A comprehensive guide to Nollywoodactor Alexx Ekubo

Alexx Ekubo is a Nigerian actor, model, entertainer and humanitarian who has emerged as a prominent screen figure in Nollywood, appearing in films, television series and comedy projects.

He was born on April 10, 1986, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, and hails from Arochukwu in Abia State. The actor is noted for his 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) height and is fluent in English, Igbo and Hausa.

The 40‑year‑old gained widespread attention after finishing as the first runner‑up in the 2010 Mr Nigeria competition, a platform that propelled him into the entertainment industry. Since that breakthrough, he has acted in numerous successful Nollywood productions and has earned recognition both at home and abroad.

Education

Ekubo completed his secondary schooling at Federal Government College, Daura, in Katsina State. He subsequently pursued a law degree at the University of Calabar before obtaining a qualification in Mass Communication from Calabar Polytechnic.

Career and movies

Ekubo began his professional acting career in the early 2010s and quickly became one of Nollywood’s leading performers.

Some of the popular movies he has featured in include:

Lagos Cougars
Weekend Getaway
In the Cupboard
Dream Walker
Blazing Heart
The First Lady
Hire a Woman
Merry Men: The Real Yoruba Demons
Sugar Rush
Fate of Alakada

In addition to acting, he has built a reputation as a television personality, model and brand ambassador.

Humanitarian work and recognition.

Beyond entertainment, Ekubo is actively involved in charitable and humanitarian initiatives.

In 2020, he was inducted into the MIPAD/United Nations Most Influential People of African Descent Top 100 Under 40 Hall of Fame. He also received a Certificate of Excellence from Sapio Club SDG for his contributions to African entertainment and humanitarian services.

In 2021, he was honoured with the Nigerian National Award of Excellence as the Global Social Giving Actor of the Year for his philanthropic efforts. The same year, he received an honorary doctorate in Arts and Culture from Institut Supérieur de Communication et de Gestion University, Cotonou, Republic of Benin.

Awards and achievements.

Over the years, Ekubo has earned several accolades, including:

BEFFTA Award (London) – Nollywood Rising Star (2014)
Screen Nation Film and TV Award (London) – Favourite Male African International Emerging Screen Talent (2014)
Nigerian Teen Choice Award – Outstanding TV Personality (2015)
Best of Nollywood Award – Best Actor of the Year (2016)
Nigerian Model Achievers Award – Model Actor of the Year (2016)
Special Recognition Award from the First Lady of Nigeria for contributions to the Nigerian entertainment industry (2018)
Best of Nollywood Award – Best Lead Actor (2022)
Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival – Best Actor of the Year (2022)
Rotary International District 9142 – Rotary Youth Ambassador of the Year (2023)

Personal life

Ekubo keeps his private affairs largely out of the public eye, yet he remains one of Nigeria’s most visible celebrities through his social engagements, endorsements and philanthropic activities.

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