Port Harcourt, Nigeria – November 22, 2025 – Rising real estate powerhouse Barisuka Lewis-Wikina, dubbed the "Star Girl" of Nigeria's booming property sector, is making waves with her back-to-back wins as Marketer of the Year for 2024 and 2025. As the visionary founder of ElcutieeMarket.ng and Elcutiee Realty, Barisuka has catapulted Port Harcourt's real estate scene onto the international stage, attracting global investors amid Africa's surging property boom and Nigeria's economic resurgence.
In a region where Nigeria's Niger Delta real estate market is projected to grow by over 15% annually through 2030 – driven by oil wealth, urban expansion, and foreign investments from Europe, Asia, and the Middle East – Barisuka's innovative brokerage and development strategies are positioning Port Harcourt as a must-watch hub for luxury homes, waterfront properties, and commercial deals. Her platforms, ElcutieeMarket.ng and Elcutiee Realty, offer seamless services, blending local expertise with digital tools for buyers worldwide.
"I've helped put Port Harcourt real estate on the world map," Lewis-Wikina shared in a recent statement, highlighting her role in showcasing the city's untapped potential to international audiences. With expertise in urban developments, and brokerage, she's not just selling properties – she's fostering community growth and economic empowerment in Rivers State.
Looking ahead, Lewis-Wikina declared 2026 as her "big year," teasing major expansions that could include global partnerships, tech-driven platforms for virtual property tours, and initiatives to attract diaspora investments back to Nigeria. As Africa's real estate market heats up – with Port Harcourt emerging as a gateway for sustainable developments amid climate-resilient housing trends – her vision aligns with worldwide shifts toward eco-friendly urban planning and digital brokerage.
International Spotlight: Port Harcourt Real Estate Boom Draws Global Eyes
Lewis-Wikina's success story transcends local borders, mirroring Nigeria's push for foreign investments in real estate, valued at over $10 billion annually. International experts from Knight Frank and PwC note that Port Harcourt's strategic location, bolstered by figures like Lewis-Wikina, could rival Lagos and Abuja in attracting overseas buyers seeking high-yield opportunities in emerging markets.
Her venture ElcutieeMarket.ng focuses on profitable/valuable real estate drawing parallels to global real estate disruptors like Zillow and Redfin, adapted for Africa's dynamic economy. With rising interest from UAE, Chinese, and European investors in Niger Delta properties, Lewis-Wikina's "Star Girl" status is poised to inspire women entrepreneurs worldwide in male-dominated industries.
This rising star's journey is redefining success in Nigeria's thriving real estate sector.
Yes you can contact Barisuka Lewis-Wikina via businesswithbarisuka@gmail.com
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