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List Of Nigerian Comedians
This is a list of notable Nigerian comedians. A * Abiodun Ayoyinka (born 1960) * Akpororo * Alibaba Akporobome (born 1965) *Ayo Makun (born 1971) B * Basketmouth (born 1978) * Bovi (born 1979) * Broda Shaggi (born 1993) * Buchi (born 1979) C * Chigul (born 1976) * Chuks D General E * Emmanuella (born 2010) F * Frank D Don (born 1985) H * Helen Paul (born 1983) I *I Go Dye * I Go Save (born 1979) K * Kiriku L * Lord Lamba M * Mark Angel (born 1991) * MC Aproko * MC Lively (born 1992) *Mr Macaroni (born 1993) O * Okey Bakassi (born 1969) R * Real Warri Pikin (born 1990) T * Teju Babyface (born 1979) * Taaooma (born 1999) * Twyse Ereme (born 1992) {{DEFAULTSORT:Nigerian comedians Lists of comedians Comedians Comedians A comedian or comic is a person who seeks to entertain an audience by making them laugh. This might be through jokes or amusing situations, or acting foolish (as in slapstick), or employing prop comedy. A comedian who addresses an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nigeria
Nigeria ( ), , ig, Naìjíríyà, yo, Nàìjíríà, pcm, Naijá , ff, Naajeeriya, kcg, Naijeriya officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a country in West Africa. It is situated between the Sahel to the north and the Gulf of Guinea to the south in the Atlantic Ocean. It covers an area of , and with a population of over 225 million, it is the most populous country in Africa, and the world's sixth-most populous country. Nigeria borders Niger in the north, Chad in the northeast, Cameroon in the east, and Benin in the west. Nigeria is a federal republic comprising of 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, where the capital, Abuja, is located. The largest city in Nigeria is Lagos, one of the largest metropolitan areas in the world and the second-largest in Africa. Nigeria has been home to several indigenous pre-colonial states and kingdoms since the second millennium BC, with the Nok civilization in the 15th century BC, marking the first ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kiriku
Kiriku (born 17 December 2014), also known as Enorense Victory, is a Nigerian comedian, content creator and child actor. Background Kiriku is of Benin descent from Edo State. He is part Urhobo. He is the brother to Umbrella Boy, who is also his manager. And He is the last child of a family of four siblings. Career He is recognized for his use of the phrase "abeg shift" and his preference for wearing t-shirts that are larger than his size in his skits. He came into the limelight after his skits were posted severally by Instablog9ja and Tunde Ednut. He started his career in his hometown, Benin City, before moving to Lagos - which is Nigeria's entertainment capital - to continue pursuing a career in comedy. He has had collaborative works with Broda Shaggi, Mr Funny and Iyanya Iyanya Onoyom Mbuk (born 31 October 1986), known by his stage name Iyanya, is a Nigerian Afropop recording artist. Career He rose to fame after winning the first season of ''Project Fame West Afr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lists Of Comedians
The following are lists of comedians. By nationality *List of Australian comedians ** List of Australian stand-up comedians * List of Bangladeshi comedians * List of Brazilian comedians *List of British comedians * List of Canadian comedians ** List of Quebec comedians * List of Dutch comedians * List of Filipino comedians *List of Finnish comedians * List of Indian comedians * List of Italian comedians *List of Japanese comedians * List of Mexican comedians * List of Nigerian comedians * List of Portuguese comedians * List of Puerto Rican comedians Other *List of comedians * List of deadpan comedians * List of ''The Daily Show'' correspondents * List of ''The Daily Show'' writers * List of German-language comedians * List of ''Mad TV'' cast members * List of New York Improv comedians *List of stand-up comedians The following is a list of notable stand-up comedians by nationality. Argentina Australia Austria Bangladesh * Naveed Mahbub Belgium Brazil Ca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Twyse Ereme
