Nigerian comedian Bovi Ugboma’s father, Dr Edward Sagini Ugboma, has passed on, to the dismay of fans. On Thursday, February 13, 2025, the comedian announced the great loss on his official Instagram page.

Bovi posted a photo of his late father and accompanied it with details of the late Ugboma patriarch.

According to the comedian, his late father is survived by his seven children and numerous grandchildren. Bovi also appreciated the people who had reached out to him through calls to mourn with the family.

In his words:

“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, 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.”

See Bovi’s post below:

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Fans mourn Bovi’s father’s death

After Bovi announced his father’s demise on social media, several netizens took to his comment section to express their condolences.

Read some of their heartfelt messages below:

@Ifys.kitchen:
“May God grant you the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss❤️.”

@Richmondtsp:
“Please accept my condolences brother.”

@Sunmboadeoye:
“🤍 be comforted.”

@Fotolighthouse:
“Accept my Condolences Bovi.”

@Kimmyjnr:
“It is well with you and yours.”

@Herodaniels:
“🕊 please accept my sincere condolences, May God grant you and your family the fortitude to bear this great loss.”

@Asabamaka:
“My sincere condolences. May you and your family be comforted. Amen 🤗.”

@Lighttokorie:
“My condolences Bovi 💐.”

@_ladypj:
“Please accept my condolences from my family to yours ❤️.”

@Irenejob:
“Oh no. I’m so sorry for your loss. Please accept my heartfelt condolences ❤️❤️.”

@Khandiliciouz_ :
“OmG so sorry😢. My condolences to the family; rest peacefully with the Angels sir 👼.”

@The_danielade:
“Deepest condolences 🙌.”

Bovi mourns as his mum passes away

OSG recalls reporting when the comedian lost his mum some years back. After losing his mum, Bovi shared a post on his social media handle revealing that he spoke to his mum just an hour before she passed.

The comic shared how much he loved his mum and that they shared a special bond that would live with him throughout his days on earth.

9 years later, the comic in an announcement has lost his father and is now without either of his parents.