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  • Nigerians react as Bovi rocks #EndSARS shirt to The Headies 2021

    Nigerians react as Bovi rocks #EndSARS shirt to The Headies 2021

    Comedian and actor, Bovi astonished fans after he appeared at The Headies 2021 with a blood-stained #EndSARS themed outfit.

     

    The funnyman, who co-hosted the award event alongside Nollywood’s Nancy Isime, wore a shirt portraying a blood-stained Nigerian flag symbolizing the shootings that played out during the #EndSARS protest at Lekki tollgate last year.

    The Headies 2021 aired from the Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

    It witnessed the presence of popular singers who won the high-status awards in various categories.

    Among those honoured at the award event are Burna Boy, Niniola, Fireboy, DJ Neptune, Praiz, Wizkid, Omah Lay

    The comedian’s outfit has since attracted praises from Nigerians on Twitter.

     

    Read their reactions below:

     

     

  • How I begged for movie role- Bovi

    How I begged for movie role- Bovi

    Abovi Ugboma, Nigerian comedian and actor better known as Bovi, has opened on how he begged for a role in the remake of ‘Nneka the Pretty Serpent’, a 1994 Nollywood classic.

    The multi-talented entertainer will play the role of a policeman (Inspector Daniel) in the movie billed to hit cinemas as from December 18, 2020.

    The anticipated sequel was directed by Tosin Igho, produced by Chris Odeh, with Ramsey Nouah and Charles Okpaleke as the co-producers.

    Speaking in an Instagram live chat, the comedian said he had to beg due to his interest in the project.

    “I play the role of Inspector Daniel, I’m a cop, a policeman and a serious one at that. When l heard about the remake of Nneka The Pretty Serpent, l put a call across to them (producers) that l want to be in the movie,” he said.

    “Usually l don’t beg, but l had to that for this one. So, they gave me the script and after reading it, they asked me what role l can handle.”

    The forthcoming movie follows the story of Nneka, a mermaid disguised as a human, whose mission on earth is to destroy promiscuous married men.

     

  • Celebrities, media personalities pen emotional tributes to Dan Foster

    Celebrities, media personalities pen emotional tributes to Dan Foster

    Popular radio presenter and broadcaster, Dan Foster is dead.

    TheNewsGuru gathered that the revered broadcaster died on Wednesday at a Lagos medical facility, where he was receiving treatment for an illness.

    Celebrities and media personalities have been penning emotional tributes on social media about the deceased.

    Among them is gospel artiste and broadcaster, Bouqui.

    She said:” Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaat?2020, abeg which way now? #rip Dan Foster”.

     

    Former host of the popular TV show, Who Wants to be a Millionaire, Frank Edoho said a friend confirmed the sad news to him.

    “I just got off the phone, my friend Oscar confirmed that Dan Foster has passed on. This is a very very dark year. How can I overcome this unending melancholy? Rest in Peace, dear friend,” Edoho tweeted.

     

    Titi Oyinsan, another broadcaster wrote on Instagram:”You still had so much to give Big Dawg.

    You revolutionized Radio in Nigeria and we will never forget you”.

     

    Comedian, Bovi, said, “When I moved to Lagos in November 2003, Dan Foster was one of the reasons I didn’t run back home to Delta State. I tuned into Cool Fm one morning and Dan made me love radio. Rip Big Dawg! I’m sad you left. But I’m happy your mark remains forever!”

    Media entrepreneur, Ben Murray Bruce said:”The death of Dan Foster saddens me. He was an excellent friend of mine and a veteran radio host bar none. May his soul rest in peace”.

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    Oscar Oyinsan, who once worked with Dan Foster said:” 2020 you are RUDE….we still spoke upper week dawg. @thedanfoster NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Please Lord …if this year is test…pls pls just stop …pls. Lord have mercy…please #DanFoster #MyMentor #MyFriend…You not alone Lovina…we gat you …God got eyes on Dan now…we will get tru this . Promise”

     

  • COVID-19 LOCKDOWN: Basketmouth, AY, Bovi, others find new ways to thrill fans

    COVID-19 LOCKDOWN: Basketmouth, AY, Bovi, others find new ways to thrill fans

    What happens to comedy when social gathering is outlawed? This is the question every Nigerian comedian worth its salt has been grappling with.

