Meet Christabel Ekeh: Everything you need to know about the actress

Meet Christabel Ekeh: Everything you need to know about the actress

Ghana has produced some great talents in the film and TV industry. Among the top names from the nation is model and actress Christabel Ekeh. She is a talented actress known for Getting Married, Stalemate, and College Girls. Discover more about the Ghanaian actress.

Christabel Ekeh
Christabel Ekeh poses in a purple dress (L) and a light-pink gown (R). Photo: @newchristabelekeh on Instagram (modified by author)
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Christabel Ekeh has made a name for herself in the West African entertainment scene. Her career as a model and an actor has seen her amass a massive following online, with many interested in learning more about her.

Profile summary

Full name

Christabel Ekeh

Gender

Female

Date of birth

16 October 1990

Age

32 years old (as of August 2023)

Zodiac sign

Libra

Place of birth

Accra, Ghana

Nationality

Ghanaian

Ethnicity

Black

Religion

Christianity

Sexuality

Straight

Hair colour

Black

Eye colour

Dark brown

Mother

Emma Odoom Ekeh

Father

Ekeh

Siblings

Two

Children

One

School

St. Mary's Senior High School

University

University of Ghana

Profession

Actor

Instagram

@newchristabelekeh

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Christabel Ekeh’s biography

Christabel Ekeh was born on 16 October 1990 in Accra, Ghana. How old is Christabel Ekeh? She is 32 years old (as of August 2023), and her zodiac sign is Libra.

She is the firstborn and has two siblings. Christabel's father, Ekeh, is Nigerian, while her mother, Emma Odoom, is Ghanaian.

Which state in Nigeria is Christabel Ekeh from?

The actress is not from Nigeria but was born and raised in Ghana. However, her surname Ekeh originates in the Imo state in Nigeria and is from the Igbo tribe.

Christabel attended primary school locally before joining St. Mary's Senior High School for her secondary school education. After completing, she joined the University of Ghana, where she graduated with a degree in theatre arts.

Career

Christabel started her career as a model participating in the Malaika Ghana beauty pageant in 2008, where she managed second place. Her participation earned her a nationwide audience. In 2012, she made her film debut, landing a role in the drama film College Girls, where she played Efyya.

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Christabel Ekeh’s movies

The actress has appeared in various films and TV shows in her career. Christabel Ekeh's filmography includes over twenty films and TV shows. According to IMDb, here are her multiple movies and TV shows roles.

Movies

Year

Roles

Beyond Critical

2022

All or Nothing

2022

Red Carpet

2022

2 Days After Friday

2019

Dance with the Devil

2019

Getting Married

2018

Peggy

Homecoming

2018

Cynthia

Sidechic Gang

2018

Lady

Stalemate

(TV series)

2016

Withney

The Engagement

2016

Ada

Beautiful Ruins

2016

Abynah

Candle in the Wind

2016

House Keepers

2016

Heaven

2016

Heaven

Royal Diadem

2015

True Lies

2015

Kalybos in China

2015

Before Noon

2014

Family Album

2014

Jackie Goes to School

2014

Samira

Love or Something Like That

2014

Sonia

V Republic

(TV series)

2014

Laura

Potomanto

2013

Afia

100% Secret

2012

Bridget

College Girls

2012

Efyya

Christabel Ekeh's nominations and awards

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Here are some of the accolades the actress has received throughout her career.

  • Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards Best Supporting Actress
  • City People Entertainment Awards Face of Ghana Movies
  • Best of Nollywood Awards Most Promising Actress in Nigeria
  • Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) Most Promising Actress in Ghana

Who is Christabel Ekeh's boyfriend?

The actress has kept her love life private. However, in 2017, she revealed that her lover was a rich and famous French man. According to Ghana Celebrities, Christabel disclosed her first meeting with her lover as a strange experience. She said,

We met in a very dramatic way; I thought I was being kidnapped; I probably was being kidnapped. I was bored and I went somewhere and this guy just whisked me away. In the beginning I was scared, and then I was curious and I found myself in his home and I was curious again, she added.

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What happened to Christabel Ekeh and John Dumelo?

On 22 February 2017, an alleged Christabel Ekeh and John Dumelo adult tape came out. However, according to Pulse Ghana, the video was staged and fake.

Has Christabel Ekeh given birth?

Christabel Ekeh
Christabel Ekeh poses in a green dress (L), and her in a blue dress (R). Photo: @newchristabelekeh on Instagram (modified by author)
Source: UGC

According to Christabel Ekeh's photos on Instagram, she gave birth in May 2022. The actress had previously revealed that she was expecting via Instagram posts on 8 May 2022. On 22 May 2022, Christabel posted a photo of her holding a baby with the quote,

The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it and is safe. Proverbs 18:10

She added,

Happy son-shine from this side, and may you carry your testimony soon in Jesus' Name.

What gender is Christabel Ekeh’s baby? Based on her Instagram post, her child is a boy.

FAQs

  1. Who is Christabel Ekeh? She is a Ghanaian actress and model.
  2. How old is Christabel Ekeh? She is 32 years old (as of August 2023), having been born on 16 October 1990.
  3. Where is Christabel Ekeh from? She is from Accra, Ghana, where she was born and raised.
  4. Who is Christabel Ekeh's father? He is known as Ekeh and hails from Nigeria.
  5. How many children does Christabel Ekeh have? She has one child, a son born in 2022.
  6. Is Christabel Ekeh married? The actress has kept her romantic relationships private.

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Christabel Ekeh is a Ghanaian actress and model. She has had a successful career in the Ghanaian and Nollywood film industry. Some of her notable films and TV shows include Beyond Critical (2022), Dance with the Devil (2019), Getting Married (2018) and Stalemate (2016).

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