Sabinus Biography (2025): Real Name, Age, Origin, Career, Family & Net Worth
Sabinus, whose actual name is Emmanuel Chukwuemeka Ejekwu, is a Nigerian comedian, content creator, skitmaker, and social media personality whose videos and comedic skits have brought a lot of laughter to the faces of millions who engage with his content. His rib-cracking jokes have endeared him to millions of followers who engage daily with his content.
Quick Facts
| Profile | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Emmanuel Chukwuemeka Ejekwu |
| Stage Names | Sabinus, Mr Funny, Oga Sabinus, Mumu Man |
| Date of Birth | January 30, 1995 |
| Age (2025) | 30 years old |
| Place of Birth / Origin | Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria |
| Ethnic Group | Ikwerre (Igbo subgroup/ethnic roots) |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Education | B.A. in Linguistics & Communication Studies, University of Port Harcourt |
| Profession | Comedian, Content Creator, Actor, MC (Master of Ceremony) |
| Known For | Comedy skits, catchphrase “Something Hooge,” relatable everyday humor |
| Net Worth (2025 est.) | Between ₦600 million and ₦1.1 billion (~US $400,000–1.5 million) |
| Partner / Relationship Status | Reported to be dating internet personality Mercy Inyama (a.k.a. @ciara_chapman) |
Early Life and Background
Emmanuel Chukwuemeka Ejekwu, popularly known as Sabinus, was born on the 5th of January in 1995 in the city of Port-Harcourt, Rivers State. He discovered his interest and talent for comedy early on as a young child. Sabinus attended the University of Port-Harcourt, where he studied Linguistics and Communication Skills. He was active in talent shows and comedy shows during his university days. He began stand-up comedy while in school and eventually ventured into skit-making.
Career: From Skits to Stardom
Sabinus began his comedy career at UNIPORT, but it was when he moved to Lagos in 2019 that his career really took off. He started by posting skits on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok that depicted ordinary Nigerian life infused with signature hooks and dramatic facial expressions that really shook the internet.
He grew his audience massively due to the quality of his skits and how funny they were to he extent that he won the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) for Best Online Content Creator.
Personal Life, Net Worth & Legacy
Sabinus tied the knot privately with model and influencer Ciana Chapman, whose real name is Mercy Inyama, in 2023. They eventually separated in late 2025. They have one child together.
Sabinus’ net worth has ballooned; it’s reportedly between ₦600 million and ₦1.1 billion. His wealth stems from more than one source; skit-making, stand-up comedy shows, brand endorsement deals, acting, event hosting, and real estate, etc. His rise from a campus comedian to becoming one of the highly regarded content creators and comedians in Nigeria is exceptional and admirable, to say the least.