    With shows and events cancelled as a result of the coronavirus pandemic and people being asked to stay home and practice “social distancing”, Nigerian comics are resorting to new ways to practice their craft. Stand-up comedy, under its current model is currently dead at every level.

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    Bright Okpocha a.k.a Basketmouth has used this moment to intensify his social media presence by releasing delightful comedy skits. He featured his colleague, Bovi in a skit called ‘The Syndicate’. The video currently has 23,000 views on YouTube as at the time of filing this report.

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    In the same vein Bovi rather than wallow in misery, complaining about absence of comedy gigs, has also been posting more of content from his web series ‘Back to school’ which gets fans roaring with laughter.

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    On the flip- side, popular comedian Senator has found solace in hosting some of his colleagues in his Instagram live comedy show tagged ‘Lockdown comedy show’ where they share jokes which allay the fears of their numerous fans. Senator in the past few days has hosted Buchi, Dan Dee Humourous, IGosave and Seyilaw.

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    On his own part, Ayo Makun popularly known as AY has been sharing content from his new web series ‘Call to bar’ on his Instagram and YouTube Channel.

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  • Bishop Oyedepo: Bovi debunks being at US embassy

    Bishop Oyedepo: Bovi debunks being at US embassy

    Popular comedian and actor, Abovi Ugboma, popularly known as Bovi, has denied claims that he was at the United States Embassy in Lagos when the Founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, Bishop Oyedepo, was allegedly denied a US visa.
    It was widely reported on Friday that Bovi was lucky with the embassy as he was issued the visa, while his wife was not lucky as she was denied.

     

    In his reaction, Bovi said he was not at the US Embassy, adding that the story is false.

     

    He wrote on Twitter: “I was not at the embassy. Neither was my wife. Story about us is entirely false. And the use of the word ‘luck’ or ‘lucky’ with getting a visa is annoying.”

     

     

     

    TheNewsGuru recalls that the United States embassy in Nigeria had described the report that Bishop Oyedepo was denied a visa, as “false.”

     

    The embassy took to its verified Twitter page to state that the report is “completely false.”
    “#FalseNews Alert! Be advised, the reports making the rounds about a visa being denied to Nigerian Bishop Oyedepo are false. If you have seen this manufactured item in the media, help defeat this #misinformation by communicating to everyone that it is completely false,” it wrote.
  • Failed visa application: Bovi slams Twitter influencer

    Failed visa application: Bovi slams Twitter influencer

    Nigerian comic and actor, Bovi has fired back at popular social media influencer, Tweetoracle for not comprehending a joke he shared about titans being responsible for his failed visa application.

    It all began after Bovi was asked what he would do if he wakes up as the President of Nigeria and he joked that he would “declare Marlians and Titans as terrorist organization.”

    Marlians are fans of Naira Marley, while Titans are fans of Big Brother Naija reality TV star, Tacha.

    After Bovi’s joke on Instagram, he returned to Twitter to make another joke about his visa application being rejected and he blamed Titans for it.

     

    He tweeted: “The US embassy rejected my visa application this morning. These Titans are everywhere!”

     

    A Twitter influencer, who is also a fan of Tacha, reacted asking Bovi what Titans have got to do with his unsuccessful visa application. He went on to accuse Bovi of seeking attention with Tacha’s name.

     

    However, Bovi fired back at him, saying he has tunnel vision.

  • Bovi, wife prank friend on tenth wedding anniversary [VIDEO]

    Bovi, wife prank friend on tenth wedding anniversary [VIDEO]

    Fans of Nigerian comedian and actor, Bovi Ugboma were stunned when the comic and his wife, Kris shared a video of them testing their friends’ loyalty on their 10th wedding anniversary.

    The renowned entertainer shared the video on Instagram on Thursday.

