For those saying Bovi did not acknowledge Ali Baba or is giving Ali Baba’s glory to another: 👇 Bovi is not ignoring Ali Baba’s role. It’s more like the case of record label owner and it’s rockstar artist. Stand up comedy became popular in Nigeria from the 90’s through ‘Night of a thousand laughs’ (shows, tapes, cd’s etc) which began its establishment as an industry and it was founded by Opa Williams. And it was through the ‘Night of a thousand laughs’ platform Ali Baba became a house hold name in Nigeria. Ali Baba is considered King of comedy not because he began the comedy industry, but because he used his fame and fortune from the ‘nights of a thousand laughs’ to scout, train, and support almost every other big comedian today to make it into the limelight and do their own thing or at least you are helped by one of those Ali raised. In summary: Opa Williams was like the record label owner and Ali Baba his rockstar artist. Even Ali acknowledges Opa Williams role.
@@13thghost42I am sorry in advance, because if I have to reply this, it would be a long reply. Anyways here it is: I would say Of course in the 90’s Ali made some appearances and cameos both on tv and radio shows with Bisi Olatilo, Danladi Bako etc But does appearing on tv now translate to establishing an industry? Secondly at that time there were very few tv stations with limited reach and limited airing time as well in Nigeria. And Ali was based in Lagos at that time, so even if he appeared on tv in Lagos, it was little likely people in other states got to see him as well. Plus other states and their tv, radio stations also had their own comedy shows and comedians. For example if you grew up in old plateau state, you most likely know the name of the comedian and presenter ‘waka-about’ than the name Ali Baba. And if you grew up in North-north you are most likely to be familiar with the late hausa comedian 'Ibro'. Ask any northerner who grew up in the north from 80’ and 90’s if they knew Ali Baba then from tv? Tv, radio got Ali’s talent to be noticed. But Night of a thousand laughs made him a household name in Nigeria. And I hope you know Ali’s tv appearances and Nights of a thousand laughs establishment was in the same 90’s? So by saying Ali appeared on tv for many years before night of a thousand laughs , how many years are these many years you speak of? And the comedy industry I speak of is only ‘stand up comedy’ in particular even, because Ali certainly did not begin comedy in Nigeria, in fact in the same 90’s the biggest names on tv when it came to comedy in Nigeria were the likes of ‘Jaguar’. Ali’s name was not even in the conversation ( no disrespect intended). And after the eras of Jaguar and his likes, when it came to home videos Okey Bakassi and Nkem Owoh’s Pam Pam Pam did much more in establishing comedy in home videos in Nigeria, and then the Nkem Owoh’s and the Sam Loco’s took it even much further with the release of movies like Osuofia in London, to the likes of Aki & Paw paw etc. Ali did not establish the comedy industry in Nigeria, he did his part and the industry honors him till tomorrow.
It's really sad comedians in Lagos deliberately refuse or ignorantly decide not to recognize Uche Ogbuagu, who's doing comedy in Aba and elevated comedy in the 80s and 90s in cassettes way before I heard of Opa Williams, Ali Baba, Okey Bakassi etc. In fact Uche Ogbuagu was already so funny making people laugh at local level by 1983. He's naturally very comic and has done very well in comedy way more than the comedians listed. You guys should update your records and understand that you don't have to relocate to Lagos for everything before you become successful in Nigeria.
All it takes is one performance to blow up as a comedian. I still remember Aca P’s famous Iyanyan & Michael Jackson Joke. Keep it up bro! You’ve done well!
When I was not smart enough I used to find Bovi jokes not interesting BUT I thank God today he is one of my top 3 comedians in Nigeria behind Oke Bakassi. 1. Oke Bakassi 2.Bovi 3.Others
Before you begin to fight for anybody, did Uche in anyway try identifying with this folks? Have you seen any show Uche invited these folks as a pioneer? Uche wanted a solo run, and that is what has placed him where he is. Mind you I'm not saying Uche isn't an exceptional dude, he is, but he needed to move with the train
@@samuelamadi9671 nobody dey fight anybody nor does Uche have any dispute with any of them, but you cannot deny that he inspired some of them. You cannot tell me that the likes of Okey and Julius Agwu didn't know Uche before they ventured into this industry. In the early days, some of these comedians were even using bits of Uche's materials on stage. He simply deserves mention, but nobody dey force anybody.
