He was born on August 3, 1982, in Ughelli but raised in Sapele, Delta. He is a native of Ndokwa-East Local Government Area of Delta State.
He has his secondary education at Igbenedion Education Centre, Edo state, and then proceeded to the University of Nigeria, Nsukka where he obtained a National Diploma in Computer Science and Education. He also holds a degree in Computer Science and Education from Benson Idahosa University, Benin City.
Uti came into limelight after winning the season 5 of Big Brother Africa, All-Stars Edition in 2010. Prior to winning the reality show, he participated in 2008 Big Brother Africa 3 but was evicted on Day 42.
Some of the movies he has featured in are Fear Not, Bursting Out, Red Hot, The Inn, Duplicity, In the Cupboard, 10 Days in Suncity, Trials of Mape, Mummy Dearest (The Wedding), Malice and Chief Daddy.
AWARDS
2015 – African Entertainment Legend Award, Special Recognition Award for On-Air Personality
2015 – Scream All Youth Award, Favourite Youth Actor
2015 – Glam and Essence Award, Most Stylish TV Presenter
2015 – Benson Idahosa Honour Award in Appreciation and Recognition of his Role in Advancing the Entertainment Industry
2012 – Mode Men Awards, TV Personality of the Year
2012 – GIAMA Awards, Best New Actor