Comedian Bovi says women control entertainment industry, men trying to equalise

Nigerian comedian, Bovi Ugboma popularly known as Bovi has shared his opinion on the issue of women fighting for equality in the thriving entertainment industry.

The humour merchant who shared his thoughts on the matter on a recent episode of TVC’s Your View said that women control the entertainment industry they are trying to equalise.

Bovi noted that women need to understand that in areas where they are fighting for equality, sometimes they may have conquered such phases without knowing.

He said; “Women need to understand that in areas where they are fighting for equality, sometimes they may have conquered but because they are used to fighting, they don’t know that they’ve won.”

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“You talk about the entertainment industry and how it can help women. But I observed 10 or 15 years ago that women actually control the entertainment industry. So what are we talking about?” he added.

According to Bovi, women have been making great strides in the entertainment industry for the past ten years.

He continued, “I’m talking as far back as from the time of Amaka Igwe. The biggest box office hit is a woman, Funke Akindele. The second biggest box office hit is also a woman, Mo Abudu.

“They are the biggest producers. Bolanle Austin-Peters is one of the biggest producers. Jade Osibero is one of the biggest directors since Kemi Adetiba. The biggest film festival is by Chioma Ode. So what are you saying?”

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