John Tyler Ekanem, popularly known as John Ekanem, is a 32-year-old (as of 2024) Nigerian actor and model who hails from Cross River State. He is Efik by tribe, a Christian by religion, and is rapidly gaining recognition as one of the most handsome and talented actors in Nollywood.
Cross River State, Nigeria - the state of origin of John Ekanem
Early Life and Education
John Ekanem was born on July 7, 1992, in Calabar, into a Christian family. His parents are Mr. Ekanem (father) and the late Mrs. Ekanem (mother). He celebrates his 33rd birthday on the 7th of July 2025. He had his primary and secondary school education in Calabar where obtained First School Leaving Certificate and Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSCE) before proceeding to the University to study Microbiology. He is a graduate of Microbiology from the University of Calabar - UNICAL (Class of 2010).
Career
He started his acting career around 2018 and is currently one of the hottest actors who play lover boy roles with his fine face and muscular body. John Ekanem contested in the Mr Ideal Nigeria 2016 competition/pageant alongside Christian Ochiagha, and others. John Tyler Ekanem aka Johnyzuxx participated in male pageants as Mr Cross River 2016.
John Ekanem
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Filmography
John Ekanem has featured in numerous Nollywood movies, showcasing his versatility and talent. Some of his notable films include:
- Lagos Chemistry (2024)
- Ruthless (2024)
- Cloud of Love (2024)
- Second Chance (2024)
- The Love Broker (2024)
- One Of Us Is Lying (2024)
- Hypnotized (2024)
- Capture My Heart (2024)
- What The Heart Wants (2024)
- Flower Next Door (2023)
- Choose My Love (2023)
- When The Bottle Breaks (2023)
- Pedigree (2023)
- A Charming Young Man (2023)
- Where Love Meets (2023)
- Dawn To You (2023)
- Playing Hearts (2023)
- Love and Diamonds (2022)
- Little Things (2022)
- The Secret Next Door (2022)
- Things We Do For Love (2022)
- My Baby Mama (2022)
- Muntu (2020)
- Never Alone (2019)
John Ekanem has acted alongside other Nollywood star actors and actresses such as, Omoni Oboli, Tana Adelana, Bimbo Ademoye, Sonia Uche, Ebube Nwagbo, Uche Montana, Maurice Sam, Chidi Dike, Ben Touitou, Chioma Okafor, Nosa Rex, Ifeoma Obinwa, Inem King, Cynthia Clarke, Christian Ochiagha, Oguike Sisters, Shine Roseman, Sandra Okunzuwa, Larry Koldsweat, Kachi Nnochiri, Obi Okoli, Chiege Alisigwe, Faith Duke, Pamela Okoye, Somadina Adinma, among others.
Personal Life
John Tyler Ekanem is currently not married to any wife and has no child as at 2025. He keeps his girlfriend and relationship off social media. In a September 13, 2023 Instagram post, John Tyler Ekanem talked about getting married:
I might soon announce that I already got married and nobody was invited.
John Ekanem and Sonia Uche have a good chemistry as onscreen lovers - boyfriend and girlfriend but they are not dating in real life.
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John Ekanem is from a middle class Christian family. His family members include his parents Mr and Mrs Ekanem and their children. His father is alive but his mother is late. The names of John Ekanem biological parents are Mr Ekanem (father) And late Mrs Ekanem (mother). His father is alive but his mother is late. John Ekanem reveals that his father jokingly tells him that he (the dad) is finer than him (the son). John Ekanem has siblings, brother and sister but information about his siblings are unavailable.
POSTCARDS FROM A MARRIAGE | LATEST NIGERIA MOVIE STARRING EGO NWOSU, JOHN EKANEM & EMRALD NWANI
Physical Attributes and Fitness
John Ekanem is 5"10 feet (177.8 cm) tall. He is tall, fair and handsome. John Ekanem is also a fitness enthusiast he likes to workout at the gym to build his muscles, physique and 6 pack abs.
Net Worth
His net worth is about $100,000 Dollars, estimated at about ₦140,000,000 Million Naira as at 2025 / 2024 (Not Forbes).
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Full Name | John Tyler Ekanem |
| Age (as of 2024) | 32 years |
| Date of Birth | July 7, 1992 |
| State of Origin | Cross River State, Nigeria |
| Tribe | Efik |
| Height | 5'10" (177.8 cm) |
| Net Worth (estimated) | $100,000 USD |
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