Boma Akpore

Boma Akpore is a Nigerian actor, model, mixologist and masseuse, born on 13 of January 1987, he represented Nigeria in Mr imperial universe contest in 2016, and gained breakthrough when he emerged in to the big brother house season 6 edition in 2012, Boma Akpore grew up in yaba Lagos Nigeria, , he appeared in the American television series blacklist his role was in season 6 episode 16, he has also starred in Netflix movies like the waiter, A Tribe called Judah

EARLY LIFE

Boma Martins Akpore was born on May 4, 1987, in Yaba, Lagos State, Nigeria, and hails from Delta State. He was raised by his mother and grandmother. He began playing soccer, basketball, boxing, and practicing weightlifting from a young age. He was admitted to the University of Lagos in 2009 but dropped out in his final year due to a lack of school fees. In 2017, he enrolled in the New York Film Academy and graduated with a diploma in acting for films. He also played semi-pro football in Europe, but an injury prevented him from signing a professional contract in Scotland.

CAREER

Boma Akpore entered the entertainment industry as a model, representing Nigeria in the 2016 Mr. Imperial Universe contest where he won Best Body and was the 2nd runner-up overall. He also worked as a mixologist and masseuse. He played semi-pro football in Europe before an injury led him to pursue acting. He has credits in shows such as Blacklist (season 6 episode 16), Power, Law & Order SVU, Brotherhood, and Brooklyn Coven. He also starred in Netflix movies like 'The Waiter' and 'A Tribe Called Judah'. In 2021, he gained significant recognition as a housemate in Big Brother Naija season 6, which aired from July 24, 2021. Following his appearance on the show, he was made an ambassador and the face of the African International Film Festival (AFFRIF) in Lagos, Nigeria. He has also been involved in promoting various fashion brands, including Emily Collins, JD 7, and Ralph Lauren. In 2022, he won the Golden Star Award for Celebrity Fashionista of the Year.

PERSONAL LIFE

Boma Akpore is currently single. He was previously married to Tokunbo for six years, but their union ended in divorce.