Biography
Stand-up comedy in Nigeria took a new turn with the introduction of super-comedian Funny Bone to the scene.
Not only is he a clown, but an MC, a model, a TV personality, and an outstanding actor.
Funny Bone (born 28 October 1985), whose real name is Stanley Chibunna, is known for his exceptional comedy display.
He is blessed with the ability to make his audience gasp for air caused by too much laughter.
| Funny Bone: History, Bio, Photo | |
| Full Name: | Stanley Chibunna |
| Stage Name: | Funny Bone |
| Born: | 28 October 1985 |
| Age: | 35 years old |
| Place of Birth: | Kaduna, Nigeria |
| State Of Origin: | Anambra State |
| Nationality: | Nigerian |
| Parents: | N/A |
| Height: | N/A |
| Siblings: | N/A |
| Girlfriend • Wife: | Not Disclosed |
| Occupation: | Actor • Comedian |
| Net Worth: | $500,000 |
Early Life
Comedy star, Funny Bone was born in the northern part of Nigeria, Kaduna state, on 28 October 1985.
His family hails from Anambra, South-east Nigeria.
The media personality was born and brought up In Kaduna state.
He is Ibo by tribe and a Christian.
Growing up, MC Funny Bone was passionate about music and acting.
He participated in local events together with his friends and achieved several accolades and recognition.
The comedian knew and accepted his talents which is why he decided to pursue them at the University.
Education
Funny Bone is a graduate, contrary to other publications.
He graduated from the University of Jos, Plateau State, with a degree in Theatre Arts.
Before then, he attended his primary and secondary education in Kaduna state.
He attained his Senior School Certificate (SSCE), including his West African Leaving Certificate (WAEC).
Career
The stand-up comedian, Funny Bone started his career as a dancer. His style of entertainment was to mime the famous funny musician, Julius Agwu.
His talent and ability to mime gave an impression to film producers, which was how he delved into acting. He was also a singer before he took the role of a comedian.
After an incredible performance at the Night Of A Thousand Laughs, he became fans’ favourite, a comedy show produced by Opa Williams.
Funny Bone started his comedy career charging less for his shows. According to the comedian, his gate fee was N100, but he switched 500,000 for a table of four when he became the talk of the town.
The professional comedian has performed in many shows alongside legendary and top comedians like Basketmouth, Ali Baba, Bovi, and others.
He has also performed at the AY Makun show, Stand Up Nigeria show, and so on. In addition, he has also featured in comedy skits.
His good works did not go unnoticed. He has won many awards and nominations throughout his career as a comedian and an actor. Some of which notable are:
Awards
- Best Comedian in Nigeria at the Nigerian Entertainment Awards.
- Best Comedian in the New Diamonds Award
- Most Promising Comic Act To Watch at The People Entertainment Awards.
Social Media
The comedian, Funny Bone engages his fans on Social media pages with jokes and short clips of upcoming events.
He is on Instagram @funnyboneofficial.
Personal Life
Funny Bone, despite his career success, is not married.
However, he is rumoured to be in a relationship with an unnamed lady, whose identity he is yet to reveal due to personal reasons.
The gifted comedian is also a football enthusiast and has always drum his support for London club Arsenal.
Net Worth
Funny Bone, having the ability to make people forget their sorrows, is handsomely paid at events he performed to prove his $500,000 estimated net worth. He is also an actor and performs as MC in ceremonies.