Emmanuel Ikubese facts for kids

Emmanuel Ifeanyi Ikubese, born on August 12, 1991, is a talented actor and model from Nigeria. He became well-known after winning the Mr. Nigeria pageant in 2014. He also received the Peace Personality of the Year award in 2015. In 2016, he was named the Most Promising Actor of the Year at the City People Entertainment Awards. In 2017, Emmanuel Ikubese was even chosen as an Ambassador for the United Nations Millennium Development Goals.

Early Life and School Days

Emmanuel Ikubese grew up in Delta State, Nigeria. This area is home to many different tribes, including the Igbo people. He completed his early schooling in Delta State.

Moving to Kenya for University

To continue his education, Emmanuel moved to Kenya. He attended the United States International University Africa in Nairobi. There, he studied International Relations and earned his Bachelor of Science degree.

Emmanuel Ikubese's Career Journey

Emmanuel Ikubese started his career as a professional model while he was still at university. His modeling career took off when he won the Mr. Nigeria title. He also placed as the first runner-up in the Mr. World male pageant.

Becoming a Nollywood Star

After his success in modeling, Emmanuel decided to try acting. He joined the Nigerian movie industry, which is famously known as Nollywood. He quickly became recognized after getting a role in the MTV TV series called Shuga. In this show, he played a character named Femi.

Directing His Own Show

In 2019, Emmanuel Ikubese also started directing. He made a TV series called Kyaddala. The word "Kyaddala" means "it's real" in the Ugandan language.

Awards and Recognitions

Emmanuel Ikubese has received several awards for his work.

• He won the City People Movie Award for Most Promising Actor of the Year (English) at the City People Entertainment Awards.
• He also won the Peace Personality of the Year at the Peace Achievers Awards.

Personal Life and Hobbies

In 2019, Emmanuel Ikubese got engaged to Anita Adetoye, a Nigerian beautician. When asked about his hobbies, Emmanuel shared that he enjoys playing basketball and soccer. He also likes to cook!

Movies and TV Shows

Emmanuel Ikubese has appeared in many movies and TV series.

• Shuga (2012-2019) as Femi
• Fifty (2015) as Sammy
• Ojukokoro (2016) as Accountant
• Run (2017)
• My Flatmates (2017-) as Sammy
• Lagos Landing (2018) as Emeka
• Shagayas and Clarks (2018 TV Series) as Lanre Shagayas
• Kyaddala (2019 TV Series) as Jeff
• Deeds (2020)
• Marrying a Campbell (2021) as Efosa Uwaifo
• A Simple Lie (2021 film) as Azeem
• Meeting Funmi's Parents (2024) as Jimoh

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