Biography of Boma from BBNaija: age, state of origin, wife

Biography of Boma from BBNaija: age, state of origin, wife

Boma Akpore is an American-based Nigerian actor and model. He came into the limelight after he participated in Mr. Imperial Universe contest as a model. His fame skyrocketed when he ventured into the acting world, and he is known for starring in a few notable movies and TV series such as Brooklyn Coven and The Blacklist.

Boma Akpore
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Besides modelling and acting, the Nigerian celebrity is a mixologist, masseur, and former footballer. He is also popular on social media, especially on Instagram, where he has a significant fan following.

Profile summary

Full nameBoma Martins Akpore
GenderMale
Date of birth4 May 1987
Age35 years old (as of 2022)
Zodiac signTaurus
Place of birthYaba, Lagos State, Nigeria
Current residenceBrooklyn, New York, USA
NationalityNigerian
EthnicityAfrican
ReligionChristianity
SexualityStraight
Height in inches6' 2"
Height in centimetres188
Weight in pounds183
Weight in kilograms83
Hair colourBlack
Eye colourDark brown
Relationship statusSingle
CollegeUniversity of Lagos, New York Film Academy
ProfessionActor, model, mixologist, masseur
Net worth$100 thousand - $400 thousand
Instagram@bomaakpore
WebsiteBOMA AKPORE

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Boma from BBNaija’s biography

The Nigerian celebrity was born on 4 May 1987 in Yaba, Lagos State, Nigeria. How old is Boma? The Nigerian celebrity’s age is 35 years as of 2022. His zodiac sign is Taurus.

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Boma was raised by a single mother and grandmother. While growing up, he loved playing soccer, boxing, basketball and weight-lifting.

He joined the University of Lagos in 2009 to pursue a bachelor’s degree course in Applied Science but dropped out in the final year due to a lack of school fees. He later joined the New York Film Academy in 2017 and graduated with a diploma in acting for film.

Where is Boma from?

He is from Yaba, a suburb on Lagos Mainland, Lagos State, Nigeria. However, the entertainer resides in Brooklyn, New York City, USA.

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What does Boma do for a living?

The celebrity started his career as a model. He represented Nigeria in the 2016 Mr. Imperial Universe contest and won the Best Body award but ended up as second runner-up overall. Recently, he won Golden Star Award for the celebrity fashionista of the year 2022.

He has worked with famous brands such as Ralph Lauren, Emily Collins, and JD 7. The famous model is represented by Ingrid French Management.

Boma Akpore is also a former semi-professional footballer. He went to pursue his football career dream in Europe, playing for an amateur football club. However, his dream was short-lived after an injury forced him to quit the sport.

The famous actor was one of the 26 housemates who participated in the reality TV show Big Brother Naija (Shine Ya Eye) season 6.

Boma Akpore’s movies and TV series

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His acting career commenced in 2018 after he quit football. So far, he has six acting credits. Here is a list of his movies and TV series:

  • Protector of the Gods as Azibo
  • Lit the Movie (2020) as Thug 1
  • Orunsewa (2018)
  • The Blacklist (2019) as Nigerian gunman 2
  • Brotherhood (2022) as Sanusi
  • Brooklyn Coven (2020) as Osumanu

The actor is a member of The Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG AFTRA). He also dabbles as a mixologist and masseur.

What is Boma’s net worth?

According to The City Celeb, the entertainer’s net worth is estimated to be between $100 thousand and $400 thousand. However, the source is unverified, and thus, the information is unreliable.

Who is the wife of Boma from BBNaija?

Boma Akpore is seemingly single at the moment. The actor was married to Tokunbo, but the marriage failed after six years.

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What is Boma’s height?

He stands at 6 feet and 2 inches (188 centimetres) tall and weighs approximately 183 pounds (83 kilograms).

Fast facts about Boma

  1. What is Boma from BBN’s real name? He was born Boma Martins Akpore.
  2. What is Boma from BBNaija’s state of origin? The celebrity hails from Lagos State, Nigeria.
  3. What tribe is Boma Akpore from? His tribe is Igbo.
  4. What is Boma’s age now? The former BBNaija contestant is 35 years old as of 2022.
  5. Is Boma an actor? Yes. He has starred in about seven films and TV series.
  6. Was Boma on The Blacklist? Yes. He played the part of a Nigerian gunman in episode 16 of season 6 of the hit TV series.

Boma Akpore is a renowned Nigerian-American celebrity. He thrives in the entertainment sector as a top model and actor.

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She has a dance group known as Girls Got Bold. Other members of the group include Ellaley and E4ma. The dance group has been featured in several music videos by top Nigerian musicians such as Tiwa Savage and Psquare. As a model, she has appeared on the cover page of The Will Downtown magazine.

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Muhunya Muhonji (Lifestyle writer) Muhunya is a graduate of Agricultural Economics from Egerton University, Class of 2014, with a passion for storytelling and content creation. Since joining Legit.ng as a writer in July 2021, he has covered diverse topics such as entertainment, technology, business, and biographies. His journalism journey has seen him complete multiple professional courses, including the AFP Digital Investigation Techniques course (2023), the Google News Initiative course (March 2024), and Fact-Checking and Research training (September 2024). Email: muhunyah@gmail.com