Bovi is a popular Nigerian comedian, actor, and writer from Delta State, Nigeria. He has organized popular stand-up comedy concerts like Bovi Man on Fire across the globe.
Bovi Ugboma was born on 25 September 1979, in Benin City, Edo State but hails from Delta State in south southern Nigeria.
Educational Background
Bovi attended University of Benin staff schools and secondary school at Ughelli North in Delta State. He proceeded to Delta State University Abraka, where he bagged a Bachelor’s degree in Theatre Arts.
His Comedy Career
Bovi began his comedy career in April 2007, starring in the “Sitcom Extended Family”, which he produced, wrote, and directed. The show was very popular, and by 2008, Bovi was leading comedy shows and events throughout Nigeria.
He participated in “Nite of Thousand Laughs” organized by Opa Williams. This show actually brought Bovi to fame, a medium that displayed his talents and gave him applaud from audience.
Bovi has performed several shows in Nigeria and abroad alongside other top famous Nigerian comedians in the likes of I Go Dye, I Go Save, Basketmouth, Buchi, Odogwu, Okey Bakassi, Julius Agwu, Alibaba, Gordon and others.
Bovi is a good and successful actor. He premiered his first movie “It’s Her Day” on the 8th of October 2016. He got nominated for the Best Comic Actor at Nigerian Entertainment (AMVCA) awards as the best actor in comedy.
Bovi is also a Glo Ambassador and signed a multi million Naira contract with MTN Nigeria.
His Personal Life
In 2017, Bovi happily got married to the love of his life, Kris Asimonye and the marriage is blessed with two kids namely – Elen Ugboma and David Ugboma.
Sometime in 2018, fans and friends of Bovi and I Go Dye were shocked when they exchanged heated words on Instagram. It was quite shocking because in Nigeria, the comedy industry titans have always acted like on big family and it is quite rare to see them fight in the public.
However, in chat with Saturday Beats, popular comedian Bovi said it was natural for friends to fight and settle their differences. He explained that his relationship with I Go Dye is still cordial, “we re very cool; what are friends for if they don’t disagree and quarrel once in a while?.
The popular, highly talented and respected Nigerian comedian who recently marked his ninth year wedding anniversary with his wife and the mother of his three children, said there was no secret to his happy marriage. He further mentioned on his Instagram page that he would be having his own country and unveiling his personal flag in his upcoming show – Man on Fie – in Dallas.
Responding to what inspired that statement, the comedian, however stated that he was only fooling around. “iIm just fooling around. i already feel like I have my own though. most Nigerians do. if your provide your won light, water, security, and health care, you’re more of your own government without sovereignty.
“it’s good. last time I was there (Dallas), it was a blast. Comedy has that tradition of judging from the promises to be the same this year,” he said.
Bovi who recently replied a comment on social media, which some people considered nasty, told Saturday Beat that comments would not define him; instead they define those say them. Most of the time, it’s all love. The only time you will see me drawn into a reply is when you try to touch a third party with falsehood. I’m usually forced to put them straight. But if I’m really not bothered. It’s all fun.
In his words, “like i said earlier, it doesn’t define me. It defines the writer. When i reply, it’s usually to set the facts right. It comes from a good place. If i didn’t care, I would be on a blocking spree and for me that doesn’t solve all problems”.
Bovi’s Awards
Bovi has received several awards and are tabulated below:
| Culture people | Comedian of the year |
| Awards Ghana | comedian of the year |
| Standup Comedians Award | Best Youth Comedian |
Bovi’s Net Worth
Bovi is indeed hilarious , skillful, creative and talented comedian rated one of the richest and most influential in Nigeria with net worth of about $4 million dollars.