Nedu Wazobia
Nedu Wazobia (born Chinedu Ani Emmanuel) is a Nigerian on-air personality, broadcast journalist, TV presenter, actor, comedian and content creator. He is famous for adding a unique spin to his pidgin rendition of the daily news on popular radio station Wazobia FM 94.1 Lagos.[1]
Nedu Wazobia | |
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Born | 5 August 1982 |
Other names | Sister Nkechi, Officer Jato |
Occupation | On-air personality, comedian, actor, presenter, events compere |
Organization | Wazobia FM |
Early life and career
Nedu was born in Kaduna, Nigeria. He studied accountancy at Madonna University, Elele Okija, Anambra state. He had his NYSC in Jigawa in a radio station` as an on air personality. He moved back to Abuja to work as a site manager, a period which he tagged unfulfilled. After 2 years working as a site manager, he moved to Lagos to fulfill his age-long dream of being a broadcaster and entertainer.[2]
Comedy
Nedu's name and face are synonymous with comedic content on the internet. He is known for his hilarious alter ego personalities of Sister Nkechi,[3] Alhaji Musa, EndTime Landlord and Officer Jato which has given him a massive following of over 1.3 million people on Instagram.[4]
Filmography
- Who Cheats More, 2017
- Isoken, 2017
- Meet the In-Laws, 2017
- Boss of All Bosses, 2018 [5]
- King of Boys, 2018 [6]
- Chief Daddy, 2018 [7]
- Flatmates - 2018 [8]
Brands and Endorsements
Nedu is a brand influencer.[9] He is a brand ambassador for popular brands like MTN,[10] Fidelity Bank, Quickteller and Sun Lottery.[11]
References
- Magazine, Yes International! (8 February 2016). "WAZOBIA FM’S HOTTEST PRESENTERS REVEAL THEIR SUCCESS SECRETS".
- "EmmaOhMaGod, Lasisi Elenu, Nedu WazobiaFm, Ogbolor Storm "Mama Tobi Untamed" » Broadway TV". 22 December 2017.
- "Emma Oh Ma God Inspired My Instagram Character Nkechi - Nedu Wazobia FM". Bounce.
- "Nedu Wazobia (Ani Chinedu Michael)'s schedule for Social Media Week Lagos 2019". socialmediaweeklagos2019.sched.com.
- Published. "Okon Lagos, Patience Ozokwo, uAkpororo, Nedu, star in Boss Of All Bosses".
- "The King is Here! Kemi Adetiba's 'King of Boys' starring Sola Sobowale, Adesua Etomi to Premiere Tomorrow, October 21st". 20 October 2018.
- "Chief Daddy could have been so much more but at least it will make you laugh a little". www.pulse.ng. 10 December 2018.
- "A Different Kind Of Flatmates". 26 September 2017.
- https://guardian.ng/life/the-rise-of-the-influencers/
- "PHOTOS: Tiwa Savage, Don Jazzy, KCEE, others obtain endorsement certificates from MTN". Nigerian Entertainment Today. 28 May 2015.
- "Rising Sun Lottery LTD signs Nedu Wazobia as brand Ambassador". Linda Ikeji's Blog. 23 November 2018.