Gbenga Adeyinka
Nigerian actor, comedian, radio and TV presenter, writer, and MC
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Gbenga Adeyinka (born 7 May 1968) is a Nigerian actor, comedian, radio and TV presenter, writer, and MC.[1] He hails from Abeokuta in Ogun State and he usually refers to himself as CFR (Comedian of the Federal Republic) and now GCON (Grand Comedian of Nigeria).[2][3]
- Actor
- Comedian
- Radio & TV Presenter
- Writer
- Producer
Gbenga Adeyinka | |
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| Born | 7 May 1968 Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria |
| Other names | CFR (Comedian of the Federal Republic) and now GCON (Grand Comedian of Nigeria) |
| Alma mater | University of Lagos |
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| Spouse |
Abiola Adewunmi Adeyinka
(m. 1996) |
| Children | 3 |
Education
Adeyinka attended University of Lagos, where he studied English.[4]
Career
Adeyinka worked as a corporate affairs manager in the engineering firm. He became popular with his "shine shine bobo" promo for Star Game Show, he has also anchored television programmes for AIT, Galaxy TV, MBI, and Africa Magic on DStv. He speaks various Nigerian languages.[4]
Personal life
Adeyinka is married to Abiola Adeyinka, and they have three children.[5]
Professional life
Adeyinka has anchored many wedding programmes and events, in and outside Nigeria. He is also the first to publish a comedy magazine in Nigeria known as Laffmattazz.[4][6] After the show toured around southwest states, it finally returned to Lagos.[6] He decided to go into farming as he started a new food company, Aduni Adeyinka foods, in August 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic.[7]
