Biography
Chukwuebuka Obi-Uchendu (born 14 July 1982), known professionally as Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, is a Nigerian lawyer and media personality. He is best known for his role as a host on the popular reality television show Big Brother Naija.
Born in Edo, Nigeria, he graduated from the University of Abuja with a degree in Law. He went on to work as a lawyer for several years before pursuing a career in the media. Since then, he has hosted several television shows and is currently a presenter on Big Brother Naija.
Ebuka Obi-Uchendu is a well-known figure in Nigeria and is often seen as a role model for young people. He is an advocate for social change and has used his platform to raise awareness about important issues facing the country. He is also known for his agbada and his style of dress. He owns a fleet of cars.
Nigerian lawyer
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| Full name: | Chukwuebuka Obi-Uchendu |
| Stage name: | Ebuka Obi-Uchendu |
| Born: | July 14, 1982 (age 42) |
| Place of birth: | Benin City, Edo State |
| State of origin: | Edo State |
| Nationality: | Nigerian |
| Height: | 1.80 minutes |
| Parents: | Ezeagada of Okija |
| Siblings: | Iphie Obi-Uchendu |
| Wife • Husband/wife: | Cynthia Obi-Uchendu (married 2016) |
| Girlfriend • Partner: | Do not have |
| The children: | Obi-Uchendu Gem, Obi-Uchendu Rubi |
| Job: | TV Host • Lawyer |
| Net worth: | 5 million US dollars |
Early life and education
Ebuka Obi-Uchendu was born on July 14, 1982 to a banker father, Chief Ezeagada of Okija, and his mother, who works as a nurse at a public hospital in Benin City, Edo State. He is the third of four children. He has an elder sister, an older brother, and a younger brother. His elder sister’s name is Iphie Obi-Uchendu.
He completed his kindergarten and primary school education in Benin City in central Nigeria and notably passed the secondary school matriculation examination in the fourth grade. He and his family then moved to Abuja, the country’s capital.
Ebuka Obi-Uchendu completed his secondary education at Christ The King’s College in Abuja before enrolling at the University of Abuja in 1997 and graduating in 2004. In 2005, he received his degree from the Nigerian Law School in Bwari, Abuja.
After completing his studies at the Nigerian Law School, Bwari in Abuja in 2005, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu returned to school. In December 2010, he received his Master of Laws from the Washington School of Law at the American University in Washington, DC, majoring in intellectual property and media law from the Law and Government program.
Personal life
Ebuka Obi-Uchendu proposed to human resources manager Cynthia Obi-Uchendu, also known as Cynthia Obianodo, in Lagos on 15 April 2015. On 6 February 2016, they married in Abuja.
They had a daughter named Jewel Obi-Uchendu on November 8, 2016. In 2018, they announced via Instagram that they were expecting another child. Their second child, also a girl, was named Rubi Obi-Uchendu.
Career
Ebuka Obi-Uchendu participated in the first season of the popular reality television series Big Brother Naija in 2006 as one of the 14 housemates. He was the eighth housemate to be evicted from the show. He is currently the most successful and popular housemate of BBNaija to date. In January 2017, he was chosen as the host for both the third and second seasons of Big Brother Naija.
After the 2006 reality TV show, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu was awarded sponsorship deals with a major telecommunications company and a well-known beer company. As a result, he hosted Friend or Foe on NTA, GLO Show on NTA and Guinness’ Greatness TV.
Ebuka Obi-Uchendu also has a weekly column called Contrast with This day Newspaper for over 4 years. He also contributes to other magazines like What’s New and Ace Magazines.
Ebuka Obi-Uchendu was appointed as the new host of the Nigerian television talk show Rubbin’ Minds in 2013.
He then interviewed prominent Nigerian youth figures, such as Banky W, Gbenga Sesan, Seun Kuti, Oluchi Onweagba, Davido, Japheth J. Omojuwa and Chika Unigwe.
Net worth
Ebuka Obi-Uchendu’s net worth is estimated to be $5 million. He amassed his wealth through his work as a lawyer and media personality.
He is best known for being the host of the Nigerian reality television show Big Brother Naija. In addition to his television work, he also works as a lawyer and serves on the boards of several companies.
Social media
- Instagram Name: @Ebuka
- Twitter Username: @Ebuka
