Boma Akpore
| Boma Akpore | |
|---|---|
| Born | Boma Martins Akpore 23 January 1987 Delta, Nigeria |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Nigerian, American |
| Other names | Bonzy, Okro gang president |
| 💼 Occupation | TV personality, actor |
| Television | Big Brother Naija |
Boma Martins Akpore, born 23 January 1987 is a Nigerian-American actor, producer, and reality TV star.[1] He was a housemate in Big Brother Nigeria season 6 as well as a cast in Hollywood's The Blacklist, as well as Nollywood's Unmasked, Brotherhood, amongst others.[2][3]
Background and education[edit]
Akpore is from Ughelli North in Delta state. He was born and raised in Yaba, Lagos state. He is the only child.[4] He was raised by his mother and maternal grandmother.[5] His mother is from Rivers state.[6] He played football in Europe but injury ended in his progression into playing the sport professionally in Scotland. He attended the University of Lagos, but had to drop out in his final year due to lack of funds. He is a graduate of the New York Film Academy.[1]
Career[edit]
Akpore had a stint in modelling, winning the Mr Imperial Universe pageant. He went on into movies and film, featuring in the season 6 episode 16 of NBC's crime TV series The Blacklist. He is on NBC's Law & Order season 20 episode 22 as a member of the snake crew, as well as on Marvel Television's Luke Cage as part of the Shades crew. He is on NBC's Saturday Night Live (Unity Song) season 44 episode 5.[2][7] He also featured films such as Desmond Elliott's Orunsewa and Unmasked. As well as singer Banky W's Love U Baby music video.
He owns a movie production company Bonzy Blues Global Partner launched in the US in 2019.[8][9]
Akpore was the first housemate that was introduced into the house and to the audience in the 6th season of Big Brother Naija on 24 July 2021.[10][11][12] He was the first male head of house during his stay on the show.[13] He was evicted in the seventh week, on day 42.[14]
Akpore suffered a backlash from the public for his romantic involvement with a married woman, Tega Dominic on the Big Brother show.[15][16] He later came out to apologize for his actions,[17][18] and spent some time with Tega's husband.[19]
Filmography[edit]
Television[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Blacklist | Nigerian Gunman | TV series |
| 2020 | Saturday Night Live (Unity Song) | Himself | Live television comedy and variety show |
| 2021 | Big Brother season 6 | Himself | Reality show |
Films[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Orunsewa | -- | Directed by Desmond Elliott |
| Unmasked | -- | Directed by Desmond Elliott | |
| 2020 | Brooklyn Coven | Osumanu | -- |
| Lit | Thug 1 | -- | |
| 2021 | Protector Of The Gods | Azibo | First all black Egyptian movie [8] |
| 2022 | Brotherhood | Sanusi | -- |
Music videos[edit]
| Year | Song | Artiste | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Love U Baby | Banky W | Video vixen |
Personal life[edit]
Boma says he believes 98% of married men in Nigeria are having extramarital affairs.[20] He believes in keeping oneself humble.[5] He was married to one Adetokumbo Owolabi,[21] although they are now divorced.[22] He believes acting and being able to portray a role comfortably is a gift from God, and he feels lucky to have the gift.[23] He suffered from COVID 19 during the pandemic.[24]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Nnah, Mary (2021-07-25). "Boma Akpore, New York-based Nigerian Actor Plans Big for Nollywood". This Day. Retrieved 2022-07-03. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Life Before #BBNaija: From Hollywood to Nollywood, Boma Has Worked With Some of Your Fave Celebs". Bella Naija. 2021-07-28. Retrieved 2022-07-04. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Olowolagba, Fikayo (2021-07-25). "BBNaija Season 6: Boma Starred In 'Blacklist', Already A Star – Nigerians React". Daily Post (Nigeria). Retrieved 2022-07-03. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Oyinsan, Titilayo (2021-10-03). "The Business Of Hollywood Versus Nollywood - Boma Akpore". Africa Business Radio. Retrieved 2022-07-04. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 5.0 5.1 Enenaite, Blessing (2022-04-07). "I Have No Reason To Be Arrogant – BBNaija Boma". The Punch. Retrieved 2022-07-04. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Sandra (2020-07-25). "BBNaija: Boma Martins Akpore Biography:Early Life, Family and More". Naija Mobile. Retrieved 2022-07-05. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Boma Akpore BBNaija Housemate Already A Hollywood Star". P.M. News. 2021-07-25. Retrieved 2022-07-05. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 8.0 8.1 Nwogu, Precious 'MamaZeus' (2020-08-13). "New York Based Filmmaker, Boma Akpore Unveils Tv Production Company". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-07-05. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Diamond, Maria (2020-08-29). "Boma Akpore BBNaija Housemate Already A Hollywood Star". The Guardian (Nigeria). Retrieved 2022-07-05. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Meet Big Brother Naija 'Shine Ya Eye' housemates". BBC News Pidgin. Retrieved 2022-07-03.
- ↑ Ososanya, Tunde (2021-07-27). "Big Brother Naija male housemates come out in style as reality show kicks off". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 2022-07-03.
- ↑ Nwogu, Precious 'Mamazeus' (2021-07-24). "BBNaija season 6: 'Shine Ya Eye' launches today!". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-07-03. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Olusanya, Kehinde (2021-07-25). "BBNaija Shine Ya Eye: Boma Emerges New And First Male Head Of House". The Nation (Nigeria). Retrieved 2022-07-04. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Whitemoney wins BBNaija Season 6 ahead of Liquorose". The Guardian (Nigeria). 2021-10-03. Retrieved 2022-07-03.
- ↑ Stephen, Onu (2021-09-07). "BBNaija: Timeline Of Boma, Tega's Alleged Amorous Relationship". Premium Times. Retrieved 2022-07-04. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Oyeleke, Sodiq (2022-12-09). "BBNaija: What Happened Under The Duvet With Boma -Tega". The Punch. Retrieved 2022-07-04. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Edeme, Victoria (2021-08-07). "BBNaija S6: I'm Extremely Sorry, Boma Apologises To Tega's Husband, Family". The Punch. Retrieved 2022-07-04. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Nseyen, Nsikak (2021-09-06). "BBNaija: I Am Sorry, I Made Mistakes – Boma Apologizes". Daily Post (Nigeria). Retrieved 2022-07-04. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Christine (2021-10-01). "BBNaija: Laughter As Boma Hangs Out With Tega's Husband". Daily Trust. Retrieved 2022-07-04. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Royal, David (2022-06-17). "[Video] 98% Of Married Men In Nigeria Have Girlfriends ― Boma BBNaija". Vanguard (Nigeria). Retrieved 2022-07-04. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Stephen, Onu (2022-10-19). "BBNaija: I'm going Back To My Girlfriend — Boma". Premium Times. Retrieved 2022-07-04. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Silas, Don (2021-07-25). "BBNaija 2021: I've Been Married Before – Boma Reveals". Daily Post (Nigeria). Retrieved 2022-07-09. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ https://punchng.com/putting-oneself-into-movie-character-takes-gods-grace-boma-akpore/?amp
- ↑ https://www.ripplesnigeria.com/bbnaija-star-boma-akpore-relives-life-threatening-experience-with-covid-19/
External links[edit]
- Boma Akpore on IMDb
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