Frank Edoho

Frank Edoho, born 12 May 1973 in Lagos, Nigeria[1] is a TV host, filmmaker, and photographer.[2] He was the host of popular Nigerian TV show, Who wants to be a Millionaire.

Frank Edoho
Born
Frank Edoho

(1973-05-12) 12 May 1973
Lagos State, Nigeria
Alma materUniversity of Calabar
OccupationTV Show host, filmmaker
Years active1995–present
Spouse(s)Katherine Obiang (separated), Sandra Onyenuchenuya
Children5

Personal life

Frank was married to Katherine Obiang with three children before they separated in 2011.[3] He then married his second wife, Sandra Onyenuchenuya.[4] On 2 April 2014, Frank and Sandra welcomed their first child together (Frank's fourth)[5] and their second child was born two years later in the US.[6]

Education and career

Frank studied animal science at University of Calabar.[7] While in school, he was a rap artiste with the stage name Mc Frank.[7] After graduation, he started his broadcasting career as a presenter at the Cross River State Broadcasting Corporation and also anchored a Breakfast Television for the Nigerian Television Authority, Channel 9, Calabar.[8] Frank moved to Metro FM 97.6 in 1999 where he anchored radio shows for the radio station. He was however brought into limelight by the popular show, Who Wants To Be A Millionaire. Aside being a TV host, he is also a voice over artist, photographer, producer and a filmmaker. After he rejected a new deal to continue as host of Who wants to be a Millionaire?[9] He was unveiled alongside Emmanuel Essien, popularly known as Mannie, as the host of an international TV show, The Price Is Right.[10] Frank is respected for his eloquent voice and has performed a number of voice overs for radio ads and radio jungles for Vogue Fruit Juice, First City Monument Bank, Unilever Nigeria Plc, International Bank Plc and Elizade Toyota.[11]

Who Wants To Be A Millionaire

Frank Edoho hosted the popular TV game show for 13 years[12] from 2004 to 2017 but resigned on 2 September 2017.[13] He announced his departure via his official Twitter page after failing to agree on terms with Ultima Studios. Edoho denied being "dropped" by the organizers of the show, maintaining that he "declined the offer" that was given to him.[14]

Award and Recognition[2]

Youth Ambassador Award by Fly Networks

Best TV presenter of the year 2006 by City People Magazine Award

Male TV presenter of the year 2008 by Nigeria Kids Choice Award

References
  1. Clifford, Igbo. "Frank Edoho Biography, Age, Early Life, Education, Family, Career, Net Worth And More". Information Guide Africa. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
  2. "Frank Edoho Biography: Things You Should Know About The Who Wants To Be A Millionaire Host - Nigerian Infopedia". Nigerian Infopedia. 28 August 2017. Retrieved 24 July 2020.
  3. "Industry reels in shock as Frank Edoho, wife separate". Vanguard News. 23 July 2011. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
  4. "Frank Edoho officially weds second wife -". The Eagle Online. 6 December 2014. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
  5. "Frank Edoho & New Wife Welcome Their First Child Together". LATEST NIGERIAN NEWS BREAKING HEADLINES NEWSPAPERS. 13 April 2014. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
  6. "Frank Edoho Welcomes Second Baby from Wife Sandra". Nigerian Voice. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
  7. "A DAY WITH FRANK EDOHO: Recollections of his Rugged Road to Fame & Fortune". Woculus. 8 May 2013. Retrieved 24 July 2020.
  8. "A DAY WITH FRANK EDOHO: Recollections of his Rugged Road to Fame & Fortune". Woculus. 8 May 2013. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
  9. "Frank Edoho Confirms Exit From 'Who Wants To Be A Millionaire'". Channels Television. Retrieved 24 July 2020.
  10. Published. "Frank Edoho moves to The Price Is Right". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 24 July 2020.
  11. "10 Things You Didn't Know About Franck Edoho". Youth Village Nigeria. 7 April 2016. Retrieved 24 July 2020.
  12. "Frank Edoho Talks About His Favourite Contestant on WWTBAM Show". EveryEvery. 2 May 2020. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
  13. Augoye, Jayne (1 September 2017). "'Who wants to be a Millionaire' returns, Frank Edoho dropped as host | Premium Times Nigeria". Retrieved 25 July 2020.
  14. "After 13 years, Frank Edoho 'walks away' from Who Wants To Be A Millionaire". TheCable Lifestyle. 2 September 2017. Retrieved 24 July 2020.
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