Ereme Abraham (born July 28, 1992), better known as Twyse is a Nigerian comedian and actor. He is best known for acting many roles in his comedy skits. Early life and education Twyse grew up in Ibadan and he hails from Edo State, Nigeria. Twyse was based in the United Kingdom for a while. In a video interview, Twyse specified that he was studying law for a short period of time before he gave it up. Personal life and controversy In 2016, there was a circulating story about Twyse wanting to commit suicide. Twyse began tweeting about his suicidal thoughts and fans, friends and family were very concerned. Actress Toyin Abraham along with other Nigerian celebrities began to share videos of him across multiple social media platforms. Apart from comedy, Twyse is also a singer. He records his song in his leisure time. See also * List of Nigerian comedians *List of Nigerian actors ''This'' is a list of notable Nigerian actors. Actors * Ramsey Nouah * Richard Mofe Damijo * Osita ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taaooma
Maryam Apaokagi, known professionally as Taaooma'','' is a Nigerian comedian, content creator, cinematographer, and social media influencer. She currently serves as the CEO, and founder of Chop Tao, a food company, and directs for The Greenade Company, a cinematography firm. She is known for playing multiple roles in her skits. Early life Maryam Apaokagi spent most of her early years in Namibia. She studied Tourism and Travel Service Management at the Kwara State University. In 2022, she tells The Punch, “I wanted to be a doctor. Later, I changed it to a lawyer. I got to university and was offered Tourism.” In 2015, she started online comedy after convincing her fiancé to teach her the basics of video editing. She rose to stardom in 2019 with a skit based on African parents taking their children to school. In 2019, she was the face of Media Room Hub’s July Issue. Her comedy skits are centered on exposing African mothers and their unique manner of disciplining African child ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Teju Babyface
Teju Babyface is the stage name of Gbadewonuola Olateju Oyelakin , a Nigerian standup comedian, talk show host, producer and writer. He introduced a new genre of talk to the Nigerian TV space with The Teju Babyface Show in the year 2010. He is also known by many in Nigeria as ''The King of Talk.'' Starting his entertainment career in 1999 after playing the lead role in director Tade Ogidan’s movie franchise '' Diamond Ring''. Teju Babyface also appeared in the Late Amaka Igwe's National TV series, Solitaire in 2001 where he played the lead opposite Richard Mofe-Damijo once again. He also appeared on a TV drama series titled ''One Too Much'' within the same period. He has also written two books Secrets Of The Streets: 23 Secrets For Achieving Success With Talent' and '. In 2020, These two books were published under the single title ''Secrets Of The Streets: Twenty-Three Secrets For Making Money With Your Talent That You Will Never Learn In School''. He was appointed a Un ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Real Warri Pikin
Anita Alaire Afoke Asuoha is a Nigerian stand-up comedian, actor, and social media host, known by her stage name Real Warri Pikin. Personal life Anita Asuoha was brought up in Warri, Delta State, Nigeria. Her father is of the Ijaw tribe from Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State while her mother is of the Urhobo tribe. She is the third of six children. She studied Political Science/Public Administration at the Benson Idahosa University Benin City and graduated in 2012. She married Victor Ikechukwu Asuoha in 2013, and they have three children. Real Warri Pikin runs a non-governmental organization called Real Warri Pikin Foundation, a grants opportunity for women with mental health struggles. Career In 2008, she was a contestant in the ‘ Glo Rock ‘N’ Rule dance competition’ and won the first position. She was named a Globacom ambassador in 2009. In 2011, she auditioned in ‘The Maltina Dance All Family competition’ and finished as second overall best with h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Officer Woos (Comedian)
Jubril Oladapo Gbadamosi (born 21 December 1996) known professionally as Officer Woos is a Nigerian comedian, vlogger and actor. In 2020, he won the City People Entertainment Award for Comedian of the Year. He is known for his skits mimicking a stammering Nigerian police officer. Early life and education Officer Woos was born on December 21, 1996, in Ibadan Oyo State. He attended Concord Preparatory school, Ibadan and Maryhill Convent School, Ibadan. After secondary school, he graduated from University of Lagos in 2018 where he studied Theatre Arts. Comedy career and film He began his comedy career in 2017 as a student of the University of Lagos with a group called Stage Addict group then founded by Broda Shaggi. He rose into the limelight in 2019 after appearing in a series of comedy videos alongside Broda Shaggi, where he played the role of an assisting police officer. Officer Woos has performed alongside other comedians and featured in movies like Netflix thrillers '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Okey Bakassi