    In the video clip, Kris calls a friend, Mohammed, and asks if Bovi is with him despite Bovi being with her. Mohammed tells Kris he is moving towards Bovi and the prank lingers.

     

    This has garnered a myriad of reactions on Twitter.

    Check out the reactions below

  • Toke Makinwa slams Bovi over berating her cosmetic surgery bum

    Toke Makinwa slams Bovi over berating her cosmetic surgery bum

    Popular media personality and vlogger, Toke Makinwa is not happy at the moment. The outspoken on-air-personality has slammed Bovi for making a joke out of her cosmetic surgery bum during his comedy show held in Lagos last Sunday.

    TheNewsGuru recalls that Makinwa in 2018 stated that having a bum implant was one of her best decisions of 2018.

    An angry Toke took to her Instagram page stating that Bovi isn’t funny. She also added that her doctor did a good job on her new bum implant.

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    In her words:” Dear @officialbovi First off, i actually don’t even think you are funny, more like annoying. Making a joke about my ass was real cute but one thing my dear friend, my doctor is a Gee, he got it right the first time. Just so you know cos That’s the shit that pissed me the fuck off!”

    As at the time of filing this report, Bovi was yet to react to her statement.

    Earlier today, Bovi revealed that billionaire, Aliko Dangote, paid him a surprise backstage visit before his show in Lagos .

    According to him:”When @cecilhammond told me @aliko_dangotegcon was coming to the show, I thought he was trying to be funny. I reminded him that he’s executive producer of the show, not Bovi. Well, what better way to start the show than with a juggernaut coming backstage to wish me good luck before I go on stage?” he wrote.

     

     

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  • Headies2018: The 5 Bovi jokes everyone is talking about

    Headies2018: The 5 Bovi jokes everyone is talking about

    Nigerian comedian Bovi, who calls himself the man on fire was all shades of awesome yesterday night as he co-hosted the 12th edition of The Headies with sexy songstress, Seyi Shay.

    Bovi’s timely injection of spontaneous humour made the awards ceremony electrifying and exciting.

    In no particular order, TheNewsGuru takes a look at top 5 jokes Bovi cracked at the event last night.

     

    1. “What diet are you on? Somebody get the Doctor”-Bovi said that in reference to Timaya’s bathrobe, the outfit he wore to the event

    2.”Did you make this in a poultry farm?” — Bovi said to Seyi Shay making reference to her fluffy white gown.

    1. “Was your daddy an electrician?” — Bovi asked Seyi Shay recalling her embarrasing goof of calling an EP(extended play) ‘electric package’:

     

    4.“Personally, I feel bad that Dino Melaye is not here to perform his hit single ‘Ajekun Iya’” — Bovi’s comment on the Kogi West senator who is currently on trial over alleged gun-running.

     

    5.“By this time next year, we will have Rudeboy and Mr P in the next rated category” — Bovi’s jab at the separated Psquare who have now started their careers anew as solo artistes.

     

    Bovi began his career in April 2007, starring in the sitcom Extended Family,which he produced, wrote, and packaged.

    The show was very popular, and by 2008 Bovi was leading comedy shows and events throughout Nigeria.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, Odogwu, Okey Bakassi, Julius Agwu and others.

     

    I was aroused when I kissed Seyi Shay- Vector

  • Bovi, Seyi Shay to host Headies 12th edition

    Organisers of The Headies Awards, Smooth Productions have unveiled the hosts for this year’s edition of the prestigious award ceremony.

    Ace comedian , Bovi and songstress, Seyi Shay are the hosts for the 12th edition.

    Recall that Bovi hosted the 2014 edition alongside Toke Makinwa . The revered music event will hold 5th of May at the Eko Convention Centre.

    In 2008, Basketmouth and Dakore hosted the first edition, while Banky W and Kemi Adetiba were the hosts in 2009.

    2011 saw Eldee and Rita Dominic host the awards ceremony.Omawunmi and M.I hosted the event in 2012. For the 2013, edition, Tiwa Savage and Dr Sid were the hosts. While Basketmouth and Toke Makinwa hosted the show in 2014.

     

    All you need to know about AMVCA 2018

     

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