Onyebuchi Ojieh, popularly known as Buchi, got his big break in the industry after the 2008 edition of ‘Nite of a Thousand Laughs’. Prior to this, he had participated in other comedy shows including Tee A’s ‘Live N Naked’. A law graduate from Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Buchi started performing comedy skits in the Literary and Debating Society from his secondary school. Now he hosts a live comedy show at the Koko Lounge every Wednesday.
My First
…stage?
In Benin
…job?
I was a dry cleaner
…designer item?
Boxer short
…comic act?
In secondary school
…date?
In 1995 or 1996, I took a girl to the hotel where I worked.
…air travel experience?
In 1998 I took a flight from Port Harcourt to Lagos
Take 7
Which is your favorite day of the week?
Wednesday
When was the last time you told a lie?
Few minutes ago, someone called me and I told the person I was driving because I didn’t want the person to disturb the game I was playing.
Have you ever been embarrassed on stage?
No, I have never been booed off stage
What’s the future of comedy in Nigeria?
It’s going to be the best in the entertainment industry. It’s going to be the stronghouse of the industry.
If you weren’t into comedy, what would you have done?
I would have been practicing law.
What strikes you about comedy?
The fact that no matter how I feel I can still make someone happy.
What’s your best joke?
A joke I told about generators
My Tunes
Harrysong
Ice Prince
Wizkid
Solid Star
Orisha Femi
Famous 5
Watch
Belt
Shoes
Necklace
Jeans
