22 Notable alumni of
University of Calabar
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The University of Calabar is 1509th in the world, 35th in Africa, and 10th in Nigeria by aggregated alumni prominence. Below is the list of 22 notable alumni from the University of Calabar sorted by their wiki pages popularity. The directory includes famous graduates and former students along with research and academic staff.
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Ini Edo
- Occupations
- film actoractor
- Biography
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Iniobong Edo Ekim is a Nigerian actress. Ini Edo began her film career in 2000, and has featured in more than 200 movies since her debut. In 2013, Ini Edo was a judge for the Miss Black Africa UK Pageant and De9jaSpirit Talent Hunt. In 2014, Miss Ini Edo was appointed by the United Nations as a United Nations Habitat Youth Envoy.
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Kate Henshaw
- Occupations
- actor
- Biography
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Kate Henshaw, also known as Kate Henshaw-Nuttall, is a Nigerian actress. In 2008 she won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for her performance in the movie Stronger than Pain.
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Iyanya
- Occupations
- songwritersinger
- Biography
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Iyanya Onoyom Mbuk, known by his stage name Iyanya, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. He rose to fame after winning the first season of Project Fame West Africa, and is best known for his hit single "Kukere". He released his debut studio album My Story in 2009; it was supported by the singles "No Time" and "Love Truly". Iyanya co-founded the record label Made Men Music Group with Ubi Franklin in 2011. His second studio album, titled Desire, was released in February 2013. It supported by the singles "Kukere", "Ur Waist", "Flavour", "Sexy Mama", and "Jombolo". He won the Artist of the Year award at The Headies 2013. In October 2016, Iyanya announced on Instagram that he signed a record deal with Mavin Records. Few months prior, he signed a management deal with Temple Management Company. He first announced his intentions to leave Made Men Music Group in July 2016. In 2024 Iyanya release his new album, 'Once Upon A Cat' Under the Made Men Music Group Record Label.
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Stephanie Okereke
- Occupations
- film directormodelscreenwriteractor
- Biography
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Stephanie Okereke Linus // is a Nigerian actress, film director and model. She has received several awards and nominations for her work as an actress, including the 2003 Reel Award for Best Actress, the 2006 Afro Hollywood Award for Best Actress, and three nominations for Best Actress in a Leading Role at the Africa Movie Academy Awards in 2005, 2009 and 2010. She was also the runner up for the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria beauty pageant of 2002. In 2011, she was honoured by the Nigerian government with a national honour of Member of the Order of the Federal Republic, MFR.
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Godswill Obot Akpabio
- Years
- 1962-.. (age 62)
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Chief Godswill Obot Akpabio is a Nigerian lawyer and politician who is currently serving as the 15th president of the Nigerian Senate since 2023. He served as Senator representing Akwa Ibom North-West Senatorial District from 2015 to 2019 and since 2023. He also served as minister for Niger Delta Affairs from 2019 to 2022. He previously served as governor of Akwa Ibom State from 2007 to 2015.
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Nse Ikpe Etim
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- writerscreenwriterfilm actoractorfilm producer
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Nse Ikpe-Etim listen is a Nigerian actress. She came into prominence in 2008 for her role in Reloaded. She was nominated for Best Actress in a Leading Role at the 5th and 8th Africa Movie Academy Awards for her role in Reloaded and Mr. and Mrs., respectively. In 2014, she won the Best Actress in a Drama award at the 2014 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards for playing "Nse" in Journey to Self.
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Alex Ekubo
- Occupations
- actormodel
- Biography
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Alexx Ekubo is a Nigerian actor and model. He was first runner up at the 2010 Mr Nigeria contest. He won the Best Actor in a Supporting Role award at the 2013 Best of Nollywood Awards for his role in the Weekend Getaway.
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Uche Jombo
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- film directorscreenwriteractorfilm producer
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Uche Jombo is a Nigerian actress, screenwriter, and film producer. She has appeared in over 250 Nollywood movies and has also written and produced some out of them. She is known for her roles in movies such as Visa to Hell, Girls Hostel, Fire Love, Endless Lies, Nollywood Hustlers, and many more. She is also an ambassador for Globacom.
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Chile Eboe-Osuji
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- judgelawyer
- Biography
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Chile Eboe-Osuji is a Nigerian jurist. He is the International Jurist at the Lincoln Alexander School of Law and a Special Advisor to the President's Office at Toronto Metropolitan University.
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Regina Askia-Williams
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- actorbeauty pageant contestantnurse
- Biography
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Regina Askia-Williams is a Nigerian-born, American-based actress, model, and former beauty Queen of the University of Lagos titleholder. She received her certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and practices in New York City. She writes and speaks publicly advocating for African outreach in children's health, education, and economic development.
