Oga Sabinus is the brand ambassador for a popular betting sites: Oddstackr and many others. Some of his role models who have influenced him in his comedy career are Mr. Ibu and Charles Inojie. Mr. Funny has also been featured in multiple Nollywood movies, the likes of ‘Billionaire’s Bride’, ‘Man of War’, etc.
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Sabinus was born and raised in Port Harcourt, Rivers State of Nigeria; he is from the Igbo Tribe of Southern Nigeria.
Emmanuel Chukwuemeka Ejekwu was born in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on January 30, 1995. The young Sabinus had his early education in Port Harcourt and proceeded to his bachelor’s degree in Linguistics and Communication Studies from the University of Port Harcourt.
According to Sabinus the comedian, his father had initially preferred he studies Law at the University. But Oga Sabinus claimed that he instead opted for Linguistics.
Soon, his inclination towards comedy blossomed into professional practice. Known as the class jester, Oga Sabinus delved into standup comedy and online skits in 2015.
However, Oga Sabinus left Port Harcourt for Lagos to seek greener pastures. On arrival, Oga Sabinus started making skits and soon- one of Nigeria’s richest musicians and talent manager, Don Jazzy, reposted Mr. Funny’s content.
Blogger and Public figure Tunde Ednut also began reposting Oga Sabinus’ comedy skits, marking the tipping point for the comedian.