The NTA memories of the eighties transcend round the early nighties are incomplete without certain Entertainment programmes that took the centre stage .
Nigerians will glue to their TV sets to watch one of the most sensational, sensitization, entertaining and educative program – The New Masquerade featuring Chief Zebrudaya alias 4:40, Ovuleria the wife, Chief Jegede Shokoya, Gregory, Clarus, among others.
The casts were ably represented with all major tribes in Nigeria giving a well contemporary Nigeria society a class of entertainment that send Nigerians racking their ribbs.
A centre character is Lizzy Evoeme popularly called Ovuleria, Chief Zebrudaya’s wife. How many of you remember Chief Zebrudaya of the famous New Masquerade?
Then you should remember his wife Ovuleria.
Abeg indomie children una no go understand this one, the programme used to be aired on Tuesdays on NTA.
Lizzy Evoeme also known as Ovuleria, is a veteran Nigerian actress who was active from 1982 to 1993 prior to the advent of Nollywood…..
Biography ❤️🇳🇬
Evoeme was born in 1942 in Calabar, Cross River State to a sea worker father.
She was prominent in the Nigerian TV space as an actress from 1982 to 1993 prior to the advent of Nollywood. She was originally named Elizabeth which was later shortened to “Lizzy”.
She was known for her role as Ovuleria, the wife of no-nonsense TV character called Chief Zebrudaya Okoroigwe Nwogbo on the TV show, New Masquerade. The programme which used to feature on Nigeria’s national TV station, NTA, has over the years been stopped. She played the role of a petty trader, and an assertive but obedient woman who never disagreed or argued with her husband’s decision no matter how many others disagreed with him.
She once explained that she never knew the meaning of her stage name “Ovuleria”
Since her exit from TV glare, not much had been heard about Evoeme. At one time, death rumours on her were refuted.
Aiyekooto Reporters media will appreciate information about this Legendary Nigerian
Awards
In 2020, she was recognize for her contributions to the entertainment industry…💯❤️🇳🇬