Okechukwu Anthony Onyegbule , popularly known as Okey Bakassi (born 3 October 1969) in Imo state is a Nigerian stand-up comedian and actor. In 2014, he won the "Best Actor in a Leading Role (Igbo)" category at the 2014 edition of the Best of Nollywood Awards for his role in the film ''Onye Ozi''. See also *List of Nigerian actors *List of Nigerian comedians This is a list of notable Nigerian comedians. A * Abiodun Ayoyinka (born 1960) * Akpororo * Alibaba Akporobome (born 1965) *Ayo Makun (born 1971) B * Basketmouth (born 1978) * Bovi (born 1979) * Broda Shaggi (born 1993) * Buchi (born 1979 ... References External links * * Living people 20th-century Nigerian male actors Igbo comedians Igbo male actors 21st-century Nigerian male actors Nigerian male comedians Nigerian male television actors Nigerian male film actors 1969 births African comedians {{Nigeria-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mr Macaroni
Adebowale "Debo" Adedayo (born 3 May 1993), known by his stage name Mr Macaroni, is a Nigerian actor, content creator and citizen activist. A trained thespian, his popularity grew from his comic skits on social media, where he plays the role of a political figure cum sugar daddy called "Daddy Wa" or a sadistic lecturer called "Professor Hard Life". Debo popularized catchphrases like "Ooin", "Freaky freaky" and "You are doing well". Using his satirical works and online presence, Debo is also known for his social justice advocacy. His skits satirize social issues to promote human rights and critique everyday social interactions. During the 2020 #EndSARS protests in Nigeria, Debo used his platform and presence at various protest venues to advocate against police brutality - even after becoming a victim as a result. Early life An indigene of Ogun State, Adebowale David Ibrahim Adedayo was born in Ogudu, Lagos into an Upper middle class, Islamic and Christian family in May 1993. H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
MC Lively
Michael Sani Amanesi, known by his stage name MC Lively (born August 14, 1992) is a Nigerian comedian and actor from Agenebode, Edo State, Nigeria. Early life and education MC Lively was born in Osun State. He attended Ideal Nursery and Primary School and Moremi High School. After secondary school, he attended Obafemi Awolowo University, where he studied law and was called to the Nigerian Bar in 2016, which he had turned down to pursue comedy. Comedy career and film He began his comedy career in 2015, came into the limelight through his funny skits "Agidi" where he talked about events and real life issues happening in Nigeria. MC Lively has performed alongside other comedians, such as Akpororo, Igosave, among others. He featured in the movie ''Seven and Half Date'' (2018). In the movie he played the role of James, Bisola's second date. He also starred as Dele in the 2020 comedy ''Fate of Alakada'' and featured in the 2022 film '' Survivors''. Awards *''Royal African Yo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
MC Aproko
Gift Loveday Igbomgbo, known professionally as MC Aproko, is a Nigerian stand-up comedian. He is the winner of Next Naija Comedy Star and currently the special assistant on entertainment to the governor of Bayelsa State, Douye Diri, since 24 December 2020. Career On 2 December 2017, MC Aproko won Comedy Central 'Grab The Mic' with Maltina held at Eko Convention Centre and received ₦1.5 million. On 6 May 2018, he won Ibile Comedy Challenge held at Eko Convention Centre and organized by the Lagos State government, receiving ₦1 million. On 20 December 2020, MC Aproko won Next Naija Comedy Star organized by Ayo Makun, receiving ₦5 million and a car. On 23 December 2020, he was appointed special assistant on entertainment by the governor of Bayelsa State, Douye Diri. Personal life MC Aproko was born in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, but grew up at Nembe, Bayelsa State. He is a native of Bayelsa State, the second son and fifth born in a family of seven. See also * List of Nig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |