Ubi Ekapong Ofem born on the 2nd of February, 1986, popularly known as Ubi Franklin, is a Popular Nigerian Celebrity Manager, Politician, Businessman, TV Show Host and General Media Personality. At the moment, he's known to be the Personal Manager for Afrobeat Sensation Davido’s Wife, Chioma. Discover Franklin’s full biography by the End of this post, read more below.
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UBI FRANKLIN BIOGRAPHY
EARLY LIFE AND EDUCATION
Ubi Franklin was born on the 2nd of February, 1986 In Calabar, Cross River State, South Southern Nigeria. Ubi is the 11th out of 15 children of his father. For his education, he had his Primary and Secondary school education in Calabar and then proceeded to Study Law at the Madonna University. We now move to his career as a Celebrity Manager and Media Guru.
MEDIA CAREER
Ubi Franklin is popularly known for being a Celebrity Manager, Record Label owner and a General Social Media Guru and Businessman. He started his career as a Manager way back in the Late 2000s, working as Assistant and managers for Celebrities like Julius Agwu, Ayo Makun, Iyanya and many more.
Ubi Franklin is also known to be the owner and founder of Made Men Music Group (Triple MG) which is known for housing Artists like Iyanya, Tekno, Emma Nyra, Selebobo during their prime and early industry days. Ubi Franklin has gone on to win numerous Awards for his work Managing popular Celebrities. At the moment, He's currently Managing Chioma Avril Rowland, who's a Chef, Vlogger and Wife to Afrobeat Sensation, Davido. He also stepped out in style on the singer's wedding Day in June of 2024.
Aside from his Media Career, Ubi Franklin is also a Renowned Businessman. He runs his own Company called Instant Pick Up, which is an online Laundry service. He also launched a series of other projects with the Name “Instant” to it, such as Instant Apartment (a home renting service), Instant Ryde (a online Taxi/Cab service), with operations based in Cross River and Akwa Ibom States Respectively.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
Below are some of the Awards and Recognitions which we know Ubi Franklin have received so far since his career.
– In 2016, he was Awarded Music Manager Of The Year by the City People Music Awards for his work on Bringing up and managing Afrobeat Stars like Iyanya and others under him.
– Ubi Franklin was AN Honoured speaker at the Youth Enterprise Conference organised by the founder of Betting Platform (NairaBet), Otunba Akin Alabi.
– He was appointed Special Adviser on Tourism to the Cross River State Government in 2020.
– He was Awarded Business Person of the Year at the 2018 Entrepreneur Africa Awards.
And more…
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ASSOCIATED ACTS
Ayo Makun, Julius Agwu, Iyanya, Tekno, Selebobo, Emma Nyra, Chioma, Davido, Ben Ayade and many more.
NET WORTH
Ubi Franklin’s Net Worth isn't known for certain, However we are sure of him to be a Multi Naira Millionaire or A Multi Thousand Dollars Personality with evidence being his long chain of Businesses and Celebrities he associates and manages. Not to talk of his Record Label and its current signees.
UBI FRANKLIN AGE
As of 2024, Ubi Franklin is 38 years of age. He was born on the 2nd of February, 1986.
UBI FRANKLIN REAL NAME
Ubi Franklin’s Real Name is Ubi Ekapong Ofem.
UBI FRANKLIN EX-WIFE
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Ubi Franklin Got Divorced from his Ex Wife, Lilian Esoro in 2021. They had a Male Child Together, who goes by the name of Jayden Neatochukwu. His Ex Wife, Lilian Esoro has custody of the Child. Lilian Esoro is a celebrated Nigerian Actress and Businesswoman, popular for her role as Nurse Abigail in the Nigerian TV show, Clinic Matters.
CHILDREN
At the moment, we only know of His Child with his Ex Wife, Lilian Esoro, who goes by the name of Jayden Neatochukwu. Information regarding any other offspring of his isn't certified or known at the moment.
NOTABLE BUSINESSES
Below is a list of Notable Businesses owned by Ubi Franklin.
– Made Men Music
– Instant Pick Up
– Instant Apartment
– Instant Ryde
And others….
STATE OF ORIGIN
Ubi Franklin hails from Cross River State, South Southern Nigeria. He is Efik by tribe.
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FUN FACTS
Here are some fun facts you didn't know about Ubi Franklin.
– Ubi Franklin has shared the stage with notable persons such as Nollywood Actor, Richard Mofe Damijo (RMD) , First Bank Chairman, Ibukun Awosika etc.
– Ubi Franklin is the 11th Child of 15 children of his Parents.
– Ubi Franklin was formerly married to Nollywood Actress, Lilian Esoro.
– DYK that in 2017, Ubi Franklin launched the Ubi Franklin Startup Fund, which specialises in sponsoring and funding upcoming businesses in Nigeria.
This and many more Fun Facts there is about this media mogul.
UBI FRANKLIN MEDIA STATISTICS
FACEBOOK: Fan Pages
INSTAGRAM: 773k Followers
TWITTER: 49.8k Followers
SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES
Facebook: Fan Pages
Instagram: @ubifranklinofficial
Twitter: Ubi Franklin Ofem
CONCLUSION
Dude has been in the game since the early 2000s and is still crushing it. I personally admire his Entrepreneur/Business minded spirit. More Heights to the Southerner. Thanks for reading this entertaining Biographical post, please see more posts below.
FAQS
Q. Who is Ubi Franklin?
A. Ubi Franklin is a Nigerian Media Personality, Businessman and Celebrities Manager.
Q. Who is Ubi Franklin to Davido?
A. Ubi Franklin is Chioma’s Manager, who is the wife to Davido, making the two men close.
Q. How many children does Ubi Franklin have?
A. Ubi Franklin has One child of which we know of at the moment, more details on any children of his will come in later.
Q. How old is Ubi Franklin?
A. Ubi Franklin is 38 years of age as of 2024.
Q. Where is Ubi Franklin from?
A. Ubi Franklin is from Cross River State, South Southern Nigeria.