Ese Brume is a Nigerian track and field athlete proficient in the long jump category. The Member of the Order of the Niger is one of the country's 84 athletes fighting for athletic dominance at the Paris 2024 Olympics. She is best recognised for winning two World Championship medals and one Olympic medal. Learn more about Ese Brume's family and career achievements.
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Ese Brume's discovery during a high school sports competition marked the start of her successful career. Since 2014, she has recorded ten two-win streaks and a six-win streak in 2018, her most impressive performance yet. Her athletic prowess and presence on the Olympic stage make her one of the most intriguing public figures in Nigeria.
Profile summary
| Full name | Ese Brume MON |
| Gender | Female |
| Date of birth | 20 January 1996 |
| Age | 28 years as of 2024 |
| Zodiac | Aquarius |
| Place of birth | Ughelli, Delta State, Nigeria |
| Current residence | Benin, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Ethnicity | Black |
| Religion | Christian |
| Sexuality | Straight |
| Height in feet | 5'4" |
| Height in centimeters | 167 |
| Weight in pounds | 127 |
| Weight in kilograms | 58 |
| Eye colour | Brown |
| Hair colour | Black |
| Father | Dickson Oghenebrum |
| Mother | Sally Abaka |
| Siblings | 4 |
| Marital status | Single |
| High school | St Theresa’s Grammar School, Ughelli |
| College | Delta State University, AbrakaEastern Mediterranean University |
| Profession | Professional track and field athlete |
| Net worth | $1 million–$5 million |
| Social media | Instagram, X(Twitter), Facebook |
Ese Brume's biography
Ese was born in Ughelli, Delta State, Nigeria, to Dickson Oghenebrume and Sally Abaka on 20 January 1996. She is 28 years old as of 2024, and her zodiac sign is Aquarius.
Where did Ese Brume go to school?
She attended St Theresa’s Grammar School, Ughelli, where she was discovered during an inter-house event. She later enrolled for further studies at Delta State University and Eastern Mediterranean University.
Ese Brume's parents
The Olympian's parents, Dickson and Sally Oghenebrume, are teachers. Before getting married, her mother, Sally Abaka, was an avid athlete, competing in football, handball, triple jump, and 100m and 200m races.
In an interview with Athletic Heat, Ese Brume's parents spoke about their children's success. In the interview, her mother said:
I feel great because since I could not make it to that standard, my children are making it.
Her father added
