Ekene Umenwa

About

Film actress, entertainer, artist, performer, businesswoman, Instagram star, entrepreneur, and popular influencer who hast starred in numerous films, including The Arrival, A Taste of Good Life, War of Princess, and The Way of Love.

Before Fame

She graduated from Ebonyi State University in 2014 with a bachelor's degree in biochemistry. She made her on-screen debut in the 2011 film King after Kings before earning her breakout role in the 2013 film Black Choir, while still attending university.

Trivia

She operates a pastry and event planning company called Ekyevent Confectionary. She has also served as an ambassador for brands such as Nze Venture Homes. She has also accumulated a massive fanbase of over 2 million followers on her ekene_umenwa Instagram account, where she shares inspirational posts, family photos, and engaging skits.

Family Life

She is the daughter of Dozie Umenwa and Lucy Ogoamaka, along with her 2 sisters Kate Martins and Somto Umenwa. She married realtor, film producer, and entrepreneur Alex Ifeanyi Ogbodo on April 16, 2023. They relocated together to the United Kingdom and welcomed their first child together the following year.

Associated With

She starred alongside Yul Edochie in the 2018 thriller film Innocent Oath.