Frank Edoho Explained

Frank Edoho
Birth Name:Frank Edoho
Birth Date:1972 7, df=y
Birth Place:Kano State, Nigeria
Alma Mater:University of Calabar
Years Active:1995–present
Spouse:Katherine Obiang (separated), Sandra Onyenaucheya
Children:5
Occupation:TV Show host, filmmaker

Frank Edoho is a TV host, filmmaker, and photographer.[1] He is the host of the popular Nigerian TV show called Who Wants to Be a Millionaire.[2]

Personal life

Edoho 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

Edoho studied animal science at University of Calabar.[7] While in school, he was a rap artiste with the stage name Mc Frank.[8] After graduation, he started his broadcasting career as a presenter at the Cross River State Broadcasting Corporation and also anchored a breakfast television show for the Nigerian Television Authority, Channel 9, Calabar.[9] 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 from 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,[10] he was unveiled alongside Emmanuel Essien, popularly known as Mannie, as the host of an international TV show, The Price Is Right.[11] Frank is respected for his eloquent voice and has performed a number of voice overs for radio ads and radio jingles for Vogue Fruit Juice, First City Monument Bank, Unilever Nigeria Plc, International Bank Plc and Elizade Toyota.[12] [13]

Who Wants To Be A Millionaire

Edoho hosted the popular TV game show for 13 years[14] from 2004 to 2017 but resigned on 2 September 2017.[15] 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.[16] In February 2022, he made a return to the show.[17] [18]

Award and recognition

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Notes and References

  1. News: 28 August 2017. Frank Edoho Biography: Things You Should Know About The Who Wants To Be A Millionaire Host – Nigerian Infopedia. en-GB. Nigerian Infopedia. 24 July 2020. 18 June 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200618222021/https://nigerianinfopedia.com/frank-edoho-biography-things-know-wants-millionaire-host/. dead.
  2. Web site: Biography of Frank Edoho . 2022-11-16 . NELOC News.
  3. Web site: 23 July 2011. Industry reels in shock as Frank Edoho, wife separate. 25 July 2020. Vanguard News. en-US.
  4. Web site: 6 December 2014. Frank Edoho officially weds second wife -. 25 July 2020. The Eagle Online. en-US.
  5. Web site: 13 April 2014. Frank Edoho & New Wife Welcome Their First Child Together. 25 July 2020. LATEST NIGERIAN NEWS BREAKING HEADLINES NEWSPAPERS. en-US.
  6. Web site: Frank Edoho Welcomes Second Baby from Wife Sandra. 25 July 2020. Nigerian Voice.
  7. Web site: 8 May 2013. A DAY WITH FRANK EDOHO: Recollections of his Rugged Road to Fame & Fortune. 24 July 2020. Woculus. en-US. 25 June 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210625091348/https://www.woculus.com/a-day-with-frank-edoho-recollections-of-his-rugged-road-to-fame-fortune/. dead.
  8. Web site: Rapheal . 5 May 2022 . The Sun awards: Frank Edoho is host, Teni to thrill audience . 2022-11-16 . The Sun Nigeria . en-us.
  9. Web site: 8 May 2013. A DAY WITH FRANK EDOHO: Recollections of his Rugged Road to Fame & Fortune. 25 July 2020. Woculus. en-US. 25 June 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210625091348/https://www.woculus.com/a-day-with-frank-edoho-recollections-of-his-rugged-road-to-fame-fortune/. dead.
  10. Web site: Frank Edoho Confirms Exit From ‘Who Wants To Be A Millionaire’. 24 July 2020. Channels Television.
  11. Web site: Frank Edoho moves to The Price Is Right. 24 July 2020. Punch Newspapers. en-US.
  12. Web site: 7 April 2016. 10 Things You Didn't Know About Franck Edoho. 24 July 2020. Youth Village Nigeria. en-US.
  13. Web site: Augoye . Jayne . 21 February 2022 . Frank Edoho returns as ‘Who Wants To Be A Millionaire’ anchor . 2022-11-16 . Premium Times Nigeria . en-GB.
  14. Web site: 2 May 2020. Frank Edoho Talks About His Favourite Contestant on WWTBAM Show. 25 July 2020. EveryEvery. en-US.
  15. Web site: Augoye. Jayne. 1 September 2017. 'Who wants to be a Millionaire' returns, Frank Edoho dropped as host Premium Times Nigeria. 25 July 2020. en-GB.
  16. Web site: 2 September 2017. After 13 years, Frank Edoho 'walks away' from Who Wants To Be A Millionaire. 24 July 2020. TheCable Lifestyle. en-US.
  17. Web site: FRANK EDOHO MAKES COMEBACK IN WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE . Guardian . 17 February 2022.
  18. Web site: ‘Who Wants To Be A Millionaire Returns’ With Frank Edoho As Host . Channels Television . 17 February 2022.

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