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  • What Peter Obi would have done if he became president with same structure Tinubu met – Gbenga Adeyinka

    What Peter Obi would have done if he became president with same structure Tinubu met – Gbenga Adeyinka

    Veteran comedian Gbenga Adeyinka has said that the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, would have done nothing if he became president with the structure President Bola Tinubu met.

    On Our 2 Kobo Podcast, Gbenga Adeyinka made his stance clear, throwing his support behind President Tinubu. He urged the public to give Tinubu more time, assuring that he would replicate his transformative economic policies from Lagos on a national scale.

    The veteran comedian highlighted Tinubu’s track record during his tenure as governor of Lagos State as proof of his capacity to address Nigeria’s economic challenges.

    Adeyinka, who revealed that he is a card-carrying member of the APC, said in part,

    He said, “If I’m passionate about you, I’m passionate about you. That’s my problem. And I believe that, and please take this to the bank, if Asiwaju (Tinubu) cannot set Nigeria right, then we’re in trouble. With his capacity, with what he knows, with the fact that he has nothing to gain or lose anymore, if he cannot set Nigeria right, then we’re in trouble. I’m scared for Nigeria. 

    “ Am I happy with the policies of the government? I suffer too. People should not forget that I’m a Nigerian too. Now, am I happy with the policies of Asiwaju? Some yes, some no.

    ”Do I believe he should have ended subsidy, although he was not even the one that ended the fuel subsidy thing. I support fuel subsidy removal totally because of the amount of corruption that was in it.

    “Do I think they’ve done a good job by tightening their belts when we need to tighten our belts? No. I believe that those cars that were bought for members of the national assembly was an unnecessary oppression of the people, of the people who are suffering.

    ”There are some people who are professional politicians. That is their job. You now wake up and say you want to come and… they will not even give you ticket. With our current structure, it takes the grace of men for you to become president.

    “That’s why when I see them Sowore, saying they want to be president, Fela Durotoye wants to be president, Peter Obi wants to be president, and there’s one very intelligent guy, Moghalu wants to be president… I think we need to get these young people into the house of reps, into the senate, to rewrite our laws.

    “If Peter Obi becomes president of Nigeria with the same structure we have in place, there’s nothing he’s going to do. Give Asiwaju two more years, that guy is a financial wizard. What is currently happening in Nigeria is universal.”

  • BREACH OF CONTRACT: Gbenga Adeyinka 1st set to institute N100m suit against Peruzzi

    BREACH OF CONTRACT: Gbenga Adeyinka 1st set to institute N100m suit against Peruzzi

    Ace Comedian, actor, and MC, Gbenga Adeyinka 1st, has instructed his lawyers to slam N100m suit against DMW Music artist, Tobechukwu Okoh, a.k.a Peruzzi, over his absence at one of the 2022 editions of the Laffmattazz with Gbenga Adeyinka and friends.

     

    The papers filed by Adeyinka’s lawyers implied that Peruzzi failed to show up at the June 12 edition of Laffmattazz with Gbenga Adeyinka and friends in Akure, Ondo state, and perform after the comedian had paid the sum of N2.5 million for his services.

     

    It was also gathered that Adeyinka had incurred an extra N1.5million that covered the flight ticket, rooms, and transportation to and from the airport for Peruzzi.

     

    Peruzzi was served a legal notice by Udomah Daniel Idoteyin over his failure to perform at a wedding ceremony in Uyo, Akwa Ibom after being fully paid.

     

    Idoteyin took legal steps to seek redress and get back the sum of N3.670m performance fees from Peruzzi, who failed to show up or perform at his wedding after paying his fees.

     

    Idoteyin called out Peruzzi for failing to refund the sum.

     

    Idoteyin said he contacted Peruzzi through a show promoter, Oluwatomi Sokenu, to perform at his wedding ceremony slated for July 23, 2022, at E3 Event and Banquet Hall, KM. 1, Uyo Bassey Way, Uyo, Akwa-Ibom State, but the singer failed to either show up or return the money.

