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== Comedy career == |
== Comedy career == |
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Bovi began his career in April 2007,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nationaldailyng.com/laff-line/big-boy-bovi |title= BIG BOY BOVI |date=2012-02-14 |work=nationaldailyng|author=nationaldailyng|accessdate=2012-02-14}}</ref> starring in the sitcom ''Extend Family'',<ref>{{cite web |url=http://dailyindependentnig.com/2013/03/i-am-my-biggest-competition-bovi/ |title=I am my biggest competition – Bovi|date=2013-03-13 |work=dailyindependentnig |author=dailyindependentnig|accessdate=2013-03-13}}</ref> which he produced, wrote, and packaged. |
Bovi began his career in April 2007,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nationaldailyng.com/laff-line/big-boy-bovi |title= BIG BOY BOVI |date=2012-02-14 |work=nationaldailyng|author=nationaldailyng|accessdate=2012-02-14}}</ref> starring in the sitcom ''Extend Family'',<ref>{{cite web |url=http://dailyindependentnig.com/2013/03/i-am-my-biggest-competition-bovi/ |title=I am my biggest competition – Bovi|date=2013-03-13 |work=dailyindependentnig |author=dailyindependentnig|accessdate=2013-03-13}}</ref> which he produced, wrote, and packaged. |
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<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.modernghana.com/movie/26661/3/bovi-ugboma-denies-saying-he-is-richer-than-celebr.html |title= Bovi Ugboma Denies Saying He Is Richer Than Celebrities Who Are Endorsed |date=2014-02-10 |work=Modern Ghana |author=Modern Ghana |accessdate=2014-02-10}}</ref> The show was very popular, and by 2008 Bovi was leading comedy shows and events throughout Nigeria.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://africamagic.dstv.com/2013/03/12/the-bovi-ugboma-show/ |title= The Bovi Ugboma Show |date=2013-03-12 |work=Modern Ghana |author=Modern Ghana |accessdate=2013-03-12}}</ref> He participated in ''Nite of 1000 Laughs'' organized by [[Opa Williams]]. Bovi has worked alongside other Nigerian comedians such as [[ |
<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.modernghana.com/movie/26661/3/bovi-ugboma-denies-saying-he-is-richer-than-celebr.html |title= Bovi Ugboma Denies Saying He Is Richer Than Celebrities Who Are Endorsed |date=2014-02-10 |work=Modern Ghana |author=Modern Ghana |accessdate=2014-02-10}}</ref> The show was very popular, and by 2008 Bovi was leading comedy shows and events throughout Nigeria.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://africamagic.dstv.com/2013/03/12/the-bovi-ugboma-show/ |title= The Bovi Ugboma Show |date=2013-03-12 |work=Modern Ghana |author=Modern Ghana |accessdate=2013-03-12}}</ref> He participated in ''Nite of 1000 Laughs'' organized by [[Opa Williams]]. Bovi has worked alongside other Nigerian comedians such as [[I Go Dye]], [[Igosave|I Go Save]], [[Basketmouth]], [[Buchi (comedian)|Buchi]], Okey Bakassi, Julius Agwu and others.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.punchng.com/spice/local-entertainment/i-would-have-been-a-footballer-bovi/ |title= I would have been a footballer –Bovi |date=2013-03-31 |work=Punchng |author=Punchng|accessdate=2013-03-31}}</ref> |
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==Awards== |
==Awards== |
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Birth name | Abovi Ugboma |
Born | Delta State, Nigeria | September 25, 1979
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 |
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] director, producer, actor, and writer from Delta State, Nigeria.[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 Extend 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, 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.