Tag: COMEDY
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Music was my first love, not comedy- Basketmouth
Popular comedian, Basketmouth has averred that before his foray into comedy and acting, his first career path was music. The 43-year-old thespian revealed this on his Instagram page on Friday, while accompanying the post with pictures of himself and Ductorsett, the budding music producer.
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I can do stand-up comedy not just in Pidgin, but anywhere in the world -Bovi
Comedian and actor, Bovi Ugboma has averred that he can do stand-up comedy anywhere in the world.Bovi made this revelation as a guest on Rubbin Minds. Expressing his thoughts on the belief that some stand-up comedians can only express their craft in Pidgin English, he said: “You cannot lump all of us in a box.…
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Comedians need to start creating mini albums- Bovi
Comedian and actor, Abovi Ugboma better known as Bovi has stated that comedians need to embrace the art of creating album-like skits to sustain relevance. The 41-year-old comedian made this known on Sunday at the virtual 8th edition of the Nigerian Entertainment Conference (NEC Live). In his words: “Personally, I feel comedians need to start…
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I was told I cannot make a million naira from comedy-Alibaba
Nigerian comedian and actor, Atunyota Alleluyah Akpobome a.k.a Alibaba says he was once told he cannot make a million naira per event as a comedian. The host of ‘Alibaba’s Spontaneity’, a comedy platform for budding comedy talents said he was also told he cannot make anything out of comedy in 1987. According to him:”You can’t…
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Comedy season – Chidi Amuta
By Chidi Amuta The Nigerian political class has just graduated from an overpaid sitting circus to a reality television comedy ensemble in perpetual session. From its rather impressive but still amateurish recent outings, the National Assembly has good business prospects as a travelling circus. The conclave could end its unproductive existence by travelling round the…
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My dad knew school wasn’t meant for me- Josh 2 funny
Comedian, Chibuike Josh Alfred, aka Josh 2 Funny is one Nigerian entertainer whose humorous content has gone viral on countless occasions. The creator of the trending #Dontleavemechallenge has stated that he doesn’t create skits with the intention to make them go viral. “I never make skits with the ready-made intention of virality. In fact, the…
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There are lots of parody social media accounts with my name- Taaooma
Social media personality, Apaokagi Maryam, popularly known as Taaooma, has said there are lots of parody social media accounts created with her name. Taaooma made this known in a chat with TheNewsGuru. The popular skit maker said: “One weird experience I have had online is that there are lots of parody accounts with my…
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How Lagbaja contributed to commercial success of comedy industry- Ali Baba
Popular comedian and showbiz impresario, Atunyota Akpoboriome, better known as Ali Baba, has stated that the history of the success of stand- up comedy cannot be written without the contribution of Lagbaja. Ali Baba made this known on Tuesday when he shared a story about his first time opening for the musician. ”The history of…
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COVID-19 LOCKDOWN: Basketmouth, AY, Bovi, others find new ways to thrill fans
What happens to comedy when social gathering is outlawed? This is the question every Nigerian comedian worth its salt has been grappling with. With shows and events cancelled as a result of the coronavirus pandemic and people being asked to stay home and practice “social distancing”, Nigerian comics are resorting to new ways to practice…
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The comedy at Imo House of Assembly, By Ehichioya Ezomon
By Ehichioya Ezomon Amid the tension generated by the sacking of Governor Emeka Ihedioha of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), a comic relief is playing out at the House of Assembly in Owerri, the capital city of Imo State. Within days of the collapse of the Ihedioha government, two-thirds of members of the PDP emptied…