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  • All you need to know about Deeone as he sets to smash world record on stand up Comedy

    All you need to know about Deeone as he sets to smash world record on stand up Comedy

    Nigerian comedian Aderombi Adedayo Martin, popularly known as Deeone, announced plans on Friday, September 5th, to break the Guinness World Record for the longest stand-up comedy performance.

    Deeone’s record-breaking attempt is scheduled to take place from October 2-4, 2025, at Pallazo Lagos, Opebi, Ikeja where he will perform for 40 hours, aiming to surpass the current record of 40 hours, 16 minutes, and 48 seconds held by Benny Elbows from the USA.

    Deeone is a Nigerian comedian and former Big Brother Naija housemate who has gained popularity for his posts on social media and has been embroiled in several controversies.

    Online Feuds and Social Media Drama (2019–2024)

    The reality star, after leaving the show, fully transitioned into entertainment with stand-up shows and online skits. But as his visibility grew, so did his spats.

    In 2019, he publicly criticised some comedians’ styles, leading to heated back-and-forth exchanges with pundits who expressed displeasure over his style and his audacious opinions. By 2021, he was trending for mocking colleagues and celebrities. A lot of his fans were divided, as some saw his content strategy as satire while others felt the contant shade was unnecessary.

    In 2022, the comedian boldly criticized reality TV stars and influencers, accusing them of “living fake lives.” His remarks ignited intense online debates. More recently, he has been in the news for exchanging words with fellow entertainers, particularly Nigerian activist Martins Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan. This interaction is part of his ongoing streak of outspoken and, at times, polarizing commentary.

    The Creative Edge Behind the Chaos

    Beyond the noise, DeeOne has consistently demonstrated creative drive. His stand-up performances showcase quick wit and sarcasm, while his Instagram and YouTube skits cleverly lampoon Nigerian celebrity culture, societal issues, and trending conversations. He has also used his BBNaija experience as material, producing sketches that humorously mirror the drama of reality TV.

    DeeOne’s comedic brand leans into controversial satire, bold, unfiltered, and sometimes provocative. This approach keeps him relevant, but it also fuels the very clashes that define his public image.

    For DeeOne, comedy and controversy seem inseparable. Whether admired for his bravery or criticized for his bluntness, he has carved out a unique space in Nigerian entertainment, one where laughter and quarrel often walk hand in hand.

  • Why stand -up comedy is dying in Nigeria – Ace comedian, Basketmouth

    Why stand -up comedy is dying in Nigeria – Ace comedian, Basketmouth

    Popular Nigerian comedian, Bright Okpocha famously knows as Basketmouth, has said that stand-up in Nigeria “is dying.”

    Basket mouth said that , unlike the music and movie industries, the Nigerian comedy sector lacks “structure and platform.”

    The lanky comedian made this known during an interview on Arise Television.

    Basketmouth said: “My colleagues will agree with me that stand-up comedy in Nigeria is actually dying. The culture of stand-up comedy is bleeding terribly.

    “You know, with music, they have their streaming platforms; they have a platform that supports what they do across the world. With movies, they have the same thing: they have the streaming platform. And Afrobeats broke into that space and made room for the movies. Unfortunately, for comedy, we don’t have any platforms. We don’t have comedy clubs; we don’t have any structure.

    “In the United States, if comedians decide to go on tour, before they go on tour, they do comedy clubs across the states and try the materials repeatedly. But here in Nigeria, there’s no comedy club. There’s nowhere for you to practice your materials. Because this is an art, you can’t just create it and go on stage when you don’t know what the response is going to be like. When musicians make their songs, they call different people, A&R, and ask for their feedback before feeding it to the rest of the world. But out here, you see a lot of comedians. It’s a risky game. And they’re the ones promoting the shows, looking for sponsors. The system is not built to support comedy. A lot of newbies don’t have the platform like we had.”

  • Why stand-up comedy is dying in the country – Helen Paul

    Why stand-up comedy is dying in the country – Helen Paul

    Actress and comedian, Helen Paul popularly known as Tatafoo has said that skit-making is gradually phasing out stand-up comedy in the country.

    She explained that it’s easier to watch a skit from the comfort of one’s homes rather than the hassle of driving down to an event center to queue for tickets and buy tables for a comedy show.

    Paul made this known while granting an interview to a news medium in Lagos.

    However, she added that the stand-up comedians are professionals who have mastered the craft over the years, saying they can easily key into skit making.

    She explained that it will take years of practice from a skit maker to be able to excel in stand-up comedy because of the technicalities involved.

    Tatafo noted that many skit makers just sit somewhere and come up with content without recourse to some professional conduct.

    The US based entertainer posited that she feels at home in America but still tries to connect to her root and country of birth Nigeria.

    Asked how she has combined academics with career, Paul said it’s an effort that didn’t start in just one day, adding that it hasn’t been an easy task.

    She said  ”My academic sojourn has been a marathon, not a sprint. I am not the most intelligent, smartest, or brightest scholar out there, I am just a passionate, committed, persistent, and determined person who hardly takes no for an answer”.

  • Why Stand-up comedy tougher than acting – Okey Bakassi

    Why Stand-up comedy tougher than acting – Okey Bakassi

    Nigerian comedian, Okey Bakassi has argued stand-up comedy is way tougher than all forms of acting.

    In an interview with Hip Tv, the comic act said he finds stand-up comedy more tasking than acting because in acting, you get to edit and retake scripts if they aren’t good enough.

    But noted it’s a whole different ball game with stand-up comedy where there are no rooms for mistakes.

    He said: “For me, in my whole career, the toughest is stand-up comedy, anyways. It is tougher than anything else.

    For me, if I can do stand-up comedy, the other ones are piece of cake. Because, you get the opportunity to make mistakes in the other ones, edit, post-production and all that.

    “But with stand-up comedy, live audience, you and your microphone, no margin for error.