Comedian and actor Bovi has shared the reasons behind his decision to relocate his family to the United Kingdom, citing concerns over bullying in Nigerian schools.
In a recent appearance on the Uncolored podcast, which gained attention on Wednesday, Bovi revealed that his children have been living in the UK for the past two years. He explained that his first son initially moved there in 2021 for boarding school, and the rest of the family joined him later.
“My kids no longer live in Nigeria; they’ve been in the UK for two years now. It all started by accident—my first son has been there since 2021 in a boarding school,” Bovi shared.
Reflecting on his own experience in Nigerian boarding schools, Bovi acknowledged that it helped him develop resilience and street-smart skills. However, he chose not to send his children through the same system, citing what he called a deeply embedded culture of bullying.
“I went to boarding school in Nigeria, and it made me street-smart. So I decided my child should attend boarding school, but not in Nigeria because the education system has normalized bullying,” the 45-year-old comedian explained.
Bovi also addressed the broader issue of mass migration, attributing it to the lack of an enabling environment in Nigeria. He pointed to the country’s healthcare sector as an example, noting that many doctors are leaving due to poor working conditions.
He stressed that migration is not only about seeking better financial opportunities but also about preserving dignity and having access to better infrastructure. Drawing a comparison between the working conditions in Nigeria and the West, Bovi explained that doctors abroad have access to superior resources and more supportive systems.
“The one thing that has helped Nigeria is that we haven’t faced war or food shortages, and we haven’t had any major natural disasters,” he said.
“Even though we lose 500 doctors in a year, around 200 new ones are coming in. It’s like putting a bandage on a large wound, which is why the situation hasn’t exploded. If the government wants to address the issue, they should look at what the West is doing,” he added.
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