A long standing associate of the Big Brother Franchise, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu is a Nigerian celebrity personality. He is a TV anchor, a social media influencer, a brand ambassador, and top media personality. Ebuka Obi-Uchendu is not just a TV presenter, he is also a social critic; his shows have tabled issues of serious concern in society, especially as regards love and relationships.
Most people know him in association with the Big Brother Franchise; and as a media heavyweight there is a lot of talk about him all through the various social media platforms. His television show Rubbin Minds which airs on Channels TV is a broad centered one which discuss various pertinent issues, and he also has a talk show that is exclusive to cable networks.
Being so handsome, it is no surprise to see that he is widely followed on Social Media; and that he frequently makes the headlines on internet media outlets. Ebuka Obi Uchendu has the awards and accolades to show for his work. This post is designed to put him on the spotlight.
Ebuka Obi Uchendu Biodata
- Date of Birth: 14 July 1982
- Place of Birth: Benin City, Edo, Nigeria
- State of Origin: Anambra State, Nigeria
- Alma mater: University of Abuja; American University
- Occupations: Media Personality, TV Show Host
Ebuka Obi Uchendu Biography
Chukwuebuka Obi-Uchendu was born on 14 July 1982, in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. However, he is from Okija, in anambra State of Nigeria. He was born into a large family; he is the third of four children. He has an elder sister and an elder brother, and also a younger brother.
His father is a retired banker, while his mother is a nurse. Ebuka attended both his nursery and primary schools in Benin, and he showed great promise as a child. He went on to sit for his Common Entrance Examination while he was in Primary Four, as against the regular Primary Six.
Having passed his Common Entrance Examination, his father was transferred to the Capital City of Abuja, and so the family relocated to that city. Ebuka therefore attended secondary school in Abuja.
For his secondary education, Ebuka attended Christ The King College Abuja, and he graduated in 1997. He subsequently went to the University of Abuja, where he studied law, graduating in 2004. He then went to the Nigerian Law School Bwari, Abuja finishing in 2005.
Career Progression
Ebuka spent 5 years working within the legal profession. But then he opted to go back to school to study Intellectual Property as well as Communications law so as to give himself an edge in the legal field in Nigeria. For this education he choose the Washington College of Law of the American University Washington D.C. He graduated in December 2010 as a Master of Laws.
It was probably during his time in Washington that he developed the interest in the media; having come to be well grounded in the legal aspect of the media profession, and how to defend one’s intellectual property.
He went on to establish his own intellectual property in the form of TV shows after returning to Nigeria. He is known for hosting the reality show Big Brother Naija, as well as his own Television Show produced by himself; Rubbin’ Minds – a talk show on Channels TV. He is also known for co-hosting The Spot and Men’s Corner on Ebonylife television.
He is also very popular on social media; his posts frequently get a high amount of engagement from his fans. That has also opened another avenue of wealth creation; he also works as a social media influencer- helping to create publicity for brands and products within the country.
Ebuka Obi-Uchendu is also the face of several top brands in the Nigerian market. He is an ambassador for Budweiser Nigeria, Samsung Nigeria, 2Sure Nigeria, PorkMoney, and Big Brother Naija.
He has also work(ed) with several brands on TV Shows like Friend or Foe on NTA, the GLO Show, also on NTA, and with major brewing company Guinness’ Greatness TV. He is also a writer; he had a weekly column ThisDay newspaper which was called Contrast.
As the 2011 general elections in Nigeria came closer, he hosted the first ever presidential debate which was focused on youth issues. The Debate asked telling questions of the Presidential aspirants, and was broadcast live to millions of people across the country.
His Awards And Nominations
Obi-Uchendu has received several award nominations for his work as a TV Presenter.
He won the prize for Outstanding TV Presenter of the Year at the Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Awards. The award was for his work on the TV show Rubbin’ Minds.
The Future Awards On-Air Personality Nominated (2007)
The Future Awards On-Air Personality Nominated (2008)
Nigerian Broadcaster’s Merit Awards Outstanding TV Presenter of the Year (Male) Nominated (2013)
Nigerian Broadcaster’s Merit Awards Outstanding TV Presenter of the Year (Male) Nominated (2014)
Nigerian Broadcaster’s Merit Awards Outstanding TV Presenter of the Year (Male) Won (2015)
Net Honours Most Popular Media Personality (Male) Won (2021)
Personal Life
When there is no camera in front of him, Ebuka is a rather reserved person. He spends his time indoors and enjoys watching movies and listening to music. Ebuka also spends time on social media where he gets news and social developments as they happen, and also has the opportunity to get the opinion of a cross section of Nigerians on the issues.
It was while on social media that he met Cynthia and the two cultivated a friendship. On 15 April 2015 Ebuka got engaged to Cynthia Obianodo in Lagos, and they got married on 6 February 2016 in Abuja.
The couple lives happily together now, and they have two children.
Ebuka and his wife
Ebuka Obi Uchendu Wife
Ebuka Obi Uchendu is happily married to Cynthia Obianodo. The pair got married in Abuja on 6 February 2016. They have two children together. She too comes from an illustrious family; her father is Chief Vincent Obianodo; owner of the Young Shall Grow Transport Company and Rockview Hotels.
She is a fashion entrepreneur; although she does most of her work from home so as to be with the children, and to support her husband who is frequently away from home. Before her marriage to Ebuka she worked at her father’s company as a Human Resources Manager.
Ebuka Obi Uchendu Net Worth 2024
Ebuka Obi Uchendu is estimated to be worth around N200 Million. The money comes from his work as a TV Presenter; his shows are syndicated across the world via satellite. He has also made a lot of money from the Big Brother Franchise; he is the face of the show in Nigeria.
Ebuka has also done endorsement work for several top brands in the country; some of those brands are international products who will pay in dollars. The 200 million naira estimation is therefore a very modest one; it is possible that Ebuka is worth double that figure.
Ebuka Obi Uchendu Social Media
Ebuka is a formidable personality on social media; he is in fact one of the Nigerians with the highest amount of influence as far as social media goes. For example; his Instagram account @ebuka has nearly 4 million followers; and one recent post on there has nearly 8 thousand comments!
He is also on Twitter; his twitter account @Ebuka has 2.9 million followers, and he also records amazing numbers in terms of engagement.
On his social media accounts he frequently posts social commentary, not just about Nigeria but globally. He is also posts news and events, as well as promotional content paid for by the various brands and companies he works with. He is also known to engage with fans and followers on his feeds, and also to engage with fellow Nigerian celebrities.
On social media Ebuka is not just a popular person; but he tries to use his popularity to effect something positive in society. he can be called a social engineer. Presently he is rallying Nigerian youths on the need to vote.
How To Contact Ebuka Uchendu
It may be possible to get Ebuka’s attention via social media; he engages with fans and followers on his twitter and instagram accounts. However, if one has any serious communication to put across to him; it should be done via email on [email protected]. However, please note that the communication will most likely be filtered before it reaches him.
In conclusion, Ebuka Obi Uchendu is a Nigerian TV host, mostly known for his work with the reality TV series known as Big Brother Naija. He trained as a Lawyer before entering the field of media and entertainment; but after going back to school to study intellectual property law, he decided that the best thing was to create his own intellectual property by working as a TV host.
Aside from his work on Big Brother Naija, he also hosts TV shows on local and international TV, and does brand endorsement work for top brands looking to boost their market share in Nigeria. He is also known for his social commentary, and for his engagement on social media.
