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The flow of comedy into the entertainment industry in Nigeria is an amazement. It is surprising to see an industry that took Nigeria by storm some few years back with efforts from the likes of Alibaba who is currently the King of stand up comedy, the late Jaguar, Opa Williams, the money spending humor merchant who has changed the face of stand up comedy.
I am a product of the man who learnt the dexterity of the trade under the sparkling eyes of Alibaba as an event manager. His name is Ayo Makun or A.Y as he is popularly called by his teeming fans. My success, I always believe has something to do with my name, LAWRENCE meaning "crowned with victory". My stage name is Seyilaw, I won the first open mic comedy competition organised by A.Y and since the transformation has been elating.
I know Nigerians just as soon as I got into comedy, find it difficult to trust a new brand so it got me all started to work and the growth I have experienced has been amazing. The thought of success in me, provoke a life changing attitude and determination which has since performed at several events. I remember putting tears in the eyes of a governor and his deputy governor. The power of comedy can never be overemphasized.
Comedy is a work of intellect and self denials. You denied yourself of just being like everybody while trying to be intelligent enough to see the comedy in our everyday life. Though, the work is great, but the benefits too are numerous. You get to travel, meet people and expand your knowledge etc.
The year 2008 started with beams of a bright future while I performed at the get together by Chief (Mrs). Olusola Obada, the deputy governor of Osun state. I was at Rhythm Unplugged in Abuja, then I was in Lagos for A.Y LIVE 2 (Lagos Invasion) and I was fortunate enough to be listed for COMEDY TITANS at Eko Hotels and Suites in Lagos alongside my big brothers like Julius Agwu, A.Y, Teju Babyface, Koffi, Emeka Smith etc.
Lots have gone down the year, can't mention them all, but whether good or bad, Nigerians need to know that behind every comedian carries emotions and strongwill to make them.
It is high time we start seeing beyond the fun of entertainment and start applauding to build someone self esteem and courage.
Thanks for peeping in.
Yours truly,
SEYILAW (BCFR).
Seyilaw
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