Oga Sabinus (Mr Funny) Biography, Net Worth And Comedy Carrer
Oga Sabinus, whose real name is Emmanuel Chukwuemeka Ejekwu, is a Nigerian comedian, media personality, content creator, and skit maker. He gained popularity through his online comedy skits and is known for his catchphrase “something hooge.” Oga Sabinus became a social media sensation and secured multiple endorsement deals after his skits went viral.
Born on January 30, 1995, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Oga Sabinus attended the University of Port Harcourt, where he studied Linguistics and Communication Studies. Despite his father's initial preference for him to study law, Oga Sabinus pursued his passion for comedy and began his career in 2015.
After moving from Port Harcourt to Lagos in search of better opportunities, Oga Sabinus started creating skits that gained attention from notable figures such as Don Jazzy and Tunde Ednut. Their reposts of his content played a significant role in boosting his popularity.
Oga Sabinus has achieved various milestones in his comedy career. In 2021, he won the DENSA Awards for the most creative social media comedian, and in 2022, he received the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Award for the Best Online Social Media Content Creator. He has also ventured into acting, appearing in Nollywood movies such as “Billionaire's Bride” and “Man of War.”
Regarding his personal life, Oga Sabinus is reportedly engaged to be married. There have been videos circulating online showing his engagement ceremony, although he has generally kept details about his love life private.
In addition to his comedy success, Oga Sabinus has been involved in legal battles with Nigerian food companies, Friesland Foods Wamco Nigeria Plc and UAC, for unauthorized use of his catchphrases and image in their advertisements. These lawsuits seek compensation for the unauthorized use of his intellectual property.
As of 2022, Oga Sabinus's net worth is estimated to be N222.33 million (approximately $500,000 USD). His income stems from brand endorsements, comedy adverts, stand-up shows, YouTube views, and investments in real estate and properties.
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