Comedy in Nigeria is becoming more interesting and worthwhile by the day. Comedy concerts now attract a great crowd of VIP’s as well as ordinary people whenever it is held anywhere in the country.
As it gets more rewarding and funnier, people are becoming more willing to make comedy their career or to part with their money in order to enjoy comedy shows.
This would never have come to be if not for the relentless efforts of some of our country men who refused to give up on what they love doing and who believed they could do it in the best way.
We are going to release to you the wave-making set of comedians in Nigeria whom you have no option than to reel in laughter whenever they take up the microphone.
10. GORDONS
The comedy Barlusconi, as he calls himself is so naturally funny that it takes him less than nothing to keep his audience rolling in laughter. Gordons which was derived from his real name Godwin usually draws his jokes from religious ministries.
He calls himself the Bishop of the Osusu ministry and once said he may end up becoming a pastor. The Delta-born Godwin is the Nigerian comedian that is fond of shouting “Hallelujah’ and humming a make-believe song in between his jokes. He is the first Nigerian comedian to feature on CNN and has risen to become one of Nigeria’s most decorated comedians. He has produced several comedy audios which are on high sales. He is the founder of the Comedy Klinic Ward which is a comedy series.
6. SEYILAW
Seyi Law has some similarities with Gordons in the way he displays on stage. He is a Nigerian comedian of Yoruba origin who started off comedy in December, 2005. He made the big break in 2006 right after he emerged the first winner of AY’s Open Mic Challenge.
After then, he delved into comedy professionally in 2008. Right after he started, he got three major awards. One of his most popular comedy mini movies is the one of Christ’s crucifixion where he played the role of jesus carrying the cross and being flogged. The play went viral and contributed so much to bringing him to lime light.
Seyi never leaves his roots off his performances. He is well-known for being raw and original. He has the natural ability to make you reel in laughter with his foolish, clownish, ‘yeye’ jokes.
5. AY
Ayodeji Richard Makun, aka, AY is evidently one of the most creative Nigerian comedians at the moment. He is a household name and specifically a creative entrepreneur in the Comedy Industry. He is the host of the A.Y live shows and A.Y comedy skits. He is the producer of the popular comic and romantic play, 30 Days in Atlanta.
AY is a multi-talented, multi-award winning Stand-up comedian, and one of the most successful comic artists Nigeria has produced. He has really proven himself an established authority as a Compere, Stand-up Comedian, Radio and TV Presenter, Promoter, Producer, Actor, Director, Writer, and Event Manager.
He has numerous awards and concerts to his credit and has been in the comedy business for almost a decade.
4. AKPORORO
Jephta Bowoto, aka, Akpororo is a fast rising Nigerian comedian who came into the limelight in 2008 after emerging winner of the keenly contested AY OPEN Mic comedy competition. Though still new in comedy entertainment, Akpororo is extremely funny and that’s earning him fast popularity.
He said in one of his shows that he should be addressed as “Akporaurau” and not Akpororo because ‘levels don change’! He has done some comedy shows with very popular comedians like basket mouth, AY, etc. He is very energetic, ingenious and hilarious.
Some people perceive him as the “mad comedian” but the truth is that Bowoto has got something that’s capable of cracking your ribs anytime, anywhere!
. I GO DIE
Francis Agoda is his name, the Nigerian comedian who often wears off-colour suits and is popularly known as “I go die”, (which basically sounds like his surname). He is from Delta state, Nigeria. Agoda started his comedy career as early as the age of 13 in his state.
I go die is one of the most talented rib crackers Nigeria and Africa is blessed with. He is very fast mouthed, and can cook up very hilarious stories, funny enough to make his audience fall off their seats in laughter just within seconds. One of his most popular comedy shows is the one titled, ” I go die standing”.
According to Wikipedia, he rejected a scholarship to study structural engineering at university in New York. A decision that was frowned upon by his family.
Top 10 Nigerian Comedians
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