Do you think Nigerian
comedians are united?
Is unity the only criterion for success? Everybody is
pushing his or her boundaries individually. We all have a good working
relationship and that is what is key. Comedy is individual, except when your
brand is tied to another person, that’s when you work in a team. But, most brands
are singular in nature, but of course we are united in projecting the comedy
industry. We are the little parts that make up the big picture, which is the
Nigerian comedy industry.
You recently called
out your fellow comedian, Princess, on Twitter. What were you particularly
unhappy about?
Sometimes, women have issues. At an event which held this
month, she caused me to feel awkward. I felt slighted because her action was
unnecessary. I had to give vent to my anger because I am human. Some of our
colleagues waded into the matter and I believe that our differences will be
sorted out. We’re human beings and we are bound to hurt each other at some
point.But, we have to let it go and keep the ball rolling.
Do you think there
should be a form of quality control in the type of jokes a comedian delivers?
How do you control the quality of an individual’s creative
content? Comedy is individualistic in nature and the audience who is the
recipient of the joke, is the judge and in control. As long as they find your
jokes interesting, then you’re in business.
What projects are you
currently working on?
I am currently on the set of Jenifa’s Diaries with
Funke Akindele. I am also working on my own TV show, theGudu Morning Naija show
on Wazobia TV; it is a breakfast magazine show that deals with politics,
news, entertainment and health. I’m also working on a play, which will be
staged later in the year while the Lagos and London edition of OgaMadamLive is
currently in the works.
source:Punch
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