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.
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] He has written for other publications including What's new and Ace Magazines respectively.[19]
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.[20] He also freelances as an MC for ceremonies and events[21]
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.[22]
In 2013, Obi-Uchendu became one of the co-hosts of The Spot, a TV show on DSTV, alongside Lamide Akintobi and Zainab Balogun.[23]
In July 2016, he became the host of Men's Corner, Nigeria's first all male TV talk show.[24]
Ahead of the Big Brother Naija Season 5 reunion, a few fans called for Ebuka Obi-Uchendu to step aside as host.[25] But the greater number of fans and celebrities defended the host's performance so far.[26]
Personal Life
Ebuka is committed to social causes and community engagement. He is also a volunteer to organizations like Enough is Enough Nigeria, he influences to advocate for human rights, social justice and youth empowerment.[27]
On 15 April 2015, Ebuka got engaged to Cynthia Obianodo in Lagos State. They got married on 6 February 2016 in Abuja. On 8 November 2016, they welcomed a daughter. In 2018, they announced they were expecting another child via Instagram. Cynthia once said she met her husband, Ebuka on Twitter.
On 15 April 2015, Ebuka got engaged[32] to Cynthia Obianodo in Lagos State. They got married on 6 February 2016 in Abuja.[33] On 8 November 2016, they welcomed a daughter. In 2018, they announced they were expecting another child via Instagram.[34] Cynthia once said she met her husband, Ebuka on Twitter.[27]
