Ali Baba is called Nigeria’s King of Comedy, and it’s not an empty title.
As a Nigerian comedian, Ali Baba has achieved a number of ‘firsts’. He was the first Nigerian comedian to perform on commercial flights, the first to entertain over 40 heads of government, the first comedian to ring the closing bell of the Nigerian Stock Exchange, amongst many other achievements.
He is very well respected by other comedians because of how he supports the livelihood of newer, upcoming comedians.
Even though Ali Baba has slowed down his stage appearances and performances, he has continued to maintain relevance and visibility with his smart use of social media, especially Instagram and Twitter, which has kept him popular with younger audiences as a fan favourite.
Ali Baba was nominated alongside other major players in the Nigerian comedy space – Bovi, Akpororo, and Basket Mouth.
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Writer: Ukpebor Efe
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