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Neo Mobor Akpofure

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Neo Mobor Akpofure
Neo Akpofure in a restaurant in Lagos wearing a white shirt and braided hairNeo Mobor Akpofure in a restaurant.jpg Neo Mobor Akpofure in a restaurant.jpg
Neo in a restaurant in Victoria Island, Lagos
BornEmuobonuvie Neo Akpofure
(1994-07-01) 1 July 1994 (age 30)
Delta, Nigeria
🏳️ NationalityNigerian
Other namesEmuobonuvie
🏫 EducationBachelor's Degree
🎓 Alma materUniversity of Calabar
💼 Occupation
  • Reality TV star
  • actor
  • entrepreneur
  • lawyer
📆 Years active  2020 - present
TelevisionBig Brother Nigeria
👴 👵 Parent(s)
  • Efecha Leo Akpofure, SAN (father)
👪 RelativesVenita Akpofure (cousin)

Emuobonuvie Neo Akpofure, (born 1 July 1994), popularly known as Neo is a Nigerian reality tv star and actor. He gained prominence as the third runner up of Big Brother Naija season 5.[1] He is a cousin of fellow reality tv star Venita Akpofure and son of Senior Advocate of Nigeria Chief Efecha L. Akpofure.[2][3]

Background and family[edit]

Neo was born in Delta, Nigeria to the family of Chief Efecha Leo Akpofure, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria.[3] He has said that he was born in a car.[4][5] His father is a lawyer while his mother is a retired prison warden.[1] He grew up spending time in prison due to the nature of his mother's work as a prison warden.[6] He had his primary education in Delta State and his secondary education in Edo State.

He was born into a polygamous family of more than twenty children. His parents split after his birth and he moved in with his mother. His family is a family of numerous lawyers who come from Kokori in Ethiope East Local Government Area of Delta State.[7] His grandfather, Chief M.O. Akpofure, was also a lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria while his grandmother, late Agnes Akpometeghore Akpofure was a distinguished traditionalist.[8][9] Neo enrolled to study to become a lawyer at the University of Calabar.[10]

He is a cousin of fellow Reality TV star and actress Venita Akpofure.[11]

Controversies[edit]

Public spat with his cousin Venita[edit]

Neo was involved in a highly publicized dispute with his cousin Venita. The cause of their fight was his choice of girlfriend, which his estranged cousin Venita disapproved of.[12] In an interview, Neo asked Venita to stay out of his love life and personal affairs[13] while Venita came on air to reiterate that her issue with his relationship is the dynamics of the relationship, stating that his girlfriend has not allowed him attain his full potential.[2] The duo later reconciled with each other[14] in the aftermath of Neo's breakup with his girlfriend.[15][16]

Viral video of him washing his girlfriend's pants on air[edit]

Neo spurred reactions from the public after a video of him washing the underwears of his erstwhile girlfriend Victoria 'Vee' Adeleye went viral.[17] Washing pants for your girlfriend is seen as one of the ultimate symbols of male servitude in a relationship in the Nigerian culture.[18] Amongst other people that spoke on the matter, DJ Cuppy said everyone should wash their own pants while Toke Makinwa said she is now looking for a man that can wash her own pants.[19][20]

Big Brother Nigeria[edit]

Neo entered the fifth season of Big Brother Naija as the third contestant on 24 July 2020. He was viewed as favored to win by his fellow housemate Dorathy.[21] He was a shock top five finalist and ended the show as the third runner up.[22][23]

Filmography[edit]

Television[edit]

Year Title Role Notes
2020 Big Brother season 5 Himself Reality show

Films[edit]

Year Title Role Notes
2021 Sister Rose Valentine

Personal life[edit]

