MC Lively

Michael Sani Amanesi, known by his stage name MC Lively (born August 14, 1992) is a Nigerian comedian and actor from Agenebode, Edo State, south-south Nigeria.

Early life and education
MC Lively was born in Osun State, southwest Nigeria. He attended Ideal Nursery and Primary School and Moremi High School. After secondary school, he attended Obafemi Awolowo University, where he studied law and was called to the Nigerian Bar in 2016, which he had turned down to pursue comedy.

Comedy career and film
He began his comedy career in 2015 and came into the limelight through his funny skits "Agidi" where he talked about events and real life issues happening in Nigeria.

MC Lively has performed alongside other comedians, such as Akpororo, Igosave, among others. He featured in the movie Seven and Half Date (2018). In the movie he played the role of James, Bisola's second date. He also starred as Dele in the 2020 comedy Fate of Alakada and featured in the 2022 film Survivors.

Awards

 * Royal African Youth Leadership award given by the Ooni of Ife
 * City People Music Award for Comedy Act of the Year