Uchenna Ekwe, widely known as Tracy, is a 27-year-old vibrant Nigerian from Anambra State. She is a graduate trainee in the oil and gas sector and also pursues painting canvases as a creative side hustle. Tracy’s candid approach to life and desire to live unapologetically have been central to her appeal, especially as she enters the limelight on Big Brother Naija 2025 (season 10), where she embraced the opportunity to break free from overthinking and societal pressures by fully living in the moment.
Profile Summary
| Full Name | Uchenna Ekwe |
| Date of Birth | 18 May 1998 |
| Place of Birth | Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| State of Origin | Anambra State |
| Partner | In a committed relationship |
| Children | None reported |
| Occupations | Graduate Trainee (Oil and Gas sector), Painter (side hustle) |
| Net Worth | Estimated $30,000 – $55,000 |
Early Life and Education
Tracy was born on May 18, 1998, making her a Taurus. She hails from Anambra State and pursued higher education at the University of Lagos, where she graduated with a Second Class Upper (2:1) in Chemical Engineering.
Earning her degree and immediately securing a trainee job at a leading oil company marks one of the high points in her early adult life.
Career
Tracy currently works as a graduate trainee with a prominent oil and gas company, Nigerian LNG (NLNG). Her professional journey began on a strong note, transitioning smoothly from university to her role in the energy sector. Outside her formal career, she pursues painting canvases as a creative side hustle, reflecting her multifaceted talents beyond engineering.
Tracy joined Big Brother Naija motivated by a desire to “take a break from reality” — to escape the cycle of overthinking, comparisons, and feelings of inadequacy.
She saw the BBNaija platform as the perfect place to “let loose,” have fun, and shake up her life routine by taking a risk and living fully in the moment.
Personal Life
Tracy is in a committed relationship and openly expresses her love for her partner, valuing the uniqueness and strength of their bond.
She’s known for being very emotionally expressive, sometimes misunderstood as rude or snobbish, but insists that this perception is inaccurate.
She has openly shared some personal struggles, including grieving her late father and wrestling with overthinking and self-doubt, which contributed to her decision to join BBNaija for a fresh perspective and to enjoy life without pressure.
Tracy Net Worth
Her estimated net worth is approximately $25,000, a combination of her salary as a trainee engineer and additional earnings from her artistic pursuits.
Social Media
- Instagram: @tracy_ekwe
