Summary
Nosa Afolabi (born 20 April 1989),[1] better known as Lasisi Elenu, is a Nigerian comedian, actor, compere[2][3] from Offa, Kwara in Nigeria. One of Africa's most popular influencers, he is known for his skits with a 'wide mouth' disguise filter[4] during performances and on social media. Elenu was recently featured in Netflix thriller, The Ghost and the Tout.[5][6]
Lasisi Elenu | |
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| Born | Nosa Afolabi 20 April 1989 Kano, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Citizenship | Nigerian |
| Alma mater | University of Ilorin |
| Occupation(s) | Comedian and actor |
In 2018, he was nominated for The Future Awards Africa Prize for Comedy.[7][8][9][10] In March 2020, he was named one of Nigeria's Top 25 Under-30 Nigerian Superstars.[11] and he was one of the winners of the second edition of the Trendupp Awards.[12][13][14]
Career edit
The comedian is one of the continent's most popular social media influencers with 75,000 followers on TikTok[15] and over 3.4 million followers on Instagram.[16][17]
His skits focus on varying themes from law to cybercrime, the economy, insecurity[18][19] and philosophy, started out as a musician[20] before diverting to the business of comedy. He performed at the Mama Tobi Homecoming concert.[21]
His most recent project, Mama & Papa Gods power, is a series of 16-minute episodes focusing on a low-income household in Nigeria.[22][23][24]
Personal life edit
In 2022, Lasisi Elenu proposed to his girlfriend Nonso Adika and the couple welcomed a baby girl October of the same year.[25][26][27][28]
Filmography edit
- The Ghost and the Tout (2018)
- Made in Heaven
- Sylva
- The Razz Guy[29][30]
- African Messiah[31]
Awards and nominations edit
| Year | Award | Category | Film | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards | Best Actor in a Comedy Drama, Movie Or TV Series | The Razz Guy | Nominated | [32] |
Controversy edit
Controversy struck in July 2020 when Elenu was warned by members of the Nigerian Bar Association, who claimed his jokes were misrepresenting the legal profession[33][34][35] and threatened to sue him.
References edit
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- ^ "Lasisi Elenu (Nosa Afolabi)'s schedule for Social Media Week Lagos". socialmediaweeklagos2018.sched.com. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
- ^ "Lasisi Elenu: I am excited for keeping people entertained". The Guardian. Nigeria. Retrieved 4 December 2022.
- ^ "Female fans usually ask me for sex –Musa Afolabi, comedian". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
- ^ "The Ghost and the Tout | Netflix". netflix.com. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
- ^ Online, The Tribune (15 April 2018). "Toyin, Lasisi Elenu, Chiwetalu Agu, star in 'The Ghost and the Tout'". Tribune Online. Retrieved 4 December 2022.
- ^ "The Future Awards Africa Prize for Comedy". The Future Awards Africa. 2 December 2018. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
- ^ "The Future Awards Africa 2018 Nominees List". The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News. 5 December 2018. Retrieved 4 December 2022.
- ^ Online, The Eagle (3 December 2018). "Burna Boy, Adesua Etomi, Maraji others make 2018 The Future Awards nominee list –". The Eagle Online. Retrieved 4 December 2022.
- ^ Report, Agency (3 December 2018). "Burna Boy, Adesua Etomi, Maraji others make 2018 Future Awards list". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 4 December 2022.
- ^ "See Who Made Top 25 Under-30 Nigerian Superstars". P.M. News. 4 March 2020. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
- ^ Online, The Tribune (14 June 2022). "Mr Macaroni, Lasisi Elenu, Miss Techy, Aproko doctor, others emerge winners at Trendupp awards 2022". Tribune Online. Retrieved 4 December 2022.
- ^ "Macaroni, Lasisi Elenu, Miss Techy, Others Emerge Winners at Trendupp Awards 2022 – THISDAYLIVE". thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 4 December 2022.
- ^ "Trendupp Awards 2022: Lasisi Elenu, Kiekie, Aproko Doctor others emerge winners – The Trumpet Nigeria – Latest Nigeria News, Business News Nigeria". 24 June 2022. Retrieved 4 December 2022.
- ^ Okike, Samuel (8 August 2019). "African meme accounts are becoming big on Instagram, but this comes at a price". Techpoint Africa. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
- ^ "Lasisi Elenu (@lasisielenu) • Instagram photos and videos". Retrieved 12 November 2020 – via Instagram.[self-published]
- ^ "10 Nigerian comedians who became popular on Instagram – P.M. News". Retrieved 4 December 2022.
- ^ Isaac, Michael (15 April 2020). "'This Country Isn't Safe, I Don't Feel Safe' – Lasisi Elenu (Video)". Information Nigeria. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
- ^ "Fans react as Lasisi Elenu mimics yahoo boys – P.M. News". Retrieved 4 December 2022.
- ^ BellaNaija.com (13 January 2018). "Lasisi Elenu shares his Journey to Fame in New Interview | WATCH". BellaNaija. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
- ^ Online, The Eagle (11 December 2017). "Olamide, Phyno, Maraji, Lasisi Elenu set for Mama Tobi homecoming concert –". The Eagle Online. Retrieved 4 December 2022.
- ^ "Lasisi Elenu launches new web series "Mama and Papa Godspower"". P.M. News. 8 September 2020. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
- ^ Tv, Bn (8 September 2020). "Lasisi Elenu is Out with a New Comedy Series "Mama and Papa Godspower" | Watch Episode 1". BellaNaija. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
- ^ "Lasisi Elenu, out with episode 7 of 'Mama and Papa Godspower' – P.M. News". Retrieved 4 December 2022.
- ^ "Lasisi Elenu, wife welcome baby girl". TheCable Lifestyle. 23 October 2022. Retrieved 4 December 2022.
- ^ olufemiajasa (22 July 2022). "Moment comedian, Lasisi Elenu proposes to his lover (Video)". Vanguard News. Retrieved 4 December 2022.
- ^ "Lasisi Elenu welcomes first child with fiancee". Vanguard News. 23 October 2022. Retrieved 4 December 2022.
- ^ Ethel, Chidubem (23 July 2022). "Popular skit maker, Lasisi Elenu, is engaged". Daily Trust. Retrieved 4 December 2022.
- ^ "'Sylvia' producers star Lasisi Elenu in upcoming comedy, 'The Razz Guy'". Pulse Nigeria. 18 May 2020. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
- ^ Newswatch.ng (18 May 2020). "Lasisi Elenu Star in New Comedy Movie "The Razz Guy"". Newswatch Nigeria. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
- ^ "Lasisi, Nadia, Darlington, others mull youth presidency in African Messiah". Punch Newspapers. 28 November 2021. Retrieved 4 December 2022.
- ^ "Full List: Here are all our AMVCA 9 Nominees". AMVCA – Full List: Here are all our AMVCA 9 Nominees. Retrieved 23 April 2023.
- ^ "NBA cautions comedian Lasisi Elenu over misrepresentation of lawyers". Vanguard News. 1 July 2020. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
- ^ Odutuyo, Adeyinka (30 June 2020). "NBA gives Lasisi Elenu subtle warning over his jokes about lawyers". Legit.ng – Nigeria news. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
- ^ Adigwe, Emmanuel; THEWILL (29 June 2020). "Don't Ridicule Our Profession, Bar Association Urges Lasisi Elenu". Retrieved 4 December 2022.