Christabel Ekeh pictures, biography, boyfriend

Christabel Ekeh is a gorgeous Ghanaian actress who doubles up as a model. Her professional acting skills, combined with her beauty, have enabled her to feature as a cast in many Ghanaian and Nigerian movies. As a result, Ekeh has become a famous icon in Nollywood and Ghallywood, summing numerous acting and beauty pageant awards.

Christabel is considered to be one of the first rising actresses in the Ghanaian film industry. Additionally, she is loved for her philanthropic nature and gorgeous and curvy body, which has earned her thousands of followers on her social media platforms. Below is a detailed biography concerning the talented and beautiful Ekeh.

Christabel Ekeh profile summary

• Full name: Christabel Ekhe
• Date of birth: 16th October 1990
• Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Emma Odoom Ekeh
• Siblings: 2
• Occupation: Actress and Model
• Active years: 2008 - present
• Alma mater: University of Ghana

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Christabel Ekeh biography

As a member of the Libra Zodiac group, Christabel Ekeh was born on 16th October 1990. In October 2019, the Ghanaian actress celebrated her 29th birthday. She was born and raised with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Emma Odoom Ekeh, in the capital city of Ghana, Accra. Ekeh happens to be the firstborn in a family of three children.

Did you know that Ekeh has family roots from both Nigeria and Ghana? Her father happens to come from Nigeria while her mother is a Ghanaian. Her background from the two countries paved the way for her to finesse in both countries' entertainment scenarios.

Education

Growing up in the capital city, she managed to get her primary and First School Leaving Certificate in Accra. She then proceeded to high school by joining St. Mary's Senior High School in Accra. Christabel completed her high school, earning herself a West African Senior School Certificate.

Having achieved enough points to join the campus, she proceeded to join the University of Ghana. With her passion for acting and performing arts having manifested from a very young age, she decided to pursue a course in performing arts. Ekeh became a student in the School of Theater Arts and later managed to graduate with a Bachelor's Degree in Theatre Arts.

Early career

After finishing her campus education, the beautiful Ekeh participate in various performing arts firms in an attempt to gain employment. As a result, she signed for different movie auditions and ended up getting minor roles and appearances as a supporting actress.

Rise of the model Christabel

In 2008, the beauty enrolled for the Miss Malaika Ghana, a Ghanaian beauty pageant and reality show. The TV program is produced by Charter House Productions and broadcasted on TV3 and DSTV channel Africa Magic. Ekeh managed to emerge as the first runners up. Based on the large viewership that the show attracted, she became famous and well known by numerous talent scouts from both Ghana and Nigeria.

In 2012, Christabel made her debut in the Nollywood/Ghallywood film industry as a cast in the drama movie "Colege Girls." She earned the role after been identified by Ugochukwu Samue, a Nollywood film producer. In the film "College Girls," Christabel acted as Efia. The casting gave her a chance to work with some of the leading Nigerian actors such as Martha Ankomah, Kalsum Sinare, Calistas Okoronkwo, Luckie Lawson, and Chinenye Uyanna.

Acting

In 2013, Ekeh featured in yet another successful movie titled "Potomanto," which consisted of both Ghanaian and Nigerian casts. The film received a 55% rating from the Nollywood Reinvented film review website.

Christabel Ekeh filmography

Did you know that Christabel has acted in more than eighty Ghanaian and Nigerian films? Her legacy is attributed to her hard work and professionalism that has made her a superstar. Below is a list of some of her most celebrated film projects ever since her debut in the film industry.

• College Girls
• Potomanto (2013)
• Stalemate (2016)
• Sidechic Gang (2018)
• Peep
• State of Emergency
• Ladies with Wings
• College Girls (2008)
• Potomanto (2013)
• Stalemate (2016)
• Sidechic Gang (2018)
• Peep
• State of Emergency
• Ladies with Wings
• Waist Beads
• Corporate Love
• Wrong Target
• Beautiful Ruins
• 14th February
• War Against Women

Christabel Ekeh nominations and awards

• The face of Ghana Movies - City People Entertainment Awards – Won
• Most Promising Actress in Ghana – Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) – Won
• Best Supporting Actress – Africa Magic Viewer's Choice Award – Won
• Most Promising Actress in Nigeria – Best of Nollywood Awards - Won

Christabel Ekeh boyfriend

In 2017, the beautiful Nigerian actress confirmed that she is in love with a French man, who happens to be rich and famous. According to his interview with Ibrahim Ben-Bako, the beauty confessed that her first meeting with her lover started in a rather shocking Way. She describes the first encounter as a close to "kidnaping" experience, that later turned to have a good ending.

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.

However, Ekeh said that she still has not made it official if she is going to marry his boyfriend. During her interview with Delay on The Delay, she said,

I do not fornicate and take communion. I have a guy but we do not fornicate, I have not slept with him, we have not gotten there yet. I have not participated in any act that is meant to be for those who are married, the farthest we have gone is to kiss.

Christabel Ekeh and John Dumelo sex tape

On 22nd February 2017, the Ghanaian and Nigerian entertainment industry duo Christabel and Dumelo were trending. This followed a sex tape that was leaked and shared across different social media platforms. The two Ghanaian actors have worked together in films such as "Part of Me" and the popular drama film "Love or Something Like That."

Some fans commented that it was fake and was a movie scene in an upcoming movie. In the video, the two of them record themselves through a selfie angle as they say, "A sex video coming out soon."

Current life

Miss Ekeh announced that she is currently a born again Christian. In the 22nd October 2015 article by LiveFMGhana Staff, the actress said that she believes in communicating with God and partaking the Holy Communion. On her Instagram page, she has posted many posts with the caption" Thank You Jesus."

She also gives back to society by hosting women's conferences. Furthermore, she organizes sessions to share her story in youth empowerment seminars. You can follow her through her social media platforms and keep up with her daily endeavors.

Christabel Ekeh photos

Christabel is undoubtedly a beautiful African woman. Her beautiful visage and curvaceous body shape enabled her to win the Face of Ghana Movies award under the category of City People Entertainment Awards. By visiting the Christabel Ekeh Instagram account, you will encounter numerous photo albums of the beautiful actress.

Actress Christabel Ekeh looks stunning in her beautiful red dress that showcases her vibrant and daring nature.

Christabel knows best that gold is a bold color that matches her attitude and roles as a bold woman in the entertainment industry.

As a multi-award winning actress, Ekeh is known to steal the show with his designer African prints that flaunt her brown skin and curves.

A true African diva, Ekeh rocks a black and white tribal print jumpsuit that perfectly color blocks with her velvet black heels, white hair, and hand bag.

Christabel rocks a colorful pink, yellow, and tribal print displaying her colorful nature.

With over 80 appearances as a cast, Christabel Ekeh is a queen of Ghallywood and Nollywood films. She made her major debut in 2012 by appearing in the film College Girls. As a beautiful model, her runway journey began in 2008, where she became the first runners up in the Miss Malaika Ghana beauty show.

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