MC Edo Pikin
Gbadamosi Agbonjor Jonathan, known as MC Edo Pikin, is a Nigerian comedian.[1][2] He hails from Ihievbe community of Edo State.In 2021, MC Edo Pikin won The Humour Awards (THA) for the category of Standup Comedian of the Year.[3]
Career[edit]
His older brother, Gbadamasi Bernard Koboko inspired his career as a comedian in 2014.[4]
He is the C.E.O of Every Package Entertainment. His popular comedy show is Edo Pikin Undiluted.[2] He has performed at Voltage-of-hype,[5] Bovi's Naughty by Nature,[6] Supernova Live Concert.[7]
In 2020, he raised awareness about COVID-19.[8]
Personal life[edit]
MC Edo Pikin has a wife, Lily, and two children.[9][10]
Award and nomination[edit]
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | The Humour Awards | Standup Comedian of the Year | Won | [11] |
References[edit]
- ^ "There are great comedians outside Lagos, Abuja –Edo Pikin". Punch Newspapers. 2019-12-13. Retrieved 2022-12-07.
- ^ a b Nwafor (2019-12-15). "Second edition of 'Edo Pikin Undiluted' holds in Benin City December 23". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2022-12-07.
- ^ Okogba, Emmanuel (2021-10-06). "The Humour Awards Academy releases nomination list". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2022-12-07.
- ^ "MC Edo Pikin Recounts Successes and Achievements as He Plans into the other Half of the Year – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2022-12-07.
- ^ "Voltage-of-hype to feature at Astra concert in Edo The Nation Newspaper". 2022-11-11. Retrieved 2022-12-07.
- ^ "Chike, Asake thrill at Bovi's 'Naughty by Nature'". Punch Newspapers. 2022-07-22. Retrieved 2022-12-07.
- ^ Amoye, Temisan (2021-06-28). "Supernova Live Concert: 2face, others Storm Abuja as Casanova video drops". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2022-12-07.
- ^ Nwafor (2020-05-15). "COVID-19 is real, not fake news - MC Edo Pikin". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2022-12-07.
- ^ "Nigerian comedian MC Edopikin welcomes son with wife Lily - P.M. News". Retrieved 2022-12-07.
- ^ "Comedian MC Edo Pikin, wife welcome second child - P.M. News". Retrieved 2022-12-07.
- ^ "The Humour Awards Academy releases nomination list - Vanguard News | The Humour Awards 2021". Vanguard. Retrieved 7 December 2022.
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