{"id":201036,"date":"2024-12-25T16:16:34","date_gmt":"2024-12-25T16:16:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/entertainment\/?p=201036"},"modified":"2024-12-25T16:16:34","modified_gmt":"2024-12-25T16:16:34","slug":"seyi-law-names-ali-baba-the-father-of-stand-up-comedy-in-nigeria","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/entertainment\/2024\/12\/25\/seyi-law-names-ali-baba-the-father-of-stand-up-comedy-in-nigeria\/","title":{"rendered":"Seyi Law names Ali baba the Father of Stand-Up comedy in Nigeria"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li><strong>Seyi Law stated that Ali Baba elevated stand-up comedy to both national and international prominence.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Seyi Law highlighted Ali Baba\u2019s vital contributions to the business aspects of comedy, noting that he has educated numerous comedians on the necessary structure and professionalism required for success in the field.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>A recent conversation on X sparked a debate about the origins of stand-up comedy in Nigeria. Some attributed its beginnings to Gbenga Adeboye, while others argued that Ali Baba deserves recognition as the true pioneer.<\/p>\n<p>Comedian Seyi Law weighed in on the discussion, emphasizing Ali Baba&#8217;s significant influence on the Nigerian comedy industry.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_201044\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-201044\" style=\"width: 361px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-201044\" src=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/entertainment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/12\/Screenshot_20241225-165627.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"361\" height=\"393\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/entertainment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/12\/Screenshot_20241225-165627.jpg 361w, https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/entertainment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/12\/Screenshot_20241225-165627-276x300.jpg 276w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 361px) 100vw, 361px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-201044\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ali Baba<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>According to Seyi Law, Ali Baba&#8217;s contributions to the industry are unequalled, having elevated stand-up comedy to national and international prominence.<\/p>\n<p>Seyi Law highlighted Ali Baba&#8217;s role in establishing the business aspects of comedy<\/p>\n<p>He cited Ali Baba&#8217;s impressive achievement of performing six hours of original comedy without repetition.<\/p>\n<p>He said:<\/p>\n<p>\u201c<strong><em>On this one, you are wrong. Alibaba brought national and international appeal to standup comedy beyond regional sentiments. Alibaba would always give reference to the hard work of those before him, but the structure and the business aspects of comedy were taught by Alibaba. Many big names today rode on Alibaba\u2019s materials. Alibaba once did 6 hours of comedy of original materials without repetition. We call him king for a reason.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In another news, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/entertainment\/2024\/08\/14\/seyi-law-assumes-role-as-aiyedatiwas-aide-on-entertainment-tourism\/\">Seyi Law assumes role as Aiyedatiwa\u2019s aide on entertainment, tourism<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The comedian on Tuesday shared a video compilation on Instagram showcasing his first day at work.<\/p>\n<p>He captioned the post:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cToday, I resumed work as the SSA on Entertainment and Tourism to the Executive Governor of Ondo State, His Excellency, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI paid a courtesy visit to the Deputy Governor, His Excellency, Dr. Olayide Adelami mni, and the SSG, Hon. Tayo Oluwatuyi.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He also said he was welcomed warmly at the Ministry of Culture and Tourism where staff greeted him with dancing and singing<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Seyi Law stated that Ali Baba elevated stand-up comedy to both national and international prominence. Seyi Law highlighted Ali Baba\u2019s vital contributions to the business aspects of comedy, noting that he has educated numerous comedians on the necessary structure and professionalism required for success in the field. 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