Obehi Aburime

EARLY LIFE

Obehi Ernest Aburime was born on 22 May 1987 in Lagos, Nigeria. He hails from a Christian family of seven and is the youngest of five siblings. His parents are Mr. and Mrs. Aburime, both from Edo State. He is of Bini (Benin) ethnic heritage.He completed his primary and secondary education in Lagos State, attending Maryland Comprehensive Secondary School in Ikeja (class of 2005). He later graduated with a degree in Accounting Education from Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, in Edo State.

CAREER

Obehi began his professional entertainment career in late 2016, starting with modeling and acting. He quickly gained traction as a commercial model, working with major brands including McDowell’s, Nack (fashion brand), Access Bank Plc, First Bank of Nigeria, Globacom, Michael Charles Clothiers, and Storm Body Spray (for which he has served as an ambassador, including Big Brother Naija-related campaigns).In 2018, he was nominated for Best Commercial Model at the Nigerian Achievers Awards.On the acting front, he appeared in Africa Magic family shows such as The Johnsons and My Flatmates. He has since featured in a range of Nollywood films and series, including: Venge (2021) Baby Drama (2021) The Mismatched / Mismatch (2021/2023) Kill Fred (2021) – Vick Foreigner’s God (2022) Game On Tinsel Unbroken Gloria Must Go (2024) Love By Accident (2024) Criminal (2024) Strawberry Chinny (2024) – Korede Additional credits in titles such as Fine Girl (2025), Fumble (2025), Leemah and Obinna (2025), I Married A Crazy Man (2025), The Anniversary (2026), Boxed (2026), and others. In 2022, he won the Outstanding Actor of the Year award at the Naija Tourist and Icon Awards. He continues to build a steady presence in both commercial modeling and screen acting, often taking on supporting and leading roles across drama and romantic genres.

PERSONAL LIFE

Obehi is based in Lagos, Nigeria. He stands approximately 6 feet (1.83 m) tall and is known for his stylish appearance and fashion sense. As of the most recent verified profiles (2024–2025), he is not married and has no publicly confirmed children. He maintains privacy regarding romantic relationships. He is a Christian and has expressed interest in fashion and brand building.

Obehi is active as a brand influencer and fashion figure, frequently sharing stylish looks that attract positive fan engagement. He is building a personal brand and maintains a professional presence through modeling campaigns and film work. He resides and works primarily in Lagos.