For Bovi, fame was never supposed to become a cage.

The comedian disclosed that he began rejecting certain acting offers in his late 20s after filmmakers repeatedly tried to cast him in variations of the same character that had made him a household name.

From the comic Warri character that endeared him to television audiences to his exploits on the big screen, Bovi has deliberately fought against being confined to one identity.

Speaking on the CreativiTea podcast, the entertainer explained that he became increasingly selective about the roles he accepted because he wanted the freedom to demonstrate his versatility as an actor.

His breakthrough came through the popular television comedy series Extended Family, where his comic portrayal helped establish him as one of Nigeria’s emerging comedy stars.

But success came with a price.

Bovi soon found himself being offered similar roles — the stereotypical Warri boy, gateman or comic character — and decided that accepting every offer could limit his growth as an actor.

Rather than allow the industry to define him by one successful character, he chose a different path.

That decision would eventually see him expand his creative footprint beyond television and stand-up comedy.

Bovi starred in the highly successful The Wedding Party 2: Destination Dubai, further cementing his presence in Nollywood.

He also wrote, produced and starred in the 2016 comedy-drama It’s Her Day, playing Victor, a groom whose wedding spirals into an extraordinary battle of expectations, money and family pressure.

The film demonstrated another side of Bovi — not just as an actor, but as a storyteller capable of carrying a major production from conception to execution.

But if his acting career has been impressive, it is on the stand-up comedy stage that Bovi has arguably built his most enduring legacy.

With his distinctive storytelling, sharp observations and ability to turn familiar Nigerian experiences into hilarious narratives, Bovi has become one of the leading figures of Nigeria’s contemporary stand-up comedy scene.

From sold-out shows to comedy specials and major stages across Nigeria and beyond, he has consistently demonstrated an ability to command audiences without relying solely on the characters that first made him famous.

His comedy has also provided a platform from which he has successfully ventured into acting, writing, producing and filmmaking.

And that evolution appears to be exactly what Bovi wants to protect.

The comedian said entertainers must understand what they want from their careers and remain disciplined enough to reject opportunities that could take them in the wrong direction.

His message is simple: not every opportunity is worth accepting.

For an entertainer whose career has stretched from television comedy to blockbuster movies, live stand-up, writing and film production, Bovi’s refusal to be typecast may well be one of the reasons he has remained relevant in Nigeria’s fiercely competitive entertainment industry.

Nearly two decades after he began making audiences laugh, Bovi is still pushing the boundaries of what Nigerians expect from a comedian.

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Odunlade Adekola made this known through a video shared on his Instagram page.

Odunlade asked those accusing him of demanding sex before giving any movie role to release evidence, Daily Dates Nigeria reports.

According to Odunlade, those responsible for the rumour were trying to taint his image and bring him down.

The 42-year-old producer said: “If I ever asked you for sex before giving you a job come out and say it.

“I wouldn’t call those blogs because I can’t give them publicity for free. I joined Nollywood in 1996 and I’ve been trying to build my name to this level and some people would try to ruin my image just to put food on their table.

“They are trying to mislead my fans just to bring me down, anybody trying to bring me down God will bring them down.

“I need proof that I asked anyone for sex before giving any movie role, I just had to come out and clear this because of young ones coming to the industry.”

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The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, congratulated all Nigerians on the Celebration of the Country’s Diamond Jubilee and assured them of the Government’s unwavering commitment to the socio-economic transformation of the country.

He said that our warm, welcoming spirit and love as well as the abundant wealth inherent in our human capital and the richness of our land, makes Nigeria unarguably the leading black nation in the world and Africa’s pride and beacon of hope if we can rally ourselves together to harness our potentials.

“A country of about 200 million people whose natural talent, grit, and passion glitter like the precious DIAMOND that we are. Nigerians are sparkling like diamonds in the pack, whether in Academia, Business, Innovation, Music, Movie, Entertainment, Fashion, and culture. We are indeed the leading black nation in the entire world and no doubt Africa’s pride and beacon of hope” Aregbesola said.

The Minister said further that though, celebrating sixty years of independence really calls for pomp and pageantry, but with the global COVID-19 pandemic, which has forced all nations in the world to think and act cautiously, we cannot avoid the imperative of a low-keyed celebration at this time.

While wishing Nigerians a fruitful independence celebration, he reminded them of the fact that our founding fathers, in spite of the differences in faith, tribe and tongue came together for Nigeria’s independence.

He, therefore, called on all Nigerians to join hands together with the present Administration in its quest to ensure a better Nigeria for all citizens, both at home and abroad as this, he said, shall be a befitting tribute to the struggles of our heroes past.
“WE MUST TOGETHER MAKE NIGERIA GREAT”, Aregbesola said.

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See the full list of winners below:

Best Makeup Category – Lilian Omozele Paul (God Calling)

Best Costume Designer – Dimeji Ajibola (Ratnik)

Best Picture Editor – Tosin Igho and Byryan Dike (Elevator Baby)

Best Sound Editor (Movie/TV Series) – Cristina Aragon (Living in Bondage)

Best Lighting and Designer (Movie/TV Series) – Cardoso (God Calling)

Best Cinematographer – John Demps (Living in Bondage)

Best Documentary – Beverly Naya (Skin)

Best Soundtrack (Movie/TV Series) – Larry Gaaga and Flavour (Living in Bondage)

Best Writer (Movie/TV Series) – Asinogu Nicole and CJ Obasi (Living in Bondage)

Best Indigenous Language (Movie/TV Series) Swahili – Raveet Sippy Chadha (Subira)

Best Indigenous Language (Movie/TV Series) Hausa – Muhammad T. Finisher (Tuntube)

Best Indigenous Language Movie/TV Series Yoruba – Yewande Famakin (Alubarika)

Best Indigenous Language Movie/TV Series Igbo – Victor Iyke (Nne)

Best TV Series Drama/Comedy) – Anis Halloway (Truth)

Best Short Film or Online Video – Bola ‘Enigma’ Akanbi (Thorn)

Best Multichoice Talent Factory Film – Promises (East Africa)

Best Movie Southern Africa – Dalitso (Abraham Kabwe)

Best Movie East Africa – Plan B (Sarah Hassan)

Best Movie West Africa – Living in Bondage (Steve Gukas)

Industry Merit Award – Peter Igho

Best Supporting Actress in a Movie or TV Series – Gloria Sarfo (The Perfect Picture: 10 Years Later)

Best Supporting Actor in a Movie or TV Series – Pascal Tokodi (Disconnect) Best Actress in a Comedy (Movie/TV Series) – Funke Akindele (Moms At War)

Best Actor in a Comedy (Movie or TV Series) – Chibunna “Funny Bone” Stanley (Smash)

Best Actress in a Drama (Movie/TV Series) – Toyin Abraham (Elevator Baby)

Best Actor in a Drama (Movie/TV Series) – Timini Egbuson (Elevator Baby)

Best Dressed Male – Mike Edwards Best

Dressed female – Mercy Eke

Trailblazer Award – Swanky J.K.A

Best Director – Ramsey Noah (Living in Bondage)

Overall Movie – Living in Bondage

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