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Uche Ekwunife
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Uche Lilian Ekwunife// née Ogudebe born 12 January 1970), is a Nigerian politician, DG Southeast Governors' Forum and Fmr. Senator representing the people of Anambra Central Senatorial District of Anambra State and she is known as one of the most active female senators in the House.
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Leo Igwe
- Occupations
- human rights activist
- Biography
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Leo Igwe is a Nigerian human rights advocate and humanist. Igwe is a former Western and Southern African representative of the International Humanist and Ethical Union, and has specialized in campaigning against and documenting the impacts of child witchcraft accusations. He holds a Ph.D. from the Bayreuth International School of African Studies at the University of Bayreuth in Germany, having earned a graduate degree in philosophy from the University of Calabar, in Nigeria. Igwe's human rights advocacy has brought him into conflict with high-profile witchcraft believers, such as Liberty Foundation Gospel Ministries, because of his criticism of what he describes as their role in the violence and child abandonment that sometimes result from accusations of witchcraft.
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Ndubuisi Ekekwe
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- academic
- Biography
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Ndubuisi Ekekwe // is a Nigerian business person. He is the founder of First Atlantic Semiconductors & Microelectronics – West Africa's leading embedded systems company. His working experience includes Analog Devices Corp where he co-designed a generation accelerometer for the iPhone and created the company's first wafer level chip scale package for inertial sensor. He is a player in the U.S. semiconductor industry where he develops innovative microchip and invented a micro-controller for medical robots. Ndubuisi Ekekwe was named in 2020 by The Guardian (Nigeria) as one of 60 Nigerians In 60 Years Making “Nigerian Lives Matter”.
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Emem Isong
- Years
- 20th Century
- Occupations
- film producerfilm directorscreenwriter
- Biography
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Emem Isong listen is a Nigerian screenwriter, film producer, and film director. She has become known primarily for films in the English language, and is a dominant figure in the Nollywood industry. Her second directed feature, Code of Silence, which deals with rape in Nigeria, was released in 2015.
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Frank Edoho
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- voice actorfilmmakerphotographertelevision presenter
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Frank Edoho is a TV host, filmmaker, and photographer. He is the host of the popular Nigerian TV show called Who Wants to Be a Millionaire.
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Nelson Enwerem
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- modelinterior designerfashion designerhairdresser
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Nelson Enwerem known professionally as Prince is a Nigerian actor, tv host, model and beauty pageant titleholder who won Mr Nigeria 2018. He represented Nigeria at the Mister World 2019 and was placed in the top 26. On 19 July 2020, he entered as the number three contestant in the Big Brother Naija season 5 and finished in ninth place.
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Bassey Otu
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Bassey Edet Otu is a Nigerian politician and the current governor of Cross River State Southern Nigeria. who served as a time senator for Cross River South from 2011 to 2015, and a one time representative of Calabar Municipal/Odukpani constituency of Cross River State, in the House of Representatives from 2003 to 2011.
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Wofai Samuel
- Occupations
- journalist
- Biography
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Wofai Samuel /wəʊfaɪə/ is an international communications executive and media personality from Nigeria.
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Keppy Ekpenyong
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Nigeria - Enrolled in the University of Calabar
- Graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- screenwriteractor
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Keppy Ekpenyong Edet Bassey-Inyang listen is a Nigerian actor who received a commendation award from the Actors Guild of Nigeria in 2018 for his contributions to Nollywood. The inscription on the award plaque reads “In recognition of your excellent service, dedication, and commitment to the development of the Nigerian Movie Industry”
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John Owan Enoh
- Years
- 1966-.. (age 58)
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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John Owan Enoh is a Nigerian politician, teacher, farmer, and philanthropist. He is currently the 36th Minister of Sports Development of Nigeria.
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Florence Obi
- Born in
- Nigeria
- Occupations
- writerlecturervice chancellor
- Biography
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Florence Banku Obi is a Nigerian academic, author and a professor of education with specialization in psychology and special needs education. She is the 11th substantive vice-chancellor of University of Calabar and the first female vice-chancellor since the inception of the institution. After her appointment as the new VC, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege who chairs the Senate Adhoc Committee on Constitution Review, described Prof. Obi as “an astute educational icon.” She was previously the deputy vice-chancellor, academics and commissioner for women affairs in Cross River State. She was a candidate in the 2015 VC election but was not elected until 2020 when she became the first woman to be elected. In 2007, she served as the social development and member of the executive council, Cross River State.
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Betty Abah
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- authorjournalistchildren's rights activist
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Betty Abah is a Nigerian journalist, author and a women and children's rights activist. She is the founder and Executive director of CEE HOPE, a girl-child rights and development non-profit organization based in Lagos State