[3][4] He was also a member of the Nigerian 4 × 100 m relay team that won a silver medal at the games.

In 2015, while still a student at High Standard Comprehensive School, Ughelli, he auditioned for the Making of Champions Reality TV athletics competition, Top Sprinter.

[9] He took part in the 4 × 100 m relay with teammates Soyemi Abiola, Godwin Ashien and Emmanuel Arowolo but didn't progress to the finals.

A team of Ekevwo, Hakim Sani Brown, Grant Holloway and Ryan Clark became the 2019 NCAA champions in the 4 × 100 m relay.

[11] After an unbeaten run through the rounds he clocked an impressive 9.96 s to win the title just ahead of Arthur Cisse.