15th June, 2011
Comedian of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Gbenga Adeyinka 1st, would in a matter of days debut with the first Yoruba comic show on DSTV, Gbamu Gbamu. The much-awaited Yoruba comic show, is expected to debut on Africa Magic in the next few weeks and according to words from the beefy comic act, the TV show would be charting an entirely new course in Yoruba TV programming.
While recordings of several episodes of the programme are ready, CFR as Gbenga is fondly called, disclosed that the programme is at its final stage of editing after which intended sponsors would be afforded the opportunity to have a sneak preview of the TV show.
Some of the guests, who have been recorded on the programme include hip-hop star 9ice, Comedian Seyi Law, Singer Goldie, Seun Oloketuyi, CEO, Best Of Nollywood Group and actress Sola Asadeko among several others.
Meanwhile, the comedian said his annual comedy show, Gbenga Adeyinka and Friends would also be taking place this year. He said the organisers are looking at Ibadan as the next stop point to stage the comedy show.
—Funsho Arogundade