Alexx Ekubo Biography
Alexx Ekubo Basic Information
| Stage Name: | Alex Ekubo/ Johnny |
| Real Name: | Alex Ekubo-Okwaraeke |
| Occupation: | Actor and Model |
| Date Of Birth/Age: | 10 April 1986 (38 Years Old) |
| Place of Birth: | Port Harcourt, Rivers state |
| Gender: | Male |
| Nationality: | Nigerian |
| Marital Status: | Single |
| Education: |
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| Height: | 6Ft 2In |
| Net Worth: | $1.5 Million |
Alexx Ekubo Biography
Alex Ekubo was born in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on 10 April 1986. He is a native of Arochukwu, Abia State. Before settling in Lagos, his family lived in a number of different areas. He can therefore speak Hausa and Igbo with ease. Before attending the University of Calabar, Alexx Ekubo completed his education at the K. Kotun Nursery and Primary School in Lagos and the Federal Government College in Daura, Katsina State. In 2008, he received his L.L.B. in law from the University of Calabar. He also holds a mass communication diploma from Nigeria’s Calabar Polytechnic.
Family
Parents
Lady Jane Ekubo, a businesswoman and fashion designer, and Mazi Alex Ekubo, a petroleum trader, were the parents of Alex Ekubo. Alexx is the second of four children; he has a brother and two sisters. Alexx was raised in a number of Nigerian cities because of his father’s job, which frequently required the family to relocate.
Siblings
The family also includes another three children besides Alex. They initially made Port Harcourt their home. However, the family then relocated to Kano and then Lagos due to events related to Mazi Alex Ekubo’s business. Amarachi, Chioma, and Michael Ekubo are Alex Ekubo’s siblings.
Children
Alexx Ekubo is not a father at this time of writing.
Wife/Wedding
They say that love is lovely, but it wasn’t recently for Alexx. Alex Ekubo and his longtime fiancée Fancy Acholonu revealed their wedding plans on Instagram in May 2021. While the white wedding took place on upper Saturday, 27 November, in Lagos State, their traditional wedding was scheduled for Saturday, 20 November, in Imo State. However, Alexx’s fiancee called off their wedding in August 2021, and Fancy Acholonu issued a statement declaring the breakdown of their relationship.
One of the most startling developments in the entertainment industry is the breakup of Alexx Ekubo and Fancy Acholonu. This was already settled in the minds of many. On social media, they shared their wedding date. The only thing left to do was for D-day and the well-known celebrity aseobi styles to take over social media. On Thursday, 26 August 2021, the American-born model announced the end of her relationship and engagement to the movie star on her Instagram page. To date, the pair and their fans still trade blames on social media.
Lifestyle
Alexx Ekubo is a prominent actor, model, motivational speaker, compere, producer, and entertainer from Nigeria. In Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen’s Sinners in the House (2005), Ekubo made his feature debut in a supporting part; Ladies Men, a few years later, gave him his first significant role.
He is well-known for his parts in movies like “10 Days in Sun City” and “Lagos Cougars,” as well as for his shows on television like “Big Brother Africa” and “Jara.” Additionally, he has presented multiple seasons of “Project Runway” in Nigeria.
He also sometimes goes by “Johnny” after featuring in the hit song “Johnny” by Yemi Alade, which has over 90 million views on YouTube and is one of the most-watched music videos in Africa. Alexx Ekubo has triumphed in some contests and has received accolades, including the MR. NIGERIA pageant in 2010, when he finished as the 1st Runner Up, allowing him to begin his mainstream acting career in Nollywood. He holds a law degree from the University of Calabar and a mass communication diploma from the Calabar Polytechnic in Nigeria.
Finishing as just the 2010 Mr. Nigeria competition’s first runner-up wasn’t enough for Alexx Ekubo. In 2013, he won the Best of Nollywood Awards, as his performance in the movie “Weekend Getaway” earned him the Best Actor in a Supporting Role trophy. He also received the 2015 Nigerian Teen Choice Award for Outstanding TV Personality in the Celebrity Category. In addition, he was awarded the 2016 Late Ambassador Segun Olusola NBMA Actor of the Year title.
Net Worth
Alexx Ekubo is currently said to be estimated worth around $1.5 million
Cars
One of Nollywood’s most well-known actors, Alexx Ekubo, has built a strong brand that has brought him a substantial income that he can use to buy the car of his choice, provided it fits within his financial means. Although the actor hasn’t explicitly acknowledged them, he has been observed taking pictures on and around highly luxurious rides. Among them are a Chevrolet, a Toyota Camry XLE, a Rolls Royce, a Mercedes Benz, and a Range Rover. He also has a garage where some of these automobiles are kept.
House
The news once claimed that Alexx Ekubo had recently purchased his luxurious home. Alexx Ekubo showcased the interiors of his new home on Instagram, posting a video that described the exquisite aesthetics of the multimillion-naira mansion. The house is located in Lagos State.
Movies
Since breaking into the Nollywood acting scene in Nigeria, superstar Alexx Ekubo has been in some TV episodes and motion pictures. The seasoned actor has been in a number of television programs over the years, including Secrets & Scandals, Hope Bay, Happy Family, Tinsel, AY’s Crib, and Married to the Game.
Among the many characters Alexx Ekubo has been called to play in films are the “Fine-Boy,” Prince, Loverboy, Playboy, and Young Hustler personalities. These movies include, among others:
- Aina (2011)
- Weekend Getaway (2012)
- True Citizens (2012)
- In the Cupboard (2012)
- Dream Walker (2013)
- Keeping My Man (2013)
- Lagos Cougars (2013)
- Champagne (2014)
- Single, Married, and Complicated (2014)
- Ifedolapo (2014)
- Gold Diggin (2014)
- Undercover Lover (2015)
- All That Glitters (2015)
- The First Lady (2015)
- Gbomo Gbomo Express (2015)
- Death Toll (2015)
- Entreat (2016)
- The Other Side of the Coin (2016)
- Diary of a Lagos Girl (2016)
- Wife Material (2017)
- A Man for the Weekend (2017)
- Catcher (2017)
- 3 is a Crowd (2017)
- Hot Girl Next Door (2018)
- Switch (2018)
- Power of 1 (2018)
- The American King: As Told by an African Priestess (2019)
- Bling Lagosians (2019)
- Zero Hour (2019)
- Your Excellency (2019)
- 72 hours (2019)
- Soft Work (2020)
- Son of Mercy (2020)
- The Blood Covenant
