Ebuka Obi-Uchendu Explained

Ebuka Obi-Uchendu
Birth Name:Chukwuebuka Obi-Uchendu
Birth Date:1982 7, df=y
Birth Place:Benin City, Edo, Nigeria
Alma Mater:
Years Active:2006–present
Spouse:Cynthia Obianodo (m. 2016)
Children:2

Chukwuebuka Obi-Uchendu (born 14 July 1982) is a Nigerian media personality. He is known for hosting the reality show Big Brother Naija, the long running Rubbin' Minds talk show on Channels TV as well as co-hosting The Spot and Men's Corner on Ebonylife television.[1] [2] [3] He is an ambassador for Budweiser Nigeria,[4] Samsung Nigeria,[5] and 2Sure Nigeria.[6]

Obi-Uchendu has received several award nominations and won the award for Outstanding TV Presenter of the Year at the Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Awards for his work on Rubbin' Minds.[7]

Early life and education

Born in Benin City, Edo State in south-south Nigeria, to a banker father and a mother who is a nurse, he is the third of four children with an elder sister as well as one older brother, and a younger brother.[8] He went through with his nursery and primary education in the mid-western Nigerian city of Benin, remarkably passing the Common Entrance Examination into secondary school from Primary Four. He subsequently moved with his family to Abuja, the federal capital territory.

He had his secondary education at Christ The King College Abuja, graduating in 1997, before getting his university education at the University of Abuja, up until 2004. He proceeded to the Nigerian Law School Bwari, Abuja finishing in 2005 he then returned to school after a 5-year working gap, graduating in December 2010 from the Washington College of Law of the American University Washington D.C., with Master of Laws degree specializations in Intellectual Property as well as Communications law from the Law and Government program.[9]

Career

Big Brother and beyond

In 2006, he went in as one of an eventual 14 housemates on the first season of the popular reality show Big Brother Nigeria, finishing in eighth place.[10] To date, he is one of the most visibly successful BBN 2006 cast members.[11] [12] In January 2017, he was announced as the host of the second season of Big Brother Naija[13] as well as the third season.[14]

After the reality show in 2006, he signed endorsement deals with a major telecommunications brand as well as a popular brewing company and as such hosted Friend or Foe[15] on NTA, the GLO Show,[16] also on NTA, as well as Guinness' Greatness TV.[17] He also maintained a weekly column called Contrast with a Nigerian national daily newspaper, This Day.[18]

In the run up to the 2011 general elections in Nigeria, he hosted the first ever presidential debate focused on youth issues, which was broadcast live across Nigeria.[19]

Rubbin Minds and EbonyLife TV

In 2013, producers of Rubbin' Minds, a Nigerian television talk-show, announced that Obi-Uchendu would be the new host.[20]

In 2013, Obi-Uchendu became one of the co-hosts of The Spot, a TV show on DSTV, alongside Lamide Akintobi and Zainab Balogun.[21]

In July 2016, he became the host of Men's Corner, Nigeria's first all male TV talk show.[22]

Ahead of the Big Brother Naija Season 5 reunion, a few fans called for Ebuka Obi-Uchendu to step aside as host.[23] But the greater number of fans and celebrities defended the host's performance so far.[24]

Awards and recognition

YearAwardCategoryResultRef
2007On-Air Personality[25]
2008[26]
2013Nigerian Broadcaster's Merit AwardsOutstanding TV Presenter of the Year (Male)[27]
2014
2015
2021Net HonoursMost Popular Media Personality (Male)[28]

