Early career Born in
Massy, Essonne, just outside of Paris, Ekwah began his career with amateur sides RC Arpajonnais, Bretigny FCS and CFF Paris, also spending two years in the
INF Clairefontaine academy. He joined
Nantes in 2017, spending one season before moving to England to join the academy of
Chelsea. He signed his first professional deal with Chelsea in April 2019. After three years with
The Blues, in which he played in the
UEFA Youth League and trained with the first team, he was linked with a move away from the club in 2021, going on trial with
Portsmouth. On 9 June 2021, West Ham United announced the signing of Ekwah from Chelsea on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee.
Sunderland After a year and a half, in which he was unable to break into the West Ham United first team, featuring in the
EFL Trophy for the club's
under-21 side, he was linked with a loan move to
EFL Championship side
Sunderland in January 2023. On 23 January 2023, he moved to Sunderland on a permanent transfer, penning a four-and-a-half-year deal.
Saint-Étienne On 30 August 2024, Ekwah signed for
Ligue 1 club
Saint-Étienne on a season-long loan with an option to buy for €7 million. The purchase option was activated on 14 August 2025.
Watford (loan) On 3 February 2026, Ekwah was loaned to
EFL Championship club
Watford until the end of the season. ==International career==