BBNaija: Boma’s biography, age, net worth all you need to know
Boma is one of the housemates in the (Big Brother Naija 2021) BBNaija season 6 housemates who were already celebrities to a certain degree prior to entering the house. He possesses a verified Instagram account boasting over 200k followers; it is hoped that this figure will increase once he departs the house.
One of the most memorable moments from Boma’s time in the house that will not be easily forgotten was his confrontation with Angel.
Well, this article concentrates on everything you need to know about Boma.
Profile Summary
Full Name
Boma Akpore
Nick name
Boma
Age
34 years
Year
1987
State of Origin
Delta State
Country
Nigeria
Profession
Acting, Modelling, Mixology
Boma’s Biography
Boma Akpore, his full name, was born in 1987 to a single mother who brought him up with the support of his grandmother. He spent his childhood in the Yaba area of Lagos state. The actor faced difficulties growing up, taking on various odd jobs to support himself. He had an energetic childhood, recalling that he played football with aspirations of becoming a professional athlete.
Education
Although specific details about the schools he attended are not available, Boma is educated. He shared that he faced challenges funding his education and mentioned that one of his greatest regrets was leaving school in his final year. Nonetheless, he plans to return to school and obtain various certifications in filmmaking after diving into acting.
Career
While aspiring to be a professional footballer, fate led him down a different route. He transitioned from football to bartending; however, his journey to prominence began in 2003 when he was discovered by his childhood best friend’s older brother, Ola Olowu, who worked for TBWA, a well-known Nigerian advertising agency. He was chosen for a campaign with one of the largest telecommunications networks in the nation.
In 2004, he took part in the Nigerian Fashion Week, one of the most esteemed shows in the country. According to records, he was the youngest model to walk that runway.
His involvement in the fashion week opened numerous opportunities for him, leading to modeling gigs for renowned designers like JD 7, Adedakare Couture, and Emmy Collins.
He is also an actor and has appeared in several films, including The Blacklist, Protector of The Gods, Brooklyn Coven, Lit, among others.
Marriage
He has been wed once, but it did not succeed due to unresolved differences.
Net worth
Boma is reported to have a net worth ranging between $200,000 and $250,000.
