Nigerian comedian, Sabinus AKA Mr. Funny has recently opened up about his father’s initial disapproval of his comedy career in an interview with VJ Adams. Sabinus dad wanted him to become a lawyer, but Sabinus ended up studying Linguistics and Communication Studies at the University of Port Harcourt. When his father found out about his skit-making, he was furious and even regretted funding his education, calling it a “stupid business”.
“It was on the campus that I saw skit making and I decided to try it out. Money wasn’t coming. After I graduated, my dad never knew I was a comedian because I was hiding it. It was one more year after school that he started seeing me on comedy show posters. My sisters confirmed to him that I was into comedy. He was very furious. He fumed, ‘Which comedy? Stupid business. Look at the boy I sent to become a lawyer.” Sabinus said.
However, things took a turn when Sabinus started sharing his comedy earnings with his father, and he eventually gave him his blessing. Sabinus has since become a successful comedian, known for his hilarious skits and has won several awards for his work. He has also ventured into Nollywood movies notably starring as Zubby Michael’s messager in “Man of war”.
