Veteran Nigerian comedian Atunyota Alleluya Akpobome, widely recognized as Alibaba, has made a significant claim regarding his influence on the Nigerian comedy scene.JAMB Portal
On a recent episode of The Honest Bunch Podcast, co-hosted by actor Chinedu Ani Emmanuel (also known as Deity Cole) and Husband Material, Alibaba stated that he is the originator of most jokes told by Nigerian comedians.InformationGuideNigeria
Referred to as the ‘King of comedy,’ Alibaba expressed his view that despite many comedians recycling his material, there’s a sentiment among some that he hasn’t contributed enough to the industry. This statement highlights his pioneering role in shaping and influencing Nigerian comedy.JAMB Result
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Alibaba’s career spans decades, and he is credited with not only popularizing stand-up comedy in Nigeria but also paving the way for many contemporary comedians. His claim underscores the breadth of his impact and his creative ingenuity in the comedy sector.NYSC Portal
Alibaba said, “Sometimes some people will say I am not helping but 4/5 of the jokes you are telling are mine.
“There was one guy who called me the other day, very popular skit maker. He pushed one video out. And it’s a joke about… This one happened in Warri when someone wanted to cut somebody’s light and they brought dogs and cutlasses and told the person, ‘When you finish come down.’ I told that joke 1988. And then they turned it into skit.
“There are several skits circulating that are inspired by my jokes.”
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