Ajebo
Nigerian comedian
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Erem Emeka Nehemiah ⓘ(born 16 May 1987), widely known by his stage name Ajebo, is a Nigerian comedian and animator. He is the founder of House of Ajebo Animation Studios also known as House Of Ajebo. They have made the comic character Tegwolo, and the children's educational entertainment platform Jeni and Keni. He is also the host of the comedy show, Ajebo Unleashed. [citation needed]
16 May 1987
- Stand-up
- television
- music
Ajebo | |
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| Born | Erem Emeka Nehemiah 16 May 1987 Lagos State, Nigeria |
| Alma mater | University of Nigeria, Nsukka |
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| Years active | 2013–present |
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Early life and education
Nehemiah was born and raised in Surulere, Lagos, Nigeria. He developed a passion for comedy and storytelling at an early age. He attended the Nigerian Navy Secondary School, Abeokuta and finished in 2004. He proceeded to attend the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, where he studied Mass Communication between 2006 and 2010.[1]
He started to do comedy in Secondary School and University. He later earned a master's degree in Mass Communication in 2016 at The University of Lagos.[2]
Career
Nehemiah's first paid event was hosting a wedding at 14 years old. At his early stage he got support from his parents; his mom paid him stipends for every free gig he performed to encourage him. [citation needed]
He changed his stage name from MCErem to Ajebo due to other comedians nicknamed him "Ajebo", a Nigerian slang used to describe someone born into wealth.[3][4][5]
He started working with NaijaFM, Lagos in 2011, and in 2016, he resigned to fully run his animation production startup.[6]
Nehemiah is the creator of the Tegwolo cartoon.[1]
Impact
Awards and nominations
| Award | Year | Recipient(s) | Category | Result | Ref. |
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| Nigerian Entertainment Awards | 2014 | Himself | Funniest comedian of the year | Nominated | |
| City People Entertainment Awards | 2014 | Himself | Award of Special Recognition | Won | [8] |