     

    Idoteyin, through his legal counsel requested a refund of his money.

     

    The letter partly reads: “It was agreed at the meeting that N3million will be paid for him to perform at the wedding reception.

     

    “It was further agreed that our client shall be responsible for your flight and hotel reservation expenses, including that of your manager and photographer. For the singer of the event, flight tickets were also booked for him and some members of his management team, Mr. Lawal Oluwafemi (Manager) and Mr. Agbeja Olaoye (Photographer) via Ibom Air.

     

    “A two-way ticket reservation (Business Class) for Peruzzi at the sum of N180,000.00 and also regular class tickets at the rate of N120,000.00 were purchased for each of his manager and photographer.”

  • COVID-19 has affected us- Gbenga Adeyinka laments

    COVID-19 has affected us- Gbenga Adeyinka laments

    Ace comedian and actor, Gbenga Adeyinka has opened up on why he recently founded a business involved in farming, baking, and bottled water production as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to hit the showbiz industry.

     

    The 52-year-old, who hails from Abeokuta, Ogun state capital, broke the news in a statement via his Instagram on Tuesday, citing the financial strain he has had to contend with amid the raging pandemic.

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    “As you well know, COVID-19 has adversely affected an Industry where I am an active player. In the desire to open new vistas, I am embarking on a new entrepreneurial journey,” he wrote.

     

    “In honour of my mum who I lost 10 years ago, I registered a company to immortalise her called Adunni Adeyinka Foods. We are into farming, bakery/Confectionery, and bottled water.

     

    “We will be opening the Bakery arm of the business on Sunday, August 9th at 12 noon and I will be delighted if you kindly have me in your prayers.

     

    Adeyinka, who is dubbed the first Nigerian to publish comedy magazine, had worked as a corporate affairs manager in an engineering firm but broke out with his promo for the ‘Star Game Show’.

     

    He has also anchored Television programmes for AIT, Galaxy TV, MBI, and Africa Magic on DSTV.

     

    The comedian’s move comes after Innocent Idibia a.k.a 2Baba had unveiled the Innobia Cooperatives Organisation (Innobia Allied Ltd), his agro-allied business project.

     

    In the same vein, Gloria Young had earlier warned that entertainers in Nigeria could go hungry if they don’t find alternative ways to make ends meet as the country fights the biting economic impact of COVID-19.

     

    “The pandemic has affected all forms of the economy, including the entertainment sector which is one of the greatest employers of labour that had been greatly affected,” she had said.

     

    “Though all productions of films and radio had been put on hold, however, we still hold internet meetings to plan the way forward for sustenance.

     

    “When the pandemic is over, our lives won’t be the same again. We hope to use the internet more in subsequent productions, following the current experiences we’re passing through.”

     

  • Revealed: Meet Nigeria’s stylish comedians

    If you ever thought that being a comedian or an entertainer will ruin your fashion sense then you just might be mistaken. Gone are the days when being fashionable is regarded as out of sync with being funny.

    As much as possible most of these entertainers make it known that comedians are not merely jesters, but businessmen who must project a glamorous image in order to be visually appealing to their audience.

     

     

    1. Julius Agwu

    Whenever you see the multi-talented Julius Agwu , you wouldn’t need to be told that he is one man who doesn’t joke with his appearance. Obviously as a result of his work as an events emcee and comedian, Agwu is mostly seen in suits and it is obvious that they don’t come low-priced. His shoes, shirts and suave looks are indicators of a man who has mastered the art of looking good.

    Fondly called Julius D’Genius, the comedian who also doubles as a singer is a definition of a style icon.

     

     

    1. Bright Okpocha a.k.a Baskemouth

     

    Award winning comedian, Bright Okpocha a.k.a Basketmouth is one entertainer who has been able to convert his love for entertainment into a business. Fans laud him for his creativity and brilliance whenever he posts his comedy skits on social media.

    On the softer side, Okpocha is one comic who places emphasis on looking good. As he goes from one comedy show to the other, Basket, as he is fondly called, makes sure that he never looks scruffy.

