Niffer Jovin born Jenifer Jovin on March 30th, 1994 is a prominent Tanzanian entrepreneur, social media influencer, and activist. She is the CEO of Niffer Beauty and Niffer Cosmetics, a business specializing in cosmetics and outfits. She gained a large following, particularly on TikTok, for her engaging content.
Education:
Jenifer Jovin has shared some details about her secondary and potentially higher education journey through her social media. She completed her Form 6 education around 2019. Following her secondary education, she mentioned that she was waiting for university admission results while already starting her business ventures, including selling food (mama ntilie) in Kariakoo.
Career and Activism:
Jovin is known as a businesswoman and socialite, who built a brand around her cosmetics and fashion business, which has physical stores in Dar es Salaam and Dodoma, Tanzania.
In late October and early November 2025, Jovin became a central figure in a political controversy. She was arrested and subsequently charged with treason, conspiracy, and incitement for her involvement in the viral “Nywinywi” Challenge. This online movement started as a dance trend to a satirical song about post-election tensions in Tanzania but quickly evolved into a digital protest movement.
Authorities accused Jovin and 21 (later reported as 98) others of “deliberately insulting the Head of State and encouraging public unrest”. The charges are serious, with treason being a non-bailable offense punishable by death under Tanzanian law. Her mother has publicly pleaded with President Samia Suluhu Hassan for her daughter’s forgiveness.
Personal Life:
Niffer Jovin has children, a factor her mother cited in her plea for clemency. Her case has attracted significant public attention and raised concerns from human rights groups regarding freedom of expression in Tanzania.
Niffer Jenifer Jovin is married. She frequently refers to herself as a “wife” on her social media platforms and has publicly shared anniversary messages with her husband, whose nickname appears to be ‘OG’. In a 2024 Instagram post, she celebrated her 7-year anniversary with her husband. Both she and her husband expressed their love and appreciation for one another in the posts, indicating they have been married or in a committed relationship for a significant period and share children.
Net Worth:
Jenifer “Niffer” Jovin has an estimated net worth of $1 million.
Niffer Cosmetics: The main source of her wealth, involving the sale of a wide range of cosmetics, skincare products, and perfumes.
Niffer Beauty/Outfits: Her business also extends to selling various clothing and fashion items.
Physical Stores: She operates physical retail locations in major Tanzanian cities, specifically Dar es Salaam and Dodoma.
Social Media Influence: Jovin has a significant following on platforms like TikTok and Instagram, which she leverages to market her products directly, thereby fueling her business success.
Early in her career, she also mentioned working as a ‘mama ntilie’ (food vendor) in Kariakoo, which suggests a background of hard work and entrepreneurship from a young age before establishing her current successful brand. She is described by her family as the primary “breadwinner”.