Alexx Ekubo Biography, Age, Career, Movies and Net Worth

Alexx Ekubo is a Nigerian-born Nollywood actor, model, motivational speaker, composer, producer, and entertainer.

In addition, he is referred to as “Johnny” in the well-known Yemi Alade song “Johnny,” which has over 135 million views on YouTube and is one of Africa’s most popular music videos.

He has won various honours and competitions, including the Mr Nigeria contest in 2010, when he came in first place, giving him the platform to commence his mainstream movie career in Nollywood.

Ekubo made his film debut in Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen’s Sinners in the House (2005), playing a minor role. Several years later, he received his first major part in the film Ladies Men.

Alexx Ekubo Profile Summary

• Stage Name: Alex Ekubo/ Johnny
• Real Name: Alex Ekubo-Okwaraeke
• Occupation: Actor and Model
• Date Of Birth: 10 April 1986
• Place of Birth: Port Harcourt, Rivers state
• Gender: Male
• Nationality: Nigerian
• Marital Status: Single
• Education: K. Kotun Nursery and Primary School, Lagos
• Federal Government College, Daura, Katsina State.
• Net Worth: $1.5 Million

Alexx Ekubo Early Life

Alexx Ekubo was born in Nigeria on April 10, 1986 as Alex Ekubo-Okwaraeke. Ekubo is from Arochukwu, Abia State. In Katsina State, he attended the Federal Government College Daura.

He earned a law diploma from Calabar Polytechnic after studying law at the University of Calabar.

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Alexx Ekubo Career

Alexx Ekubo is a well-known Nigerian actor, model, motivational speaker, composer, producer, and entertainer. Ekubo made his feature debut as a supporting actor in Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen’s Sinners in the House (2005); Ladies Men, a few years later, gave him his first big role.

He is well-known for his roles in films such as “10 Days in Sun City” and “Lagos Cougars,” as well as television shows such as “Big Brother Africa” and “Jara.” In addition, he has hosted several seasons of “Project Runway” in Nigeria.

Alexx Ekubo also goes as “Johnny” after appearing in Yemi Alade’s popular song “Johnny,” which has over 90 million views on YouTube and is one of the most-watched music videos in Africa.

Alexx finish as the first runner-up in the 2010 Mr. Nigeria competition was insufficient. His work in the film “Weekend Getaway” garnered him the Best Actor in a Supporting Role award at the Best of Nollywood Awards in 2013.

He also won the 2015 Nigerian Teen Choice Award in the Celebrity Category for Outstanding TV Personality. He was also named the 2016 Late Ambassador Segun Olusola NBMA Actor of the Year.

Filmography

• 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) (with Yvonne Nelson and Rukky Sanda)
• Undercover Lover (2015)
• All that Glitters (2015)
• The First Lady (2015) (with Omoni Oboli)
• 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) (with Syndy Emade)
• 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)

Television shows:

• Secrets & Scandals
• Hope Bay
• Happy Family
• Tinsel
• AY’s Crib
• Married to the Game

Alexx Ekubo Awards

Alexx Ekubo was named Best Actor in a Supporting Role at the 2013 Best of Nollywood Awards for his performance in the Nigerian love drama Weekend Getaway.

He finished first runner-up in the 2010 Mr. Nigeria competition. He won the Nigerian Teen Choice Award for Celebrity Award – Outstanding TV Personality in 2015.

He earned the Late Ambassador Segun Olusola NBMA for Actor of the Year in 2016.

Personal Life

Alex Ekubo and his fiancee, Fancy Acholonu, revealed their wedding dates on Instagram on May 10, 2021. Their traditional wedding was scheduled for Saturday, November 20 in Imo State and their white wedding for Saturday, November 27 in Lagos State.

Alex’s fiancée called off their engagement with Fancy Acholonu in August 2021, announcing the end of their romance in a statement.

The breakup of Alexx Ekubo and Fancy Acholonu is one of the most startling events in the entertainment world. This was already a done thing for many.

They had announced the date of their wedding on social media. What remained was for D-day to arrive and for popular celebrity aseobi fashions to flood social media.

Net Worth

Alexx Ekubo’s net worth is currently $1.5 milllion.