     

     

    AYO MAKUN

    3.Ayo Makun a.k.a AY

    Ayo Makun a.k.a AY is a man of many parts. From starting out as a comedian, AY has metamorphosed into a filmmaker with flicks like ‘Merry Men’ ’30 days in Atlanta’ and others.

    Colleagues of the innovative comedian call him ‘Packaging minister’ because of his unrivaled fashion sense .Makun does pay close attention to his personal grooming and he always looks easy on the eyes.AY is that comedian that you can hardly catch ‘unfresh’.

     

     

    4.Gbenga Adeyinka

    Gbenga Adeyinka is another stylish entertainer who should be on this list. The host of ‘Laffmatazz’ also believes in looking good and he doesn’t make any pretense about it. The 52 year old comedian who hails from Ogun State refers to himself as CFR (Comedian of the Federal Republic) and now GCON (Grand Comedian of Nigeria). Adeyinka experiments a lot when it comes to fashion. He also speaks a lot of Nigerian languages.

     

  • Veteran actor, Yomi Obileye is dead

    Veteran actor, Yomi Obileye is dead

    Veteran Nollywood actor, Yomi Obileye is dead. The revered actor died on Friday morning from an undisclosed ailment.

    Obileye was known for Tade Ogidan’s movie, ‘Hostages’ in 1997, and ‘Palace’, a soap opera which featured Liz Benson, Jide Kosoko, Antar Laniyan, Dayo Adeneye, Jide Alabi, Tunji Bamishigbin. He also featured in a recent TV series ‘Castle ad Castle’.

    Nigerian comedian, Gbenga Adeyinka who shared a post announcing his death wrote on his page; “If tears could build a stairway and memories were a lane, we would walk right up to heaven and bring you back again. “Rest In Peace Uncle Yomi OBILEYE . Thanks for the memories. I can’t help but want to watch “HOSTAGES” again. Sleep well Egbon and May God give your family and fans the fortitude to bear the loss.”

     

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    Obileye was the elder brother to Taiwo Obileye broadcaster cum actor, known for Chief Daddy (2018) and Tales of Eve: Thanks for Coming (2015).

     

  • I have heard people say that I am not funny- Gbenga Adeyinka

    Nigerian comedian Gbenga Adeyinka is undoubtedly one of the pioneers of stand-up comedy in Nigeria.

    The ace comedian who also doubles as an actor has reacted to those who criticise him, saying he focuses on those who pay him and not those who criticise him.

    Speaking in a chat with Punch, he said: ““I have heard people say that I am not funny but what I always tell them is that Gbenga Adeyinka is not funny but I am the hardest working comedian in Nigeria and even Ali Baba says that. If the people who pay me continue to pay me, then there is something I am doing right and my loyalty should be to those people who pay and say I am funny than to those who are idle and searching for funny people”.

    When asked why he doesn’t attend the shows of other comedians, he said: “I hardly attend other comedians’ event because we stage our shows around the same time. For instance, AY stages his show on Easter Sunday as well as mine. I do not have an issue with any comedian in Nigeria. I would be at Okey Bakassi’s show. I appear for shows when I am not working because my loyalty is to my family and what makes a family happy is the money the breadwinner is able to bring to the table. It would be foolhardy for me to headline a free show when I have a gig”.

     

     

     

     

     

  • I got married to my wife six months after I met her-Gbenga Adeyinka

    Nigerian comedian and entrepreneur,Gbenga Adeyinka got married to his wife, six months after meeting her.

    The popular comedian said he knew she was going to be his wife when he met her. Like a scene in a movie, the ace comedian proposed to her months later.

    Hear him: ”I had gone to her office and seen her. Because she was the company secretary then.After we had spoken on a few occasions, so when we started going out, I just made up my mind to marry her.I did not kneel down to propose to my wife. I just told her one day that she was aware we have been dating for six months and I felt we should tie the knot because there was no need to waste time anymore and she said she would think about it” he revealed to Punch.

     

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