Zubby Michael Biography
Wikipedia Facts
Full Name:
Zubby Azubuike Michael Egwu
Stage Name:
Zubby Michael
Born:
1 February 1985 (age 39 years old in 2024)
Place of Birth:
Yola, Adamawa
State Of Origin:
Anambra State
Nationality:
Nigerian
Parents:
Mr and Mrs Egwu
Children:
Chikamso Ejiofor (Adopted Son)
Height:
N/A
Siblings:
Chris Egwu, Cynthia Egwu, Sheiley Egwu, Stanley Egwu, Mary Slimsugar
Girlfriend • Husband:
Not Married
Occupation:
Actor • Filmmaker
Net Worth:
USD $1.2 million
Zubby Michael Early Life Zubby Micheal whose real name is Zubby Azubuike Michael Egwu to the family of Mr. and Mrs. Egwu on February 1st, 1985 in Ekwusigo Local Area in Anambra State, South-east Nigeria.
However, he is a native of Ozobulu in Ekwusigo Local Government Area of Anambra State but grew up in Adamawa, northeastern Nigeria.
The Nigerian revealed in an interview that he was brought up in a beautiful home with good parenting. His father was a successful businessman, while his mother was a teacher.
Zubby Michael also spoke about his experience growing up in the North during the interview. According to him, Northerners are lovable and notable people, especially those with open hearts.
He recalled one of his childhood experiences growing up when he drove his father’s car when he wasn’t around.
Zubby Michael said there was a particular day that he didn’t know his father had arrived home and when he found out, he accidentally (out of fear) smashed the car into another car in the compound.
That day, his father gave him the beating of his life. He passed out at some point and was revived with water.
Zubby Michael Early Life
Zubby Michael Age Zubby Azubuike Michael Egwu was born on February 1, 1985, Zubby Michael, is a 39-year-old, as of 2024.
Zubby Education Zubby Michael obtained his primary and secondary education in Yola, Adamawa state, in Nigeria, thereby getting his primary and secondary certificates.
Upon completing his secondary education, he secured admission to join the prestigious Nnamdi Azikiwe University located in Awka, Anambra State of Nigeria. At the university, he studied courses for a Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication.
Zubby Micheal Career Zubby Michael started his acting career when he was only eight years old in Yola, the Adamawa state capital. Before he began starring in movies, he was involved in television soap operas and was featured in the cast of a 2006 drama titled Coded Hussle. This was the same year he officially joined Nollywood as a professional in 2006, and acted his first movie.
In an exclusive interview, the Nollywood actor revealed that his acting career started in Asaba, Delta state, where he met a producer who introduced him to the industry.
It was this opportunistic meeting that led him to feature in his first movie titled Missing Rib. He further disclosed that it was a great experience working with stars such as Ramsey Nouah and Tonto Dikeh, among others.
However, Zubby Michael became popular in Nollywood when he acted in “The Three Windows,” “Professional Lady,” and “Royal Storm.” He portrayed the lead role in the Three Windows film, where he featured Oge Okoye, Justus Esiri, Ngozi Ezeonu, among others.
Other action-packed movies such as Princess Rihanna and Implication also increased his popularity status. These films brought him a deservedly fame for portraying the bad guy roles, including criminal, villain, and hitman.
The actor has starred alongside top Nollywood actors such as Jim Iyke, Tonto Dikeh, Ini Edo, Nonso Diobi, Mike Ezuruonye, Oge Okoye, Patience Ozokwor, John Okafor (Mr. Ibu), Sam Dede, Olu Jacobs, Uche Jombo, Nkem Owoh, Majid Michel, John Dumelo, Mercy Johnson, Van Vicker, Emeka Ike, Junior Pope, Mercy Kenneth, Chacha Eke, Kenneth Okonkwo, Uche Ogbodo, Jackie Appiah and many other Nigerian and African movie stars in his career journey so far.
Zubby Michael has also been involved in movie production. He produced a movie titled First Hit, which featured the likes of Chikwetalu Agu, Ngozi Ezeonu, Nonso Diobi, Junior Pope, Ebere Okaro, Harry B Anyanwu, and Terry G.
Zubby Micheal Career
Zubby Michael and Timini Egbuson Popular Nollywood movie star, Timini Egbuson has revealed why he considered himself a bigger actor than his colleague, Zubby Michael .
The 36-year-old Timini Egbuson revealed during his recent interview with Cool FM, stating that he has more blockbuster movies than Zubby.
It all started when the pair engaged in a heated debate on the top actor in Africa in the first episode of the Prime Video original reality show, ‘Ebuka Turns Up Africa.’
While handing gifts to fellow stars of the show, Egbuson bragged about being the biggest actor out of Africa, which didn’t sit well with his colleague, Michael.
Zubby claimed that he can buy the whole of Timini, sparking widespread reactions online.
Timini is undoubtedly one of the popular Nollywood actors in film industry. He is known for his explicit roles in top-grossing movie, ‘A tribe called Judah‘ , Tinsel, Breaded life, Hey you, superstar and lots more
In the recent interview, Timini asserted that he has more relevancy and consistent in the movie industry statistically.
Stating that he has many box office movies, he revealed that he is the biggest actor than everybody else in the Nollywood industry.
On 25 November 2019, Zubby Michael was appointed into a political position as the Special Adviser on Media to the Anambra State Governor Willie Obiano .
