Frank Edoho salary revelation shows he earned low pay early on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire before later career growth and fame
Veteran Nigerian television host Frank Edoho has revealed details of his early earnings on the popular game show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, describing how he earned a modest salary while projecting an image of wealth on screen.
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Edoho shared the experience in a video posted on his Instagram page on Tuesday, where he reflected on the early stage of his long-running role as host of the programme.
He said he earned slightly above ₦100,000 monthly during the first two years of the show, despite appearing on television in a highly polished and affluent presentation.
“On Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?, the first two years of my salary per month was a hundred and something thousand naira. But I had to wear a suit as if I owned all the money,” he said.
The television host explained that his earnings changed significantly after MTN came in as a major sponsor, leading to improved negotiations with the production team.
“When MTN came on, I just said, let me give a figure to my boss… once I mentioned the figure, they said okay, we’ll give you three months’ back pay,” he recalled.
Edoho noted that the improved contract marked a turning point in his career, opening doors to more presenting roles and public appearances across Nigeria.
“The rewards came in. I was hosting events all over the place. I was flying and doing all kinds of things,” he said.
He also reflected on the discipline required to manage personal challenges while maintaining a professional public image, stressing the importance of focus and emotional control.
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Frank Edoho hosted the Nigerian version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire for over a decade and remains one of the country’s most recognised television personalities.
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