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Biography
Bowoto Jephthah Oluwatiseyifumi Tanimola is a famous Nigerian comedian,
actor, Gospel artist, born in Warri, Delta state,
publicly known as Akpororo, he peaked on the film “Headgone,
and the antique which earned him the award,
2015 golden icons academy Movie awards.
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Early Life
Bowoto was born in Warri area a town located in delta state Nigerian but a decent of Ilaje, Ondo state, he spent his tender age period in Warri where he grew, his former resident.
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Personal Life
November 15, 2015 he got married to Josephine Ijeoma Abraham the wedding was hosted in Surulere, Lagos Nigeria.
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Career
Akpororo initially started as a local gospel artist in his local church but eventually with a rapidly growth into the stardom as a result of several comedy competition and shows, he peaked in a national comedy challenge hosted by Opa Williams and he won the Calabar zone challenge.
He proceeded to Lagos in 2009, Lagos being the center of entertainment in Nigeria so he had the opportunity to contest in AY open mic challenge, he contested twice took the second position in the first challenge, akpororo actually found fame in 2013 after his performance in basketmouth Laff and jam, began associating with other comedians including funny born, I go die, Helen Paul, AY and many others.
He hosted his comedy show on August 12, 2014, titled Akpororo vs Akpororo that added to his increase of his audience.
Education
Bowoto basic education was in Warri city where he was born and raised and later enrolled to Lagos state university to pursue a degree in sociology.
Awards
Akpororo has been nominated several but we listened down those he won
2015 golden icons academy movie awards best comedic act.
2014 naija FM comedy awards best comedian of the year.
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Net Worth
Amazing seeing akpororo rising to the limelight being a local gospel artist to a global star his net worth is about $2million.