Personal life

On 15 April 2015, Ebuka got engaged[29] to Cynthia Obianodo in Lagos State. They got married on 6 February 2016 in Abuja.[30] On 8 November 2016, they welcomed a daughter. In 2018, they announced they were expecting another child via Instagram.[31] Cynthia once said she met her husband, Ebuka on Twitter.[32]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: See Ebuka Obi-Uchendu's style throughout the reality show. 9 April 2017. Pulse.
  2. Web site: 2017-07-23. Rubbing Minds With Ebuka Obi-Uchendu. 2021-07-27. The Guardian . en-US.
  3. Web site: 2016-06-20. Men's Corner. EbonyLife TV. 2021-07-27. en-US.
  4. Web site: 2019-04-17 . Ebuka announced as Budweiser brand ambassador . 2022-04-26 . . en-US.
  5. Web site: 2021-01-29 . Samsung unveils JoeBoy and Ebuka as brand ambassadors . 2022-04-26 . . en-GB.
  6. Web site: 2021-09-27 . 2Sure Nigeria unveils antibacterial soap line, announces Ebuka as brand ambassador . 2022-04-26 . Vanguard . en-GB.
  7. Web site: 2020-11-21. Check out dapper pictures of Ebuka. 2021-07-21. P.M. News. en-US.
  8. Web site: BBNaija: Ebuka Biography, Net Worth. 2019-10-25. Newsflash247 Nigeria. en-GB. 2020-05-30.
  9. Web site: Interview: From Law To ShowBiz, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu Reveals Why He Is The Voice Of The New Generation. Ono Bello. 13 September 2017. 5 October 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211005090942/https://onobello.com/interview-from-law-to-showbiz-ebuka-obi-uchendu-reveals-why-he-is-the-voice-of-the-new-generation/. dead.
  10. Ebuka The Don http://pub33.bravenet.com/forum/static/show.php?usernum=2762200434&frmid=934&msgid=675705&cmd=show
  11. Amebor Website http://amebor.com/minding-ebuka-obi-uchendus/
  12. BellaNaija http://bellanaija.blogspot.com/2006/11/bellanaija-hot-list.html
  13. Web site: 2017-01-14. Big Brother picks Ebuka as host. 2021-07-27. The Guardian . en-US.
  14. Web site: Ebuka Hosts Big Brother Naija. 24 December 2017.
  15. NaijaRules http://www.naijarules.com/vb/nollywood-movies-tv-shows/19214-friend-foe-adds-more-fun-television.html
  16. Naija News http://www.mynaijanews.com/content/view/419/81/
  17. The Sun http://www.sunnewsonline.com/webpages/features/showtime/2007/mar/23/showtime-23-03-2007-003.htm
  18. Click on Glitterati http://www.thisdayonline.com/
  19. Web site: NnekaTV . YouTube . 25 March 2011 . 30 April 2014.
  20. Web site: 2017-07-23. Rubbing Minds With Ebuka Obi-Uchendu. 2021-07-21. The Guardian. en-US.
  21. Web site: TV TAKEOVER: Ebuka Obi-Uchendu Joins EbonyLife TV with Lamide Akintobi & Zainab Balogun . 360Nobs.com . 30 April 2014.
  22. Web site: Why do women cheat?. 23 December 2016. Pulse.
  23. Web site: EBUKA: Understanding why Nigerian feminists want Big Brother Naija host changed . . 31 March 2021 . April 28, 2021.
  24. Web site: Jemima Osunde curses follower who asked for Ebuka Obi Uchendu to be replaced as the host of Big Brother Naija . Linda Ikeji's Blog . 27 March 2021 . April 28, 2021.
  25. Web site: NOMINEES LIST FOR 2007 | The Future Africa – Inspiring Leadership, Building Enterprise | Nigeria's Biggest Youth Event. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20140412221921/http://www.thefuturenigeria.com/nominees-list-for-2007/. 12 April 2014. Thefuturenigeria.com. 30 April 2014.
  26. Web site: NOMINEES LIST FOR 2008 | The Future Africa – Inspiring Leadership, Building Enterprise | Nigeria's Biggest Youth Event. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20140412221743/http://www.thefuturenigeria.com/nominees-list-for-2008/. 12 April 2014. Thefuturenigeria.com. 30 April 2014.
  27. Web site: BEHOLD! Winners at 6th Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Awards (NBMA) | Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Awards. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20160310103034/http://www.nigerianbroadcastersmeritawards.com/behold-winners-at-6th-nigerian-broadcasters-merit-awards-nbma/. 10 March 2016. 21 March 2016.
  28. Web site: Net Honours - The Class of 2021. 2021-09-07. Nigerian Entertainment Today. en-US.
  29. Web site: Ebuka Obi-Uchendu & Cynthia Obianodo are Engaged!. BellaNaija. 15 April 2015 . 6 November 2015.
  30. Web site: First Look: Cynthia Obianodo & Ebuka Obi-Uchendu's White Wedding in Abuja. 6 February 2016.
  31. Web site: Media personality, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu & wife Cynthia welcomes a baby girl. 11 November 2016. Daily Times.
  32. Web site: Blessing . 2022-08-09 . Ebuka Obi Uchendu Net Worth, Biography, Cars in 2022 . 2022-08-14 . Carmart auto blog . en-US.

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