Tag: ALIBABA
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FG Appoints Ali Baba, Segun Arinze, Others Into COVID-19 Committee
The Federal Government has approved the appointment of comedian Ali Baba, Segun Arinze and others into a committee of creative industry stakeholders to advise the Federal Government on the best way to mitigate the effect of COVID-19 pandemic on the industry. The committee, which is led by Ali Baba has Anita Eboigbe of the News…
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Alibaba opens up on failed business investment
Nigerian comedian and showbiz impresario, Alibaba has said he wont go into politics until some major issues are sorted out in Nigeria. The entertainer made this known in a recent Instagram live chat. According to him: ”I cannot go into politics with the way things are in Nigeria. First of all, the Nigerian constitution is…
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COVID-19: Sanwo-Olu should emulate Wike – Alibaba
As more cases of COVID-19 increases, popular comedian, Atunyota Akpobome, popularly known as Alibaba, has warned the Lagos State Government to take the implementation of the lockdown in the state seriously. Alibaba who made this known via his Instagram page on Wednesday advised Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to emulate his counterpart, Nyesom Wike and apply strict…
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Ali Baba, Seyi Law decry sponsorship challenges
A-list Nigerian comedians, Atunyato Akpobome a.k.a Ali Baba and Lawrence Oluwaseyitan a.k.a Seyi Law, have decried challenges comedians face in getting sponsorship for shows. Veteran comedian, Ali Baba, took to his Instagram page while responding to a fan’s question on why Very Important Personalities (VIP) tickets were expensive in Nigeria comedy shows. Ali Baba attributed…
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Being alone and celibate can lead you to depression- Alibaba
Atunyota Alleluya Akporobomerere, a Nigerian comedian better known as Alibaba, is of the opinion that being alone and celibate can lead to depression. The ace comedian made this known while commenting on the need for young adults to get married. He made this known via his Instagram page: “Being in a relationship is important. Being…
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Your followers not always your fans-Alibaba
Nigerian veteran stand-up comedian better known as Ali Baba, has stated that having huge followers on social media does not guarantee loyalty. The 53-year-old entertainer, fondly called the ‘King of comedy’, said some social media users follow you to “see you slip and fall” to the extent that they operate like “monitoring spirits”. In his…
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Being spontaneous is a character true comedians must have -Alibaba
Nigerian comedian and entrepreneur, Alibaba has stated the need for comedians to be spontaneous. The convener of Alibaba’s Spontaneity revealed why he started the competition at the final panel session of the Nigerian Entertainment Conference( NEC Live 7) which was focused on comedy. Comedians like OmoBaba, SLK, Forever and MC Abbey were part of the…
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Ali Baba laments over Evans being on trial
Revered comedian, Ali Baba has condemned the pace of the Nigerian legal system. He cited the example of alleged kidnap kingpin, Chukwudi Onuamadike, popularly known as Evans. Recall that Onuamadike was arrested in June 2017 after years of alleged abductions across the country where he was reported to demand huge amounts of money as ransom.…
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Setting up a social media account to beg for money won’t help you -AliBaba
Nigerian comedian, Alibaba has slammed online beggars who use social media accounts to seek for financial assistance. Online begging has become a trend with the beggars telling lies and scheming to scam unsuspecting social media users. https://www.instagram.com/p/BvG7OWXl0OI/?utm_source=ig_embed Alibaba wrote: “This is something we must not encourage any more. People using emotional blackmail to…
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Obasanjo recognized stand-up comedy, gave it a boost- Alibaba
Nigerian stand-up comedian, Alibaba has declared that Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo recognized stand-up comedy and gave it boost. Alibaba, whose real name is Atunyota Alleluya Akpobome made this known at a press briefing recently. “The ex-President, Obasanjo, wasn’t just promoting me; he recognised stand-up comedy and gave it a boost. After a while, he got…