Akpororo
Akpororo | |
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Born | Bowoto Jephthah Oluwatiseyifumi Tanimola |
Nationality | Nigerian |
Occupation(s) | stand-up comedian, vocalist and actor |
Bowoto Jephthah Oluwatiseyifumi Tanimola, popularly known as Akpororo, is a Nigerian stand-up comedian, vocalist and actor.[1]
Early life and career
Akpororo is a native of Ilaje, Ondo State, Nigeria but he was born and brought up in Warri, a city in Delta State, Nigeria where he had his early education.[2] His career started off as a local gospel musician until in 2008 when he went into the National Comedy Challenge by Opa Williams and went on to win the Calabar zone of the competition.[3]
In 2009, Akpororo moved to
In 2014, Akpororo delved into acting, starring in the films Headgone and The Antique; with the former earning him three nominations at the 2015 Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards.[6][7]
Artistry
His style of comedy is basically the fusion of secular and church-related jokes. In an interview, he revealed that he performs and cracks jokes about lunatics because he was once an attendant to mentally-ill people who came to the church he was attending for spiritual healing.[8]
Endorsement deals
In June 2015, he signed a 2-year endorsement deal with telecommunication giants
Awards and nominations
Year | Award ceremony | Prize | Result | Ref |
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2016 | 2016 Nigeria Entertainment Awards | Best Comedy Act | Nominated | [11] |
2016 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards
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Best Actor in a Comedy | Nominated | [12] | |
2015 | 2015 Nigeria Entertainment Awards | Comedy Act of the Year | Nominated | [13] |
2015 Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards | Best Comedic Act | Won | [14] | |
Best New Actor | Nominated | |||
Best Comedic Act (View's Choice) | Nominated | |||
2014 | 2014 Nigeria Entertainment Awards | Comedy Act of the Year | Nominated | [15] |
2014 BEN Television Awards | Comedian of the Year | Nominated | [16] | |
2014 Naija FM Comedy Awards | Best Comedian of the Year | Won | [17] |
Personal life
He is married to Josephine Ijeoma Abraham, following their wedding in Surulere, Lagos State on 14 November 2015.[18][19] He is a student of Lagos State University where he is studying Sociology.[2]
See also
References
- ^ Ayodele, Temitope (26 March 2015). "'I am waiting for a woman who will pay my groom price' – Akpororo". Ecomium Magazine. Retrieved 28 June 2016.
- ^ a b Ayodele, Ogunojemite (9 May 2014). "I Test My Jokes in Clubs – Akpororo". National Weekender. Archived from the original on 17 August 2016. Retrieved 28 June 2016.
- ^ Ameh Comrade Godwin (4 November 2015). "I cried when they paid me money that changed my life – Akpororo". Daily Post News. Retrieved 28 June 2016.
- ^ Daniel (11 July 2015). "Hunger Pushed Me To Start Comedy - Akpororo". Tori News. Retrieved 28 June 2016.
- ^ Sean (12 August 2014). "Popular comedian, Bowoto Jephta, AKA Akpororo: Brings Akpororo Vs Akpororo' To Lagos". Daily Mail (Nigeria). Archived from the original on 17 August 2016. Retrieved 28 June 2016.
- ^ "New Nollywood Movie 'The Antique' Starring Olu Jacobs, Bimbo Akintola premieres Oct. 19th". Daily Mail. 15 October 2014. Archived from the original on 17 August 2016. Retrieved 28 June 2016.
- ^ Ade-Unuigbe, Adesola (11 November 2014). "Hilarious! Sound Sultan, Ali Baba, Basketmouth, 2face Idibia & More Stars Feature in 'Head Gone'. Watch Trailer". BellaNaija. Retrieved 28 June 2016.
- ^ "Akpororo: My Former Liaison With Lunatics Inspired My Jokes". Entertainment Rave Newspapers. 5 October 2013. Retrieved 28 June 2016.
- ^ Nwokike, Michael (8 August 2015). "Comedian, Akpororo shares his joy at Airtel deal, new Range Rover and more". Ecomium Magazine. Retrieved 28 June 2016.
- ^ Ayeotan, Shola (12 June 2015). "2face Idibia, Phyno, Patoranking, Akpororo & Ik Osakioduwa Unveiled As Airtel Nigeria Brand Ambassadors". Entertainment Express. Retrieved 28 June 2016.
- ^ "Nominations are Here! Find out who Made the 2016 Nigerian Entertainment Awards Nominees List". BellaNaija. 16 June 2016. Retrieved 3 July 2016.
- Nigerian Entertainment Today. Archived from the originalon 2 February 2016. Retrieved 3 July 2016.
- Naij. 17 June 2015. Retrieved 3 July 2016.
- ^ Lawal, Fa'ud (20 October 2015). "Golden Icons Academy Awards 2015: Check full list of winners". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 3 July 2016.
- ^ Osagie, Along (29 May 2014). "Tiwa Savage, Davido top Nigerian Entertainment Awards 2014 nominees list". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Archived from the original on 13 March 2016. Retrieved 3 July 2016.
- ^ Mayowa Wana George (1 October 2014). "Nominees Announced For Ben TV Awards". 360Nobs. Retrieved 3 July 2016.
- ^ Akan, Joey (3 February 2014). "Bovi, AY, Akpororo, Wale Adenuga: All The Winners From The 2014 Naija FM Comedy Awards". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 3 July 2016.
- ^ "First Look! Star Comedian Akpororo & Josephine Abraham's Wedding". BellaNaija. 14 November 2015. Retrieved 28 June 2016.
- ^ "Akpororo: "My Wife's Brilliance Got Me Attracted To Her"". City People Magazine. 22 November 2015. Archived from the original on 15 May 2016. Retrieved 28 June 2016.