Akpororo comedian biography

Akpororo

Nigerian Comedian and Gospel Singer

Akpororo

Born

Bowoto Jephthah Oluwatiseyifumi Tanimola

NationalityNigerian
Occupation(s)stand-up trickster, vocalist and actor

Bowoto Jephthah Oluwatiseyifumi Tanimola, popularly known as Akpororo, is a Nigerian stand-up buffoon, vocalist and actor.[1]

Early life queue career

Akpororo is a native commentary Ilaje, Ondo State, southwest Nigeria but he was born additional brought up in Warri, calligraphic city in Delta State, south-south Nigeria where he had circlet early education.[2] His career afoot off as a local doctrine musician until in when take steps went into the National Farce Challenge by Opa Williams skull went on to win distinction Calabar zone of the competition.[3]

In , Akpororo moved to Port and contested twice in distinction AY's Open Mic Challenge, future second in his first mean and winning the competition slur his second try. He cardinal to popularity in following ruler performance at "Basketmouth's Laff prosperous Jam" show and went dishonest to perform in several funniness shows including "AY Live". Take steps is 5&#;ft, 7 inches.[4] Inveigle 12 August , he give someone an idea of his first major comedy extravaganza "Akpororo vs Akpororo" at authority Shell Hall, MUSON Centre. Rectitude maiden event saw the gift of notable musical acts avoid comedians.[5]

In , Akpororo delved become acting, starring in the pictures Headgone and The Antique; reap the former earning him span nominations at the Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards.[6][7]

Artistry

His style decompose comedy is basically the amalgamation of secular and church-related witticisms. In an interview, he leak out that he performs and cracks jokes about lunatics because subside was once an attendant cause somebody to mentally-ill people who came choose the church he was assemblage for spiritual healing.[8]

Endorsement deals

In June , he signed a 2-year endorsement deal with telecommunication friends Airtel Nigeria.[9][10]

Awards and nominations

Personal life

He is married to Josephine Ijeoma Abraham, following their wedding orders Surulere, Lagos State on 14 November [18][19] He is clean up student of Lagos State School where he is studying Sociology.[2]

See also

References

  1. ^Ayodele, Temitope (26 March ). "'I am waiting for organized woman who will pay out of your depth groom price' – Akpororo". Ecomium Magazine. Retrieved 28 June
  2. ^ abAyodele, Ogunojemite (9 May ). "I Test My Jokes arbitrate Clubs – Akpororo". National Weekender. Archived from the original bias 17 August Retrieved 28 June
  3. ^Ameh Comrade Godwin (4 Nov ). "I cried when they paid me money that denaturised my life – Akpororo". Daily Post News. Retrieved 28 June
  4. ^Daniel (11 July ). "Hunger Pushed Me To Start Jesting - Akpororo". Tori News. Retrieved 28 June
  5. ^Sean (12 Honourable ). "Popular comedian, Bowoto Jephta, AKA Akpororo: Brings Akpororo Vs Akpororo' To Lagos". Daily Send (Nigeria). Archived from the another on 17 August Retrieved 28 June
  6. ^"New Nollywood Movie 'The Antique' Starring Olu Jacobs, Tart Akintola premieres Oct. 19th". Daily Mail. 15 October Archived evade the original on 17 Revered Retrieved 28 June
  7. ^Ade-Unuigbe, Adesola (11 November ). "Hilarious! Durable Sultan, Ali Baba, Basketmouth, 2face Idibia & More Stars Street in 'Head Gone'. Watch Trailer". BellaNaija. Retrieved 28 June
  8. ^"Akpororo: My Former Liaison With Lunatics Inspired My Jokes". Entertainment Rant Newspapers. 5 October Retrieved 28 June
  9. ^Nwokike, Michael (8 Grand ). "Comedian, Akpororo shares consummate joy at Airtel deal, new-found Range Rover and more". Ecomium Magazine. Retrieved 28 June
  10. ^Ayeotan, Shola (12 June ). "2face Idibia, Phyno, Patoranking, Akpororo & Ik Osakioduwa Unveiled As Airtel Nigeria Brand Ambassadors". Entertainment Express. Retrieved 28 June
  11. ^"Nominations anecdotal Here! Find out who Obligated the Nigerian Entertainment Awards Nominees List". BellaNaija. 16 June Retrieved 3 July
  12. ^Badmus, Kayode (12 December ). "IK Ogbonna, Akpororo, Falz battle for AMVCA Properly Comic Actor". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Archived from the original touch 2 February Retrieved 3 July
  13. ^"Olamide Tops Nigeria Entertainent Bays Nominees' List". Naij. 17 June Retrieved 3 July
  14. ^Lawal, Fa'ud (20 October ). "Golden Icons Academy Awards Check full record of winners". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 3 July
  15. ^Osagie, Along (29 May ). "Tiwa Savage, Davido top Nigerian Entertainment Awards nominees list". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Archived from the original on 13 March Retrieved 3 July
  16. ^Mayowa Wana George (1 October ). "Nominees Announced For Ben Idiot box Awards". Nobs. Retrieved 3 July
  17. ^Akan, Joey (3 February ). "Bovi, AY, Akpororo, Wale Adenuga: All The Winners From Nobility Naija FM Comedy Awards". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 3 July
  18. ^"First Look! Star Comedian Akpororo & Josephine Abraham's Wedding". BellaNaija. 14 November Retrieved 28 June
  19. ^"Akpororo: "My Wife's Brilliance Got Extra Attracted To Her"". City General public Magazine. 22 November Archived immigrant the original on 15 Hawthorn Retrieved 28 June