He was also awarded a certificate of recognition for his contribution to the City Radio 89.7 FM youth empowerment initiative in Anambra State.
Most Promising Act (male) at 2011 Best Of Nollywood Awards (BON) (Nominated)
Best New Actor of the Year (English) at the 2014 City People Movie Awards (Nominated)
Actor of the Year (Indigenous Films) at the 2015 Nigerian Entertainment Award (Nominated)
Best Supporting Actor of the Year (English) at the 2015 City People Movie Awards (Nominated)
Best Actor Of The Year (English) at the 2018 City People Movie Awards (Nominated)
Nollywood Personality of the Year at The 2018 Nigerian MSMEs & Achievers Awards (Won)
Movie icon of the year at the 2018 South East Entertainment Award (Won)
Best Lead Actor of the Year (English) at the 2019 Nigeria Achievers Awards (Nominated)
Best Actor of the Year (Igbo) at the 2019 City People Movie Awards (Nominated)
Best Igbo Film of the Year (Eze ndi Ala) at the 2019 City People Movie Awards (Nominated)
Best Actor of the Year (English) at the 2019 City People Movie Awards (Nominated)
Male Actor of the Year at the 2019 South South Achievers Awards (SSA) (Nominated)
Best Celebrity Politician of the Year (2020) by the South-East Beauty Pageant Organisation (Won)
The Nollywood celebrity appears taller in most of his recent pictures. Zubby Michael looks to be above average in weight and height. Unfortunately, his actual body measurements, height, and weight are unavailable at the moment.
However, we are keeping a close tab on this, and we shall upload the details as soon as they are accessible.
However, we can authoritatively tell you that Zubby Michael has black skin, eyes, and hair coupled with an attractive male body structure. Moreover, he is handsome to female fans. No wonder movie producers almost always want to work with him.
Zubby Michael was once in a romantic relationship with the youngest sister of the popular music duo Peter Okoye and Paul Okoye , otherwise known as P-Square.
They both met at the traditional marriage of Nollywood actor Mike Ezuruonye . However, their relationship was short-lived as the couple broke up after dating for some time. He revealed in an interview later on that the reason for the breakup was owed to the fact that he wasn’t ready to settle down.
The actor further disclosed that there is no need to rush into marriage “when you still have some dreams in your mind you plan to achieve in the future.” Similarly, Zubby Michael revealed that he can still marry her if she is still available when he is ready.
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When asked about his ideal woman, the Nigerian star revealed that he really doesn’t know what his perfect woman should be like, but Zubby Michael is fully aware that he wants to marry a loyal, prayerful, intelligent, and at the same time beautiful woman capable of making him happy.
Zubby Michael is one of the most celebrated Nollywood stars and has been featured in a good number of Nollywood movies and TV series, including;
Bad Omen
Shanty Town Burial Battle
Omoghetto: The Saga
Egg of love
Audio Money
Identical Twins
Dying of Thirst
Hunchback Princess
A Thousand War
The Return of Dangote
Flashback
Seed of Deception
Seed of Greatness
Enemy of Progress
Our Father’s Property
G4 The Money Men
Shameless Sisters
Blood Feud
Son of No Man
Boy Makes Money
The Return of Eze Ndi Ala
Afraid to Fall
Pains of the Orphan
Yahoo King
Sound of Calamity
Hunted Bride
Omenka
Lack of Money
Yahoo Shrine
Throne of Terror
Anayo China
Youngest Wife
Made in South
Wasted Authority
Mama
Bastard Money
War for love
Mr. Arrogant
Ozoemena Ozubulu
The Return
Adaure, My love
The King of Vulture (Eze K’udene)
Sword of Justice
The Promise
Family Matters (Akara Ayasago)
Compound fools
1st Hit
Okada 50
Sound of Calamity
Haunted Bride
Omenka
Lack of Money
Yahoo Shrine
Throne of Terror
Adaure, My love
The King of Vulture (Eze K’udene)
Sword of Justice
The Promise
Zubby Michael Movies | Filmography
Zubby Michael Source of wealth
Acting
Producing
Influencing
Businesses
Zubby Michael Cars After Zubby Michael was shot into the limelight in 2006, the first car he copped for himself was a Toyota Camry. But, over the years as he has continued to grow in the industry, so has his style and love for cars.
The actor Zubby Michael is associated with about four luxury cars, and they are:
A Mercedes-Benz 4matic.
A Range Rover Sport.
A Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon.
Zubby Michael Cars
Zubby Michael House In 2018, Zubby Michael built a mansion in Asaba, Delta State worth hundreds of millions.
Zubby Michael House
Zubby Michael in Lagos, Festac In 2020, Zubby Michael acquired a new house costing over N60 million in total. The house is located in Festac, Lagos, Nigeria.
Zubby Michael Net Worth Zubby Michael’s net worth is currently pegged at $1.2 million, and he gets most of his money from his acting roles and his personal business as an entrepreneur.
The actor recently completed his multimillion naira mansion in the city of Lagos. He also drives expensive cars, attends big ceremonies where he flaunts his wealth, and wears costly accessories.
Social Media Zubby Michael is one of the most loved and followed actors in Africa in recent times. Currently He has over 6.3 million followers on Instagram and millions of more followers on Twitter and Facebook combined.
Zubby Micheal‘s official and verified social media accounts are displayed below:
Conclusion Zubby Michael’s successful career in the Nigerian entertainment industry has won him significant recognition and accolades for his exceptional talent and versatility.
