Tagwaye, fondly and professionally known by his stage name, has his real name as Obinna Simon. He is a popular Nigerian comedian, businessman and actor known for mimicking President Muhammedu Buhari in mannerism and speech.
Tagwaye was born on April 18, 1986 in Kastina State in northern Nigeria, but hails from Anambra State in south eastern Nigeria. He had his upbringing in the northern part of Nigeria which gave him the advantage to speak Hausa and Igbo languages fluently.
MC Tagwaye has a twin brother named Prince UC Ingawa, a successful businessman, contractor and importer of mobile phone parts and accessories.
Tagwaye’s Educational Background
Tagwaye had his primary and secondary education in Kastina State. He later obtained a Bachelor’s degree of Science from Umaru Musa Yar’Adua University also in the north.
Tagwaye’s Comedy Career
MC Tagwaye started off as a classroom teacher after he graduated from the University. He taught subjects ranging from Biology, Applied Sciences and Agriculture, among others.
Tagwaye began his comedy skits professionally in 2015 when Muhammendu Buhari emerged the President of Nigeria.
Prior to this development, the gifted comedian watched with key interest Buhari’s interview with Sahara reporters in 2011 and thereafter commenced his intention to mimick him comically.
Tagwaye has since released a good number of comedy series via instagram, imitating President Muhammedu Buhari in all manners.
The handsome and exceptionally talented comedian has also honoured invitations from various governors, ministers and high profile individuals across Nigeria.
Tagwaye is indeed very creative and talented comedian with his style of comedy centering around social, political and economic issues bothering Nigeria as a whole.
The renowned Nigerian comedian has also performed at various events and shows across the country.
In 2016, Tagwaye met with President Buhari during the Economic Summit in Abuja where he performed brilliantly in his presence. Thereafter, he took photograph with President Muhammedu Buhari. He has since become a force to reckon with in the comedy business.
The popular comedian and business man has worked with top Nigerian comedians like I Go Save, Comedian Buchi, Holy Mallam, Billionaire Prince White, King Zina and many others.
Aside comedy, Tagwaye is also a successful businessman. He is the Chief Executive Officer of Tagwaye Entertainment Limited.
In 2017, Tagwaye organized the maiden edition of his show, “Mc Tagwaye Throne of Laffta”, which has so far played host to different comedy giants on stage.
He is also the founder of a foundation known as ‘Tagwaye Foundation’, a non-profit and non-political organization with the aims and objectives of providing humanitarian aid and social and educational needs to the less privileged in the society.
Awards and Honours
Tagwaye’s brilliant work has received wide recognition across board. He was honoured by the Leadership Annual Conference and Awards with the Artiste of the year Awards.
His Marital Status
Tagwaye is happily married to his lovely wife, Hauwa Uwais Mohammed and the marriage is blessed with a daughter named Maryam Iruoma Nadia.
The wedding ceremony took place in June 2020. As would be expected, the event had in attendance family members, friends and dignitaries across Nigeria.
The talented comedian has a true resemblance of President Buhari, though without any biological and religious affiliation. His manner of dressing, talking and height all defined Tagwaye like real Buhari.
Tagwaye is a Christian and not a Muslim, though he dresses like one of them. He is indeed a good comedian.
Tagwaye’s Net Worth
Tagwaye is one of the richest and most influential Nigerian comedians with an estimated net worth of about $350,000 dollars as at 2023.
He is very prominent on social media with lots of followers. You can reach or follow Tagwaye on:
Intagram: @mc_tagwaye
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