Tag: cOMEDY

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ToluDecember 31, 2016

LONG READ: How The Wedding Party became the biggest critical and commercial Nollywood success story

by Wilfred Okiche On Boxing Day, Hafiz, 32, felt like a visit to the movies with his fiancé. They headed ...

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ToluDecember 30, 2016

10 things to expect at AliBaba’s January 1st concert

The man, Alibaba is a veteran in Nigerian comedy so when we hear that the third edition of his annual ...

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Isime EseneDecember 30, 2016

Isioma Osaje profiles AY Makun: Man of the hour, every hour (Y!/YNaija Person of the Year 2016 Nominee)

Guinness world record holder In a world where metrics like the longest kiss can get you into that good book, ...

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Isime EseneDecember 21, 2016

The man who put even optimists in the shade | Naz Onuzo profiles AY Makun, Y!/YNaija Person of the Year 2016 popular vote winner

Between his sold-out comedy shows, his blockbuster film and his popular sitcom, it’s probably clear to all YNaija readers why ...

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Oludolapo AdelanaNovember 23, 2016

Emmanuella becomes youngest recipient of AAMMA

Nigerian comedienne Emmanuella Samuel, popularly known as Emmanuella has bagged two awards from the Afro-Australian Music & Movie Awards (AAMMA). ...

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Op-ed EditorNovember 10, 2016

The Thread: Does Barack Obama wish he could eat his words about Donald Trump?

At the White House Correspondents Correspondents Dinner in 2011, Seth Meyers and President Barack Obama took a stab at Donald ...

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Op-ed EditorNovember 10, 2016

Bolade Ogunfuye: What it means not to be normal [NEW VOICES]

by Bolade Ogunfuye In truth, I can’t honestly remember a time I didn’t flirt with weirdness and eccentricity as a ...

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Isime EseneOctober 21, 2016

PROFILE: The gift and grace of being AY Makun

by Wilfred Okiche Meet Nigeria’s funniest man at the moment – whether you like him or not Every Easter Sunday, ...

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Isime EseneOctober 6, 2016

Review: AY’s ‘A Trip to Jamaica’ tries too hard to be funny, doesn’t succeed

by Okon Ekpo In 2014, comedian AY Makun hit box office pay dirt with 30 Days in Atlanta, a laugh ...

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Oludolapo AdelanaOctober 2, 2016

Gandoki sets new World Record in 48-hour non-stop comedy show

Nigerian stand-up comedian Gandoki has set a new world record in stand up comedy. Gandoki broke the previous record of ...

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Isime EseneSeptember 26, 2016

The Film Blog: Ladies and gentlemen, a tsunami is coming to the cinemas this week

We feel sorry for every Nigerian film that’s in the cinemas this week. We feel sorry for It’s Her Day. ...

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Oreoluwa PetersSeptember 7, 2016

Just In: Basketmouth and family robbed at gunpoint at Lekki home

Comic, Basketmouth and his family were robbed at gunpoint at their Lekki Phase 1 home in the early hours of ...

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ToluSeptember 6, 2016

Jenifa’s Diary is the best thing on Nigeria TV – Here are 5 solid proofs

Sunday nights have not remained the same since Jenifa’s Diary hit our screens. It reminds us of how Sunday nights ...

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RoqeebahAugust 26, 2016

5 Nigerian politicians whose lives should make for good comedy shows

The BBC has just commissioned a new TV comedy based on UK politician, Nigel Farage’s life after politics. The one ...

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Isime EseneAugust 26, 2016

The Media Blog: How 6-year-old Emmanuella is the only Nigerian CRUSHING it on YouTube

The first video that opens up when I search for Emmanuella – the 6 year old comedy sensation who has ...

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Oreoluwa PetersAugust 9, 2016

Nigeria would be like Venezuela if Jonathan was still in power – Basketmouth

Basketmouth has gone on a ballistic rant about the economic situation of the country. The ace comedian took to Instagram ...

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Oreoluwa PetersMay 27, 2016

After Falz rescued Simi from kidnappers, here’s what happened (WATCH)

In March, audiences applauded the brilliant short musical film by Falz for his single – Soldier featuring Simi. One would ...

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Mazi EmekaMarch 15, 2016

Falz, Juliet Ibrahim, AY Makun, others spotted at The Chronicles of Ushbebe (PHOTOS)

Sunday, March 13, was a night of glamour and rib cracking jokes at the The Chronicles of Ushbebe Live which ...

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Ada IgboanugoSeptember 29, 2015

7 goofy photo-posts from Bovi’s Instagram page

Ali Baba may be the king of comedy, but Bovi, is emperor-goof of comedy in Nigeria. Take a troll-tour through ...

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Ada IgboanugoFebruary 17, 2015

Watch out! Falz The Bahd Guy might decide to take comedy more seriously

by Chinwe Okafor Falz The Bahd Guy (AKA Folarin Falana) is known for his unique style of infusing comedy into his music. ...

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Ada IgboanugoFebruary 12, 2015

Female dresses, duck face & all… what is OAP, Ushbebe turning into?

by Chinwe Okafor Bad enough his name sounds feminine. Stand up comedian, OAP and actor, Justice Nuagbe popularly known as ...

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Kolapo OlapojuAugust 28, 2014

LOL! Watch Basketmouth, Olamide, Seyi Shay, Phyno, Dr Sid and others in Dorobucci comic-video

by Damilola Jagun Comedian, Basketmouth and MTV Base have teamed up to do a comical video for Dorbucci. It features ...

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Kolapo OlapojuAugust 20, 2014

She made me wash her undies! Julius Agwu did this for money (LOOK)

by Kolapo Olapoju Julius Agwu looks to be having fun as he washes theses undies! The comic recently shared a ...

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writerJuly 30, 2014

“Don’t Blame Davido”: Hilarious comedy skit by Video hit show (WATCH)

by Kolapo Olapoju   The things we see nowadays! Africa’s best artiste, Davido is gradually becoming more influential by the ...

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writerJuly 30, 2014

With love from Canada: Basketmouth shares photos from ‘Just for laughs’ festival (LOOK)

by Kolapo Olapoju Nigerian comedy is gradually making a statement on the international scene, and Basketmouth should be thanked for ...

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July 6, 2014

Comedian, Bovi sends Richard Mofe-Damijo an aww-inducing birthday message (READ)

by S’ola Filani To celebrate Richard Mofe-Damijo’s birthday today, comedian Bovi took to his Instagram page narrating a hearty and ...

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June 23, 2014

9 common lies husbands tell

by Meredith Bodgas   Your closest pal may get on your husband’s nerves, but he won’t flat-out say he doesn’t ...

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June 18, 2014

Are you ready for the Basketmouth Uncensored show this June courtesy of Quickteller ? [DETAILS]

by Isi Esene Comedian, Basketmouth is back with the hottest comedy show of the season. To celebrate, Quickteller is offering the ...

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June 9, 2014

Jokes apart: Comedian, Julius Agwu used to do before becoming a star (LOOK)

by Oge Okonkwo Never despise the days of humble beginnings… That is what sums up Julius Agwu’s message in this ...

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May 31, 2014

No better endorsement: Comedian, Bovi lounges with billionaire, Mike Adenuga (See Photos)

by S’ola Filani Billion dollar moment when comedian, Bovi shares a hearty laugh with Globacom chairman, Mike Adenuga. The funny ...

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