating with notable brands and expanding her influence in the entertainment industry.

Susan Pwajok with braided hair wearing a light blue unbuttoned shirt over a dark red top. The actress wearing a pink fringed dress.
Susan Pwajok began her acting career as a child actress. Photo: @susanpwajok (modified by author)
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Key takeaways

  • Susan Pwajok began her career as a child actress.
  • She is best known for her performances in The Tunnel and The Johnsons.
  • In addition to acting, she has built a career in modelling, working with various brands.

Profile summary

Full name

Susan Ganchung Pwajok

Also known as

Blessing

Gender

Female

Date of birth

15 January 2003

Age

23 years (as of 2026)

Zodiac sign

Capricorn

Place of birth

Lagos, Nigeria

Current residence

Lagos, Nigeria

Nationality

Nigerian

Ethnicity

African

Religion

Christianity

Sexuality

Straight

Height in feet

5'5"

Height in centimetres

165

Weight in pounds

165

Weight in kilograms

75

Hair colour

Black

Eye colour

Dark brown

Education

Greenwood Primary School

Profession

Actress, social media influencer, and model

Instagram

@susanpwajok

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Susan Pwajok's biography

The actress was born Susan Ganchung Pwajok. She is a Nigerian national and studied at Greenwood Primary School in Parkview, Ikoyi. Susan Pwajok's tribe is the Berom, who are people in a plateau state in Nigeria, and she grew up in Lagos.

Which state is Susan Pwajok from?

Susan Pwajok was born on 15 January 2003 in Jos, Plateau State and grew up in Lagos. She was born and raised in a multicultural environment, which exposed her to different cultures, languages, and perspectives from a young age.

What is Susan Pwajok's age?

The Nigerian actress is 23 years old as of 2026. She was born on 15 January 2003, and her zodiac sign is Capricorn.

Susan Pwajok's parents

Not much is known about Susan Pwajok's father. However, in past interviews, the actress revealed that she has never had a relationship with him and that they have never spoken. According to Susan, her father allegedly did not want her to be born.

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He gave her mother money to remove the pregnancy, but her mother chose to keep the pregnancy and raise her instead. The actress also shared that she and her father occasionally see each other at his church, but they still do not communicate.

Susan stated that the only way she could forgive him would be if he apologised to her mother. She further revealed that she began paying her own school fees from her first year in secondary school.

Susan Pwajok's mother is Carol Pwajok, who raised the actress as a single parent. Susan has often expressed deep appreciation for her mother, describing her as beautiful, caring, and highly supportive throughout her life and career. She frequently praises her for playing both parental roles while raising her.

During Mother's Day celebrations in 2025, the actress shared a heartfelt tribute dedicated to her mum, which read:

This woman here has been my mum and also my Dad over the years. I love you so much mum. Happy Mother’s Day to you.

Susan Pwajok's university

In 2023, during an interview with Independent Newspaper Nigeria, Susan Pwajok revealed that she had not yet enrolled in a university. Speaking about balancing her acting career and education, the actress explained that it had been easier in secondary school, but she expected university life to be more demanding.

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She disclosed that she had completed her A-levels programme, which she described as a foundation course that helps students gain entry to university more quickly.

Susan also shared that she had discussed taking a gap year with her parents and family so she could focus on acting before fully committing to university studies. According to her, going straight to university would have limited her ability to act for some time, although she acknowledged that many people did not support her decision.

The actress further revealed that she attended Dowen College in Lekki, Lagos, where she actively participated in acting projects while continuing with her studies. She noted that she had graduated from the school a few years earlier and planned to further her education.

Susan Pwajok wearing a blue and white tie dye halter top and matching pants standing next to a potted plant. The model is in a matching blue and white patterned kaftan and headscarf, sitting on a leather sofa.
Susan is best known for her role as Blessing Johnson in The Johnsons. Photo: @susanpwajok (modified by author)
Source: UGC

Career

Susan is a fast-rising Nollywood actress who has appeared in various TV shows and movies. Her first recognisable TV series was The Johnsons in 2012, where she played Blessing, and Desperate Housewives Africa in 2015, where she played Aisha Gambindia.

Since then, she has appeared in various TV shows and movies, including Cover Up, Night Raid, Stopping Chloe, Steel Bling, Keeping Lucy, and Steer Wheel. The actress has won several awards and received numerous nominations for her creative performances.

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One of the awards she won was the AMVCA in 2017, where she was nominated for Best Actress in a Comedy Series. In 2017, she won the Nigeria Child Award for the Movie Personality of the year. Below is a list of the movies she has appeared in according to her IMDb profile.

Title

Role

Year

Aduke

Aduke

Laraba & Balarabe

Laraba

2025

Lowkey Adults

Jaiye

2025

Reverse

2025

A Lagos Love Story

Favour Quest

2025

A Night in 2005

Young Ari

2024

It Blooms in June

Mira Akande

2024

Shuga

Nanya

2023

The Johnsons

Blessing Johnson

2012–2022

Desperate Housewives: Africa

Aisha Gambandia

2015

Stopping Kloe

2014

Night Raid

2013

Susan Pwajok from The Johnsons is also a brand ambassador for Hewlett-Packard, the company known for its HP line of computers. She has also featured in an official Samsung Galaxy S20 FE advert alongside musician Koredo Bello and Esther Uzodinma.

What is Susan Pwajok's net worth?

Susan Pwajok's exact net worth is not publicly known, as she has not disclosed verified financial details about her earnings or assets. However, she is believed to earn income from her work as an actress, model, and social media influencer, including roles in film and television, as well as brand partnerships.

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Who is Susan Pwajok's husband?

Susan Pwajok is unmarried and has not publicly disclosed any information about her current relationship or marital status. The Nigerian actress prefers to keep her personal life private, although she has previously sparked dating rumours with Nigerian singer Ruger.

According to reports by The Nation Newspaper, Ruger once claimed on Instagram that he was dating Susan, after initially denying the rumours during an appearance at Clout Africa's Clout Talk Concert 2.0. He wrote:

So Susan Pwajok is my girlfriend. Y’all can get off her d*ck now, thank you.

However, Susan later dismissed the speculation during an appearance on MTV Base Africa's Let's Get Chatty. She maintained that the rumours would remain unconfirmed unless she personally addressed them. She said;

At the end of the day, it’s a rumour until you see or hear it from my mouth. Until I come and say I’m dating this person, please, it’s fake news. Even if you see a video of me kissing the person, it’s fake until I say yes, I’m with this person.

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Susan is in a blue and white floral dress, standing on a balcony. The actress in a two-piece pink and green floral outfit while standing in an indoor area with a white piano
Susan is rumoured to be in a relationship within Nigeria singer Ruger. Photo: @susanpwajok (modified by author)
Source: UGC

Fast facts about Susan Pwajok

  • Susan Pwajok is 5 feet 5inches or 165 centimetres.
  • She has worked with experienced actors, directors, and crew members.
  • Her mood influences her personal style.
  • She describes herself as a daring, free-spirited Gen Z leader.
  • The actress enjoys exploring a variety of styles.
  • Her ultimate fashion pick would be a stylish pair of boots.

Susan Pwajok is a young up-and-coming actress and model. She is also active on Instagram, where she has built a significant following and continues to grow her influence through lifestyle, entertainment, and personal content. With her rising popularity, consistent screen appearances, and strong social media presence, she is steadily establishing herself as one of the promising young talents in the Nigerian entertainment industry.

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