Olufemi Fagade a.k.a Omobaba is a Nigerian comedian, actor and musician.He is known for his unique blend of humour and music in telling enchanting jokes.However, Omobaba unlike his other colleagues,is yet to stage his own comedy show. He seems unperturbed because he has a weekly comedy show which appeal to his fans.
In his words:” I have been around for over 16 years and I have not staged a show myself. I would tell you that it is harder to stage a weekly show than to stage a show once a year. I can stage one when I feel like and when I am ready, that is just me. Maybe I am just the quiet, easy going type. Name every big show that has to do with comedy in Nigeria, I have attended.”
When asked if sponsorships has been the gridlock stopping him from staging his own annual comedy show, he affirms that sponsorship is a general problem and he just loves to be on a low key.
“Sponsorship is a problem generally. A whole lot of people don’t get sponsors, some don’t make so much that people think they are making. Sponsorship is a big problem. For me, it is just my style , right from when I was in tertiary institution. I had opportunity to do shows but I didn’t. I just want to be on a low key. I work, I am always working, during the week, I attend events, corporate event. On weekends, I might be at a birthday, burial, or another event. I am not just a standup comedian, I am a compere, a sit com actor, comedian and musician. I can write and blend well.”