You know say we too dey carry whatever happened for America come naija. Hunmmm, so, I am here to remind our comedians in naija that comedians done dey collect on stage now in USA. Beware!!!
PLEASE LET EVERY 🙏NIGERIAN YOUTH ENDEAVOR TO GET THEIR P.V.C ,VOTE AND DEFEND THEIR VOTES, THAT'S THE ONLY WAY WE CAN TAKE OUR COUNTRY BACK FROM THIS CORRUPT A.P.C AND P.D.P CABALS. #VOTE FOR LABOUR PARTY. #PETER-OBI--YUSUF BABA-AHMED FOR PRESIDENT.
After watching this video, I finally realized that there are only two reasons why this tantalizing, exhilarating, gladdening and razzle- dazzling video would enhance different assertions. One is the collective use of colloquial abstract representation of normative assertions owing to the distinction in regulatory and derogatory affirmative relations to binary patterns. The second is that even I don't know what I said above and I've just wasted 20 seconds of your time. So therefore, with that being said and all protocol duly observed, I hereby declare vawulence and maximum emotional dàmage
For those saying Bovi did not acknowledge Ali Baba or is giving Ali Baba’s glory to another: 👇
Bovi is not ignoring Ali Baba’s role. It’s more like the case of record label owner and it’s rockstar artist.
Stand up comedy became popular in Nigeria from the 90’s through ‘Night of a thousand laughs’ (shows, tapes, cd’s etc) which began its establishment as an industry and it was founded by Opa Williams.
And it was through the ‘Night of a thousand laughs’ platform Ali Baba became a house hold name in Nigeria.
Ali Baba is considered King of comedy not because he began the comedy industry, but because he used his fame and fortune from the ‘nights of a thousand laughs’ to scout, train, and support almost every other big comedian today to make it into the limelight and do their own thing or at least you are helped by one of those Ali raised.
In summary: Opa Williams was like the record label owner and Ali Baba his rockstar artist.
Even Ali acknowledges Opa Williams role.
Good analysis 🥰
Very correct. U 2much
See Ali baba had been on TV for years before there was any night of a thousand laughs.
@@13thghost42I am sorry in advance, because if I have to reply this, it would be a long reply.
Anyways here it is: I would say Of course in the 90’s Ali made some appearances and cameos both on tv and radio shows with Bisi Olatilo, Danladi Bako etc
But does appearing on tv now translate to establishing an industry?
Secondly at that time there were very few tv stations with limited reach and limited airing time as well in Nigeria.
And Ali was based in Lagos at that time, so even if he appeared on tv in Lagos, it was little likely people in other states got to see him as well. Plus other states and their tv, radio stations also had their own comedy shows and comedians. For example if you grew up in old plateau state, you most likely know the name of the comedian and presenter ‘waka-about’ than the name Ali Baba. And if you grew up in North-north you are most likely to be familiar with the late hausa comedian 'Ibro'.
Ask any northerner who grew up in the north from 80’ and 90’s if they knew Ali Baba then from tv?
Tv, radio got Ali’s talent to be noticed. But Night of a thousand laughs made him a household name in Nigeria.
And I hope you know Ali’s tv appearances and Nights of a thousand laughs establishment was in the same 90’s?
So by saying Ali appeared on tv for many years before night of a thousand laughs , how many years are these many years you speak of?
And the comedy industry I speak of is only ‘stand up comedy’ in particular even, because Ali certainly did not begin comedy in Nigeria, in fact in the same 90’s the biggest names on tv when it came to comedy in Nigeria were the likes of ‘Jaguar’. Ali’s name was not even in the conversation ( no disrespect intended).
And after the eras of Jaguar and his likes, when it came to home videos Okey Bakassi and Nkem Owoh’s Pam Pam Pam did much more in establishing comedy in home videos in Nigeria, and then the Nkem Owoh’s and the Sam Loco’s took it even much further with the release of movies like Osuofia in London, to the likes of Aki & Paw paw etc.
Ali did not establish the comedy industry in Nigeria, he did his part and the industry honors him till tomorrow.
The father of Nigerian comedy and the first professional comic is John Chukwu.
He was already doing MC for the likes of IBB in the late 80s
Kudos to Uche Ogbuagu. The man that gave us "Bad Condition". Classic 💕
Okey is a father of comedy
Ucha ogbuagu is actually the Man that started Comedy, so you guys ought pay him some homage!