He was in a relationship with Victoria 'Vee' Adeleye.[25][26][27] He got a Mercedes Benz from his fans as gift.[28][29] Neo says he believes in doing what is right and moral as a celebrity, even if it means that you do not get to trend as much as others.[30] He disclosed that he is single because "girls only love him for his body and his money and not his heart".[31] He shares a special bind and relationship with his mother.[32]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Jolayemi, Muyinoluwa (28 September 2020). "Emuobonuvie "Neo" Akpofure Bio: BBNaija 2020 contestant profile". Legit.ng. Retrieved 23 June 2022.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Yaakugh, Kumashe (28 June 2021). "BBNaija Stars: Venita Explains Her Issues With Cousin Neo To Seyi". Legit.ng. Retrieved 22 June 2022.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Dnb Stories, Admin (27 August 2020). "BBNaija Neo's Father Is Chief Efecha Leo Akpofure, Senior Advocate of Nigeria". DNB Stories. Retrieved 23 June 2022.
  4. ↑ Michael, Victoria (22 July 2020). "#BBNaija: My Mum Gave Birth To Me Inside A Car While Driving – Neo Akpofure". Naija Homebased. Retrieved 23 June 2022.
  5. ↑ Adebiyi, Ashimedua (21 July 2020). "BBNaija: I Was Born In A Car And Slept In Prison While Growing Up, Neo". Within Nigeria. Retrieved 23 June 2022.
  6. ↑ Nseyen, Nsikak (21 July 2020). "Entertainment: BBNaija 2020: I Grew Up In Prison - Neo". Daily Post (Nigeria). Retrieved 22 June 2022.
  7. ↑ Ifeajika, Olisa (21 July 2020). "BBNaija: Delta State Governor Okowa Congratulates Dorathy, Neo". Delta State Government Official Website. Retrieved 23 June 2022.
  8. ↑ Godwin, Ameh (11 September 2016). "LIFE & STYLE: Oldest Igbe African traditionalist, Akpofure dies at 98". Daily Post (Nigeria). Retrieved 23 June 2022.
  9. ↑ Kolawole, Abel (11 September 2016). "NEWS: Akpofure, renowned traditionalist, passes on at 98". Vanguard (Nigeria). Retrieved 23 June 2022.
  10. ↑ "4 Big Brother Naija Housemates Who Are Lawyers – Photos". Ma Daily Gist. 19 November 2020. Retrieved 23 June 2022.
  11. ↑ Okusanya, Ibukun (21 July 2020). "Bbnaija Fans Have Discovered That Neo And Former Housemate Venita Akpofure Are Related". Boomplay. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
  12. ↑ Oyedele, Oluwamuyiwa (22 June 2020). "Bbnaija: Venita Kicks Against Neo's Relationship With Vee". Vanguard (Nigeria). Retrieved 23 June 2022.
  13. ↑ Adewoyin, Adeniyi (11 December 2020). "My Relationship With Vee Is Nobody's Concern, Says Neo". The Nation (Nigeria). Retrieved 25 June 2022.
  14. ↑ Yaakugh, Kumashe (4 January 2022). "BBNaija Drama: Neo and Venita Makeup in Viral Video Amid Breakup Rumours with Vee". Legit.ng. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
  15. ↑ Ajetunmobi, Maymunah (2 January 2022). "Breakfast Came Early: Nigerians React As BBNaija's Vee Unfollows Neo on Instagram Amid Breakup Rumour". Legit.ng. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
  16. ↑ Agbana, Rotimi (6 September 2020). "BBNAIJA Lockdown: Drama, As Vee Finally Dumps Neo". Independent Nigeria. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
  17. ↑ "BBNaija: Neo 'Wash' Vee Pant For Big Brother Naija Lockdown House - See How Fans React". BBC News. 24 September 2020. Retrieved 23 June 2022.
  18. ↑ BBNaija, Features (24 September 2020). "Much Ado About Washing Pant". Bella Naija. Retrieved 23 June 2022.
  19. ↑ Ade-Rufus, Adebayo (24 September 2020). "Celebrity Gist: 'He Shouldn't Have Done It In Public'– Neo Sparks Debate For Washing Vee's Pant". TheCable. Retrieved 23 June 2022.
  20. ↑ Nwadinigwe, Clara (24 September 2020). "BBNaija: Viewers React As Neo Washes Vee's Panties". Independent Nigeria. Retrieved 23 June 2022.
  21. ↑ Olowolagba, Fikayo (25 September 2020). "BBNaija 2020: Why Neo May Emerge Winner Of N85m - Dorathy". Daily Post (Nigeria). Retrieved 25 June 2022.
  22. ↑ https://www.legit.ng/entertainment/celebrities/1493272-pained-i-top-5-bbnaija-lockdown-neo-drags-critics-fire-back/
  23. ↑ Royal, David (27 September 2020). "[Updated] #BBNaijaFinale: Laycon Emerges Winner Of BBNaija Lockdown Edition 2020". Vanguard (Nigeria). Retrieved 25 June 2022.
  24. ↑ BN, TV (16 February 2021). "Blessing Uzzi Tells A Unique Love Story With Short Film Sister Rose Starring Uzoamaka Aniunoh & Neo Akpofure". Bella Naija. Retrieved 23 June 2022.
  25. ↑ Edeme, Victoria (19 August 2021). "BBNaija star Neo celebrates Vee on 25th birthday, pens heartfelt message". The Punch. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
  26. ↑ Oguntayo, Femi (21 August 2021). "Neo, Vee Disturb Internet With Startling Picture". Nigerian Tribune. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
  27. ↑ "10 Times #BBNaija's Neo & Vee Gave Us Aww Worthy Moments". Bella Naija. 1 July 2021. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
  28. ↑ Okanlawon, Taiwo (5 July 2021). "Fans Gift BBNaija's Neo Mercedes Benz, 2 Million Naira". P.M. News. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
  29. ↑ "BBNAIJA'S NEO RECEIVES MERCEDES BENZ FROM FANS". Vanguard (Nigeria). 5 July 2021. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
  30. ↑ Enenaite, Blessing (5 June 2022). "Don't Lose Morals To Stay Relevant, Neo Advises Ex-BBN Housemates". The Punch. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
  31. ↑ "'Girls Only Want My Body, Money', Bbnaija's Neo Reveals Why He's Been Single". Vanguard (Nigeria). 4 July 2022. Retrieved 5 August 2022.
  32. ↑ https://www.legit.ng/entertainment/tv-shows/1502869-happiness-validation-i-seek-bbnaijas-neo-gushes-massively-celebrates-mom-62/

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