Apollo Nida Net Worth

What is Apollo Nida's net worth?

Apollo Nida is an American businessman and reality television star who has a net worth of $200 thousand.

Apollo Nida rose to prominence as a cast member on the popular reality television show "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" (RHOA) through his marriage to series regular Phaedra Parks. While initially known simply as Parks' husband on the show, Nida quickly became a controversial figure in his own right. His public persona was defined by legal troubles, including multiple fraud convictions that resulted in prison sentences. His tumultuous relationship with Parks, which played out on national television before ending in divorce, further cemented his notoriety in reality TV history.

Early Life and Background

Born on November 19, 1978, in Atlanta, Georgia, Apollo Nida grew up with relatively little public attention before his entry into reality television. Details about his early life remain somewhat private compared to his later public profile. Before gaining fame, Nida had already experienced trouble with the law, serving a prison sentence from 2004 to 2009 for auto title fraud.

Rise to Fame on Reality Television

Nida entered the public spotlight in 2010 when he married entertainment attorney and RHOA cast member Phaedra Parks. Their wedding was featured on the show, introducing him to Bravo's audience. As Parks' husband, Nida became a recurring presence on RHOA, appearing regularly from seasons three through six. The couple had two sons together: Ayden (born in 2010) and Dylan (born in 2013).

On the show, Nida was known for his charismatic personality and his sometimes tense relationships with other cast members. He often found himself at the center of drama, particularly in conflicts with Parks' co-stars and friends. His gym-focused lifestyle and interest in fitness became part of his television persona.

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Legal Troubles and Imprisonment

In January 2014, Nida's life took a dramatic turn when federal investigators accused him of using fake companies and bank accounts to illegally obtain credit reports about individuals. According to authorities, an alleged co-conspirator then used these credit reports to obtain fraudulent loans. Nida was accused of assuming the identities of 10 women to obtain false auto loans. Additionally, he allegedly paid a US Postal worker to steal retirement checks sent to Delta employees from the mail, as well as checks issued to people who were owed money from various state and government agencies.

In total, Nida was accused of fraudulently obtaining $3 million worth of false loans and stolen checks. For these crimes, he could have faced a 30-year sentence. In May 2014, Nida pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit mail, wire, and bank fraud.

He was sentenced to eight years in federal prison in July of that same year, a much shorter term than the maximum because he cooperated with the Federal Government regarding the fraud. During the sentencing, Nida's mother was present, but reportedly, Parks was not. This conviction came as particularly shocking given his previous incarceration for auto title fraud from 2004 to 2009, and the fact that he was still on probation from his earlier case when committing these new crimes.

While Nida served his sentence, Parks adamantly denied having any knowledge of his illegal activities. She filed for divorce, which was finalized in 2017 after contentious proceedings.

Nida was released in June 2019, about a year earlier than his projected release date. However, just days after his release to a halfway house, he was sent back to prison for violating halfway house rules. He was ultimately released again in November 2019.

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Divorce and Personal Life

The legal troubles put immense strain on Nida's marriage to Parks. While he was incarcerated, Parks filed for divorce, which was finalized in 2017 after contentious proceedings. Their divorce played out both in the courts and on television, becoming a significant storyline on RHOA.

During his imprisonment, Nida became engaged to Pennsylvania real estate agent Sherien Almufti in 2016, who later made appearances on RHOA herself, further complicating the drama surrounding his personal life.

Later Developments

Nida was released to a halfway house in June 2019, about a year earlier than his projected release date. However, just days after his release, he was sent back to prison for violating halfway house rules. He was ultimately released again in November 2019.

Since regaining his freedom, Nida has maintained a lower profile than during his reality TV days, though he occasionally makes headlines related to his personal life and his relationship with his children. Despite the controversy surrounding him, Apollo Nida remains a memorable figure from reality television, representing both the opportunities and pitfalls of sudden fame.

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