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Comedian, Woli Arole explain why churches still invite him to programmes
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By Francesca Hangeior
Nigerian comedian, Bayegun Oluwatoyin, also known as Woli Arole, has shared why he still gets invites to church programmes despite being a comedian.
Woli Arole who said some religious individuals find it difficult to invite humorists to their programmes because some comedians are not discreet enough to detour some jokes or know which not to crack, added that all faiths are scared.
While speaking on Monday on Channels Television’s ‘The Morning Brief ‘, the actor added that he prays before performing at churches even as a comedian.
He said, “I think the grace is that when I started, I don’t do mockery, you can check all my content, I don’t blaspheme. God is sacred, our faith is sacred. In fact, I feel all faiths are scared, Islamists, traditionalists, so there are boundaries you must not cross.
“So, while I was active as a comedian, my content all I talk about is positive vibes. In fact, before I go to perform at a church I pray. There are things I must never say, there are some jokes you must not crack.
“These things are sacred, and I think that is where faith people have issues with people that are content creators and are coming to the church.”
Woli Arole said some of his fans find it difficult to understand the synergy between ministry and comedy.
“It’s been in me. It started by just praying for my friends, two, or three friends. So, I switched on my phone, IG live and God spoke to me, ‘son the time is now’, so I started taking people to the mountain and all of that. It started moving and some of my fans thought it was a joke before they realised ‘Oh this guy is not joking again; he is now real.”
In 2022, Woli Arole said he has seen more wickedness in some fans than in celebrities.
As a guest on rapper, JahBless, ‘Original Intelligence’ podcast, Arole said, “One of the problems we have is not our leaders; it is the mind of a Nigerian. I have seen wickedness in places I did not expect to see it. I have seen wickedness in more fans than in celebrities. I have seen fans that are more rude than stars. When a celeb gets somewhere, some people would expect them to greet us.
“The likes of Davido, Wizkid, Burna Boy, and Ckay blew up from the outside. It was when the international market started noticing them that some people here started placing a premium on them.”
In 2018, the graduate of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, disclosed he owed his rise to the limelight to his luxuriant beard.
“My beard is my trademark. It is the first thing that my fans notice when they meet me for the first time,” he said.
Arole also said he doubted if he could shave the beard even for love.
Woli Arole said, “For me to shave my beard, it would cost a lot. Since I am going back into the world of make-believe, I would be featured in several roles and one might include shaving off my beard. But the producer would have to pay me heavily to do that. If they pay me millions of pounds, then I would shave it off. I have been keeping this beard for over three years. I cannot even shave this beard for any woman I love. I cannot shave my beard for my wife. Even my mother plays with my beard. The beard is now a part of me that most of my fans recognise me through the beard.”
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2Baba’s daughter laments separation of her parents
The daughter of Nigerian legendary singer, 2Baba, and Annie, Isabel Idibia, has disclosed that her parents’ separation obviously affects her.
Recall that 2Baba announced his separation from Annie Idibia in February 2025 and got married to Edo State lawmaker, Natasha Osawaru.
Isabel, during an interview on Friday with Yanga FM, responded to questions about the impact of her parents’ separation.
Isabel admitted that the marriage breakup affected her, but things are now getting better.
The interviewer asked in Pidgin English: “Can we say the separation wey Papa and your Mama get, affect you?”
She answered: “I mean obviously yes, but things are getting better day by day.”
In other news, Nigerian comedian, Ayo Makun, better known as AY, has spoken about the possibility of 2Baba divorcing his wife cum Edo State lawmaker, Natasha.
AY made this known at Daddy Showkey’s 50 years on stage concert in Lagos.
While disclosing that 2Baba was his neighbour before his relationship with Natasha, the comedian cum Nigerian filmmaker explained that Natasha relocated 2Baba to Edo State and Abuja.
AY also playfully mocked 2Baba regarding his ongoing marital crisis with Natasha, hinting at the singer’s possibility of ending the marriage and returning to singlehood.
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Kess Breaks Silence On Life After BBNaija, Says Fame Comes With A Price
Former Big Brother Naija housemate Kess has opened up about the challenges contestants may face after leaving the reality television show, saying life can become significantly more complicated once the cameras stop rolling.
Kess made the observation while reacting to recent comments by fellow former housemate Danboskid, who publicly discussed some of the personal difficulties he has experienced since leaving the show.
According to Kess, the challenges associated with life after BBNaija are not necessarily determined by whether a contestant wins the competition or exits without the grand prize.
He explained that the experience of being on the reality show can change a contestant’s life in ways that may bring additional pressure and expectations after returning to the outside world.
Kess said the transition from the highly publicised environment of the BBNaija house to normal life can be difficult, particularly as former housemates have to deal with increased public attention and expectations.
His comments came after Danboskid, whose real name is Daniel Olatunji, spoke about his current circumstances and acknowledged that things had not gone as smoothly as he would have wanted.
Danboskid reportedly said he was tired of trying to maintain an image created for him by others and wanted to be more open about his actual situation as he works towards rebuilding his life.
The former housemate also made it clear that he was not seeking pity or financial assistance, but would welcome genuine advice and support.
Reacting to the development, Kess suggested that Danboskid’s experience was an example of the difficulties some reality stars can encounter after leaving the programme.
He maintained that participation in BBNaija can bring opportunities and visibility, but can also introduce pressures that contestants may not have experienced before appearing on the show.
Kess’s remarks have drawn attention to the often-overlooked realities of life after reality television, as former housemates attempt to turn their newfound popularity into sustainable careers and personal stability.
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Why I Still Reject Roles — Bovi Speaks Out On Nollywood Typecasting
Nigerian comedian, writer, actor and filmmaker Bovi has revealed why he rejected several acting opportunities early in his career, saying he was determined not to be restricted to a particular type of character.
Speaking during an appearance on the CreativiTea podcast, Bovi recalled that the offers began coming after his breakthrough performance as a rustic “Warri boy” in the 2007 comedy series Extended Family, which he created.
According to him, many of the acting roles he was subsequently offered were variations of the same character or involved limited parts, including roles such as a gateman.
Bovi said he deliberately turned down the opportunities because he believed he had greater versatility and did not want his career to become defined by the character that initially brought him recognition.
The comedian explained that his exposure to television from a young age, as well as his interest in the way Hollywood and Bollywood developed actors and characters, influenced his decision.
He said he understood early that accepting similar roles repeatedly could result in him being stereotyped and limit the direction of his career.
Bovi added that he had made a conscious decision since his teenage years not to allow one character to determine how audiences and the industry viewed him as an actor.
According to him, that principle remains relevant to his career today, as he continues to reject roles that do not reflect the level of versatility he wants to demonstrate.
His comments highlight the challenges actors can face when a successful character becomes closely associated with their public image, potentially influencing the types of roles they are offered.
Bovi maintained that while opportunities are important, protecting his creative range and building a career beyond a single character remain priorities for him.
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