Hey guys,
For big laughs, comedy relies on exaggeration, incongruity, automatism, character inconsistency, surprise, and derision. And that is exactly what our guest does and does it exceptionally well. Please welcome a man who doesn’t complain about the big problems in life because he’s yet to figure out the little ones…drum roll please!
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Please meet the one and only KOFFI – THA GURU!
@koffithaguru aka Casper aka Beast of comedy is Nigeria's most versatile entertainer, actor, singer, producer, orator, righter!
Real Gentlehawk: Can you please introduce yourself and what you do to our readers?
Koffi: My name is Koffi Idowu-Nuel, born to a Togolese mum and Nigerian father, from Ibeju-Lekki Lagos. Comedian, Actor, Singer.
Real Gentlehawk: Can you tell us how you came about doing what you do and for how long have you been doing it?
Koffi: I started out from school in University of lagos 1998, I had been admitted to study chemistry however I joined theatre 15 to further enhance my skills in acting, comedy etc.
Real Gentlehawk: What is your take on Nigerian comedy industry, do you see any improvement compared to when you started?
Koffi: There is been a blossom in the trade as a lot more have profited and are becoming brands and entrepreneurs. A big leap and growth from when I started.
Real Gentlehawk: How encouraging is the Nigerian audience and market to your craft?
Koffi: Very encouraging hence the steady rise in the industry of so many players in all spheres.
Real Gentlehawk: Do you believe that Nigerian comedians, both local and in diaspora support one another? Is there a synergy between both parties.
Koffi: There is a mutual understanding and respect amongst comedians globally, and transmits across board. However humor is language and locality based hence a limited collaboration amongst comedians on an international level but the likes of the comedian “ Basketmouth” have pushed the envelope beyond borders.
Real Gentlehawk: I know you have won several awards and recognitions. For the purpose of some people who don’t know; you won an award for African Comedy Icon (2011), Award of excellence as Most creative Comedian (2012), Wed Awards -Best Wedding MC (2013), The Nanny; Best of Nollywood Awards - Best Comic movie (2013), The Nanny; Abuja Int'l Film Festival - Most outstanding Comic Movie (2013) to mention a few. Any new award? And how does all these achievements make you feel and how has it helped your career?
Koffi: Sincerely I lost count and stopped counting. I see myself more as a man of rewards rather than awards. My career has been swift and graceful only by Gods doing.
Real Gentlehawk: I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your dad (May his soul rest in peace), can you please tell us a little about him.
Koffi: He was a great man. Upright and laid a great foundation.
Real Gentlehawk: Your greatest inspiration?
Koffi: God
Real Gentlehawk: So what are you presently working on?
Koffi: My new TV program just started airing – “Funny Moments with Koffi – Tha Guru” on Ben TV London, STV, NTA, Galaxy TV also Awada Express on Orisun TV . Presently also finishing up work on a new music album #CollaboraShunz featuring songs with Bovi, Chigul, Falz, Basketmouth, RasKimono, Alibaba, Klint, Sir Shina Peters, Dele Taiwo, Yaw, Sound sultan, Nomoreloss, Sunny Neji, Paul Play, Small Doctor, Q.Dot, Tolu Ajayi, Ashny, Splufikteam, Ashny, Monkalz, Fatai Rolling Dollar, Diana Bada, Ruffcoin, Beautiful Nubia, Cee.Y, Ikpa Udo, Koker, Tribal, da Emperor, Omobaba, Mc Abbey, Nedu, pretty, Maleke, Isolate, Sossick, M.I, African China, Mr Raw, Stella Damasus etc
Real Gentlehawk: What is your favorite book?
Koffi: Every James Hardley Chase
Real Gentlehawk: How do you relax?
Koffi: Reading, Music and Movies
Real Gentlehawk: In one word, characterize your life as an artist.
Koffi: Splufik!
Real Gentlehawk: Any favorite comedian/artist?
Koffi: Gandoki
Real Gentlehawk: If you are ask to make a shout out to anyone who has supported you through your journey as a comedian in the industry, who would it be?
Koffi: My wife
Real Gentlehawk: On a lighter note, Choose between Omotola and Genevieve? Pasuma and Wasiu? BMW and VW? Old things or new things?
Koffi: Omotola, Pasuma, BMW, New Things
Real Gentlehawk: What will you tell your future self?
Koffi: Remain real, simple, humble. All credits to God.
Real Gentlehawk: Last words to your fans?
Koffi: Thanks for the support, keep praying for our collective blessings.
Well folks, there you have it...from our beloveth KOFFI - THA GURU!
#TheComicTruthByKoffi is a weekly piece he shares with his followers on social media.
He only writes about those/things he loves and is passionate about.
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