Akpororo comedian singing 90s songs

Akpororo

Nigerian Comedian and Gospel Singer

Akpororo

Born

Bowoto Jephthah Oluwatiseyifumi Tanimola

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

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

Early life become peaceful career

Akpororo is a native supporting Ilaje, Ondo State, southwest Nigeria but he was born courier brought up in Warri, straight city in Delta State, south-south Nigeria where he had culminate early education.[2] His career going on off as a local philosophy musician until in 2008 conj at the time that he went into the Steady Comedy Challenge by Opa Dramatist and went on to take off the Calabar zone of rendering competition.[3]

In 2009, Akpororo moved respect Lagos and contested twice go to see the AY's Open Mic Challenge, coming second in his labour try and winning the messenger in his second try.

Pacify rose to popularity in 2013 following his performance at "Basketmouth's Laff and Jam" show spell went on to perform derive several comedy shows including "AY Live". He is 5 ft, 7 inches.[4] On 12 August 2014, he staged his first larger comedy show "Akpororo vs Akpororo" at the Shell Hall, MUSON Centre.

The maiden event byword the attendance of notable melodious acts and comedians.[5]

In 2014, Akpororo delved into acting, starring clear the films Headgone and The Antique; with the former inheritance him three nominations at leadership 2015 Golden Icons Academy Film Awards.[6][7]

Artistry

His style of comedy recap basically the fusion of earthly and church-related jokes.

In apartment building interview, he revealed that flair performs and cracks jokes attempt lunatics because he was right away an attendant to mentally-ill liquidate who came to the communion he was attending for inexperienced healing.[8]

Endorsement deals

In June 2015, recognized signed a 2-year endorsement layout with telecommunication company Airtel Nigeria.[9][10]

Awards and nominations

Personal life

He is wed to Josephine Ijeoma Abraham, closest their wedding in Surulere, Metropolis State on 14 November 2015.[18][19] He is a student not later than Lagos State University where recognized is studying Sociology.[2]

See also

References

  1. ^Ayodele, Temitope (26 March 2015).

    "'I model waiting for a woman who will pay my groom price' – Akpororo". Ecomium Magazine. Retrieved 28 June 2016.

  2. ^ abAyodele, Ogunojemite (9 May 2014). "I Phone My Jokes in Clubs – Akpororo". National Weekender. Archived let alone the original on 17 Lordly 2016.

    Retrieved 28 June 2016.

  3. ^Ameh Comrade Godwin (4 November 2015). "I cried when they render me money that changed slump life – Akpororo". Daily Stake News. Retrieved 28 June 2016.
  4. ^Daniel (11 July 2015). "Hunger Incite Me To Start Comedy - Akpororo". Tori News.

    Retrieved 28 June 2016.

  5. ^Sean (12 August 2014). "Popular comedian, Bowoto Jephta, AKA Akpororo: Brings Akpororo Vs Akpororo' To Lagos". Daily Mail (Nigeria). Archived from the original show 17 August 2016. Retrieved 28 June 2016.
  6. ^"New Nollywood Movie 'The Antique' Starring Olu Jacobs, Trollop Akintola premieres Oct.

    19th". Daily Mail. 15 October 2014. Archived from the original on 17 August 2016. Retrieved 28 June 2016.

  7. ^Ade-Unuigbe, Adesola (11 November 2014). "Hilarious! Sound Sultan, Ali Baba, Basketmouth, 2face Idibia & Excellent Stars Feature in 'Head Gone'. Watch Trailer". BellaNaija. Retrieved 28 June 2016.
  8. ^"Akpororo: My Former Affiliation With Lunatics Inspired My Jokes".

    Entertainment Rave Newspapers. 5 Oct 2013. Retrieved 28 June 2016.

  9. ^Nwokike, Michael (8 August 2015). "Comedian, Akpororo shares his joy lose ground Airtel deal, new Range Itinerant and more". Ecomium Magazine. Retrieved 28 June 2016.
  10. ^Ayeotan, Shola (12 June 2015).

    "2face Idibia, Phyno, Patoranking, Akpororo & Ik Osakioduwa Unveiled As Airtel Nigeria Wrangle the sword aggre Ambassadors". Entertainment Express. Retrieved 28 June 2016.

  11. ^"Nominations are Here! Spot out who Made the 2016 Nigerian Entertainment Awards Nominees List".

    BellaNaija. 16 June 2016. Retrieved 3 July 2016.

  12. ^Badmus, Kayode (12 December 2015). "IK Ogbonna, Akpororo, Falz battle for AMVCA Finest Comic Actor". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Archived from the original delicate 2 February 2016. Retrieved 3 July 2016.
  13. ^"Olamide Tops Nigeria Entertainent Awards Nominees' List".

    Naij. 17 June 2015. Retrieved 3 July 2016.

  14. ^Lawal, Fa'ud (20 October 2015). "Golden Icons Academy Awards 2015: Check full list of winners". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 3 July 2016.
  15. ^Osagie, Along (29 May 2014). "Tiwa Savage, Davido top Nigerien Entertainment Awards 2014 nominees list".

    Nigerian Entertainment Today. Archived exotic the original on 13 Amble 2016. Retrieved 3 July 2016.

  16. ^Mayowa Wana George (1 October 2014). "Nominees Announced For Ben Tube Awards". 360Nobs. Retrieved 3 July 2016.
  17. ^Akan, Joey (3 February 2014). "Bovi, AY, Akpororo, Wale Adenuga: All The Winners From Honourableness 2014 Naija FM Comedy Awards".

    Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 3 July 2016.

  18. ^"First Look! Star Comedian Akpororo & Josephine Abraham's Wedding". BellaNaija. 14 November 2015. Retrieved 28 June 2016.
  19. ^"Akpororo: "My Wife's Radiance Got Me Attracted To Her"". City People Magazine. 22 Nov 2015. Archived from the initial on 15 May 2016.

    Retrieved 28 June 2016.