If there's any Love Islander who we wish we could be friends with, it's Ovie Soko. The basketball player made an impression as soon as he stepped into the villa thanks to his looks and style, but it quickly became apparent that he was also kind, charming and, unlike many men, open to building lasting friendships with the women on the show.
For this reason, we were excited to hear word of his new book, You Are Dope: Let The Power Of Positive Energy Into Your Life. His ethos and attitude always buoyed his fellow contestants - and us at home - so we've already put our order in ahead of its release this week.
Ovie Soko Being The Best Love Island Contestant Ever
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Ovie enjoying his holiday, as the villa erupted with drama behind him. Literally zero cares.
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Ovie using his time in the villa as an opportunity to learn how to swim. (And looking very gorgeous while doing so.)
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Ovie, with sauce on him. And yes, we were all very jealous of Anna, who got to lick it off.
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Just how low can Ovie go?
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"These cameras must be so annoying with me being close. So close and tall, baby."
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His entire friendship with Amber, but our hearts exploded when he danced on over to her in the recoupling.
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Ovie, in a beret. Very self-explanatory.
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Ovie, applying hairspray. Again, self-explanatory.
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'Rep that shit!' The kind of encouragement we all need to pull of hats as well as Ovie.
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Ovie, dancing in a ha, while all the girls are wearing hats. .
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When he was crowned the sexiest builder for running through a wall, and we thought we were pregnant.
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OUR HEARTS WHEN HE CRIED OVER GEORGE BEING DUMPED FROM THE VILLA. TOO PURE FOR THIS WORLD.
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Oh so calmly escorting India out of the firing line during Storm Anna.
'You, yes, YOU, are exactly where you're meant to be right now', the synopsis of the book reads. 'You're ready for what life is going to throw at you and you're ready to embrace life in all of its glorious complications. This book will help you find your way to peace and teach you to cherish the small moments that are a part of our big lives. Most importantly, it will show you how to love who you are right now and embrace who you are going to be.'
We couldn't help but put him to the test, and asked him to join us via video call to explain how the power of positive thinking, stepping up against adversity and tackling life dilemmas can all help you be more Ovie, and more, well, dope. Take a look...
We told you he was wise. If only we could keep him with us at all times.
You Are Dope: Let The Power Of Positive Energy Into Your Life is out October 1st
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