Kenya Bell’s Net Worth

Kenya Bell’s net worth stands at
$1 Million

Kenya Bell Wiki Biography

Born on April 2, 1977, in Detroit, Michigan USA, Kenya Howard Bell is the daughter of William, a pastor, and Vergie Howard, a registered nurse. She is recognized as a beauty pageant contestant, singer, model, and reality television star.

In late 2017, Kenya Bell’s net worth was estimated to be $1 million, amassed from her career in entertainment that spanned over a decade. Apart from her contributions to the entertainment industry, Kenya also holds qualifications as an engineer.

Kenya Bell Net Worth $1 million

Bell graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA, graduating with highest honors. Before venturing into the entertainment industry, Kenya worked as an engineer at General Motors. Her television appearances include ‘E! True Hollywood Story’ and another show that received mixed reviews. She kickstarted her career in modeling with commercials for companies like Ford Motor, Bally’s, and Torrence’s House of Fashion. In 2001, she clinched the prestigious title of Miss Michigan USA and competed in Miss USA, reaching the semi-finals.

In 2012, VH1 approached her to join the reality television show ‘Basketball Wives’, which chronicled the lives of six women, the wives of prominent basketball stars, and their challenges in business and personal life. The show attracted a regular audience of 3.7 million viewers. Kenya made her debut in the fourth season, sharing the screen with Tami Roman, Evelyn Lozada, and others. Following a dispute with a co-star, she released a song titled ‘Hate Me’, addressing the co-star’s behavior. Kenya inked a deal with Bungalo Records in November 2012, marking her foray into the music industry. She departed from ‘Basketball Wives’ in 2013 after appearing in 20 episodes, and subsequently released singles like ‘Fly’ and ‘Choices’. Her preferred music genres – R&B, soul, and pop – have contributed to her net worth.

In her personal life, Kenya was formerly married to basketball star Charlie Bell, and the couple divorced in 2012. Her divorce stirred controversy when her ex-husband accused her of spending $110,000 of his money on plastic surgery. In 2015, Kenya announced her engagement on social media, followed by her marriage in 2016, but she has not divulged her spouse’s name.