Abovi Ugboma popularly known as Bovi is a Nigerian comedian, producer, director, actor and writer. He began his career in 2007 and since then, has written several sitcoms and organised popular concerts. Bovi began his stand-up comedy Man on Fire in 2013 which has been hosted in Nigeria and across the globe.
Bovi was born on Sep 25, 1979 in Benin city, Edo State to Chief Eddie and Margaret Ugbomah. He hails from Delta state, Nigeria. Bovi attended Uniben Staff School for his primary education. Then, he moved to government college, Ughelli for his secondary education. Subsequently, Bovi attended Delta state university, Abraka where he studied Theatre Arts in 1998, and graduated in 2002. After graduation, he was posted to Kogi State for his NYSC, where he served at the National Television Authority (NTA), Lokoja.
In 2004, Bovi moved to Lagos with the aim of marketing his script to one of Africa’s leading actor, Richard Mofe-Damijo. Luckily, he became Richard’s personal assistant from 2004 – 2006. Bovi then began his comedy career in April 2007, after debuting his self-written sitcom. He wrote and produced the sitcom titled – Extended family. This story gained massive popularity and in the following year, he started leading shows and events in Nigeria.
The comedian began hosting a one-man stand-up comedy show themed Man on Fire in 2013. Consequently, this show took him around the world while performing with his authentic style. Man on fire debut edition was held in Lagos, in March 2013. The second edition, in October 2014. And the third March 2017. In addition, the fourth edition was hosted in Lagos on April 28, 2019. Similarly, the comedy special has been hosted in other cities around the world: Toronto, London, New York and Port-Harcourt.
