Wherever you hear Eze ndi Ara, one of the richest actors from the Eastern part of Nigeria the name ‘Azubuike Michael Egwu’ popularly called Zubby Michael should come to your mind. The renowned Nigerian actor was born in Yola in February 1985 to his parents, Mr and Mrs Egwu. Azubuike’s father was a merchant, while his mum was a teacher.
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He grew up in Adamawa State, Nigeria alongside his five siblings; Chris, Cynthia, Sheiley, Mary Slimsugar, and Stanley Egwu where he had his primary and secondary school education respectively. He then proceeded to obtain his Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication from Nnamdi Azikwe University, Enugu State.
Recently, on the first episode of the Prime Video reality show, ‘Ebuka Turns Up Africa’, Zubby Michael and Timini Egbuson engaged in a heated debate over who is the biggest actor in Africa. Timini Egbuson claimed that he was the biggest actor in Africa while handing out gifts to other stars on the show. However, this did not sit well with Zubby Michael.
He said, “I was coming from Paris and we had to do this thing in the festivals, obviously being the best actor in Africa…I have been acting for about 13 years now and I’ve won awards. I’ve done everything basically and I believe I am the best.”
Zubby Michael inferred, “Stop f**king playing, he’s kidding. It’s not coming from a place of pride but I’m the biggest actor in Africa.” He continued, “Let me tell you why I’m bigger than Timini, if Timini crosses Shagamu, nobody knows him and I’m not abusing you. Your fame ends in Lekki but I’ve conquered the YouTube market, the DVD market, and now cinemas.”
Timini Interjected saying, “You literally act the same character in every movie my bro. How can you be bigger than me?” To which Michael said, “Again, it’s not coming from a place of pride o, but I can buy Timini.”
The above issue has resulted in many of their fans asking who is really the biggest, Now Let Carmart dig dip into their lifestyle, wealth and cars they own and love
Zubby Michael’s Net worth
Zubby Michael is not only an actor, he is also a movie producer in Nollywood. He has also delved into politics by accepting his appointment as the Special Adviser on Media to Willie Obiano in Anambra State. All these occupations earn him his recognition as one of the highest-paid and most influential actors in Nigeria, especially in the Eastern parts of Nigeria. He has an estimated net worth of about $3.9 Million.
Zubby Michael Cars
He is young and getting it, so he can afford any car which seems affordable to him. Not only is he an actor, but he is a Politician and sometimes has to look the part.

After Zubby Michael was shot into the limelight in 2006, the first car he copped for himself was a Toyota Camry. But, over the years as he has continued to grow in the industry, so has his style and love for cars.


The actor Zubby Michael is associated with about four luxury cars, and they are:
- A Mercedes-Benz 4matic.
- A Range Rover Sport.
- A Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon