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Boma Martins Akpore (born 23 January 1987) is a Nigerian actor and model. He became known to a wider Nigerian audience as a housemate on the sixth season of the reality television series Big Brother Naija, subtitled Shine Ya Eye, in 2021. Before appearing on the programme, Akpore had worked as a model and pursued acting. He subsequently appeared in Nigerian films including Brotherhood, A Tribe Called Judah, Lisabi: The Uprising and Suky.
Early life and education
[edit]Boma Martins Akpore was born on 23 January 1987 and grew up in Yaba, Lagos, where he was raised by his mother and grandmother. He attended primary and secondary school in Lagos. In 2009, he enrolled at the University of Lagos to study Applied Science but left during his final year because of financial difficulties. He later saved money to attend film school and completed his studies.[1]
Career
[edit]Early career
[edit]Akpore began his entertainment career as a model. In 2010, Vanguard discussed his work in the Nigerian fashion industry.[2] In 2021, Vanguard described him as a model-turned-actor and reported on his transition from modelling and football to acting, as well as his plans to work in Nollywood.[3] ThisDay subsequently profiled him as a New York-based Nigerian actor, reporting on his plans to develop film projects in Nigeria and noting that he had recently joined the cast of an Egyptian-set feature film, Protector of the Gods.[4] He also appeared in American television productions including The Blacklist and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, with a background role in the SVU episode "Diss" (season 20, 2019), which featured a guest-starring appearance by Snoop Dogg.[5]
In 2021, Akpore became a housemate on the sixth season of Big Brother Naija, subtitled Shine Ya Eye. He was introduced as an actor, model, footballer and mixologist.[6] He was evicted from the competition in September 2021.[7]
Film
[edit]Following his appearance on Big Brother Naija, Akpore continued his acting career in Nigerian film. In 2022, he played Sanusi in Brotherhood, a crime thriller directed by Loukman Ali.[8][9]
In 2023, Akpore played Kunle in Rapacity, a drama film starring Kunle Afod. That same year, he appeared as Coaster in Késárí: The King, a crime drama directed by Ibrahim Yekini and Tope Adebayo, alongside Femi Adebayo, Odunlade Adekola and Deyemi Okanlawon.[10]
Akpore subsequently appeared as Deji in A Tribe Called Judah, directed by Funke Akindele and released in 2023.[11] The film became the first Nigerian film to surpass ₦1 billion at the domestic box office.[12]
In 2024, Akpore played Raymond in Crossroads, a drama film directed by Adebayo Tijani and Tope Adebayo, starring Aisha Lawal, Deyemi Okanlawon and Lateef Adedimeji.[13] That same year, he played Femi in the short film In Her Shoes, directed by Nehita Irieme[14] and played Osogbenro in Lisabi: The Uprising, a historical film directed by Lateef Adedimeji.[15] Premium Times described it as a major Nigerian historical epic.[16] Akpore also appeared in the 2024 film Suspicion, in which he was credited as Lake Thompson.[17] He also appeared in The Waiter, in which he played Efrebor.[18]
In 2025, Akpore played Igimu in Suky, an action film directed by Ola Cardoso and starring Tobi Bakre, Femi Adebayo and Bimbo Ademoye, released on Amazon Prime Video.[19] That year, he also played Lighter in Hakeem: Seeking Justice, an action film directed by Abdulrasheed Bello starring Deyemi Okanlawon, Regina Daniels and Ali Nuhu[20] and appeared in Lisabi: A Legend Is Born, the sequel to Lisabi: The Uprising. The film was released on Netflix and featured Akpore among its cast.[21]
Akpore has an upcoming role as L.A. in 19, a crime drama written and directed by Tola Odunsi, starring Stan Nze, Sola Sobowale, Bisola Aiyeola and Deyemi Okanlawon. The film, whose title references Section 419 of Nigeria's Criminal Code, is scheduled for nationwide theatrical release in Nigeria on 11 September 2026.[22][23]
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Type | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Big Brother Naija: Shine Ya Eye | Reality television | Housemate |
| 2022 | Brotherhood | Film | Sanusi |
| 2023 | Rapacity | Film | Kunle |
| 2023 | Késárí: The King | Film | Coaster |
| 2023 | A Tribe Called Judah | Film | Deji |
| 2024 | Crossroads | Film | Raymond |
| 2024 | In Her Shoes | Short film | Femi |
| 2024 | Lisabi: The Uprising | Film | Osogbenro |
| 2024 | Suspicion | Film | Lake Thompson |
| 2024 | The Waiter | Film | Efrebor |
| 2025 | Suky | Film | Igimu |
| 2025 | Hakeem: Seeking Justice | Film | Lighter |
| 2025 | Lisabi: A Legend Is Born | Film | Osogbenro |
| 2026 | 19 | Film | L.A. |
References
[edit]- ↑ "Full Profile of BBNaija Season 6 Housemates". Independent Nigeria. 2021.
