“The Money I Spend Yearly In Buying Water Can Build A Whole Duplex” – Actress, Didi Ekanem Reveals, Laments Over Scarcity Of Clean Water In Lagos Island

Popular Nollywood actress, Didi Ekanem has lamented over the scarcity of clean water in Lagos island.

According to the actress, the amount of money she spends yearly in buying water can build a whole duplex.

In her latest Instagram story, she wrote;

“I am tired of buying water in Lagos”.

“If i calculate the amount of money i use in buying water a year, it can build a whole duplex”.

“The whole island is a mess”.

“I don’t understand how someone can leave in a mansion and not have clean water “.

Didi Ekanem’s biography

Didi Ekanem was born on the 27th of August 1988 to Mr and Mrs Ekanem in Ikot Ekpene, Calabar, Cross River State. Her parents are from Akwa Ibom, and there are no details on whether she has any siblings or not.

The Nollywood actress born in Calabar is a Nigerian by birth and celebrated her 33rd birthday in August 2021.

Education

Didi Ekanem went to Federal Government College, Ikot Ekpene, and Macdonald Memorial School, where she had her West African School Certificate.

Ekanem would later gain admission to the University of Port Harcourt, where she obtained a degree in Linguistics and Communications.

Career

Didi Ekanem started her career while she was at the University of Port Harcourt, taking part in stage acting; over time, she switched to the big screen.

She would go on to feature in a number of movies like Journey to Dreamland, Escort Service, Jump and Pass, True to Love, Royal Rituals, Dining with the Devil, among others.

Didi Ekanem, in an interview, revealed that her favourite movie is Jump and Pass, which was directed by veteran actor and politician Desmond Elliot.

Aside from acting, Didi Ekanem is an entrepreneur and has a coothing line named ODOT which is an abbreviation of her native name Odot Ukpono and when translated in English language means It deserves the honour.

Personal life

Didi Ekanem is single, and there are no details of her being in a relationship. She is, however, famous for always flaunting her backside on and off social media.

Net worth

Didi Ekanem is reportedly worth between $100,000 and $250,000.

Today Didi Ekanem is rated one of the top actresses in the Nollywood movie industry, she has been able to build a name and brand for herself in the industry and today stands as a well recognise woman despite coming from a background that had nothing to do with the entertainment industry at large.