Kingsley Okonkwo
Kingsley Okonkwo (born 29 January) is a Nigerian family, life, and relationship coach, counselor, and author. He is the founder and lead pastor of David's Christian Centre,[1] and the convener of Love, Dating, and Marriage, a relationship seminar held monthly.[2][3]
Dr. Kingsley Okonkwo | |||||||
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Title | Lead Coach | ||||||
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Born | 29 January | ||||||
Religion | Christian | ||||||
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Spouse |
Mildred Kingsley-Okonkwo
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Alma mater | Myles Leadership University | ||||||
Known for | Love, Dating, and Marriage | ||||||
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Channels | Kingsley Okonkwo | ||||||
Years active | 2017–present | ||||||
Genre(s) | Life and Relationship coach | ||||||
Subscribers | 463 thousand | ||||||
Total views | 25,303,789 million | ||||||
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Last updated: 17 October 2023 | |||||||
Church | David's Christian Centre | ||||||
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Based in | Lagos | ||||||
Period in office | 1996-present | ||||||
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Early life
Kingsley Okonkwo was born on 29 January in Lagos state, Nigeria to the Royal family of King Rowland Okonkwo and Rosannah Okonkwo of the Obowo Kingdom in Imo state.[4] In 2022, he received a doctorate degree from Myles Leadership University in India.[5]
Career
In 1996, Okonkwo founded David's Christian Centre as a Youth Fellowship center. In the early 2000s, it became a ministry.[4] In 1999, Okonkwo and his wife Mildred, co-founded Heart and Mind Consulting,[6] with the aim to help individuals and businesses build healthy relationships. In the same year, he founded Love, Dating, and Marriage (LDM), which began operating as Love, Dating and Sex, prior to 2005, after he got married.[4] As of September 2023, LDM has recorded over 50+ seminars since its establishment across Nigeria,[7] and the US.[8] He is known for his counseling, public speaking, and TV program on relationship and marriage.[9][10]
Personal life
On 3 September 2005, Okonkwo got married to Mildred Kingsley-Okonkwo,[11] with whom they have three children together.[4] On 14 June 2020, Burna Boy revealed Okonkwo as his uncle.[12]
Awards and memberships
Membership
He is a member of the following professional bodies:
Books
- 2010:When Am I Ready?
- 2010:God Told Me To Marry You
- 2010:Should Ladies Propose?
- 2012:7 Qualities Wise Men Want
- 2012:7 Qualities Wise Women Want
- 2017:A to Z of Marriage
- 2017:Help! My Husband Is Acting Funny
- 2018:25 Wrong Reasons People Enter Relationships
- 2018:I Love You But My Parents Say No
- 2023:Heal before you Deal.[15]
References
- Nigeria, Guardian (5 November 2022). "Family is the foundation of every society — Okonkwo". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 30 September 2023.
- "'Love, Dating and Marriage' host The 2023 Manual Conference on the need for Emotional Stability in a Relationship". BellaNaija. 2 February 2023. Retrieved 30 September 2023.
- Nation, The. "Pre-marital s3xual experience waste of time – Pastor Kingsley Okonkwo". The Nation. Retrieved 30 September 2023.
- "All you need to know about Kingsley Okonkwo". The Sun Nigeria. 2 December 2021. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
- Okafor, Prince. "Kingsley Okonkwo bags doctorate degree from India based University". Vanguard Nigeria. Retrieved 30 September 2023.
- "Dr. Kingsley Okonkwo". Heart & Mind Consulting. Retrieved 2 October 2023.
- Nda-Isaiah, Solomon (16 October 2022). "Together Forever' Conference To Hold In Lagos, Abuja". Leadership Newspaper. Retrieved 30 September 2023.
- "Kingsley, Mildred Okonkwo to Host Love, Dating, and Marriage Conferences in 9 American Cities". THISDAYLIVE. Retrieved 16 October 2023.
- Adeleye, Kunle (23 December 2021). "Meet Kingsley Okonkwo: Popular TV Presenter & Lead Pastor At David's Christian Centre". GLAMSQUAD MAGAZINE. Retrieved 30 September 2023.
- Ebirim, Juliet. "Just Us Girls Conference: Mildred Kingsley-Okonkwo gives hope, inspires women". Vanguard Nigeria. Retrieved 30 September 2023.
- Ogwo, Charles (28 October 2022). "Family life practitioners tasked on professional ethics". Businessday NG. Retrieved 30 September 2023.
- "WATCH: Burna Boy Trade Memories With Pastor Kingsley Okonkwo". NotjustOk. 14 June 2020. Retrieved 30 September 2023.
- "Kingsley Okonkwo Honored With YouTube Silver Play Button". Leadership News. 17 June 2020. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
- Nigeria, Guardian (11 September 2023). "Kingsley Okonkwo joins Forbes Business Council". The Guardian Nigeria. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
- "Relationship coach Kingsley Okonkwo unveils book 'Heal before you deal'". Vanguard Nigeria. Retrieved 30 September 2023.