Umenwa Ekene Cynthia who is simply known as Ekene Umenwa is a Nigerian actress, online comedienne, Event Planner, and businesswoman.
She was born on the 27th of August, 1991 in Benin, Edo State, Nigeria and hails from Anambra State, Nigeria.
Ekene was born and raised in Benin.
Education
In 2014, she graduated from Ebonyi State University where she obtained a degree in Biochemistry.
Career
Ekene Umenwa made her Nollywood debut in the year 2011 when she played the role of a maid in the Nigerian movie ‘King After King’, and starred alongside A-list actors like Kenneth Okonkwo and Maureen Solomon.
At the time, she hadn’t even gained admission into Ebonyi State University and she was already starting to become famous.
Ekene Umenwa came into the limelight when she played the lead character in the movie Black Choir. Since then, she has gained recognition in Nollywood and has acted alongside other superstars like Destiny Etiko, Ken Eric, Zubby Michael, and many others
Ekene Umenwa is the founder and CEO of Ekyevents Confectionary, a business for event planning, baking, and birthday surprises.
Ekene Umenwa has built a huge following on social media through her regular comedy skits where she shares online.
Personal Life
Ekene is a happily married woman and she is married to film maker & FirstNolly TV creative director, Ifeanyi Obodo Alex.
On the 22nd of October, 2023, Ekene and her husband announced their engagement and shared loved up photos on social media and on the 4th of November, 2023, they got married.
Ekene is the daughter of Mr. Nmenwa and Mrs. Lucy Ogoamaka Umenwa. Her father lived in London for about nine years. She has two sisters, Nkem Osunkwor and Somto Umenwa.
Nkem Osunkwor was born on the 21st of February, 1993. She is a lawyer and a happily married woman. She has two children, a girl named Chikaima Audrey who was born on the 6th of June, 2015, and a boy named Nnachebem Gerald who was born on the 4th of August, 2020.
Nkem was called to the bar on the 9th of July, 2019. She is the CEO Kayna Fruits And More, a Natural Fresh Juice Store in Benin City, Edo State.
Somto Umenwa was born on the 26th of March, 2020. She is a face model and brand ambassador of a skincare brand, Ivy Beauty Skincare.
Ekene Umenwa broke up with her ex boyfriend after he asked her to quit acting.
Filmography
- Royal Bridesmaids
- Money and Blood
- The Cab Ladies
- Innocent Oath
- Black Choir
- King After King
Controversies
On her wedding day, her husband decided to surprise her by inviting one of her favorite gospel singers, Moses Bliss.
As the wedding ceremony was going on, she heard Moses Bliss’s voice and was informed that he was present at her wedding. Upon hearing his voice, she screamed and jumped for joy. When she finally saw the singer at her wedding, she immediately hugged him tightly and knelt before him.
The video of Moses Bliss’s entrance and Ekene’s reaction immediately started trending online. Numerous netizens were of the opinion that her reaction and conduct was extremely disrespectful to her husband as she completely forget her husband’s presence and ignored him.
Net Worth
Ekene Umenwa has an estimated net worth of $110,000.
Social Media
You can connect with Ekene Umenwa on social media platforms via the usernames given below;
Instagram: @ekene_umenwa
Facebook: Ekene Umenwa
YouTube: Ekene Umenwa TV
TikTok: @ekeneumenwa
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