Uche Ogbuagu
I swear that one na born clown.. Although he later left it for politics
Clowning
Whenever I see Oke Bakasi I de remember this movie" Amadi and Bosko"😂😂
I can watch Okey Bakasi all day....too intelligent and funny
Okey is a true legend.
Okey is simply the best in terms of comedy 👏👏💜💙🧡
Wawu! I saw Pastor Kingsley and Mildred Okonkwo ...
I noticed them too😂.
Uche ogbuagu started the comedy in Nigeria
All this people you are mentioning are new Bees
Okey is fire!!!
Who spotted Pastor Kingsley and wife
I did 😂
yes oo
Who saw Annie's face when bovi cracked that joke on 2face
Oke Bakassi is simply the best
Bros Okey Bakassi.. One Joke one million
Okay bakassi is incredibly creative
Okay is kukumaa funny oooooo😂😁😆😃😅
Okey Bakasi is always fantastic
Okey bakassi number 1 comedian in naija
Okey Bakasi is goooooooooddddd
I saw my favorite couple, Kingsley and Mildred Okongwo
Pp
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Your parents are not ?
Yea
@@OTOLORXN they were not
It's really sad comedians in Lagos deliberately refuse or ignorantly decide not to recognize Uche Ogbuagu, who's doing comedy in Aba and elevated comedy in the 80s and 90s in cassettes way before I heard of Opa Williams, Ali Baba, Okey Bakassi etc. In fact Uche Ogbuagu was already so funny making people laugh at local level by 1983. He's naturally very comic and has done very well in comedy way more than the comedians listed. You guys should update your records and understand that you don't have to relocate to Lagos for everything before you become successful in Nigeria.
I don't think it's deliberate. Its either ignorance or to the one's presently available in the event.
Yeah I know Uche Ogbuagu but you should know that his comedy was not for diverse viewers or listeners.
I understand you but he wasn't doing stand up comedy. I think it's about the genre
They probably don't have that history
Blessing pass blessings. Make u relax
All it takes is one performance to blow up as a comedian. I still remember Aca P’s famous Iyanyan & Michael Jackson Joke. Keep it up bro! You’ve done well!
I pray Julius Agwu is fine, I’ve not seen him in ages…
He is fine and doing well.
@@honeymoon4169 Thank God.
@@honeymoon4169 u sure?
Heard he ain't doing 2well. Marriage having issues , health and all dat....
Just Just 0808
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I like when Francis says I have three vehicles brown new not tokumbo
Okey Bakassi 😂🔥
Uche ogbuagu & Dede one day all the way ❤❤❤
Awwwwww! I sight Pastor Kingsley and Pastor Mildred 😍😍
When I was not smart enough I used to find Bovi jokes not interesting BUT I thank God today he is one of my top 3 comedians in Nigeria behind Oke Bakassi.
1. Oke Bakassi
2.Bovi
3.Others
Try destalker
We had Anyaogu Ukaonu's Comedy Show way back late 50s upto the 70s.
This one don go use Google
Funny people 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🌹🌹🌹🌹
Okey has no size
Okay Bakasi I follow u join mouth for this one, all of these old thieves as politicians must kick bucket for naija to be ok
Okay You're Strong 👍
Acapella go an marry 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Just beautiful
Yes uche ogbuagu is a legend
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣OMG chaiii 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I found this channel randomly; it is really a channel that produces quality content. Congratulations.
So una no dey pay tribute to Uche ogbuagu. He was doing specials probably before anyone else
Uche was there even before alibaba
Before you begin to fight for anybody, did Uche in anyway try identifying with this folks? Have you seen any show Uche invited these folks as a pioneer? Uche wanted a solo run, and that is what has placed him where he is. Mind you I'm not saying Uche isn't an exceptional dude, he is, but he needed to move with the train
@@samuelamadi9671 nobody dey fight anybody nor does Uche have any dispute with any of them, but you cannot deny that he inspired some of them.
You cannot tell me that the likes of Okey and Julius Agwu didn't know Uche before they ventured into this industry.
In the early days, some of these comedians were even using bits of Uche's materials on stage.
He simply deserves mention, but nobody dey force anybody.
I also thought the same way and it’s unfair
@@samuelamadi9671 how true?
