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'''Yvonne Imoh-Abasi Glory Ekwere''' (born March 3, 1987), popularly known as '''Yvonne Vixen Ekwere''', is a Nigerian [[media personality]], content producer and [[actress]] who worked as a presenter of a widely popular entertainment magazine show ''E-Weekly'' on [[Silverbird Group#Divisions#Silverbird Communications|Silverbird Television]].<ref name="net">{{cite news|url=http://thenet.ng/2016/03/popular-broadcaster-yvonne-vixen-ekwere-clocks-29-years/|title=Popular broadcaster, Yvonne Vixen Ekwere clocks 29 years|work=[[Nigerian Entertainment Today]]|author=Kayode Badmus|date=3 March 2016|accessdate=25 September 2016}}</ref> Since making her debut as a co-host on a late night show on [[Rhythm 93.7 FM Lagos|Rhythm 93.7 FM]], her style of presenting has seen her win several awards.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://pulse.ng/celebrities/yvonne-vixen-ekwere-my-ex-used-me-to-get-famous-id3205278.html|title=Yvonne Vixen Ekwere: ''My Ex Used Me To Get Famous''|work=Pulse Nigeria|author=Esho Wemimo|date=17 October 2014|accessdate=25 September 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://m.thenigerianvoice.com/news/208118/yvonne-vixen-ekwere-overdosed-on-self-love-as-she-celebrates.html|title=Yvonne Vixen Ekwere Overdosed On Self-Love As She Celebrates Birthday (Photos)|work=nigeriafilms.com|publisher=The Nigerian Voice|author=Maryjane Ezeh|date=3 March 2016|accessdate=25 September 2016}}</ref>
'''Yvonne Imoh-Abasi Glory Ekwere''' ({{Pronunciation|Ig-Yvonne Ekwere.ogg|Igbo pronunciation|help=no}}; born March 3, 1987), popularly known as '''Yvonne Vixen Ekwere''', is a Nigerian [[media personality]], content producer and [[actress]] who works as the presenter of ''E-Weekly'' on [[Silverbird Group#Divisions#Silverbird Communications|Silverbird Television]].<ref name="net">{{cite news|url=http://thenet.ng/2016/03/popular-broadcaster-yvonne-vixen-ekwere-clocks-29-years/|title=Popular broadcaster, Yvonne Vixen Ekwere clocks 29 years|work=[[Nigerian Entertainment Today]]|author=Kayode Badmus|date=3 March 2016|access-date=25 September 2016}}</ref> Since making her debut as a co-host on a late night show on [[Rhythm 93.7 FM Lagos|Rhythm 93.7 FM]], her style of presenting has seen her win several awards.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://pulse.ng/celebrities/yvonne-vixen-ekwere-my-ex-used-me-to-get-famous-id3205278.html|title=Yvonne Vixen Ekwere: ''My Ex Used Me To Get Famous''|work=Pulse Nigeria|author=Esho Wemimo|date=17 October 2014|access-date=25 September 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://m.thenigerianvoice.com/news/208118/yvonne-vixen-ekwere-overdosed-on-self-love-as-she-celebrates.html|title=Yvonne Vixen Ekwere Overdosed On Self-Love As She Celebrates Birthday (Photos)|work=nigeriafilms.com|publisher=The Nigerian Voice|author=Maryjane Ezeh|date=3 March 2016|access-date=25 September 2016}}</ref>


==Early life and education==
==Early life and education==
Vixen is a native of [[Akwa Ibom State]], Nigeria, but she was born as the last of 7 children in [[Lagos State]], Southwestern Nigeria where she completed her basic and secondary school education at Airforce Primary School, Victoria Island, Lagos and Holy Child College, Lagos respectively.<ref name="net"/> She holds a [[bachelor's degree]] in [[International studies|History and International Studies]] which she obtained from [[Lagos State University]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mybiohub.com/2016/03/yvonne-vixen-ekwere-biography.html?m=1|title=Yvonne Vixen Ekwere Biography|website=www.mybiohub.com|author=|date=3 March 2016|accessdate=25 September 2016}}</ref>
Vixen is a native of [[Akwa Ibom State]], Nigeria, but she was born as the last of 7 children in [[Lagos State]], Southwestern Nigeria where she completed her basic and secondary school education at Airforce Primary School, Victoria Island, Lagos and Holy Child College, Lagos respectively.<ref name="net"/> She holds a [[bachelor's degree]] in [[International studies|History and International Studies]] which she obtained from [[Lagos State University]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mybiohub.com/2016/03/yvonne-vixen-ekwere-biography.html?m=1|title=Yvonne Vixen Ekwere Biography|website=www.mybiohub.com|date=3 March 2016|access-date=25 September 2016}}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==


