Popular comedian and actor Bovi has revealed that he relocated his family to the United Kingdom, citing concerns over the pervasive culture of bullying in Nigerian boarding schools.
Speaking on the Uncolored podcast, which gained attention on Wednesday, Bovi disclosed that his children have been living in the UK for the past two years.
He explained that while his first son initially moved abroad for boarding school in 2021, the entire family later joined him.
“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 a boarding house,” he said.
Reflecting on his own experience in a Nigerian boarding school, Bovi admitted that it taught him resilience and street-smart skills.
However, he chose a different path for his children, stating that bullying has become an accepted norm in the system.
“I went to boarding school in Nigeria and it made me street-smart. So I decided that my kid needs to go boarding but not in Nigeria because the educational system has accepted bullying,” the 45-year-old explained.
Beyond education, Bovi also weighed in on the broader issue of mass migration, attributing it to Nigeria’s lack of an enabling environment.
He highlighted the medical sector, noting that many doctors are leaving due to poor working conditions.
He stressed that migration is not just about financial opportunities but also about dignity and infrastructure.
Comparing Nigeria’s work environment to that of the West, he pointed out that doctors abroad have access to better resources and a more supportive system.
“The saving grace of the country is that we’ve not gone into war or food shortage. We’ve also not had natural disasters.
“So we can lose 500 doctors in one year, but there are about 200 new doctors coming on board. It’s like using balm aid on a big wound. That’s why it has not blown up in our faces. If the government wants to stem the tide, they should check what the West is doing,” the comedian said.
