Jhené Aiko Efuru Chilombo (born March 16, 1988) is an American R&B singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer. She began her music career in 2002 as a backing vocalist and appeared in music videos for the R&B group B2K. That same year, she signed with their record label, The Ultimate Group, and was promoted as the “cousin” of B2K member Lil’ Fizz to help build her own fan base, even though they are not actually related. Her debut album was planned for release in 2003 through the label and Epic Records, but it was put on hold so she could focus on her education.
Aiko returned to music in March 2011 with her first full-length project, a mixtape called Sailing Soul(s). Later that year, she signed a recording contract with producer No I.D.’s label, ARTium Recordings, which is part of Def Jam Recordings. She became more widely known in 2013 after appearing with Lil Wayne on Big Sean’s single “Beware.” This song was her first to enter the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at No. 40. In November 2013, she released her debut EP, Sail Out, which included the singles “3:16 AM,” “Bed Peace” (featuring Childish Gambino), and “The Worst.” “The Worst” was later certified quintuple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Profile summary
| Real Name/Birth Name | Jhene Aiko Efuru Chilombo |
| Tag Name | Jhené Aiko |
| Male/Female | Female |
| Profession | American singer and songwriter |
| Citizenship | American |
| Born In | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Birth Day | 16-Mar-88 |
| Age | 38 years old |
| Height | 1.57 m |
| Heights in Feet | 5 feet 1 inch |
| Heights in cm | 157 cm |
| Weight(s) | 45 kg |
| Weight(s) in pound | 99 pounds |
| Marital Status | Divorced |
| Spouse | Dot da Genius m. 20142017 |
| Children | Yes (Namiko Love Browner) |
| Net Worth | $6 million |
Early Life
Jhené Aiko was born on 16th March 1988 in the home of Dr. Karamo Chilombo & Christine Yamamoto. Her mother is of Japanese-Spanish descent, whereas Aiko’s father is of African American descent. The majority of Jhene’s early childhood was spent in Ladera Heights, California. She has two siblings, named Miyagi & Miyoko.
This talented girl took some vocal classes in Culver City. However, she had to leave them due to an unexpected pregnancy.
Personal Life
She had dated popular American singer O’Ryan for three years between 2005 & 2008. Together, they have a daughter named Namiko Love. Aiko married Oladipo Dot da Genis Omishore on 16th March 2016, but it didn’t last even for a year. She is currently dating Big Sean.
Her brother Miyagi died on 19th July 2012 due to cancer, to whom she was emotionally attached.
Jhene Aiko Age, Height, and Weight
Being born on 16 March 1988, Jhené Aiko is 38 years old. She is 1.57 m tall and weighs 45 Kg.
Career
Her career started at the very young age of 14, with some B2K releases in 2002. She signed with the Ultimate Group, having Chris Stokes as her manager. Aiko was marketed as the cousin of rapper Lil’ Fizz to attain popularity. However, it was a complete lie. Aiko was featured on many of B2K’s album tracks. In addition to that, she was featured in the debut video of O’Ryan, named “Take It, Show.”
She was already featured in the soundtracks By You; You Got Served, The Master of Disguise, and Barbershop before her 15th birthday, which shows how amazing an artist Aiko is. Jhené’s first album was scheduled for release in 2003, titled “My Name Is Jhené.” However, the album was never released due to conflicts. She left all the labels to focus on her education.
Jhené returned to music by releasing a mixtape in March 2011 through her official site. It was followed by a music video named “My Mine” and the second track of her first mixtape, named Stranger. The first studio album, “Souled Out” by Aiko was released in 2014, which was a great success. She repeated the same kind of success with her second album, “Trip.” These songs made her a star in the American music industry.
Dating, Boyfriends, Husband, Kids
At age 17, Aiko started dating singer O’Ryan. Their relationship lasted for a span of 3 years, that is, from 2005-to 2008. When she was 20 years old, she got pregnant with the singer while still in college. This led her to drop out of school to care for her baby. Namiko Love was born on November 19, 2008.
In the year 2013, she and her daughter were involved in an accident. Her sister and baby daddy were also present. Nobody was seriously injured, though Aiko herself was injured in the arm. Her daughter, however, didn’t even have a scratch. Jhene announced that she was married to Oladipo Omishore in March 2016. Their marriage did not even last a year.
After 5 months, she filed for a divorce, which was finalized in 2017. There were big rumors since 2016 that Aiko was dating Sean Paul. The rumors were confirmed true after a while. In 2018, the couple broke up, and Sean revealed that Jhene had suffered a miscarriage. In March 2020, Sean Paul was seen congratulating Jhené, which seemed to indicate they were back together.
Jhene Aiko Net Worth
As of 2026, her net worth is around $6 million, and her annual income is around $500,000. The main source of her earnings comes from the music industry, and she also collaborates with other famous artists, from which she gets a good sum of money. She also does TV commercials from which she earns a lot.
