Ojy Okpe was discovered by South African talent scout Jan Malan. She gained her breakthrough recognition by participating in the Mnet Face of Africa Competition.

Ojy Okpe has been on the pages of fashion and lifestyle magazines Elle, Cosmopolitan, Essence, Drum, Genevieve Magazine, and Vogue.

As a TV anchor, Ojy Okpe hosts the Arise News Morning Show, and her compelling segment What’s Trending With Ojy Okpe

Ojy Okpe is an Emmy Award-winning media professional, recognized for her contributions as part of the production team behind the powerful documentary Game Changers: How the Harlem Globetrotters Battled Racism

⁠⁠Ojy Okpe was awarded among 100 Most Influential And Inspiring Women Of 2022 by the Lagos State Government and 2025 Most Influential News Anchor By MIPAD

Ojy Okpe has also worked as the Master of ceremony at the 82nd Golden Globes Awards For Arise News, Thisday Awards 30th Anniversary and Arise News 12th Anniversary.