- ↑ "Our bodies, our assets". Vanguard. 12 December 2010.
- ↑ Njoku, Benjamin (10 May 2021). "Fear of failure keeps me on my toes, Boma Akpore, model-turned-actor says". Vanguard.
- ↑ "Boma Akpore, New York-based Nigerian Actor Plans Big for Nollywood". ThisDay. 14 May 2021.
- ↑ "Boma Akpore talks about appearances on 'The Blacklist' and 'Law & Order', new production company and more". AmeyawDebrah.com. 6 August 2020.
- ↑ "BBNaija 2021: Meet the housemates". The Guardian Nigeria. 2021.
- ↑ "BBNaija: I take full responsibilities for my actions and I'm sorry, Boma writes after eviction". Independent Nigeria. 2021.
- ↑ "Putting oneself into movie character takes God's grace – Boma Akpore". The Punch. 8 October 2022.
- ↑ "The Brotherhood in the cinemas across Africa". The Guardian. 2022.
- ↑ "Kelvin Ikeduba and Boma Akpore's Trending Scene in Késárí the King (VIDEO)". Ordinary Being. 24 December 2024.
- ↑ "Funke Akindele unveils all-star cast for 'A Tribe Called Judah' alongside debut date". Pulse Nigeria. 2023.
- ↑ "Funke Akindele's A Tribe Called Judah premieres in Lagos". The Guardian Nigeria. 2023.
- ↑ "Crossroads". Nollywire. Retrieved 3 September 2026.
- ↑ "Nehita Ofure-Irieme speaks on her film, 'In Her Shoes'". Vanguard. 27 July 2024.
- ↑ "Lateef Adedimeji's two-part epic film Lisabi set to debut on Netflix". Premium Times. 2024.
- ↑ "Movie Review: Lisabi: The Uprising is Nollywood's best epic yet". Premium Times. 2024.
- ↑ Eti-Inyene, Brooks (1 December 2024). "Tosin Igho's latest feature, 'Suspicion' tops Prime Video's chart". Pulse Nigeria.
- ↑ Medeme, Ovwe (21 September 2025). "MOVIE REVIEW: 'The Waiter' delivers laughs, firefights, but serves only half-baked ideas". Premium Times.
- ↑ "From the Makers of 'Breath of Life': New Nollywood action-drama 'Suky' explores underground Dambe boxing". Pulse Nigeria. 25 February 2025.
- ↑ "Hakeem: Seeking Justice (Movie, 2025) – Trailer, Where to Watch, Cast & More". Nollypedia. 6 July 2025.
- ↑ "Lisabi: A Legend Is Born". Netflix. Retrieved 10 August 2026.
- ↑ "When Wealth Raises Questions: '19' Explores Nigeria's Culture of Easy Money". ThisDay. 8 August 2026.
- ↑ "Nigerian Movies Coming in September 2026: From A Mama Deola Wedding Story to One Gidi Night". BellaNaija. 2026.