Emmanuel Ifeanyi Ikubese, born on August 12, 1991, is a prominent Nigerian model and actor. Renowned for winning the SilverBird male Pageant for Mr. Nigeria in 2014, Ikubese has made remarkable contributions to the entertainment industry. This article delves into his early life, education, career achievements, personal life, and more.
Personal Stats
| Full Name | Emmanuel Ifeanyi Ikubese |
| Date of Birth | August 12, 1991 |
| Marital Status | Engaged to Anita Adetoye (2019) |
| State of Origin | Delta State |
| Birthplace | Kwale, Delta State, Nigeria |
| Occupation | Actor, Model, Singer, Television Personality, Entrepreneur |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Citizenship | Nigerian |
| Alma Mater | – United States International – University Africa, Nairobi, Kenya |
Early Life And Education
Emmanuel Ikubese hails from Delta state in Nigeria and belongs to both the minority tribes and the Igbo people. He acquired his First School Leaving Certificate and West African Senior School Certificate in Delta state. Pursuing higher education, he journeyed to Kenya and earned a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations from the United States International University Africa in Nairobi.
Emmanuel Ifeanyi Ikubese Career
Commencing his career as a professional model on his university campus, Ikubese achieved recognition by winning Mr. Nigeria and securing the first runner-up position at the Mr. World male pageant. Transitioning into Nollywood, he gained prominence through his role in the MTV TV series “Shuga,” portraying the character Femi. In 2019, he marked his directorial debut with the TV series “Kyaddala.”
Awards
Ikubese’s talents have earned him accolades, including the City People Movie Award for Most Promising Actor of the Year (English) and the Peace Personality of the Year at the Peace Achievers Awards.
Emmanuel Ifeanyi Ikubese Personal Life
In 2019, Emmanuel Ikubese became engaged to Nigerian beautician Anita Adetoye. His hobbies, as mentioned in an interview with The Punch, include playing basketball, soccer, and cooking.
Selected Filmography And TV Series
- Kyaddala (2019) as Jeff
- Shagayas and Clarks (2018) as Lanre Shagayas
- Shuga (2012-2019) as Femi
- Run (2017)
- My Flatmates (2017-) as Sammy
- Ojukokoro (2016)
- A Simple Lie (2021 film)
