XFACTOR: Omobaba

Olufemi Ademola
Fagade, popularly known as Omobaba #1, is one of Nigeria’s top
comedians, famous for telling jokes about his ugly look. Omobaba
started out singing at his church before joining a cultural group in
his secondary school. The Osun State born got into comedy when he stood
in as an MC and reprised old jokes by veteran stand up comedian,
Danjuma at a Christ Apostolic Church event. Having featured in several
comedy shows, the 2009 The Future Awards’ Comedian of The Year, is
currently chasing a second career in music and is working on a debut
album.

My First

…stage performance?

It was in Junior Secondary School 2 or 3. I represented my school in an interview and spoke on the Head of State.

…award?

Oxygen awards, in my 200 level at the University of Lagos.

…foreign trip?

I cannot remember

…nickname?

They used to call me ‘Flanjo’ and ‘Fine Boy’

…gadget?

A Walkman

…studio session?

In 1999

TAKE 7

How will you spend your last ?1000.00?

I would give it to charity

Favourite hang-out spot?

Kingsize at Oregun, Ikeja

Three things you can’t live without

Bible, Mum and Fiancée

What was your childhood dream?

To be somebody people would celebrate.

What is your current ringtone?

My song ‘Kojo’

What is your best sleeping position?

On my side

What is fashion to you?

The ability to wear what suits, and is comfortable for me.

myTunes

‘Wonder’ by Femi Kuti

‘Dem Bobo’ by Femi Kuti

‘Fimile’ by Kaz Beat

‘Oleku’ by Ice Prince

‘Bimpe’ by Asa

‘Dreamer’ by Gt da Guitarman

Famous Five

– Five favourite dishes

Rice and Chicken

Pounded yam and Eforiro

Amala with Ewedu and Gbegiri

Beans and Rice

Vegetable and fish

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