Ubi Franklin also known as Ubi Ekapong Ofem, born on February 2nd, 1986, in Cross River State, Nigeria, is a multi-faceted figure known as a music artist manager, entrepreneur, TV show host, politician, and the founder of Made Men Music Group (Triple MG) and Instant Apartment. Additionally, he serves as the Special Adviser on Tourism to the Governor of Cross River State. Ubi Franklin is the eleventh child in a family of fifteen siblings.

Ubi Franklin

Early Life and Education

Ubi Franklin completed his primary and secondary education in Calabar, Nigeria, before attending Madonna University, where he pursued a degree in Law. He is married to Nigerian actress Lilian Esoro and they have four children: daughters Zaneta and Ariella, and sons Jayden and Shiloh.

During a difficult period from July 2016 to March 2017, Ubi Franklin battled depression and faced a life-threatening incident when he was attacked at a furniture store in Lagos. His cousin intervened, saving his life, and the assailant was apprehended.

Career

Ubi Franklin's career began as an assistant to Julius Agwu, gaining insights into the Nigerian entertainment industry. He later collaborated with comedian and producer AY Makun, organizing shows and managing various artists.

In 2010, Franklin became the manager for Iyanya, just before the release of the hit song "Kukere". In 2012, he founded Made Men Music Group (Triple MG), a prominent Nigerian record label that has signed artists such as Tekno Miles, Emma Nyra, Selebobo, and Chibbz.

Beyond music, Franklin launched several successful ventures including Instant Apartment, an online luxury apartment rental platform, Instant Pickup for instant laundry services, and Instant Ryde, an online taxi service operating in Calabar and Uyo.

Personal Life

Previously married to actress Lilian Esoro, Franklin's marriage ended in divorce in January 2021. He has been romantically linked with several women since then, although he has not publicly confirmed any relationships.

Achievements

Ubi Franklin has been honored with numerous awards for his contributions to the Nigerian entertainment industry and entrepreneurship, including:

- 2016 Music Manager of the Year at City People Music Awards

- Special Adviser on Tourism by Cross River State Governor, Ben Ayade, in 2020

- Speaker at the Youth Enterprise Conference hosted by Nairabet founder Otunba Akin Alabi

- Business Person of the Year at the Entrepreneur Africa Awards in 2018

Cars

While Ubi Franklin does not frequently showcase his possessions online, some of the cars in his collection include a Mercedes-Benz C300, Range Rover, and Peugeot 207 CC.

This summarizes Ubi Franklin's life, career, achievements, and personal milestones up to the present day.

Net Worth

As a successful music manager and entrepreneur, Ubi Franklin's net worth is estimated at approximately $4 million as of 2023. His financial success stems from managing artists like Iyanya and Tekno during their peak popularity in Nigeria.

Social Media Handles 

Instagram: @ubifranklinofficial

Twitter: Ubi Franklin Ofem