BY TONY OGAGA ERHARIEFE
Godfather of Nigerian comedy, Alibaba, has officially unveiled the top three last men standing at his annual comedy show, spontaneity. They are Dewone(Adebayo Adedayo), Emeakpore Ofajevwe (Short Family) and Tolulope Olayiwola.
The event, which took place at his office, located in Lekki, Lagos, last week Wednesday, also had in attendance top comedians.
Presenting the car keys to the winner, Dewone, Alibaba said: “There is need for comedians to step up their game. Stand up comedy is the most challenging art form because you get immediate reaction. The holy grail of comedy is spontaneity which is the ability of a comedian to take the mic and just entertain. Anything you give to him is material and I felt that we need to inculcate this in up-and-coming comedians.
“This platform is designed to empower the younger generations. Having worked in the past 30 years in the industry, this is my way of giving back.”
Commenting on his victory, Dewone, who won the 2015 edition and went home with a brand new sedan said: “I am really delighted by this opportunity. Words cannot express my joy. I want to thank Alibaba for giving me a platform to be heard. Now I am dreaming of the stars.”
Meanwhile, Short Family emerged first runners-up and went home with N.25m while Tolulope Olayiwola, third runners-up went home with N.2m. the event was held on New Year’s day, January 1.