{"id":7276,"date":"2015-08-19T17:08:49","date_gmt":"2015-08-19T16:08:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/buzznigeria.com\/?p=7276"},"modified":"2024-02-05T19:14:33","modified_gmt":"2024-02-05T18:14:33","slug":"these-facts-about-nigerias-top-10-richest-comedians-have-never-crossed-your-mind","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buzznigeria.com\/these-facts-about-nigerias-top-10-richest-comedians-have-never-crossed-your-mind\/","title":{"rendered":"List of 20 Richest Comedians In Nigeria and their Net Worth"},"content":{"rendered":"

Over the years, Nigerian comedians have evolved from being ordinary stand-up comedians to investors. Most of them have other businesses that add to their wealth. This has led to Nigerian comedians ranking among the richest celebrities<\/a>, and with time, they will join the richest people in Nigeria<\/a>. To find out who the richest comedian is in Nigeria, we will look at their net worth and sources of income.<\/p>\n

Sometimes, when you look at the wealth of Nigerian comedians, you may start wondering if it’s only comedy that gives them such great fortunes and riches. Your doubts and wonderings will be completely cleared in this article as we unravel so many other things our rich comedians do that give them money that has never crossed your mind. Here are the top 20 richest comedians in Nigeria and their sources of wealth.<\/p>\n

1. Alibaba (Atunyota Alleluya Akpobome)<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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  • Net Worth: <\/strong>$7.7 million<\/li>\n
  • Age:\u00a0<\/strong>58 years old<\/li>\n
  • Year they Started\/became active in comedy:\u00a0<\/strong>1990\/1991<\/li>\n
  • Other Sources of Income:\u00a0<\/strong>Alibaba Hiccupurray 3rd, Live Shows, TV, and Radio Shows, Acting, Other Businesses<\/li>\n
  • Best Known For:\u00a0<\/strong>The Wedding Party, Head Gone, My Guy movies, GCFR jokes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Atunyota Alleluya Akpobome, whose stage name is Alibaba, is a graduate of Religious Studies from the then University of Bendel. He has been in the comedy business for over 30 years, and that is why he is referred to as the Godfather of comedy in Nigeria. Alibaba is an inspiration behind comedy in Nigeria as he inspired many comedians who are in the business today.<\/p>\n

    You may not have known that aside from being a pack of jokes, Alibaba is also a serious businessman who makes his money through a chain of businesses in Lagos. He is a reputed motivational speaker, a professional comedian patronized by almost all the country’s big brands and political masters. He began his career with event performances, TV and radio shows, and then he established Alibaba Hiccupurray 3rd to make comedy a profitable venture.<\/p>\n

    He once had a 2-year endorsement deal with a multinational firm worth N100 million. Over the years, he has invested in banking, events management, entertainment\/recreation businesses. It is estimated that he performs in a minimum of two events weekly at an average rate of 4 to N4.5 million per event. That would add up to about N400 million per annum. This contributes a chunk of his net worth.<\/p>\n

    Alibaba’s Awards and Achievements<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    In the course of his career, Alibaba has bagged some awards and has achieved great feats. Here are some of the awards he has received so far and his achievements.<\/p>\n

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    • Comedian of the Decade in the 2009 National Daily Award<\/li>\n
    • Invaluable Contribution to the Entertainment Industry in the 2006 City People Entertainment award<\/li>\n
    • An award for helping the growth and developments of the Comedy Industry in Nigeria in the 2008 Diamond Award for Comedy<\/li>\n
    • An award In Commemoration of his 20 years on stage in the 2010 Comedy for Change award.<\/li>\n
    • Award of Excellence by the Lagos State University in 2006<\/li>\n
    • Enablers Merit Award by RCCG in 2007<\/li>\n
    • An Award in Recognition of his solid support to young entrepreneurs by Eric’s Entertainment Inc in 2006<\/li>\n
    • An award for his invaluable contribution to the Entertainment Industry in the 2006 City People Entertainment Awards<\/li>\n
    • Outstanding Performance in the 2001 Laughter Awards – Baziks Theatre Abuja<\/li>\n
    • In 2009, he was inducted into the Johnnie Walker’s Striding Man society<\/li>\n
    • Alibaba was the first comedian to ring the Year-End Closing Bell of the Nigerian Stock Exchange in 2012<\/li>\n
    • He received Paul Harris Fellowship by Rotary International in 2018 for his contributions to the Nigerian Comedy industry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n