Hey guys,
Today, I have decided to tune it up a little. You know, spice it up with a little comedy. So, today we get to meet one of Nigeria’s finest Comedian.
He is so talented that every word that he speaks just gets you cracked up. He is genuinely funny and natural, very true and real. Today, I introduce to you, "LuckyChild".
Real Gentlehawk: Can you do us the honors of introducing yourself and what you do?
Lucky Child: My name is Lucky Iviahwo aka Luckychild. I am a graduate in computer science, a stand-up comedian,actor and a TV anchor.
Real Gentlehawk: What kind of kid were you?
Lucky Child: Growing up as a kid I was funny, playful, clever, brilliant and spoilt by my late loving Mum. She lavished money on me so much that I used to wash my hands with coca cola or any soft drink after meal.
Real Gentlehawk: Whoa! You are joking right? And I'm sorry about your mum, may her soul rest in peace.
Lucky child : Thank you. I'm proud of her.
Real Gentlehawk: How did you get discovered as a comedian? How and when did it all start?
Lucky Child: I got discovered as a comedian when I was in the University (O.O.U). I use to give funny remarks in class, church, hostel and anywhere I find myself. It happens unplanned, the words will just drop and everyone will go laughing. A roommate of mine then informed me of an audition taking place in Lagos to immortalize Fela. They called the event "FELABORATION" in 2006. So I decided to try for the audition from school. There was a huge crowd of talents for the audition. The audition was for both comedians and musicians. About a thousand plus people, so as a result, the audition ran for two days. 6 comedians and 13 musicians were selected and I was lucky to be one. That was my first big stage.
At the main event, I had the honour to share the same stage with the late Lucky Dube during his performance.
Then in 2008, a friend of mine while still in the university, told me of another comedy competition on-going in Lagos. He said he was confidence that if I attended, I would win. That event was "AY OPEN MIC". I left school to Lagos, bought the form, attended the audition which was conducted by Bunmi Davies and Jedi. There was about 26 comedians that came for the audition and they needed only 10 comedians for the competition. Luckily, I was picked yet again.
The day of the competition, I had an examination to write in school, but I left school to Lagos for the competition. It was really a coaster ride competition where the audience are the judges. They decides who stays or leaves the stage. Again, I was the last man standing. I beat other nine to it and became the winner of AY OPEN MIC COMEDY CHALLENGE in 2008. This gave me the opportunity to perform in AY LIVE.
Real Gentlehawk: Wow, it must have not been easy.
Lucky Child: It wasn't easy,but I thank God for the experience. It was tougher when it got to just three comedians remaining on stage. We cracked and cracked to a point the audience don't know who to screen out. But one more round saw other two comedian knocked out. I give God all the glory.
Real Gentlehawk: So what sacrifices have you had to make to be a successful comedian?
Lucky Child: The sacrifices I have made that have brought me thus far, are risking exam period for comedy competition, waking up in the middle of the night to create jokes that sprung up in my sleep, staying awake all night without food during an audition, the list goes on and on.
Real Gentlehawk: Can you talk about some of the challenges in Industry, you have or still facing?
Lucky Child: Yes oooo. There are bad belles in the industry ooooo. I have been sidelined in a lot of opportunities because I chose to do gospel and clean jokes. In the industry they have their gang, but God pass them!
Real Gentlehawk: How do you generate new ideas for your acts?
Lucky Child: I generate new ideas for my act by thinking and listening to the word of God. When a pastor is preaching I get inspiration very fast. I also get new ideas from current happenings in my environment and beyond.
Real Gentlehawk: What are you presently working on?
Lucky Child: Presently, I'm working on the season 2 of "THE REVELATION". It's an event for people who love clean jokes. It's a blend of comedy, music, inspirational talk and scripture combat. And I have other events still in the pipeline (but I no go talk am now, make dem no go burst the pipeline...heheehheee).
Real Gentlehawk: LOL. What would you say are the top three skills needed to be a successful comedian?
Lucky Child: The top three skills to be a successful comedian are ability to be creative, audience interaction skill, build a stage persona (originality).
Real Gentlehawk: Who has been your greatest inspiration?
Lucky Child: My greatest inspiration is God. But for the comedians in Nigeria, the guy wey dey ginger my swagger, wey dey totori my shingbaka, na comedian – I go die. He is the man.
Real Gentlehawk: What book has inspired you the most? What is your favorite book?
Lucky Child: The Holy Bible and Think Big by Ben Carson.
Real Gentlehawk: If you could talk to one person from history, who would it be and why?
Lucky Child: It will be King Solomon because I will like to know how he managed his wisdom with 1000 women.
Real Gentlehawk: What motivates you?
Lucky Child: Everything motivates me. Right now you're motivating me.
Real Gentlehawk: OMG! Wow, I'm honored! So tell us what are your hobbies?
Lucky Child: I am a hubby I think the question should be what are your wifees? lol. Well, my hobbies are reading, thinking, browsing, watching TV and loving my family.
Real Gentlehawk: 😄😄😄....What makes you happy?
Lucky Child: My son and my wife. Anytime I look at them there's this happiness that is innate.
Real Gentlehawk: Any last words to all your fans out there?
Lucky Child: Yes oooooo. To my fans I love you. I promise to do what God has sent me to do at all times which is making you laugh for your well-being.
Real Gentlehawk: Thank you for chatting with me. You were quite entertaining! Hope to do this with you again.
Lucky Child: Thank you! Thank you!!! Thank you!!!
So guys, I hope you enjoyed him as much as I enjoyed doing the interview for you.
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So I leave with this wisdom words from Aristotle:
Until next time, it's your Gal!
Real Gentlehawk
Peace out!
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