His full name is Abovi Ugboma and he was born in September 25, 1979 in Benin City, Edo state. He went to University of Benin Staff School for his primary education. He attended Government College, Ughelli and Edokpolor Grammar School for his secondary education but completed it in Boys Model Secondary School, all in Delta State. After secondary education, he bagged a degree in Theatre Arts from the Delta State University.
During Bovi’s NYSC days, he served as a reporter at NTA and then relocated to Lagos. He worked as Richard Mofe Damijo’s Personal Assistant from 2004 till 2006. During his time as personal assistant, he was trained and mentored by Mofe Damijo. He later went on to start his own production team in September 2006.
Bovi began his comedy career in April 2007 when he starred in ‘Extended Family’, a sitcom which he wrote and produced. The show was very popular and by 2008, Bovi became one of the most sought after comedians in Nigeria.
His big break came in 2013, when he featured as a stand-up comedian in ‘Nite of 1000 Laughs’ organized by Opa William. Bovi has organized a stand-up comedy concert ‘Bovi Man on Fire’ which featured international superstars Ja Rule and Ashanti. He also hosted it in several cities in the USA, London, Melbourne and Toronto. The Fourth edition was held in April 2019 in Lagos and the comedian maintained that it will be the last of ‘Man on Fire’. According to Bovi, his next one will have a new title.
Bovi has worked with several Nigerian comedians like Basketmouth, Julius Agwu,, I Go Dye, Buchi amongst others.
AWARDS
Comedian of the Year at Culture People
Comedian of The Year at Awards Ghana
Best Youth Comedian at Standup Comedians Award.
PERSONAL LIFE
Bovi is married to Kris Asimoye Ugboma and they are both blessed with three children.