- In a heartfelt statement shared on social media on Thursday, February 13, 2025, Bovi revealed that his father passed away peacefully.
- He expressed gratitude for the support and condolences from well-wishers and noted that funeral arrangements would be communicated later.
Nigerian comedian and actor Bovi Ugboma has announced the passing of his father, Dr. Edward Sagini Ugboma (PhD).
In a statement released on Instagram on February 13, 2025, Bovi shared the news of his father’s peaceful passing.
According to the statement, Dr. Ugboma is survived by his children, including Bovi, as well as several grandchildren and relatives.
He expressed gratitude for the condolences and support they have received, stating that funeral arrangements will be announced soon.
The statement reads:
“We, the Ugboma family, wish to announce the peaceful passing of our father, grandfather, and uncle, Dr. Edward Sagini Ugboma (PhD), on this day, the 13th of February 2025. He is survived by his children: Judy, Edna, Bovi, Zino, Tano, Tome, and Jiji, along with many grandchildren and loving relatives. We are grateful for all the calls and messages in this period of mourning and gratitude. Funeral rites will be announced soon.”
In another news, Bovi opens up on why his kids relocated to the UK.
Featuring in a recent episode of the ‘Uncolored’ podcast, the comic star explained that his kids relocated abroad because the Nigerian educational system has normalized bullying. In his words:
“My kids don’t live in the country [Nigeria] anymore. They have been in the UK for two years now. It started by accident, my first son has been there since 2021 in boarding house.
“I went to boarding school in Nigeria and it made me street-smart. So I decided that my kid needs to go to boarding but not in Nigeria because the educational system has accepted bullying by empowering students to bully their fellows students in the name of senior students disciplining their juniors.”