Bovi
| Bovi Ugboma | |
|---|---|
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Bovi at the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards | |
| Birth name | Abovi Ugboma |
| Born |
September 25, 1979 Delta State, Nigeria |
| Education | Uniben Staff School [Primary], Government College, Ughelli, Edokpolor Grammar School, Benin and Boys Model secondary School, Onicha-Olona, Delta State [Secondary] |
| Alma mater | Delta State University, Abraka |
| Years active | 2007 - |
| Genres | Acting, Comedy |
| Influences | 2pac Shakur, Basket Mouth |
| Spouse | Kris Asimonye Ugboma |
| Children | David and Elena Ugboma |
| Notable works and roles | Extended Family [Sitcom], The Bovi Ugboma Show [Sitcom], Bovi: Man On Fire [Stand Up Comedy] |
| Website | http://www.bovitv.com |
Bovi Ugboma (born September 25, 1979) is a Nigerian comedian.[1] A director, producer, actor, and writer from Delta State, Nigeria. He has organized popular stand-up comedy concerts like Bovi Man On Fire across the globe.[2]
Early life and education
Bovi Ugboma was born in Benin City,[3] where he attended UNIBEN staff schools. He attended secondary school at Ughelli Northern in Delta State, and proceeded to Delta State University where he studied Theatre Arts.[4]
Comedy career
Bovi began his career in April 2007,[5] starring in the sitcom Extended Family,[6] which he produced, wrote, and packaged. [7] The show was very popular, and by 2008 Bovi was leading comedy shows and events throughout Nigeria.[8] He participated in Nite of 1000 Laughs organized by Opa Williams. Bovi has worked alongside other Nigerian comedians such as I Go Dye, I Go Save, Basketmouth, Buchi, Odogwu, Okey Bakassi, Julius Agwu and others.[9]
Awards
| Culture people | Comedian of the year |
| Awards Ghana | comedian of the year |
| Standup Comedians Award | Best Youth Comedian |
References
- ↑ SilverbirdsTV (2014-02-17). "Comedy: Bovi says he's not an overnight success". SilverbirdsTV. Retrieved 2014-02-17.
- ↑ View Nigeria (2014-07-08). "Bovi Tells Us A Secret + A Revealing Birthday Message For Richard Mofe Damijo". View Nigeria. Retrieved 2014-09-23.
- ↑ Vanguardngr (2013-09-26). "Comedian Bovi welcomes baby girl". Vanguardngr. Retrieved 2013-09-26.
- ↑ Daily Times NG (2013-03-10). "Comedian Bovi Ugboma Stages 'Man On Fire' tonight". Daily Times NG. Retrieved 2013-03-10.
- ↑ nationaldailyng (2012-02-14). "BIG BOY BOVI". nationaldailyng. Retrieved 2012-02-14.
- ↑ dailyindependentnig (2013-03-13). "I am my biggest competition – Bovi". dailyindependentnig. Retrieved 2013-03-13.
- ↑ Modern Ghana (2014-02-10). "Bovi Ugboma Denies Saying He Is Richer Than Celebrities Who Are Endorsed". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2014-02-10.
- ↑ Modern Ghana (2013-03-12). "The Bovi Ugboma Show". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2013-03-12.
- ↑ Punchng (2013-03-31). "I would have been a footballer –Bovi". Punchng. Retrieved 2013-03-31.