Nigerian Instagram comedian, Henry Obiefule, better known as Chief Obi, has just nabbed a $1 million (about N400m) deal.
Henry has been making others laugh with his Internet skits, but now he’ll be laughing all the way to the bank after signing the deal with Vomoz Communications.
‘My people, hard work, focus and prayers always yields positive results!. I have been endorsed as the first ever Vomoz Communications Brand Ambassador,’ the comedian announced on his personal social media account.
Obiefule is popular for his comical portrayal of a stereotypical Nigerian dad.
Speaking on how he stated is comedy journey, he said, ‘I started making videos the Keek platform in 2012. My first video was just a regular goofy video, people liked it and demanded I did more so I continued. From Keek we moved to Vine, from Vine to Instagram.’
He now has more than 200,000 followers and has featured in videos of prominent artistes like 2face, Olamide and Jidenna.
Despite the million dollar deal, the funnyman shows no signs of slowing down.
‘The future holds a lot,’ he said. ‘I can’t even begin to explain the things we have in store right now.’
Obiefule added, ‘By the grace of God I plan on taking African comedy to the next level. Like an all-round entertainer. Think of like the Jamie Foxx of African comedy.’
This post first appeared on TNS.
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