Frank Edoho
Biography, Age, Net Worth, House, Cars, Wife, Children, Height, Tribe, State Of Origin & TV Career
Frank Edoho Basic Information
Stage Name: | Frank Edoho |
Real Name: | Frank Edoho |
Occupation: | Television Presenter, TV Show Host, Filmmaker |
Date Of Birth/Age: | 8 July, 1972 (51 Years Old) |
Place of Birth: | Kano State, Nigeria |
Gender: | Male |
Nationality: | Nigeria |
Marital Status: | Katherine Obiang (separated)
Sandra Onyenaucheya |
Education: | University of Calabar |
Height: | |
Net Worth: |
Frank Edoho Biography
Frank Edoho is a Nigerian TV host, filmmaker, and photographer. He is best known as the host of the popular Nigerian TV show “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire.”
Family
There isn’t much information about Frank Edoho’s family. His family lived in Kano State, Nigeria, where he was born and raised.
Parents
Frank’s parents are recognized on the internet as Mr. And Mrs. Edoho or Nya Bassey. He has not said much about them.
Father
Frank Edoho’s father is known as Mr. Edoho. He has not said much about him, only that he is from Cross River State.
Mother
Frank Edoho’s mother is Nya Bassey.
Siblings
Frank has three siblings.
Brother(s)
Frank’s brother is known as Bassey Edoho.
Sister(s)
Frank’s sisters are Eno Edoho and Favour Iniama.
Children
Frank Edoho is the father of five children. He welcomed three children with his first wife, Katherine Obiang, before they separated. In 2014, he welcomed his fourth child and first with his new wife, Sandra Onyenaucheya. His fifth child (and second with Sandra) was born in 2018.
Wife
Frank Edoho has been married twice. His first wife was Katherine Obiang, whom he stayed for seven years with. They had three children and separated seven years later in 2011. There are reports that their divorce was finalized in 2013. Three years after they parted ways, he married his second wife, Sandra Onyenaucheya. The couple married in 2014 and welcomed their first child in the same year. They welcomed their second child four years later, in 2018. He made the news when he bought a new car (Kia Rio) for Sandra.
Lifestyle
Frank Edoho studied animal science at the University of Calabar. At the University, he was a rap artist who performed with the stage name Mc Frank. He is best known as a TV show, after gaining significant popularity as the host of “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire” in Nigeria.
Aside from being a TV host, Edoho is regarded as the King of Clap-backs on Nigerian Twitter. He often trades words with online trolls who are left regretting ever coming for him.
Net Worth
The exact estimate of Frank Edoho’s net worth is unknown to the public. However, he has had so much success in television, which proves he has made good money through the years.
Cars
Frank Edoho does not share photos of his cars on social media. He once bought a car, a Kia Rio, for his wife Sandra.
House
Frank Edoho has not shared photos of his house on Instagram. He reportedly lives in a mansion in Lagos.
State Of Origin & Tribe
According to an article by BuzzNigeria, “Frank Edoho is Ibibio by tribe. He hails from Eket in Akwa Ibom state, home to the Ibibio people.” However, he was born and raised in Nothern, Nigeria, Kano.
TV Career
After graduating from the University of Calabar, Frank began his broadcasting career as a presenter at the Cross River State Broadcasting Corporation. He also anchored a breakfast television show for the Nigerian Television Authority, Channel 9, Calabar. He had some success doing it.
In 1999, he moved to Metro FM 97.6, where he anchored radio shows for the radio station. After several years, he was unveiled as the host of “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire” Nigeria. The Telecommunications giant MTN sponsored the show. It helped gain him prominence all over the country and across Africa.
Frank Edoho has also worked as a voiceover artist, photographer, producer, and filmmaker. He reportedly rejected a new deal to continue as host of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire. He later was unveiled alongside Emmanuel Essien, professionally known as Mannie, as the host of an international TV show, The Price Is Right.
Frank Edoho is rated as one of the most iconic Television Personalities in Nigeria. He is known for his eloquence, brilliance, and wit. Frank has also recorded several voiceovers for radio commercials and jingles. He has performed ads for Vogue Fruit Juice, First City Monument Bank, Unilever Nigeria Plc, Elizade Toyota, International Bank Plc, etc.
Edoho reportedly hosted the popular show “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire” for 13 years. He began hosting the show in 2004 and resigned from it in 2017. According to reports, he had disagreed on the new terms of his contract with Ultima Studios and then announced his departure from the show via his Twitter account. He denied reports of being dropped by the show; he shared that he declined the offer presented by the show’s organizers. He made a return to the show in 2022.