Michael Sani Amanesi, known by his stage name MC Lively (born August 14, 1992) is a Nigerian

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and

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from Agenebode,

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, Nigeria.

Early life and education

MC Lively was born in

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. He attended Ideal Nursery and Primary School and Moremi High School. After secondary school, he attended

Obafemi Awolowo University Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) is a federal government-owned university that is located in the ancient city of Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria. The university was founded in 1961 and classes commenced in October 1962 as the University of Ife ...

, where he studied law and was called to the

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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,

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, 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 ''Fate of Alakada: The Party Planner'' also known as ''Fate of Alakada'' is a 2020 Nigerian action comedy film written by Moshood Yakubu Olawale and Ozioma Ogbaji, and directed by Kayode Kasum. The film stars Toyin Abraham, Mercy Eke and Broda Sh ...

'' and featured in the 2022 film '' Survivors''.

Awards

*''Royal African Youth Leadership award given by the

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*'' City People Music Award for Comedy Act of the Year

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1992 births Living people Nigerian male comedians Obafemi Awolowo University alumni Male actors from Osun State Nigerian film actors 21st-century Nigerian lawyers 21st-century Nigerian male actors Nigerian Internet celebrities {{Nigeria-actor-stub

Early life and education

Comedy career and film

Awards

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