===Radio/TV career===
===Radio/TV career===
Her career started in 2008 after she was invited by [[Ikponmwosa Osakioduwa]] to be the co-host of a [[radio show]] called ''Dance Party'' which airs on [[Rhythm 93.7 FM Lagos|Rhythm 93.7 FM]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://sunnewsonline.com/fans-stalk-me-for-love-yvonne-ekwere-radio-presenter/|title=Fans stalk me for love –Yvonne Ekwere, radio presenter|work=[[The Sun (Nigeria)|The Sun Newspaper]]|author=Christian Agadibe|date=14 August 2016|accessdate=25 September 2016}}</ref> Vixen later auditioned and won the role as presenter of [[Silverbird Group#Divisions#Silverbird Communications|Silverbird Television]]'s entertainment show ''E-Weekly''.<ref name="bella"/> Her career has since seen her interview notable celebrities and hosted several high-profile events including [[Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria|Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria 2012]] and former President, [[Goodluck Jonathan]]'s "Dinner With Showbiz Stakeholders" amongst other.<ref name="net"/> In October 2015, she launched her own web series show called ''Drive Time with Vixen''. She cites [[Oprah Winfrey]] as her source of inspiration.<ref name="bella">{{cite web|url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2012/03/bn-saturday-celebrity-interview-shes-called-vixen-for-a-reason-meet-tv-presenter-yvonne-ekwere/|title=BN Saturday Celebrity Interview: She’s Called "Vixen" For a Reason. Meet TV Presenter Yvonne Ekwere|work=[[BellaNaija]]|author=Adeola Adeyemo|date=24 March 2012|accessdate=25 September 2016}}</ref>
Her career started in 2008 after she was invited by [[Ikponmwosa Osakioduwa]] to be the co-host of a [[radio show]] called ''Dance Party'' which airs on [[Rhythm 93.7 FM Lagos|Rhythm 93.7 FM]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://sunnewsonline.com/fans-stalk-me-for-love-yvonne-ekwere-radio-presenter/|title=Fans stalk me for love –Yvonne Ekwere, radio presenter|work=[[The Sun (Nigeria)|The Sun Newspaper]]|author=Christian Agadibe|date=14 August 2016|access-date=25 September 2016}}</ref> Vixen later auditioned and won the role as presenter of [[Silverbird Group#Divisions#Silverbird Communications|Silverbird Television]]'s entertainment show ''E-Weekly''.<ref name="bella"/> Her career has since seen her interview notable celebrities and hosted several high-profile events including [[Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria|Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria 2012]] and former President, [[Goodluck Jonathan]]'s "Dinner With Showbiz Stakeholders" amongst others.<ref name="net"/> In October 2015, she launched her own web series show called ''Drive Time with Vixen''. She cites [[Oprah Winfrey]] as her source of inspiration.<ref name="bella">{{cite web|url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2012/03/bn-saturday-celebrity-interview-shes-called-vixen-for-a-reason-meet-tv-presenter-yvonne-ekwere/|title=BN Saturday Celebrity Interview: She's Called "Vixen" For a Reason. Meet TV Presenter Yvonne Ekwere|work=[[BellaNaija]]|author=Adeola Adeyemo|date=24 March 2012|access-date=25 September 2016}}</ref> She Interview [[Genevieve Nnaji]], [[Funke Akindele]], [[Denrele Edun]] & More on their Journey to Success at the 2014 Amstel Malta AMVCA.<ref>{{Cite web |last=BellaNaija.com |date=2014-03-19 |title=Yvonne Ekwere Interviews Genevieve Nnaji, Funke Akindele, Denrele Edun & More on their Journey to Success at the 2014 Amstel Malta AMVCAs! |url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2014/03/yvonne-ekwere-interviews-genevieve-nnaji-funke-akindele-denrele-edun-more-on-their-journey-to-success-at-the-2014-amstel-malta-amvcas/ |access-date=2022-07-23 |website=BellaNaija |language=en-US}}</ref>


===Films and soaps===
===Films and soaps===
She has starred and made appearances in films and [[soap opera]]s including ''[[7 Inch Curve]]'', ''[[Render to Caesar]]'', ''Put a Ring on It'' and the [[Gidi Up (season 2)|season 2]] of ''[[Gidi Up]]'' where she starred in 3 episodes.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2014/06/toolz-oc-ukeje-zainab-balogun-ikechukwu-adesua-etomi-at-gidi-up-season-2-premiere/|title=Toolz, OC Ukeje, Zainab Balogun, Ikechukwu, Adesua Etomi at "Gidi Up" Season 2 Premiere|work=BellaNaija|date=22 June 2014|accessdate=25 September 2016}}</ref>
She has starred and made appearances in films and [[soap opera]]s including ''[[7 Inch Curve]]'', ''[[Render to Caesar]]'', ''Put a Ring on It,'' and the [[Gidi Up (season 2)|season 2]] of ''[[Gidi Up]]'' where she starred in 3 episodes.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2014/06/toolz-oc-ukeje-zainab-balogun-ikechukwu-adesua-etomi-at-gidi-up-season-2-premiere/|title=Toolz, OC Ukeje, Zainab Balogun, Ikechukwu, Adesua Etomi at "Gidi Up" Season 2 Premiere|work=BellaNaija|date=22 June 2014|access-date=25 September 2016}}</ref>


==Awards and recognitions==
==Awards and recognitions==
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Latest revision as of 17:56, 15 February 2024

Yvonne Ekwere
Born
Yvonne Imoh-Abasi Glory Ekwere

(1987-03-03) March 3, 1987 (age 37)
Lagos State, Nigeria
NationalityNigerian
Alma materLagos State University
Occupations
Years active2008–present

Yvonne Imoh-Abasi Glory Ekwere (Igbo pronunciationⓘ; born March 3, 1987), popularly known as Yvonne Vixen Ekwere, is a Nigerian media personality, content producer and actress who works as the presenter of E-Weekly on Silverbird Television.[1] Since making her debut as a co-host on a late night show on Rhythm 93.7 FM, her style of presenting has seen her win several awards.[2][3]

Early life and education

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Vixen is a native of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, but she was born as the last of 7 children in Lagos State, Southwestern Nigeria where she completed her basic and secondary school education at Airforce Primary School, Victoria Island, Lagos and Holy Child College, Lagos respectively.[1] She holds a bachelor's degree in History and International Studies which she obtained from Lagos State University.[4]

Career

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Radio/TV career

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Her career started in 2008 after she was invited by Ikponmwosa Osakioduwa to be the co-host of a radio show called Dance Party which airs on Rhythm 93.7 FM.[5] Vixen later auditioned and won the role as presenter of Silverbird Television's entertainment show E-Weekly.[6] Her career has since seen her interview notable celebrities and hosted several high-profile events including Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria 2012 and former President, Goodluck Jonathan's "Dinner With Showbiz Stakeholders" amongst others.[1] In October 2015, she launched her own web series show called Drive Time with Vixen. She cites Oprah Winfrey as her source of inspiration.[6] She Interview Genevieve Nnaji, Funke Akindele, Denrele Edun & More on their Journey to Success at the 2014 Amstel Malta AMVCA.[7]

Films and soaps

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She has starred and made appearances in films and soap operas including 7 Inch Curve, Render to Caesar, Put a Ring on It, and the season 2 of Gidi Up where she starred in 3 episodes.[8]

Awards and recognitions

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Year Award ceremony Prize Result
2009 Future Awards TV Personality of the Year Nominated
2010 Nominated
FAB Awards Nominated
2011 Won
Future Awards Nominated
ELOY Awards 2011 Won
The Nigerian Events Awards Best Event Coverage Won
2012 City People Fashion Awards 2012 Most Stylish TV Presenter of the Year Won
2013 2013 Nigeria Entertainment Awards TV Personality of the Year Nominated

References

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  1. ^ a b c Kayode Badmus (3 March 2016). "Popular broadcaster, Yvonne Vixen Ekwere clocks 29 years". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 25 September 2016.
  2. ^ Esho Wemimo (17 October 2014). "Yvonne Vixen Ekwere: My Ex Used Me To Get Famous". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 25 September 2016.
  3. ^ Maryjane Ezeh (3 March 2016). "Yvonne Vixen Ekwere Overdosed On Self-Love As She Celebrates Birthday (Photos)". nigeriafilms.com. The Nigerian Voice. Retrieved 25 September 2016.
  4. ^ "Yvonne Vixen Ekwere Biography". www.mybiohub.com. 3 March 2016. Retrieved 25 September 2016.
  5. ^ Christian Agadibe (14 August 2016). "Fans stalk me for love –Yvonne Ekwere, radio presenter". The Sun Newspaper. Retrieved 25 September 2016.
  6. ^ a b Adeola Adeyemo (24 March 2012). "BN Saturday Celebrity Interview: She's Called "Vixen" For a Reason. Meet TV Presenter Yvonne Ekwere". BellaNaija. Retrieved 25 September 2016.
  7. ^ BellaNaija.com (2014-03-19). "Yvonne Ekwere Interviews Genevieve Nnaji, Funke Akindele, Denrele Edun & More on their Journey to Success at the 2014 Amstel Malta AMVCAs!". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2022-07-23.
  8. ^ "Toolz, OC Ukeje, Zainab Balogun, Ikechukwu, Adesua Etomi at "Gidi Up" Season 2 Premiere". BellaNaija. 22 June 2014. Retrieved 25 September 2016.
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