Here are some of his notable projects:
Movies:
* The Old Man & the Gun (2018): A crime drama starring Robert Redford. While Ekpo's role was small, it was in a significant film.
* The Oath (2018): A dark comedy film with a political theme.
* The Last Black Man in San Francisco (2019): A critically acclaimed drama that premiered at the Sundance Film Festival.
Television:
* The Chi (2018-present): A critically acclaimed drama series on Showtime where he plays the character of "Papa" in a recurring role.
* The Deuce (2017-2019): A HBO series set in 1970s New York City, focusing on the rise of the porn industry.
* Empire (2015-2020): He had a recurring role in the popular Fox drama.
* Chicago Fire (2012-present): He's had a recurring role in the long-running NBC series.
Other projects:
* Atlanta (2016-present): He's had a guest role in this critically acclaimed FX series.
He has also been featured in a few short films and has been active in theatre productions.
It's important to note that this list may not be exhaustive, as actors' careers can be quite varied and there may be smaller projects not as widely known.