Ubi Franklin

Ubi Franklin
Ubi Franklin, at the launch of InstantPickup in 2017
Born Ubi Ekapong Ofem
February 2, 1984
Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria
Alma mater Madonna University
Occupation Music manager, investor, event planner, promoter
Website instantpickupapp.com

Ubi Franklin, born Ubi Ekapong Ofem,[1] is a Nigerian music artist manager and the founder and CEO of record label Made Men Music Group (Triple MG).[1][2]

In 2017, he launched a start-up called Instant Pickup, a service which specializes in instant home pickup and delivery of laundry.[3][4]

Early and personal life

Franklin was born in Cross River State on 2 February 1984.[1][2] He is the 11th of 15 children. He had his primary and secondary education in Calabar, after which he studied law at the Madonna University.[2]

On November 1, 2015, Ubi Franklin married Lilian Esoro.[5] Their son was born on 17 July 2016.[6] He has two children.[7]

Franklin admitted that from July 2016 to March 2017, he struggled to overcome bouts of depression which almost led him to commit suicide.[1]

He was almost killed by a Chinese man at a furniture store in Lagos, but by the quick intervention of his cousin, he was saved. The attacker was eventually arrested.[8]

Career

Franklin worked as an assistant to Julius Agwu before going on to work with AY Makun and other artists. He then worked promoting shows.[9]

In 2010, he became Iyanya's manager before the song “kukere” was released, which became a hit. In 2014, when the label had expanded, other artists, including Tekno, Emma Nyra, and Selebobo were signed.[9]

In May 2017, Franklin founded a company which provided a platform to fund business ideas and start-ups.[10]

In July 2017, he launched Instant Pickup, an online service that offers instant home pickup and delivery of laundry.[3][4]

In November 2017, he launched Instant Apartment, an online platform that offers luxury apartments for rent.[11].

In October 2018, he launched Instant Ryde, an online taxi service in his home town Calabar, Cross River state and Uyo, Akwa Ibom state [12] [13].

In 2016, Franklin was named City People Music Awards' Music Manager of the Year.[14]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Ubi Franklin biography". Retrieved 6 September 2017.
  2. 1 2 3 "Ubi Franklin biography". Retrieved 6 September 2017.
  3. 1 2 "Ubi Franklin launches pickup app". Retrieved 6 September 2017.
  4. 1 2 "Ubi Franklin launches pickup app". Retrieved 6 September 2017.
  5. ↑ "Ubi Franklin wedding to Lilian Esoro". Retrieved 6 September 2017.
  6. ↑ "Ubi Franklin son's birthday". Retrieved 6 September 2017.
  7. ↑ "Ubi Franklin family". Retrieved 30 November 2017.
  8. ↑ "Ubi Franklin almost attacked". Retrieved 6 September 2017.
  9. 1 2 "Ubi Franklin career". Retrieved 6 September 2017.
  10. ↑ "Ubi Franklin startup fund". Retrieved 6 September 2017.
  11. ↑ "Ubi Franklin launches instant apartment". Retrieved 30 November 2017.
  12. ↑ https://calabarblog.com/charity-begins-at-home-ubi-franklin-launches-online-taxi-company-instant-ryde-in-calabar/
  13. ↑ https://www.pmnewsnigeria.com/2018/10/03/ubi-franklin-launches-instantryde-in-calabar/
  14. ↑ "Ubi Franklin awards and recognition". Retrieved 6 September 2017.
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