Ebuka explains his journey into entertainment industry

Ebuka Obi-Uchendu

By Elegbede Abiodun

The famous television personality Ebuka, known for his role as the host of the widely-watched reality show Big Brother Naija, has shared insights into how and why he ventured into the entertainment sector.

Reminiscing on his journey to success during an interview on the Menisms podcast, Ebuka revealed that encouragement and backing from loved ones were crucial in kickstarting his career in the entertainment industry.

Despite not clinching the top spot in the first season of Big Brother Naija and facing financial challenges upon exiting the show, Ebuka emphasized how the encouragement he received pushed him to explore opportunities in entertainment.

He recalled the post-show period as a time of financial strain and newfound fame, prompting him to venture into entertainment, initially motivated by financial considerations.

He said: “Of Course, I didn’t win and then everything went left. I had gotten the fame and I wasn’t enjoying being a lawyer and I was kind of broke. And that’s how this started, people kept telling me that I had a great voice and I looked good, so I started going for auditions and then I got my first job with NTA. I started doing this strictly for the money.”

Encouraged by others who recognized his potential, he began attending auditions and eventually secured his debut job with NTA.

Ebuka has since become one of the most popular media personalities and TV hosts in Nigeria, and the host of the very reality show where his career began.