These ‘online’ comedians have been able to capture the attention of advertisers and brands who use them -and their jokes- to market products and service at premium costs. With comics like Lasisi Elenu getting as many as a thousand comments in thirty minutes, one would understand why companies are keen to key into their fan base for maximum exposure. Such is the type of power they wield.
What’s their unique selling point? What attracts fans to their pages? It is their mastery of the medium and ability to interpret roles in a very short period of time. It does take a special kind of skill set up a joke in sixty seconds. Here’s a quick list to show you how much your favourite comedian earns per skit on Instagram.