“How copying Mr Ibu, Charles Inojie landed me a comedy career” – Nasboi

• Nigerian content creator Nasboi attributes his comedic gestures to inspiration from veteran Nollywood comedians such as Mr Ibu, Charles Inojie, and Francis Odega.
• Nasboi expresses admiration for veterans, emphasizing that he doesn’t limit his interactions to his age group and maintains friendships with the seasoned entertainers who inspired him.
• The 33-year-old skit maker acknowledges the immense impact of social media on his career, stating that platforms like Instagram and Twitter played a crucial role in making him known and kickstarting his acting and directing career.

Nigerian content creator, Lawal Nasiru, popularly known as Nasboi, has credited his comedic prowess to the inspiration he gained from veteran Nollywood comedians, John Okafor (Mr Ibu), Charles Inojie, and Francis Odega.

In a recent interview, the 33-year-old skit-maker revealed that he not only learned from his contemporaries but also sought guidance from seasoned entertainers who significantly influenced his career.

Nasboi emphasized that his appreciation for the veteran comedians extended beyond age boundaries.

“I don’t restrict myself to only my age grade. In fact, I love veterans a lot because they inspired me. I learnt how to be funny by watching the likes of John Okafor, aka Mr Ibu; Charles Inojie, and Frank Odega. I learnt some gestures from them, so I will always respect them. I am also friends with some of them,” he said.

Expressing the impact of social media on his career, Nasboi acknowledged the pivotal role it played in catapulting him to fame.

He highlighted the ease with which one can showcase talent and make a livelihood online, citing social media as a powerful tool that allowed him to kickstart his acting career and becoming a director

The content creator urged aspiring talents to harness the positive aspects of social media, emphasizing its potential for learning and financial gain.

“Social media has helped my career in several ways. I am sure many people would not have known me if not for social media. Going online to showcase myself is easy. All I just need to do is act and make money online.

It is now easy to make money online, as long as one has the talent. Social media helped to kick-start my career in directing, acting and promoting my content without disturbing everyone. Forget about the negativity it (social media) brings, one can easily learn a lot and make money from it, Nasboi added.