Gbenga Adeyinka
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| Born | 7 May 1968 Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Other names | CFR (Comedian of the Federal Republic) and now GCON (Grand Comedian of Nigeria) |
| Citizenship | Nigerian |
| Alma mater | University of Lagos |
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| Spouse | Abiola Adewunmi Adeyinka (m. 1996) |
| Children | 3 |
Gbenga Adeyinka is a Nigerian multi-award-winning actor, comedian, radio and TV presenter, writer, and MC.[1] He hails from Abeokuta in Ogun State and he usually refers to himself as CFR (Comedian of the Federal Republic) and now GCON (Grand Comedian of Nigeria).[2][3]
Education
Adeyinka attended University of Lagos, where he studied English.[4]
Career
Adeyinka worked as a corporate affairs manager in the engineering firm. He became popular with his "shine shine bobo" promo for Star Game Show, he has also anchored television programmes for AIT, Galaxy TV, MBI, and Africa Magic on DStv. He speaks various Nigerian languages.[4]
Personal life
Adeyinka is married to Abiola Adeyinka, and they have three children.[5]
Professional life
Adeyinka has anchored many wedding programmes and events, in and outside Nigeria. He is also the first to publish a comedy magazine in Nigeria known as Laffmattazz.[4][6] After the show toured around southwest states, it finally returned to Lagos.[6] He decided to go into farming as he started a new food company, Aduni Adeyinka foods, in August 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic.[7]
References
- ^ Ajayi, Faith (26 March 2023). "Gbenga Adeyinka speaks on importance of stand-up comedians". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
- ^ "Gbenga Adeyinka: Versatile MC on the path of Greatness – Vanguard News". Archived from the original on 17 November 2016.
- ^ "I don't feel threatened by skit makers – Gbenga Adeyinka - Daily Trust". dailytrust.com. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
- ^ a b c Amagiya, Florence. "Gbenga Adeyinka: Versatile MC on the path of Greatness". Vanguard. Nigeria. Retrieved 21 October 2016.
- ^ Ezzina, Bosah. "Gbenga Adeyinka's Wife, Abiola Reflects on Her Life @ 50 + Their 21yr Marriage". Retrieved 21 October 2016.
- ^ a b Rapheal (4 November 2022). "Gbenga Adeyinka back to Lagos with Laffmatazz". The Sun. Nigeria. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
- ^ Thewill, Ng. "Gbenga Adeyinka Goes into Farming, Baking As COVID-19 Hurts Entertainment Industry". thewillnigeria.com. Thewill Media. Retrieved 21 August 2020.