So Who Is Kriss Akabusi Wife Monika? His Married Life
Kriss Akabusi was once married to his wife Monika.
After several years of relationship, the couple separated. There are only a few talks about the Akabusi’s personal life, his married life with his ex-wife, and his relationship timeline.
Most of the reports revolve around his childhood and the remaining are based on his career scores and strategies, not to mention the twists to how he made to such a prominence solely out of his outstanding skills.
The former athlete appears to keep his private life out of the spotlight; however, he has provided some insight into his private life in some interviews. During his interview with the British Heart Foundation, he revealed that he was previously married.
From his marriage to his former wife, Monika, he had two daughters, Ashanti and Shakira, who are now all grown up. In 1992, Akabusi was awarded the MBE by Her Majesty The Queen in her Birthday Honours List.
Kriss Akabusi Family -Meet His Children
Kriss Abakusi was born on November 28, 1958, in Paddington to Nigerian parents studying in London.
When he was four, his parents returned to Nigeria. Kriss and his brother Riba were left with their uncle.
Their uncle neglected his duty of care, leading the brothers to be placed into the care system. Despite this, Akabusi became one of the prominent athletic superstars winning various titles and honors.
Akabusi doesn’t talk much about his personal life in any sources. Putting together the bits and pieces availed thus far, it is apparent that the former athlete is blessed with four kids.
His children’s names are Ashanti, Shakira, Alannam, and Sakhile. Kriss has two daughters with his ex-wife, Monica, and a son and daughter from another relationship – differing from 28 years to 20 months.
Moreover, his daughter, Shakira, who is in her 30s now is a mother and a keen fitness fanatic, all thanks to her loving father, who instilled in her the importance of staying healthy.
What Is The Net Worth Of Kriss Akabusi – How Rich Is He In 2022?
According to Idol Networth, Kriss Akabusi has an estimated net worth of around $43 million.
Thanks to his successful career as a professional sprint and hurdling track and field athlete.
From the late 1980s, Kriss individually progressed in 400 meters hurdles, grabbing bronze at the 1989 IAAF World Cup.
The time he took, 47.93 seconds to win the 1990 European Athletics Championships was a British record.
Akabusi peaked in his athletic career after winning a hurdles bronze medal at the 1991 World Championships and anchoring the British team to a narrow win over the American team in only 2:57:53 minutes.
Where is Kriss Akabusi From?
Kriss Akabusi is from Paddington, London.
He was born to Nigerian parents who were studying in London. He and his brother Riba were later brought up in foster care after their parents returned to their country.
Following the Nigerian Civil War outbreak in 1967, Kriss failed to stay connected with his parents. However, he would later be reunited with his mother in his teens.