I help them to mention the following pioneers... Ali Baba, Uche Omuagu and Julius Agwu
They mentioned folks that were in attendance.
I was actually licking stew😂😂😂😂
All the best guys
good job boss
So incomplete without Uche Ogbuagu.
WOW, who remembers Christian Chukwu?
Okay killing it 👏👌🙌🔥
Nah Golden boy dey run am.
You know say we too dey carry whatever happened for America come naija. Hunmmm, so, I am here to remind our comedians in naija that comedians done dey collect on stage now in USA. Beware!!!
11:17 na pk and pm b dat o
Yes ohhh
😂😂😂😂😂😂 diz has made my day
King of comedy..
I love this guy's
Bovi smoke come stage, dey give Hall of fame award. Just dey mention names
Pp
Also had a friend who said he needed "change". Naim become the first victim of change too: Buhari govt show am pepper
Tribute to Baba Sala...Jacob...Aluwe...etc
Those weren't stand up comics now. Those were into theatre in their era.
Bakkasi😂😂😂😂
❤❤❤ for okey
Nice one❤
Awesome 👌
OKEY GOOD, NO cap 😂😂😂😂
Fact 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌
really appreciate you guy so much
Okey ❤
Them don vote and see the outcome
When Uche Ogwuagu start they never born you
Christian Chukwu and uche ogbuagu gave us an unforgettable comedy
Nice one
I was thinking uche ogbuagu should be giving due respect. Pls aca tell your colleagues
But okey wife n children dey Canada na. Na wao.
Don't mind him, he is talking as if all his "egg" is in Nigeria basket
Where did you place Ali Baba?.
John Chukwu, Bisi Olatilo Alibaba were the fathers
My thoughts exactly
Very true.
He did not said fathers
Bovi mentioned the people that instituted comedy
Emphasis on Institute
Congratulations to me on my 77 subscribers ,god bless u all in jesus name
He didn't mention Ali Baba
Love
PLEASE LET EVERY 🙏NIGERIAN YOUTH ENDEAVOR TO GET THEIR P.V.C ,VOTE AND DEFEND THEIR VOTES, THAT'S THE ONLY WAY WE CAN TAKE OUR COUNTRY BACK FROM THIS CORRUPT A.P.C AND P.D.P CABALS.
#VOTE FOR LABOUR PARTY.
#PETER-OBI--YUSUF BABA-AHMED FOR PRESIDENT.
OkeY u too much
I love to watch Visa on arrival
So BOVI they mention people that paved way to comedian you no mention Julius Agwu. Chai e pain me oooo bros.
Julius and Francis Duru were performing in the 90s in PH
My brother, them dey forget Julius Agu from portharcourt.
I think he was actually talking about those who were present at the show
Good ones bro
I didn't hear Ali Baba's name
Why will they call him when they don’t have unity if them like them nor call am he is doing very very well
How about Comedian Baba Kome?
He is addressing people present there. I don't think Alibaba was there. Bovi is very loyal to him.
So where is Alli baba in all these intro by bovi?
Don't mind them
Okey is a natural...
Okey is too ok
So funny
Hahahaha
Amazing
After watching this video, I finally realized that there are only two reasons why this tantalizing, exhilarating, gladdening and razzle- dazzling video would enhance different assertions.
One is the collective use of colloquial abstract representation of normative assertions owing to the distinction in regulatory and derogatory affirmative relations to binary patterns.
The second is that even I don't know what I said above and I've just wasted 20 seconds of your time.
So therefore, with that being said and all protocol duly observed, I hereby declare vawulence and maximum emotional dàmage
Na Nigeria cause this confusion for u, I can relate bcoz we are in d same boat.. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
UCHE OGBUAGU
Julius agwu na?
Nice
Wahala😂😂😂
Okey King 😆
Wow
Okay bakassi
💯
Okay bakasi words dey your mouth
Funny people 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹
Uche ogbuagu was the comedian from the East. Always get your facts ok
Yen Yen Yen
They are talking about stand up comedy
it been long I had about uche though am same state with him IMO .... I hope he still alive 🤷🤷🤷
What is Alibaba place in the comedy industry
Also thought they will call his name though
Alibaba only use his platform to support young talent. He's not the one that invented comedy, opa Williams did
Okey is too much
The guy is good,(okay).
Where is Alibaba?