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Yaw: Biography And Net Worth
Yaw whose real name is Steve Onu is popular Nigerian stand-up comedian, radio and television presenter, master of ceremonies, events host and all round entertainer.
He was born on the 24th of August, 1975 in Surulere Local Government Area of Lagos State. He is the 7th child in a family of 10 children.
Yaw hails from Awka in Anambra State but had his up-bringing in Surulere, Lagos state.
Yaw’s Educational Background
Yaw had his primary education at Osimoye primary school, Surulere, Lagos and St. Ann Secondary School both in Surulere, Lagos where he obtained his first and secondary school certificates respectively.
He later went to obtain a Diploma in Radio, TV and Film production in 1995 and a Bachelor’s degree in Theatre Arts both in Lagos State University in the year 2000.
Yaw’s Career
Yaw started his career as a radio presenter at Wazobia FM in 2007 when he worked as a morning on air radio personality.
He has since made name as an on air personality and is currently with 95.1 Wazobia FM.
Yaw is the host of a popular early morning talk programme “Make Una Wake”, a programme that has received wide applaud and endeared him to the hearts of million fans.
Yaw is endowed with long years of experience. He has starred in television series including soap Opera such as Fuji House of Commotion, Twilight Zone, Dear Mother, Flatemates. He has also featured in over 50 stage plays both in Nigeria and abroad. He has worked with the British Broadcasting Cooperation (BBC).
Yaw has worked with prominent figures in the society in the likes of Ahmed Yerima, Dr. Sola Fosudo, Binda Ngazolo and many others before venturing into the entertainment industry.
Yaw is such a versatile young Nigerian, skillful, creative and highly talented. He is such a famous radio presenter to watch and listen to when on air and has won the hearts of millions of people both nationally and internationally.
Awards
Yaw is a recipient of several awards, some and latest of which are:
• BBC Award winner in pidgin English Radio Drama Series “Story Story”.
• Best on air personality for Mode Men Awards at the City People Entertainment Awards.
• Best TV actor (Comic) at Opa Williams Awards.
Yaw who revealed he was once a bus conductor, said he was inspired by Ali Baba, Basketmouth, Ay and other great Nigerian comedians.
His marital Life
nothing is known about Yaw’s marital life. He is however believed to be in a relationship with his level of popularity and wealth in the entertainment industry.
Yaw’s Net Worth
Yaw is indeed an accomplished stand up comedian, radio presenter in Nigeria, rated one of the richest and most influential with a net worth of about $300,000 dollars.
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