Bovi is a popular and one of the most successful comedians in Nigeria he is not just a comedian but also a Nollywood actor, social media influencer and a businessman.
When it comes to comedy in the Nigerian entertainment industry he is among the top 10. He has been in the industry for over a decade and still one of the best at the moment. He is so talented and creative.
In this article I will let you know Bovi’s biography, net worth, early life, education, career, and other important information about him. Make sure you read this article to the end so that you will be able to understand the whole article which will allow you to know Bovi more than before.
Biography
Bovi is a popular Nigerian comedian, Nollywood actor, producer, director, and social media influencer his full name is Abovi Ugboma.
According to the available information, he was born on September 25, 1979, to Chief Eddie and Margaret Ugbomah in Benin CIty.
Bovi started his career as a dream and you put so much effort and energy to become a successful comedian.
He has recorded success in the Nigerian entertainment industry with his jokes and stand-up comedy concerts like Man on Fire, which is one of the most popular comedy concerts in Nigeria and other countries of the world.
Over the years, Bovi has worked with popular names in the industry like Alibaba, I Go Dye, I Go Save, Buchi, Basketmouth, Julius Agwu, Okey Bakassi and others.
Education
Bovi had both his primary and secondary school education in Benin City, Edo State.
He attended Uniben Staff School before he proceeded to Government College, Ughelli, for his secondary education.
Bovi attended Delta State University, Abraka, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in Theatre Arts in 2002.
He also observed his one-year mandatory national youth service at National Television Authority (NTA), Lokoja, Kogi State.
Career
Bovi relocated to Lagos in 2004 to work with Africa’s leading actor, Richard Mofe-Damijo(RMD) but he got a job as his assistant. Bovi worked for RMD for over two years before he began drifting into comedy in 2007.
Bovi started his self-written sitcom, “Extended Family” in 2007. This project allowed him to gain massive success as it became one of the leading TV shows in Nigeria during the time.
In 2008, Bovi was so popular in the Nigerian entertainment industry that he was featured in several comedy shows. Bovi has had the opportunity to appear on numerous stand-up comedy shows like Night of a Thousand Laughs, Uncensored, Lord of the Ribs, and others.
In 2016, Bovi premiered his first Nollywood film; which was titled It’s Her Day. This film appearance increased his popularity not just in the Nigeria entertainment industry but across other African countries.
He was nominated for several awards and won many others. It grossed about N55 million at the box office
At the moment, Bovi owns a YouTube channel, where he started a TV series, “BACK TO SCHOOL”, where Bovi, and other popular comedians, portrays the life of an adult Nigerian student in secondary school.
Likewise, he produced another sitcom, The Bovi Ugboma Show (TBUS). It was an award-winning sitcom.
In 2013, Bovi began his own stand-up comedy show themed Man on Fire. The comedy show started in Lagos with massive acceptance from the populace.
It is now an annual comedy show, and he has been able to host it in several locations not just in Nigeria or African countries but in several countries in different continents including Toronto, London and New York.
Bovi has been featured in numerous films such as Standing alone, 4-1-Love, It’s Her Day, Nneka The Pretty Serpent, My Village People and others.
Awards
Bovi has a successful career as a comedian and actor in the Nigerian entertainment industry.
Over the years, he has been nominated for several awards and has won a few of them.
These are some of the major Bovi’s awards since he began his career as a comedian and Nollywood actor.
- Comedian of the Year by the Culture People
- Comedian of the Year by Ghana Awards
- The Best Youth Comedian by the Stand-up Comedians Award
- Best writer and actor in comedy
- Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA).
Personal Life
Bovi got married to Kris Asimonye in 2007 and they are currently blessed with three children named Elena, David and Chuchu respectively.
Net Worth
At the moment of writing this informative article, Bovi is a popular name in the Nigerian comedy industry, so he is also among the highest paid.
Over the years, Bovi has bagged several brand endorsement deals with popular brands in Nigeria such as Blue Gate, Vitafoam, Diamond Bank and Glo, amongst others.
Likewise, Bovi is one of the Nigerian celebrities that show off extravagant lifestyles on social media. He owns several expensive cars and lives in a mansion in Lagos.
Cars
These are some of the known cars of Bovi. He may have more.
- Mercedes-benz G Wagon
- Range Rover
- Toyota Prado