Ebuka Obi-Uchendu’s cars, net worth, biography, and houses
Chukwuebuka Obi-Uchendu, born on July 14, 1982, is a Nigerian media personality from Okija in Anambra State, Nigeria. He is not new to those who watch the Big Brother Naija Show. He also anchors Rubbin’ Minds talk show on Channels TV as well as co-hosting The Sport and Men’s Corner on Ebonylife Television. Aside from hosting popular shows, he is also a brand influencer for Budweiser Nigeria, Samsung Nigeria, and 2Sure Nigeria. This article will enlighten you on Ebuka Obi-Uchendu’s cars, net worth, biography, and houses.
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Biography
Ebuka Obi-Uchendu was born in Benin City, Edo State on 14 July 1982 to a banker father and a more who is a nurse, he is the third child in a family of 6. He had his nursery and primary school in Benin City. He was a brilliant student, he took his Common Entrance Examination into secondary school from Primary four. He subsequently moved to Abuja with his family.
In 1997, he completed his secondary education at Christ The King College Abuja. He was admitted into the University of Abuja and graduated in 2004. Ebuka proceeded to the Nigerian Law School Bwari, Abuja finishing in 2005. In December 2010, he bagged a Master of Law degree with specializations in Intellectual Property as well as Communications law from the Washington College of Law of the American University Washington D.C.
Career
Ebuka Obi-Uchendu’s journey into the Big Brother House started in 2006 when he went in as one of the eventual 14 housemates on the first season of the popular reality Show, he finished in eighth place. In 2017, he was announced as the host of the second season of Big Brother Naija as well as the third season.
His fame leaped appearing on reality TV, this earned him an endorsement deal with a major telecommunications brand as well as a popular brewing company. Aside from the endorsement deals, he also hosted a range of shows which include Friend and Foe on NTA, the GLO Show, as well as Guinness’ Greatness TV. Ebuka also maintained a weekly column called Contrast with a Nigerian National daily, This Day.
During the 2011 general elections in Nigeria, he hosted the first-ever live presidential debate which focused on youth issues.
Personal life
Ebuka Obi-Uchendu engaged Cynthia Obianodo on 15 April 2015 in Lagos, on 6 February 2016, they tied the knot in Abuja. On November 8, 2016, they welcomed a daughter, and in 2018, they announced they were expecting another child.
Ebuka Obi Uchendu’s cars
Ebuka Obi Uchendu owns a range of luxury cars which include a Toyota Land Cruiser Prado SUV, a Range Rover Sport, and a Lexus GX 460 SUV. Those are the three cars we know for now.
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
The Toyota Land Cruiser Prado is an executive SUV produced by Japanese automaker, Toyota. It comes in the option of a V4 or V6 engine, that’s the TX.L and VXL. Ebuka Obi was spotted a couple of times in a black Prado VX.L shortly after his marriage. Ebuka’s Prado is the VX.L grade which comes with a V6 engine and improved luxury features. Pricing of a brand new 2023 Prado VX.L in Nigeria ranges from 85,000,000 Naira.
Lexus GX 460 SUV
In Ebuka Obi-Uchendu’s grade is a luxurious Lexus GX 460 SUV worth over 35,000,0000 Naira. The SUV is believed to be either a 2020 model or a 2021 model considering its exterior design. Standard on the 2021 Lexus GX 460 is a 4.6-liter V8 engine that generates 301 horsepower and a maximum torque of 329 lb-ft. The engine is mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission for improved performance.
2021 Lexus GX 460 attains 60 mph from 0 in just 7.8 seconds. The cabin of the luxury SUV features a leather interior, a touchscreen display, a panoramic roof, USB charging ports, etc. Note that interior features vary according to the packages. You can read more on prices of Lexus GX460 in Nigeria in our price review section.
Range Rover Sport
Ebuka Obi has been spotted with a Range Rover Sport SUV worth over 30,000,000 Naira. We cannot categorically say that he owns the car since we have little evidence regarding that.
Ebuka Obi-Uchendu’s houses
The number of houses Ebuka Obi-Uchendu owns is now available on the internet but the truth is that he owns a range of luxury mansions in Lagos and some other parts of the country. His wealth and fame have grown significantly over the years and he can afford choice apartments in almost any part of the country. Take a look at the pictures below so you can get a clue about his houses.
Ebuka Obi-Uchendu’s Net worth
Ebuka Obi-Uchendu’s net worth is estimated at over 500,000,000 Naira. Ebuka Obi is one of the most paid TV hosts in the country, aside from hosting TV shows, he also has a range of endorsement deals he signed with big Nigerian companies. Some top brands he signed an endorsement deal with include Samsung, BetWay, Budweiser Nigeria, MTN, etc.
Things to know about Ebuka Obi-Uchendu at a glance
| Full name | Chukwuebuka Obi-Uchendu |
| Date of birth | 14 July 1982 |
| Place of birth | Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria |
| Country | Nigerian |
| Years active | 2006 – present |
| Wife/ Spouse | Cynthia Obianodo |
| Children | 2 |
| Occupations | Lawyer, Media personality, TV host |
| Cars | Toyota Land Cruiser Prado |
| Lexus GX 460 | |
| Range Rover Sport | |
| Net worth | Over 1,000,000,000 Naira ($1,000,000) |
