Gbenga Adeyinka, self acclaimed Comedian of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (CFR) and now rebranded as Grand Comedian of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (GCFR), is a multiple award winner, actor, comedian, radio and television presenter, master of ceremony and a brilliant Script writer.
He was born on the 7th of May 1968 in Abeokuta, Ogun State. He hails from Ogun state in south western Nigeria where he grew up and had his early education.
Gbenga Adeyinka’s Educational Background
Gbenga Adeyinka had his primary and secondary education in Abeokuta where he obtained his first and secondary school certificates respectively.
He later went to the University of Lagos to have Bachelor’s degree in English Language. Upon graduation, he worked briefly in his Uncle’s Engineering company in Lagos.
Gbenga Adeyinka’s Career
Gbenga started off as a corporate affairs manager in an engineering firm, before venturing into the entertainment space.
He was shot to fame and recognition in the entertainment industry in Nigeria in his popular Star promo, “Shine Bobo”. He is very vocal, and has anchored various radio and television programmes on communications giants like AIT, Africa Magic on DSTV, Galaxy and others.
He is creative, gifted and exceptionally talented comedian. He speaks various languages including Yoruba, Igbo and English. This salient attribute gives him an edge over his counterparts in the industry.
Gbenga has also successfully anchored a number of events and concerts including wedding parties, birthday parties and many more for political figures and captains of industry in Nigeria both home and abroad. No wonder, he has been described by the media as a friend of the politicians in Nigeria.
Gbenga Adeyinka is such a versatile and highly resourceful comedian. He is the first publisher of the comedy magazine in Nigeria named Laffmattazz, a development that has added to the growth of the entertainment industry in Nigeria.
His Personal Life
Gbenga Adeyinka is happily married to Abiola Adeyinka since 1996 and the marriage is blessed with three lovely children.
Gbenga Adeyinka’s Net Worth
Gbenga Adeyinka is indeed an accomplished Nigerian comedian, rated one of the richest and most influential in the industry with an estimated net worth of about $1 million dollars.
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